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I need bass

Hello friendsI have a pair of Zu souls MK2, these are nice on certain recordings!!But my music taste, is Blues, Rock, jazz rock fusion, new wave  etc, I bought these speakers, about three years ago!!But I want, a fast bass, but with a smooth treble??, as not want my ears to bleed, this only is on a few recordings??However, overall, there is a bit bright??The speakers, I have read a bought are:1. Golden Ear Triton three towers, with power bass??2. Golden Ear Tridon seven, or five3. Definitive Technology speakers4. PMC Twenty 23Friends what is your thoughts??I live down on the far south coast, of Australia, there are no hi fi shops, with in three hours drive??Can someone help??The PMC speakers, are on sale, how ever one review, says that have great bass, then other review, says it is light in the bass!!Can some one help!!Many Thanks
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chipdelacalzada
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Another +1 for adding a sub.

I recommend REL. I was in the same situation and wanted to upgrade my speakers to bigger floorstanders but adding a proper sub solved my problems. Its been said countless times that crossover setup and volume configuration can be a PIA though.

For the brightness try swapping out interconnects? Sometimes that helps.
neoshah
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Form  the list of spk i've not heard the golden ears for a very long time so would not comment if the bass is active they might float your bass bit. The deftech don't think will fill the need for smooth highs & fast bass either. The PMC ive heard many  times they do have smoother highs but the bass has a lot of textural details so if you like what i'm saying they might be a better pick of the lot.
But bass is dependant on many things. Not sure what the rest of your chain is & neither the room bit. So it would help to understand & sort those things as well if possible.
All the best.
Cheers

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larry5729
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I am surprised no one promotes the idea of master setting speakers.  This can make a big difference.  After doing this, I would add a pair of REL T/9i subwoofers and play them in stereo to create a bigger sound stage.  I was told two are much better than one.  I will be curious to hear what others thing, as I am a beginner and there is so much knowledge and experience in this group.
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gosta
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Some toilet paper over the tweeters will soften the highs. Old jbl tweek!
audiorusty
294 posts
 
I agree with the many others that suggest a sealed sub. Beware of REL many of their models have a passive radiator which can have disastrous effects on low mid clarity. checkout Soundoctor.com white papers for some excellent information about subs.

I also agree with Eric that room acoustics matter a greatly.
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