can subwoofers make things worse?


What tiny subwoofer should i mate with my Aerial 5T? I have a small room with very little space to put a subwoofer. I am very happy with my current sound, but I've read that adding the missing bottom end to stand mounts can add enjoyment).

I've been reading about:
1) Kef Kc62 (very expensive)
2) Rel T5X
3) SVS 3000 Micro
4) Do nothing because they aren't good enough and will make things worse.

Anyone own any of these or have an educated opinion?

(Associated equipment: Parasound Hint 6 integrated, Bluesound Node 2).

 

epz

Showing 1 response by deep_333

@sudnh , Many times, the 1 note boom is because you're seated right on top of a room modal peak. Other times, the perception of a 1ish note boom can come from ported subs and associated group delays. The big SVS ported subs have appeal for the boominaughty hometheater dudes when they're watching Godzilla or some fratty maverick shooting things (SVS's primary market). A SVS sealed sub integrated correctly won't give you 1 note boom.

P..S. That neck bearded reviewer on the vid though...he kinda looks/ sounds like a 1 note boom,