Did you ever buy too much bass?

I've never seen a subwoofer that wasn't capable of supplying way too much bass.  Whenever I've tried to integrate a sub into my system I've had to run it very near the bottom of the volume range, so much so that I've considered installing a low range volume control pot to get more granular volume control.  In the end I bought speakers that didn't need a sub.  I still use a sub on my secondary system and it certainly could use a low range pot.

I did audition SVS pro subs and they were excellent.  then I decided to go with the subless speakers.  SVS pro allows you to adjust the volume from your listening chair, which every sub should do.   

Jerry

No

Subwoofers have adjustable crossovers and volume. The easiest thing to do is to set them too high. If properly adjusted, no you cannot have too much, within reason. The best bass is achieved with four subwoofers carefully placed to avoid standing waves.. this is typically mid wall on all sides… there are some great videos on the physics of this.
 

Most important rule… if you can hear them they are way too loud. They will completely screw up the imaging and soundstage if too loud. Poorly placed they will do no good.

I have gone through alot of subwoofers in my system and integration takes time if done right. For me to make it easier, I have used REW but I have used mostly A software called Smaart. Using the software just made easier if you know how to use it.  Currently I am not using a sub since my Vandersteen 2ci has adequate bass response for the size of my room.

I always have used subs in conjunction with crossovers, including LP for subs and HP for mains. Given level adjustments and room compensation, I can always make the subs undetectable (except for more solid bass).

Recently, I added 2 more subs. After many iterations I’m highly pleased with it. The bass FR is even at the sweet spot and now at other listening spots as well. When I have guests and I take a different seat, I now hear what they are hearing.

Four hefty subs would be too much for my 20 x 13 ft room without all the DSP.

I use Anthem’s ARC, which required a little tweaking with my 2 JL Audio F112, but considerably more after adding two SVS SB-3000. Once I reduced the LP filter for the subs from 130 Hz to 105 Hz, the sound was excellent. HP to the mains is 65 Hz. I don’t know why ARC sets them different from one another, but with subs that rolled off quicker on top, that worked fine; once I added the SVS, which play higher, it didn’t.