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Re: SVS PB12-NSD and Hsu MBM-12????
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Originally Posted by JohnRice
I suspect you are getting phase cancellation, resulting in a big hole at the crossover frequency. In between the main speakers is usually not a good spot for a sub. I would explore sub placement and crossover further before buying more equipment.
Also, the "Return" key is your friend...
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Hi John thanks for posting. I have used several locations and fully calibrated them. None of which really made any significant difference. The reason the PB12 is between my mains is because of using a higher X-over point of 100 Hz. As I am sure you know, the higher the X-over point results in the sub becoming more localized. Ed Mullen explained to me in most cases when using a higher X-over point it is best to position the sub as close to the mains as possible. Further, when a sub such as the PB12-NSD is tuned low it sacrifices output in the 40-80 Hz range due to the driver being stiffer. Hence, midbass is best reproduced with a driver that is not so stiff BUt rather quicker resulting in more punchiness and articualtion. In other words, it is difficult to have a sub that digs to the lowest octaves while at the same time belt out high spls in the midbass regions that are so crucial to music applications. At least, this is how it has been explained to me as I am no expert. Not sure what you are implying by the "return" key. Care to explain? 
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