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System too bassy - Primaluna & Usher

I'm looking for advice on how to tame my bass. Since upgrading my amp to the Primaluna Dialogue One from a low end Harmon Kardon, I've noticed my fatigue level from the bass has shortened my listening times drastically. That could also be because listening levels are higher because of the increased power. Regardless, I would like to tame the bass which these Ushers are known for.

THE SETUP:

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Apple TV > unknown decent quality optical cable to...
Rega Dac > low end Monster RCA cable to
Primaluna Dialogue One > $3 ft speaker cable to
Usher Be-718 speakers
VTI Metal stands

The room is 12' X 13' with one side open concept into the rest of the condo. The wall that the system is against is actually a couple of feet shorter because of the HVAC system, which puts one speaker in a corner.

I just got the Primaluna amp and I love the Ushers and do really like the Rega Dac. So I'm not willing to change those.

MY THOUGHTS:

I'm thinking of interconnects, speaker cables and room acoustics. I think room acoustics is a must regardless. Perhaps I do that first, then look at the total sound.

What are your thoughts?
deetothevee
samhar
1,048 posts
 
Thanks for posting the pics !!!!! That is a challenging position/room that room acoustics treatments are worth trying. Try wire first and hear what happens !!!
deetothevee OP
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Mattmiller: What is Morrow skr cable?
deetothevee OP
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Samhar: Any suggestions with wire? I'm new to cables. How should I start?
zd542
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I don't see cables even comming close to fixing your problem. Doing it that way is like buying an EQ with only 1 fixed setting. If you can't pull them out more into your room, I would suggest you try adjusting the EQ in whatever music player you are using. If you roll off the bottom end that should help alot.
deetothevee OP
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Hmm, not a bad idea. I currently have the speakers 20" away from the wall and toed in. It's helping a lot. I'm listening at low levels because its late. Tomorrow I'll see how it sounds at higher levels. I actually dont mind the look of it. The lady hasn't actually notices yet. If she's ok with it I'm leaving it! We'll see what's next. This just may have solved at least 50% maybe 80% of my problem.
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