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04-18-2006, 06:18 PM
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Do you use the subwoofer for 2-channel audio?
Do you use the subwoofer for 2-channel audio like that from a CD?
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04-18-2006, 06:34 PM
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Yup, I sure do. My mains only go down to around 65Hz or so...
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04-18-2006, 06:46 PM
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How deep/low do music tracks from CDs usually go?
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DVD Player: Harman Kardon DVD 30
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Surrounds: Klipsch RS-7
Subwoofer: None
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04-18-2006, 07:05 PM
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depends on what you listen to. The Tennessee Bassoon Quartet will exercise your subwoofer. Cecilia Bartoli probably will not, depending on the accompaniment.
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04-18-2006, 07:15 PM
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I think I have heard it said that there isn't a lot of music content below 40 Hz. But there is still some.
I do use a sub, 2.1. Although sometimes I think about not using it, but I still do.  (My mains go to 30 Hz, -3 dB.)
If it's not worth waiting until the last minute to do, then it's not worth doing.
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04-18-2006, 07:23 PM
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That's the main reason I went with a smallish 2-way floorstander instead of my first love, which is a smaller bookshelf monitor. My new mains will hit down into the 30s, which is plenty for me when it comes to music. That way I can calibrate my mains for HT, and then run my Denon2900 uni player through the bypass on my pre/pro full range. Sounds great
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04-18-2006, 07:40 PM
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Okay, the thing is that it seems that the accoustics of my room aren't that great. I don't have a subwoofer and it seems that the bass is stronger in certain parts of the room. I mean, in certain parts of the room (and room is fairly small) it sounds like there is no bass at all where as in other parts the bass is strong and punchy. This is true mainly for music.
However, for movies, the bass seems strong everywhere. Also, it seems that the system produces more of a punchy and defined bass during the earlier parts of a movie (like when the system is cold). Is it true, the sound slightly alters when the system warms-up?
Display: Panasonic TH-42PW5
A/V Receiver: Harman Kardon AVR 8500
DVD Player: Harman Kardon DVD 30
Center: Klipsch RC-7
Mains: Klipsch RF-7
Surrounds: Klipsch RS-7
Subwoofer: None
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04-18-2006, 08:46 PM
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In the main system I use stereo subs but they are Rels so that have separate inputs for home theater and music. For music they take the signal from your amp, have its own crossover and volume control. By main speakers are full range so they are crossed over at 22HZ. I have an RTA to measure where there are problems and have sound treatments in the room (incl. 6 bass traps). The best thing to do if you don't have an RTA is get a test disc to use with a SPL meter. Rivesaudio.com makes one that works with the Radio Shack SPL meter, there stuff like http://www.delosmus.com/cgi/cart/ite...18581145410989 or sites like http://mdf1.tripod.com/test-tones.html
where you can get free test tones. Once you know what the problem frequencies are from the listening position you can compensate with either sound treatments (could be natural stuff like wall coverings too) and/or moving things (e.g.) listening chair, speakers, sub, etc., depending on your preference for movies vs. music. Sometimes optimization for one is not optimization for the other. |
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04-21-2006, 02:48 PM
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Alan just reminded me of something. I do use a sub for CD and DVD-V listening. But for SACD/DVD-A, I run analog from my player, all large.
If it's not worth waiting until the last minute to do, then it's not worth doing.
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04-21-2006, 04:03 PM
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Yes, I use the sub with everything, including DVD-A and SACD.
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