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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
daveyonthecoast
audiorusty
311 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.
paulcreed
569 posts
 
Cheap old tweek that is not a subtle difference is to put morlite caulk rope on speaker basket. Put it on heavy on driver basket and tweeter, certainly if it is stamped metal basket even heavy basket will benefit. Also using it as a gasket for a tight fit between driver and speaker cabinet will help. To me the bass is bigger and more solid, image is better and seems like it drops noise floor a little.

inna
7,923 posts
 
We need more details. Source, amp, cables, power cords, room size, preferred sound signature and taste of music. Also, how loud you usually listen to.
Room acoustics is always very important, of course. If you decide to go with subs, yes, two subs is almost always preferable but you can start with one.
In my system I can demonstrate how one power cord on the integrated amp adds or subtracts bass, to put other things aside for now. I mean both the bass quality and how low it can go. In other words, everything matters, some things more and some less.
Still, you might find that you have to replace your speakers. 
 
tomcarr
1,688 posts
 
Another + for move the speakers and listening seat around to find the missing bass. The room gives half of what you will hear. Chances are you will find what you are seeking.

Tom
tomcarr
1,688 posts
 
But then, if you just have the itch to buy new speakers...
You'll still have to experiment with positioning...
And the cycle continues ad infinitum...
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