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improving bass on large floorstanders....

I have some 3 way tower speakers that could use some bass improvement...however...if the results are minimal...i probably will pass...at any rate...would the addition of floor spikes or possibly a cable change be the answer?...I am looking for tighter, leaner bass if possible...thinking entry DH labs or Nordost...at any rates...what has worked/ not worked for others?
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dodgealum
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Matching speaker bass output to room size and positioning of the speakers within the room boundaries should be your first priorities. Once optimized you can move to room treatments if warranted. Changing cables should be at the bottom of your "to do" list since (IMHO) 90% of the bass quantity and quality will be determined by the other factors.
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drubin
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Tgrisham, did you do the Sumiko Master Set yourself or have someone do it for you?
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phasecorrect OP
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what are some affordable bass traps?
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sebrof
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The benefits of proper positioning and bass traps FAR outweigh any possible benefits of spikes (or cables??). And how can anyone recommend spikes when the OP hasn't even mentioned the floor the speakers are sitting on.

I went to a friends to listen to his system for the 1st time a while ago, and even though his speakers were the model smaller than mine the bass blew me away. I got what he had - GIK corners and 244 walls. Realtraps is another brand, and there are several others.
timrhu
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And how can anyone recommend spikes when the OP hasn't even mentioned the floor the speakers are sitting on.
Nor has he mentioned what speakers he's using. That might help also.
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