Thanks for the response musicaddict.
I have nothing against DBA, it’s just how some guys install multiple subs in their room with absolutely no thought, then make comments on Audiogon about how amazing everything sounds, including better mids and highs. So many OMG moments, but without any proof that what they’re hearing could actually be better - way better. At least measurements are a way to back the claims up. Basically, it’s better because I said it was (I just turned the volume so you could barely hear the bass) - OK, good for you then. Except, they’ll adjust the volume down on the subs again when a heavier bass song comes along. Again, no idea what bass frequencies they’ve just removed from anything they should be hearing just because they have a peak somewhere and don’t know it.
Also, what if someone could actually get a very good looking frequency response curve from say 150Hz down to 20Hz with a couple of subs. Let’s assume within plus/minus 7dB across that frequency range. Is it really worth the cost of adding 1 or even 2 more subs just because someone says the more the better ? And what if adding more subs actually makes the curve look worse, or only corrects it to within 5dB?
We have the tools to help with evaluating what’s going on, there’s no guessing or throwing darts at anything. Yes, it might take some extra work to go through many test scenarios, but at least we’re informed along the way - no false claims.
BTW - none of my comments are directed at you, or anyone else in particular.
I have nothing against DBA, it’s just how some guys install multiple subs in their room with absolutely no thought, then make comments on Audiogon about how amazing everything sounds, including better mids and highs. So many OMG moments, but without any proof that what they’re hearing could actually be better - way better. At least measurements are a way to back the claims up. Basically, it’s better because I said it was (I just turned the volume so you could barely hear the bass) - OK, good for you then. Except, they’ll adjust the volume down on the subs again when a heavier bass song comes along. Again, no idea what bass frequencies they’ve just removed from anything they should be hearing just because they have a peak somewhere and don’t know it.
Also, what if someone could actually get a very good looking frequency response curve from say 150Hz down to 20Hz with a couple of subs. Let’s assume within plus/minus 7dB across that frequency range. Is it really worth the cost of adding 1 or even 2 more subs just because someone says the more the better ? And what if adding more subs actually makes the curve look worse, or only corrects it to within 5dB?
We have the tools to help with evaluating what’s going on, there’s no guessing or throwing darts at anything. Yes, it might take some extra work to go through many test scenarios, but at least we’re informed along the way - no false claims.
BTW - none of my comments are directed at you, or anyone else in particular.