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Why I'm not adding a sub to my 2-way monitors for music

 

I've updated my blog post with more data, more analysis and the conclusion that in my particular case I do not need a subwoofer.  I encourage everyone who is on the fence about adding a subwoofer or not to read and comment.  I think that either way you'll be able to make more informed buying and configuration choices.

Everyone's situation is different but I hope the post helps you get to the right conclusions.

 

erik_squires
erik_squires OP
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PPS - I'm waiting on a rack from Butcher Block Acoustics and after that I am planning on adding a subwoofer, stand by for that post! :)

scm
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My Revel F52`s have three 6.5" woofers per side. Currently using a Revel Ultima Sub 15 and two HSU ULS-15 MK2`s all are sealed subs.

The F52`s are run full range and the quick 6.5`s seem to work well with the subs.

I`m happy that they sound as good as they do !

erik_squires OP
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Just added a new image, from another Audiogoner, @dmilev73 to the original posting. What’s interesting is his own speakers are rated to 40 Hz yet easily get to 20 Hz in room. Very similar experience to my own.

It validates my thesis. We shouldn’t rely on these speaker specs to tell us much about what happens when the speakers actually get into a room. The armchair audiophiles who have never measured anything have to reevaluate what they think they know.

I’m sure the DBA crowd will get all frothy over this, but nothing I can do about that.

 

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