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Remote Volume Control for a Sub Woofer

Hello All,

I was looking for a past post I read where people were recommending remote volume controls for a sub but couldn't find it.  Some good recommendations were given and I was hoping that those that responded, and also others who could recommend, might respond to this post.  I have limited space to place my sub.  It now resides under a desk.  It's an RSL Speedwoofer.  Some music plays with too much bass on it, and some not enough.  Being that the sub's controls are on the rear of the unit I find myself having to lay on my back, under the desk, to make adjustments.  Then, I crawl out and hope the adjustment is to my liking.  What a pain!  I was almost going to post a question to see if anyone knew of a good preamp, with a sub out jack, that would have a separate sub volume control on it's front panel.  I've never seen one.  Anyway, the idea of placing a volume control, with a hand held remote, between my preamp's (an NAD C 165BEE) sub out jack and my subwoofer greatly appealed to me.  Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks

nortonrider
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yogiboy
5,714 posts
 

This is not a remote but you can use this SYS and place it anywhere that is convenient for you to adjust the volume on the sub!

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tablejockey
3,920 posts
 

You need to step up to a REL G series or No. 25.

On the fly adjustment from your chair

 

 

erik_squires
16,176 posts
 

Some music plays with too much bass on it, and some not enough.

 

This is a good indicator that you may have excess bass peaks. If you could trim them you would probably be happy with a wider variety. Any decent DSP based EQ should work. Some also have built in IR controls. Look at miniDSP for an outboard unit or see if your music playback includes a flexible EQ solution already.

nortonrider OP
4 posts
 

Thanks all.  I appreciate your responses.

Not a stupid question, dcmtwowner1979.  I do have all that you mentioned on my preamp, however I was hoping to be able to control the amount/volume of bass going to my sub without affecting my main speakers.

Yogiboy, you just gave me an easy solution.  I previously purchased a Schitt Sys, but ended up not needing it.  It's been sitting in a drawer!  Now I have a use for it.  Thanks!

Thanks for the recommendations on the other subs (SVS and REL).  I was not looking forward to replacing the sub I have, however I am planning on putting together another system so I will take a close look at these two.

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