Mike Up
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- Dec 16, 2002
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I always thought that rear firing subwoofers weren't getting a fair shake when the CEA 2010 reviews came out. Looks like subwoofers producing sound at opposing directions need compensation compared to subs that have all of the sound coming out at one position.
See article here.
I got interested in this because the sealed SVS Micro 3000 came up almost 10 db lower in output than the cheaper SB-1000 Pro considering the two 8" subwoofers should have a total surface area similar to a 11.25" subwoofer. This output should be very similar if not more than the SVS SB-1000 pro due to greater amplifier power in the Micro 3000.
I would think if you really wanted to be fair, an in room test should be done in a 4000 CF to 5000 CF so that cabin gain wouldn't affect the subs.
I'm betting that SVS Micro 3000 isn't as bad as tests make it out to be when you actually get it into a room and compare against others.
See article here.
I got interested in this because the sealed SVS Micro 3000 came up almost 10 db lower in output than the cheaper SB-1000 Pro considering the two 8" subwoofers should have a total surface area similar to a 11.25" subwoofer. This output should be very similar if not more than the SVS SB-1000 pro due to greater amplifier power in the Micro 3000.
I would think if you really wanted to be fair, an in room test should be done in a 4000 CF to 5000 CF so that cabin gain wouldn't affect the subs.
I'm betting that SVS Micro 3000 isn't as bad as tests make it out to be when you actually get it into a room and compare against others.