Comparison of various subwoofers for 2 channel audio
I have a 2 channel audio system, and I appreciate how subwoofers have augmented the sound quality of my system (with electrostatic speakers). I currently am using a pair of Martin Logan Balanced Force 212 subwoofers, but I’m thinking about adding more subwoofers for a total of four in order to help balance the low frequency sound waves. I’m considering adding a pair of Rythmik, SVS, or perhaps Velodyne subwoofers to the system. Does anyone have experience with many of those brands, and how well they integrate with electrostatic speakers in a 2 channel system, or perhaps should I just get a second pair custom built with certain specifications?
Thanks.
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After 30+ years dealing with so many Hi End subwoofers, I was finally able to rest utilizing 6 JL Audio Fathom 110 subwoofers stacked 3 to the left speaker and 3 to the right speaker. Each speaker is specifically turned to a certain frequency so that the bass sounds natural and complements the speakers. I had plenty of help setting it up from the JL Audio factory team. They understood what I was trying to accomplish. Thanks JL Audio 😊 |
That sounds like a rather unique solution: 3 high on each side! One of many possible solutions, as the next post by @mrdecibel went from 2 subs to 1. It's great to hear the variety of approaches hear to 2 channel music. I think I'm going to go with 4 dual opposed subwoofers, with the first 2 placed in a slightly staggered fashion just to the inside of the left and right speakers.
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The easiest/most effective first shot may be to just place them in all four corners if possible as this is probably less likely to produce peaks/nulls. Better yet, put them at the midpoint against each of the four walls as that is supposedly optimal placement — that’s what I’ve heard from an expert anyway, and it’s free to try of course. FWIW. |
