Do you think you need a subwoofer?

Dear Biomimetic: +++++ " I think subs have more to do with your own ear and the music you prefer: undertones and overtones plus the way the music is engineered are very important. " +++++

As we can see over this thread, there are many reasons for what we need or don't need subwoofers. Your statement is one or two reasons about.

+++++" . The Velodyne's to me just seemed to make an under-enthusiastic whomp-whomp sound - a real one note wonder. +++++ "

Well, this true if you choose a wrong croosverpoint/phase/gain ( volume )/room location. I can tell you, for sure, that with the HGS and DD Velodyne series that does not happen.

Regards and enjoy the music.
Raul.

Dear 76 doublebass: +++++ " ,but it added
more to every recording.The sub brought back the fullness
and proper timbre to the whole orchestra,and also gave every recording its proper depth of field. " +++++

These is something that the subs can give almost anyone.

+++++ " So do I need a sub now I DON'T KNOW? " +++++

You already give you the answer.

Regards and enjoy the music.
Raul.

Dear Blkdar: +++++ " . But going by music I have heard live, most contains at least bass harmonics that fill out the sound. " +++++

THis is other of the reasons for to have subs.

+++++" In some rooms (like mine) a 'fullrange' speaker can sound bloated because of room effect and tailoring a sub (or pair of subs) can be a better compromise. " +++++

I can see that you agree with Newbee and here again is where the subs can be used.

Tks for your words about my audio system.

Yes, this is my time: I will try to explain what are my bias and experiences about.

Regards and enjoy the music.
Raul.

Are we communicating in English? If so, I don't understand what is being said.

Raoul, stereo subs are essential for *music* reproduction. I recall one day I was dusting my equipment and mistakenly hit the "mono sum" switch in my modded Marchand X9-D. When I played the music something was missing and the soundstage smaller. When I found out and operated the subs in stereo mode it was stunning. So much for the single sub theory...

And yes, I have achieved TOTAL seamless integration with my Modwright Swans mini monitors and a pair of humble NHT passive subs. Steve Rothermel, speaker designer for Ridge Street Audio witnessed this.

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