2. speakers
  3. 1343065578

improving bass on large floorstanders....

I have some 3 way tower speakers that could use some bass improvement...however...if the results are minimal...i probably will pass...at any rate...would the addition of floor spikes or possibly a cable change be the answer?...I am looking for tighter, leaner bass if possible...thinking entry DH labs or Nordost...at any rates...what has worked/ not worked for others?
phasecorrect

Showing 2 responses by johnnyb53

johnnyb53
3,510 posts
 
Getting your speakers situated and leveled with spikes is essential. You can't hear whatever bass your speakers are capable of without them. Getting the speaker positions balanced between optimum soundstage and just-right room boundary bass reinforcement is essential. A high current amplifier certainly helps, as does turning the amp on for awhile to charge up the capacitors fully before playing music. For better bass also consider Transparent or MIT cable, though there are several that do bass well.
johnnyb53
3,510 posts
 
07-24-12: Phasecorrect
what are some affordable bass traps?
Take your original tower speaker boxes, stuff them with wadded up newspaper, and stick them in the corners. That's the most affordable version I know of. I first read that recommendation in a magazine interview with the guys who founded and run Shakti. It's what I use in my HT 7.2 rig with dual-ported Mirage M5si's. Cleaned up the bass quite noticeably.
More to discover