Why the fascination with subwoofers?
Dear @2psyop : Here are some reasons why I use two self powered subs wired in stereo fashion: https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/do-you-think-you-need-a-subwoofer/post?postid=310058#310058 You only needs two subs. Regards and enjoy the MUSIC NOT DISTORTIONS, R. |
Subs are simply just another very flexible and cost effective way to get extended bass when needed or desired , often in combo with smaller speakers with less bass extension, of which there are many very good quality affordable ones otherwise. I use a fairly compact but extended 8" sub in one room which has tight quarters and with very high quality smaller speakers with limited bass extension that benefit. I don’t use one, though I could, in others where the larger main speakers used do extended bass quite well alone. I also don’t use one out on the deck where I run another pair of good quality smaller outdoor speakers with limited bass extension, mainly because I do not care about bass extension out there. So like most things it all depends. Many ways to skin the cat, if needed. |
@akg_ca The one big problem with all of this is that you need a good crossover to roll off the deep bass in your system and achieve all of these benefits...”So, I gotta ask, where do I get that crossover? Vandersteen makes their M7-HP, which looks like a high quality unit (pricy) and I would be interested but unfortunately the 100 Hz high pass is higher than the (40-50 Hz range) frequency that I would want. Also, based on the images of their unit, this seems to be a bit more complicated than an in-line capacitor so maybe not achievable as a DIY project. Back to the OPs question, I would look at one sub for an HT set-up and two or more for music. By using mains with excellent sounding bass that is limited to a cut-off at about 40Hz, and then rolling in subs for their greater control at the lower frequencies below 40 Hz, I have eliminated low frequency room interactions and greatly increased bass drive. |
