Room around 5x8
Setup is in the 5 mt wall
Cut lower frequency to help my bookshelf speakers
Dear All,
I try to open a new topic… which i did not find in the previous discussion so maybe is new to the most
I have a 2 channels system which i want to improve with a minidsp or eq
the question in short is the following:
i love my dynaudio special 25 speakers but often i feel the need to have a better punch on the bass frequency
so i tried to add a couple of svs 1000 pro subs… with excellent results
point is that when i turn up the volume too much i feel the dynaudio midwoofer cone rattle when hit the lower frequency (actually the coil reaches the end of the air gap into the magnet)
so im thinking to add a dsp or eq to cut the lower frequencies before they reach the dynaudio
i have a pre audio research LS2 + amp mark levinson 23.5….. the idea is to add the dsp or eq in the middle and have the following configuration:
Hope is clear… What do you think?
Better a miniDSP 2X4 or a Schiit loki mino+
Or anything else?
tks alot for any help or useful hint, best
Andrea
The simplest is to use a passive XO to roll the lows out of the mains see ieLogical SubterraneanHomesickBlues for the trials and tribulations of integrating subs with small mains. see http://www.ielogical.com/assets/Audio/PassiveXO1.png for passive XO example. 80 [≈4nF] to 90Hz [≈3.5nF] should be about right. CA 25's won't ever play as loud as Moabs, but should give a relatively tolerable 90db in a small room. If 5x8 is meters, they may be a bit small unless very close. Check the woofers for damage by pressing gently either side of the dust cap. If there is any scratching, the woofers are toast. |
Here is a nice summation of several reviews of subs and how they were implemented: https://6moons.com/industry_articles/kef-herb-john/ You can also click on the links to go in depth with the few reviews referenced. All the best, Nonoise |
@OP, You should have bought Vandersteen subs. They utilize an external crossover that cuts off the speakers at 80-100 hertz and relieves your amp from the power consuming bass notes. They integrate easily. All you need to know is the amplifier impedance. I can attest to the fact that they are built like tanks.- I owned 2w subs that were nearly 30 years old, yet they still performed as should. Bob |