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Best Way four Bass Array

I have heard DBA, Distributed Bass Arrays in two home systems

that both qualify as " Best Home Sound" I have heard. I have not

been in every high end home system but I have experienced some

pretty good ones. 

Here is the outline of what I consider as key features:

1. Four Passive 8" subwoofers.

2. Powered by a separate 500+watt amp.

3. Must have fully adjustable phase control. 0-180 won't do.

4. Sealed boxes for a fast, tight sound.

5. Down firing preferred.

 

Sadly This eliminates the one newer Sub I own. REL T5 x as it does not have the required type of phase adjustment control. Also powered.

Readers that have been down this path, please give me a Brand to consider. 

I want this to be a $3-4k adventure. Buying used is best.

 

If you do not subscribe to this bass system, I understand. Please start your

new counter thread rather than pollute here.

Thanks!

 

jeffseight

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jeffseight OP
578 posts
 

Quite Familiar. 

Still looking.

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jeffseight OP
578 posts
 

Duke,

That contribution is very appreciated, thanks. 

It took me a while to understand that "Bass Counts"

With female vocals as my first love I was too focused on 

midrange performance. 

 

I congratulate you for providing a truly needed product. Other

sub makers don't get it. Even the REL CS  folks recently wrongly explained

the function of footers (GAIA or Wedges) value for vibration control. 

 

One reason for the 8" choice is that my current REL seems 

fairly adequate. So x 4 would seem be enough for my midsized room.

The other is with 4 boxes I think the smaller to better or they impose

a lot on the room. When you have 4 boxes to place, smaller is better.

 

I'm past listening at anything over 75dBs so I won't be pushing the 8" that much.

 

That said if a 10" costs about the same and doesn't make the box

bigger by much I am good with that too. 

 

Down firing for me is a peace of mind choice. Better protection from life, dogs etc.

Thanks for the tip on the Dayton Amp. 

What new products do you have in work?

 

 

 

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jeffseight OP
578 posts
 

Mij,

Will you share your bass solutions?

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