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What is the most dramatic way of increasing a speaker's Bass and Low mid?

Hi-

I am wondering what would give the most dramatic increase in bass and low mid projection/Volume, even on account of accuracy ...


My speakers can go down to 28hz but i need to boost it’s level, not frequency extension. They are 2 way with bass reflex port. 6.5" woofer size and a tweeter. Floor standing.

My floor is old hardwood strips.

placement and coupling methods are the first things that come to mind. I do not want to add an equalizer at this point.

Spikes, footers, concrete platform, direct floor flush contact? anything and everything that YOU know works.
Speculations on untested methods are not needed as i need real life experience from people.

Thanks!
Rea

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audiokinesis
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This past Rocky Mountain Audio Fest, our room was right next to the Schiit room. I was hoping to make a trade, a pair of my speakers for one of their amps. Of course the pivotal question was, are my speakers worth a Schiit??

Seriously, I think going for EQ is an excellent idea. 

Duke

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dumbeat OP
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Yes, a little bit of EQ goes a long way, Im also considering Bi Amping the speakers. If i gain control over the tweeter and the woofer separately I can balance them a little warmer, since these speakers ARE remarkable as far as fidelity and space and air and detail, its just that i need some more chest/belly to feel happy.
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bache
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You need good bass  and midbass response just from one 6.5 " driver??
You have to look bigger size at least 10" or two 8" at least . 
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dumbeat OP
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My ATC 25ASL Pro at my recording studio have a 7" Woofer with low mid and bass to die for- HUGE... And they are reference speakers- not some Hyped up Cheapos (probably the most proven and used in the industry)... So i must conclude Its the voicing not the size.
You may be talking about Subs.. for that you need a bigger driver for sure.
douglas_schroeder
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dumbeat, I respect your choice, and I'm happy that we are chatting rather than flaming each other. Much better fun in audio forum participation! :)

Duke and I know each other; he is a respected speaker designer. He does a distributed array of subs that has met with critical acclaim called Swarm, well regarded.

No doubt doing what you plan with biamping would make a sizable difference and very likely allow you to achieve your goal, at least mostly. The question I would ask myself is, would the cost associated with doing bi-amping any given speaker be less productive than seeking a different speaker. Yes, I know, a maddeningly nebulous question without a direct answer. I'm guessing you have asked that, however.

I have Benchmark Audio AHB2 amps in Mono mode right now running a small tower with 6.5" mid/woof. Never enough power... ;)

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