Four small subwoofers instead of one big one.So just using a subwoofer is out now you need multiple subwoofers.REALLY. How about one big one like 18 inches and then a small one in every corner. Bingo.No wait I have a 11.1 system....speakers everywhere.....Remember less is more.
Subwoofer Suggestion
Hi guys I need your suggestion regarding subwoofers. My system is composed of Focal Kanta 3, Kanta center, 706BK it would be used 50/50 for music and HT. My room size would be 13m by 4m by 3(Length,width,height). Would it be better to go for dual pb1000/sb1000 or single sb3000 or single pb2000 or single PSA S1500?
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Oh boy, I sure would like to hear those Kanta 3’s. Extending their bass, for music sometimes? For video sometimes? Complicated!!! My advice: Stereo Pair of Subs located with the mains to maintain imaging. Careful control of crossover and volume. Self-powered, independent of the video system, i.e. extended bass ALWAYS. As you must already know with your speakers, low bass is more directional than many think, and it has been pointed out, the narrower overtones of the wide low bass fundamentals give directional cues to the fundamental’s location. ...................................... The better the mains, the harder it is to achieve seamless extension, and you probably cannot personally listen, likely buy un-heard, I would want full return/refund (not store credit). .................................... If ONLY for Video, adding bass effects i.e. Dinosaur Stomps, a single self-powered sub will work, balanced to be unaware of location or contribution unless you turn it off. But .... When via 5.1, using sub out, then when using ’direct’ which is often 2 channel, or 2 channel mode, often the content’s original format, the sub will be off, no extra bass. I very often find the cable company or my AVR send/invent/use surround without me choosing it, and 2 channel sounds better. Therefore, for ANY home theater, you still need a decent amount of bass from your mains. For stereo music or stereo video, extended bass always, a stereo pair of subs is needed, and very carefully chosen and controlled crossover/volume to work seamlessly with your existing mains. They need to be self-powered to maintain independence from AVR system. .............................................. I suggest you further arm yourself for evaluation. piano lows, bass, drums: I prefer using stand-up bass to evaluate bass: quality, control, directionality. scroll down to chart of frequencies https://www.studybass.com/gear/bass-tone-and-eq/bass-frequency-range/ unique double bass album https://www.discogs.com/Niels-Henning-%C3%98rsted-Pedersen-Sam-Jones-Double-Bass/release/1703343 mingus dynasty, two bass players, opposite channels in 7 piece band https://www.discogs.com/Mingus-Dynasty-Live-At-Montreux/release/1448034 Duets, alto sax and upright bass only. https://www.discogs.com/Lee-Konitz-Red-Mitchell-I-Concentrate-On-You-A-Tribute-To-Cole-Porter/release/2436055 aside from wonderful music, the full range and textures of Red Mitchell’s bass are there for every track, and a long bass solo on the last 9 minute track, incredible. No masking of drums, guitars ... ............................... my music system: horns with 15" woofers, no sub my video system, single self-powered sub, via 5.1, mains have 10" woofers for bass without sub, sub far from mains my office system, bookshelf with single self powered sub, always in. music and video from 27" monitor/pc ........................... good luck extending those beauties. btw, manufacturer probably has some advice, perhaps knows what other owners have tried/done. Elliott |
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I just auditioned a pair of RSL Speedwoofers. This is a compact 10 inch sub that has to be the best value sub for the money I have heard. It can reach down solidly to 25hz, is compact, all for a bagain price of $400. Shipping and return shipping included! So get 4 of these subs and you ought to have effortless, smooth bass well suited for a 50/50 split of music and HT. What have you got to lose? Highly doubt you would return them |
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