Do you think you need a subwoofer?


Why almost any one needs subwoofers in their audio systems?

I talk with my audio friends about and each one give me different answers, from: I don't need it, to : I love that.

Some of you use subwoofers and many do in the speakers forum and everywhere.

The question is: why we need subwoofers ? or don't?

My experience tell me that this subwoofers subject is a critical point in the music/sound reproduction in home audio systems.

What do you think?
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Dear Raul,you need 4 subwoofers,for perfect Raul/type sound.Sorry,but you are a perfectioist.Don't deny this to me,as I know you too well.If you can go the mega table/arm/cartridge route,why not "do your low frequencies right"!!Note:I said low freq,as opposed to bass!Best regards,and don't get too serious in your reply,as I'm sort of(just a little)kidding you,but the 4 subs are better,MUCH,than two.

Ps-If you get the 2 additional subs,I may consider hopping a plane to Mexico City!!
Dear Sirspeedy: Well, maybe all of us need 4 subwoofers.

In my case, it will be a very hard alternative because right now my audio system is a " musical event ". It is not if it have: resolution, pitch, dynamics, accuracy, tranparency, neutrality, etc,etc....

It is, well: BALANCED.

It is not only the seamless subs integration, that does not means nothing " per se ", it is that is like music: balanced.

Sirspeedy, you have to hear it.

Regards and enjoy the music.
Raul.
Raul,I must admit,though I don't really know you,I've come to LOVE you.What can I say?You're one of a kind!!BTW--It's funny!My system seems to be "balanced" too!!See,we have more in common!!

On the subject of a visit.You do realize that flying to Mexico(though if I were wealthy I'd do it,as I'd love to meet you)for a listening session,is a BIT of a stretch.
Do I hear wedding bells?

They could even be really BIG bells, since they both have great LF response!
Hey Doug,don't be jealous!You had your shot last winter with your offer to appear(I knew it would not reach fruition,though you're loveable too)at my friend Sid's doorstep,with your ZYX UNIV in tow!It's probably in a vault,when you're not listening.