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Two subs or not two subs? That is the question.

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Napalm

Re: Two subs or not two subs? That is the question.
« Reply #20 on: 1 Jun 2010, 04:25 am »
Quote from: Ryanz on  1 Jun 2010, 04:16 am
Nap - Option 3 sounds intriguing. I'm going to attempt it. Maybe I can get my dealer to loan me the tool. Okay. Dumb question. The SPL meter, right?

Not me.... I'm a crisp clean clear detailed sound lover.... (yeah I know bad taste according to audiophiles) for me the sub didn't do much but muddy things and complicate my existence.....

Nap.  :wink:
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Ryanz

Re: Two subs or not two subs? That is the question.
« Reply #21 on: 1 Jun 2010, 04:41 am »
Quote from: Napalm on  1 Jun 2010, 04:25 am
Not me.... I'm a crisp clean clear detailed sound lover.... (yeah I know bad taste according to audiophiles) for me the sub didn't do much but muddy things and complicate my existence.....

Nap.  :wink:

I'm strickly 2-Channel Bypass when I listen to music. The Paradigms are amazing paired with the 4B SST2, and need no assistance from the subs.  :thumb: I would only use the subs for my HT. I'm a gamer and I want to feel the bombs dropping around me when I play MW2.  :drool: 
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Napalm

Re: Two subs or not two subs? That is the question.
« Reply #22 on: 1 Jun 2010, 04:48 am »
Quote from: Ryanz on  1 Jun 2010, 04:41 am
I'm strickly 2-Channel Bypass when I listen to music. The Paradigms are amazing paired with the 4B SST2, and need no assistance from the subs.  :thumb: I would only use the subs for my HT. I'm a gamer and I want to feel the bombs dropping around me when I play MW2.  :drool:

See ya in MW2 :guns:

My callsign there is NapalmV, add me to friends and we'll lobe some nades.

Nap.   :thumb:
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Ryanz

Re: Two subs or not two subs? That is the question.
« Reply #23 on: 1 Jun 2010, 04:54 am »
Right on!  :thumb: PS3 or XBOX?
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Napalm

Re: Two subs or not two subs? That is the question.
« Reply #24 on: 1 Jun 2010, 05:06 am »
Quote from: Ryanz on  1 Jun 2010, 04:54 am
Right on!  :thumb: PS3 or XBOX?

PS3. I'll be online this weekend.

Nap.  :thumb:
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Re: Two subs or not two subs? That is the question.
« Reply #25 on: 1 Jun 2010, 10:32 am »
Hi Ryanz,

You can use a sound meter/spectrum analyser and try to make all frequencies as even as possible.  Actually if you can get a bit more output in the 30 to 20 Hz range vs. the 40Hz and up range it can add a nice visceral effect to the soundtracks.

A trick I have tried (I call it the reciprocal trick) and seems to work is put the SUB where you SIT and walk around the perimeter of the room - where the bass sounds/measures full and even - place the woofer in that location.

james
 
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Napalm

Re: Two subs or not two subs? That is the question.
« Reply #26 on: 1 Jun 2010, 11:58 am »
You can also try the empirical "Hail Mary" approach. Use the track from here:



and try placing the sub for maximum impact. When a riotous mob of neighbors start banging your door down you'll know that you hit the right spot.

Nap.  :lol:

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Sonny

Re: Two subs or not two subs? That is the question.
« Reply #27 on: 1 Jun 2010, 02:38 pm »
Ryanz,

I always think two subs are better than one.  Especially for Stereo / Music listening.  If your current sub integrates well and isn't over loading the room, another one will be just fine.  It will give you better stereo imaging of low notes.

I have two myself and love them.  Granted, my subs don't go down to 15 or 28 hz, but it's better with them for sure!

T
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