Hello handymann,
Well, it seems like we now have a few contenders for high quality methods for integrating subs into one’s system; the distributed bass array, the line bass array and now, the DBX Venue 360 device. Since the DBX Venue 360 is basically an equalizer and room correction device, however, my main concern is that very high powered amps would also be required for it to operate effectively.
I have little doubt this unit is able to correct all the frequency peaks it identifies in a room, since it merely needs to direct the amps to reduce power at the appropriate frequencies or filter out the excess energy. But I do doubt this unit, without considerable amp power used in conjunction, is able to correct all the frequency dips it identifies in a room, since it needs to direct the amps to increase power at the appropriate frequencies. Correcting frequency response dips requires significant amp power, possibly even a doubling or more of power at bass frequencies.
So, the DBX Venue 360 could be performing its function perfectly but there’s insufficient amp power to correct all the room’s frequency dips it has identified.
Handymann, how many amps and how much amp power do you utilize for your subs and main speakers? Do you have a sense of whether or not your system amp power is sufficient to correct all the frequency dips in your room identified by the DBX without straining these amps?
Thanks,
Tim
Well, it seems like we now have a few contenders for high quality methods for integrating subs into one’s system; the distributed bass array, the line bass array and now, the DBX Venue 360 device. Since the DBX Venue 360 is basically an equalizer and room correction device, however, my main concern is that very high powered amps would also be required for it to operate effectively.
I have little doubt this unit is able to correct all the frequency peaks it identifies in a room, since it merely needs to direct the amps to reduce power at the appropriate frequencies or filter out the excess energy. But I do doubt this unit, without considerable amp power used in conjunction, is able to correct all the frequency dips it identifies in a room, since it needs to direct the amps to increase power at the appropriate frequencies. Correcting frequency response dips requires significant amp power, possibly even a doubling or more of power at bass frequencies.
So, the DBX Venue 360 could be performing its function perfectly but there’s insufficient amp power to correct all the room’s frequency dips it has identified.
Handymann, how many amps and how much amp power do you utilize for your subs and main speakers? Do you have a sense of whether or not your system amp power is sufficient to correct all the frequency dips in your room identified by the DBX without straining these amps?
Thanks,
Tim