I like to thank both yogiboy and gdnrbob for sharing their
experiences. I especially like to thank gdnrbob
for taking time in looking up the Audio Physic sub manual. Although my sub is
an older version, with cross over settings 32, 46, 61,80,105 Hz , the
overall capability is the same as that in the manual, except the new manual is
lot more clear in the directions. My sub has both a volume and roomgain
function to adjust the instrument sound. After reading the responses, I like to
further seek input and clarification for further understanding
1.
gdnrbob mentioned that you “like using the high
pass filter…but it means the sub and main speaker aren’t overlapping
frequencies, and thus muddying the sound”. If I set 61Hz above to amp to run speaker
and 80Hz below for the sub using the Hsu high pass filter, wouldn’t I have 61-80 Hz overlap? Would you suggest such overlap or just 80Hz (or another frequency such as
61Hz)above to speaker and below to sub?
By the way, your experience on improving the sound with connection to
sub (like that express by rcprince that I first read in Jan 17 audiogon forum) is what prompted me to explore this possibility
since I have a decent sub not being used. (I did try to sell once last year at
Audiogon, but no takers)
2.
Yogiboy you mentioned that you have tried many
subs and always preferred your system without them. What kind of subs and
speakers have your tried? May be your speaker is an excellent one and thus no
need for sub.(The other day I listened to the demo of Magico speakers with
Chord equipment in a store and found such fantastic sound from the set up which
further prompted me to explore the improvement
on my speaker since I have the spare sub) My speaker, Focus Audio, is an old one
about 20 years ago that listed about US$4000 and the sub(Audio Physic) about US$2000. My pre-amp is Transcendent , and amp is
Lectron HJ50. I am looking to see if I can improve the sound
from the speaker by connecting it with sub properly, so I can truly test if there an improvement.
By the way, I am very thankful to the Forum and Audiogonians
in sharing and advising inexperienced individuals like me. Really appreciate
the help. Moses189