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Another Bass discussion...

One thing I’ve never understood is how some audiophiles can go straight 2 channel set ups without a sub. Even floorstanders can’t get way down there in the frequency range. I’m almost Certain that I’ve got my subs too loud for proper bass integration. I don’t care tho. I like to feel the bass. Literally feel it when a kick drum is hit. I don’t need it to shake my teeth loose but I like to feel the low bass notes even though I know many people think it’s incorrect and/or too loud. At a concert I feel the bass. Even watching friend’s bands practice I remember being able to feel the instruments when played. I want to feel the bass when I listen to my stereo. 🤷🏻‍♂️ So sue me. That’s all. 
paulgardner

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paulgardner OP
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I don’t think I was looking for an answer to  a question, but rather making an observation I guess.
paulgardner OP
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@dentdog damn right! I’m running two REL S510s and I can’t imagine ever going back to one sub let alone no subs! I’m running them with B&W 805d3 stand mounts. Sounds incredible. I’d really love to see what, or if I’d gain any significant midrange if I was to try the floorstanding 804d3. So much fun!!!
paulgardner OP
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@erik_squires of course not. I appreciate and enjoy the fullest range that I’m capable of experiencing. I just don’t understand the 2 speaker system. I’ve heard plenty of them that sound nice but would argue could sound better with more bottom end. I also listen to a wide variety of music genres. 
paulgardner OP
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Thanks for the thoughts and links! I will dig in. 
@millercarbon Yeah I can absolutely see how 4 subs would be incredible when integrated well. I’m running 2 RELs at opposite end of my listening position. So one is located on the right behind the front right channel. The other is about 6 feet from the left of the listening position. So kiddicorner positioned. The gain is set lower on the one that’s closer to me and it’s great! 
Another thing to complain about and factor in is the wild swing and inconsistencies in recordings. Some real trash out there. Sigh. 
paulgardner OP
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@mijostyn 

Damn. That must sound incredible. I can absolutely see how things can get sloppy in a hurry if you’re not careful. I’m in a condo so going to 4 subs is a little overkill in terms of both performance and aesthetics. I only have so much room for speakers and subs in my current living situation. Even with just two subs and playing around with placement I beloved I am able to achieve pretty good bass that you can feel without getting too sloppy (depending on the recording) unfortunately some recordings are mixed and mastered like trash so there’s not much that can be done in those situations. I’m a relatively new audiophile, well maybe that’s not true. I’ve always been an audiophile. But it’s only been a couple of years where I’ve really made an effort to understand and achieve “proper” stereo high fidelity. So much fun!!!
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