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You were right about adding a sub.

I've had subs around the house, but used them mostly for home theater.

From time to time, some of you have encouraged me to use a sub in my 2 channel setup. Curiosity got the best of me over the Holidays and I hooked up a sub using speaker level connections and used the sub's crossover.

My speakers are Usher 6311 and my Integrated is an Anthem 225.

What a difference it made to not only the bass line, but cutting the lows increased the soundstage, improved detail, etc. I feel like I have new speakers, And the bug to try other speakers is gone.

Thanks for the tip- wish I would have tried it before now! For those of you that are tempted, it may be worth a try, it certainly was is my case. I'm using a Svs Sound Cylinder, fwiw. 

Regards,
gary

uncledemp
uncledemp OP
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Slaw, 

My room is 14x18, with the 18' area opening into a foyer/dining room about 14' deep.

The room has carpet, heavy drapes, etc. Aside from the opening to the rear, it is open to the kitchen adjacent to the left speaker. I have no specific room treatment currently.

I appreciate the offer on the subs. I'm pretty slow moving when it comes to buying, hope you understand. I'm also wanting to use one sub if possible.

For the most part, I'm pretty happy with my setup- but feel I could benefit from some extra mid bass definition. Rythmik has a dual 8" sub that is very interesting to me, and may be just what I need.

I called Svs and they told me speaker level is my only option to cut low frequencies to my mains.

Thanks for all your help,
gary




uncledemp OP
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ct0517,

I had the golden flute bass filter (think that was the name) installed when I had the 801's. At the time I could not give them the power they deserved probably.

I sold them locally and the guy still has them last I knew. 

Gary

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slaw
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uncledemp:

Thanks for responding with more info.

I hope you get the right equipment for musical satisfaction.

Cheers!

uncledemp OP
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Thanks slaw, Happy Holidays!

rbstehno
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I have owned many different subwoofers throughout the years. I like the rel theory of running the mains full and blend in the subs even if the mains are full range. I also use jim smiths and others recommendations on placement and settings of the subs. I use usher mini dancer 2 DMD speakers running full range. My dedicated treated room is 26'x16' with a 12' ceiling. My subs sound best near the front corners in front of the corner treatments and toe'd in quite a bit. 
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