New spreakers sound great But

New speakers are great but not enough bass do I need more power or what? Current amp is rotel rb 980 bx speakers are 91db, what do you suggest?

52tiger01-15-2010 4:29am

kr4 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,676 posts 01-15-2010 at 12:52pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete What speakers are they?
ajackson1 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 156 posts 01-15-2010 at 01:55pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Get a sub woofer.
loomisjohnson Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,941 posts 01-15-2010 at 02:21pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete i went through a similar not-enough-bass crisis when i switched from a parasound amp to the rotel rb980 to power my naim arrivas (which actaully extend quite low). the after much experimentation and a lengthy forum thread, i ended up adding a sub, which improved matters; however i still suspect that the rotel is just not a good low end performer and i'll probably replace it one of these rainy days.
shakeydeal Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 979 posts 01-15-2010 at 03:49pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete This question is worthless w/o some qualifying criteria: 1)What are the speakers in question? 2)How big is the room? 3)Where are the speakers located within the room? 4)How much bass extension would you consider adequate? Help us help you...... Shakey
marakanetz Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,473 posts 01-15-2010 at 04:49pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete efficient speakers don't have bass unless the woofer is 12"+ in diameter.