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 friends: I'm sorry but I'm not sure if the Dali Megaline is a real full range speaker. I think so and that's why I mentioned but I'm not sure.
Anyway, this one could take advante off subs integration.

Regards and enjoy the music.
Raul.
Here is what I used to do to set subwoofer volume when I had them. Pick a frequency that both speakers are capable of reproducing as low as possible. I use 100 Hz. Reverse the connections on your main speakers and remove their input from the high on the crossover. Set the the crossover at at least that 100 Hz. Run 100 Hz signal to both. At a volume where you would normally listen on the main speakers, now set the volume on the subwoofers to give the lowest volume. You are using the out of phase speakers to counter balance each other for minimum volume at 100 Hz.

Reverse the leads on the mains and put them on the high outputs of the crossover. Enjoy. I usually found a slight reduction for the subwoofers from this setting was perfect.
Servo systems offer their own set of problems(ex:heavy work load on amp).Room loading,with a careful ear,costs absolutely nothing,and may ameliorate the need for any aftermarket sub systems.

PS--Raul,the Rel line is NOT only for low freq. reinforcement.Why don't you actually listen to one,in a proper set-up?Best regards!
Dear Sirspeedy: +++++ " Servo systems offer their own set of problems(ex:heavy work load on amp). " +++++

I really don't know what you are talking about.

I have my two Velodyne ( servo controled ) HGS-15 for two years and I never " see"hear " any problem about. Its dedicated amplifiers don't have any problem about.

Who tell you rhis?.

+++++ " .Room loading,with a careful ear,costs absolutely nothing,and may ameliorate the need for any aftermarket sub systems. " +++++

Room loading with a careful ear.. Sorry, what do you mean with this?

+++++ " and may ameliorate the need for any aftermarket sub systems. " +++++

My opinion is that f the room enable and if we don't have a self powered full range speakers: any one needs and after market sub system for an improvement in the quality and complete true music sound reproduction experience at home.

I will take your advice about Rel.

Regards and enjoy the music.
Raul.
Hey Sirspeedy: +++++ " problems(ex:heavy work load on amp). " +++++

I'm still waiting for your answers: where or who tell you that? Which the explanation about ?

Regards and enjoy the music.
Raul.