Very useful indeed thanks ...😊
absolutely, a lot of good choices: https://speakerchoices.com
Speakers replace or improve?
Hello,
In my home stereo I use pair of Polk Audio TSx 550T floor standing speakers connected to the YAMAHA A-S501BL amplifier, which is connected to the Fluance RT85 Turntable with Ortofon 2M Blue Cartridge.
The treble and mids are ok but the bass is very weak.
To make the speakers to produce some bass I reduce treble, reduce the Loudness setting from Flat to -30db and turn volume to very high. But I live in a townhouse and can’t do that most of the time.
If possible I would like to increase the bass. I know that this question was asked many times and there is no universal solution. My home stereo is located in the small living room which practically doesn’t have a back wall because there is a big opening between the living room and the dining room.
I also have the Polk Audio PSW108 subwoofer but I don’t use it because there is no room for the sub in my living room.
My questions are:
1. Can the Schiit Loki equalizer improve/increase the bass? Can I connect the Schiit Loki between the Fluance turntable and YAMAHA phone input without preamp?
2. Do I need to replace my speakers? Are there decent inexpensive (below $1500 a pair) speakers for a small room?
3. Can I use bi-amp option for my speakers? Do I need to buy a second amplifier for this option?
Thanks in advance for any answers and recommendations.
Very useful indeed thanks ...😊
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I would suggest replacing the Ortofon 2M Blue Cartridge. I love mine (it was an easy step up from the Red), but I already had a "warm" system in my den with an old Polk Subwoofer. The Blue is known for not being a "warm" cart. Others on here with more experience might recommend a MM cart that has more bass oomph to it. +1 for those recommending bypassing the built-in phone amp in the RT-85 and getting say the Schiit Mani. |
Hello, Thank you very much for your suggestions. Normally, I don't use loudness control to boost the bass. I was experimenting to see if speakers can produce the bass. I found that they can. They just need much more volume/power then I can apply in my small living room. If I put more volume then treble and mids will be way too loud. So, my option right now is to use my Polk Audio sub. Not the best sub but it does its job. Then, when I have more time, I will try bi-amp option. I will try to connect woofers on the speakers to my 25 years old more powerful Sony receiver. I just need to order speakers wires and RCA splitter. Thanks |
If you're looking for $1,500 speakers with good bass,I would recommend definite technology DM40s With a built-in amplifier. I got into Hi-Fi 2019 that was the first speaker I bought that speaker was Great with my Yamaha amplifier. The bass was great had radiators on the side rear firing mid-range well worth 1500.00
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