Michael Merrell
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- Mar 14, 2002
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I moved recently, and I finally got to set up my theater room over the weekend. While paint, shades, sound treatments, etc. are still in the future, the basics are back up and running.
I have enjoyed my SVS PCi 16-46 in my old room (14x16x8), and it will take me a little time to gauge its performance in the new room (17x24x8-20 vaulted).
Visually, the sub pretty much dominated the corner, reaching half way to the ceiling, in the old room. In the new room, because of corner obstructions, I have it placed half way back on of the side walls, where the ceiling is about 14 feet high. The net [visual] impact is less than dramatic, like something experienced after going swimming in very cold water.
So, I figure I need a sub about 8 feet tall, and 3 feet in diameter to achieve the same visual impact.
OK, maybe not, but I am considering a second sub to move air in the increased volume of the new room. I like the SVS sub, but I also like making things, so here I am.
What kind of configuration would I need to compliment the SVS in dedicated HT use? I calibrate at about 70db, if that gives some indication of the volume at which I listen. On the aesthetic side, I'd probably prefer a sonotube design, to match the SVS. Of course, I've got some new cabinet clamps I dieing to use, so a box wouldn't kill me. So, drivers and power?
Thanks,
--Mike
I have enjoyed my SVS PCi 16-46 in my old room (14x16x8), and it will take me a little time to gauge its performance in the new room (17x24x8-20 vaulted).
Visually, the sub pretty much dominated the corner, reaching half way to the ceiling, in the old room. In the new room, because of corner obstructions, I have it placed half way back on of the side walls, where the ceiling is about 14 feet high. The net [visual] impact is less than dramatic, like something experienced after going swimming in very cold water.
So, I figure I need a sub about 8 feet tall, and 3 feet in diameter to achieve the same visual impact.
OK, maybe not, but I am considering a second sub to move air in the increased volume of the new room. I like the SVS sub, but I also like making things, so here I am.
What kind of configuration would I need to compliment the SVS in dedicated HT use? I calibrate at about 70db, if that gives some indication of the volume at which I listen. On the aesthetic side, I'd probably prefer a sonotube design, to match the SVS. Of course, I've got some new cabinet clamps I dieing to use, so a box wouldn't kill me. So, drivers and power?
Thanks,
--Mike