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Different subwoofer settings for different albums?

So a dealer I know told me that he doesn’t use subwoofers and doesn’t know anyone who does (!) because he finds that every record has different levels of bass and would require a new subwoofer crossover point to properly blend with the main speakers.  Anyone else have this experience?
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tablejockey
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Depending how audiophile one want's to be, my ears hear bass levels that need the gain bumped up/down. Not a big deal to me.

Otherwise, the gain is somewhere in the middle like the compromise of your phono cartridge.

There are those classic LP with just too much low end-Chicago debut?
Humble Pie-Smokin? Chambers Brothers-TIme has come today?

REL G1 or No.25 with remote is perfect for a sesssion. I wonder if you had a swarm or 6 pack, does 1 remote control all of them?
tablejockey
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Great topic.

The spinoff  thread - do you break audiophile protocol and make technically incorrect adjustments to enhance the experience?

On some recordings, listening to them on a well planned/technically "correct" setup reminds me-Yup, the recording is what it is-relax and let the sub do what it does. If you're listening in a living space and expect to hear what some are, all bets are off.


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