For HT, how important is extension south of 20 Hz?


Though I've been a two-channel dealer for years, in some ways I'm a home-theater newbie...

I see mega-subwoofer systems with claimed extension well down into the teens or even single-digits.

Are there a lot of movie soundtracks with significant information below 20 Hz? If so, how high a priority do you personally place on bass extension south of 20 Hz?

Thanks!

Duke
audiokinesis

Showing 1 response by aball

I think it is more for bragging rights than anything. Although I have heard some systems with huge twin subs and it FEELS great to have such super low bass. But I personally wouldn't bother trying to be flat below 20Hz.