Very much interesting and excellent suggestions presented here. My only contribution to the discussion addresses what I believe to be missing. That is, in my opinion, the OP has never actually measured whether he/she actually has a bass loss problem. The OP discussed how the bass sounded different in the store (real surprise here) than in the home.
The first thing I would do in this case is to actually measure the frequency response of the system from the listening position. Using free Ipad/ipod software such as Audiotools, and a test cd such as Stereophiles test cds, you can farily accurately measure where the frequency response is at the listening position. Do that first. See where the peaks and valleys actually are in your system.
You actually may not have a problem at all. My experience is that yes, the room quite often negatively affects the sound. But, you have to measure it first to know if you have a problem and where it is.
Then, work of fixing it. Many systems actually boost bass to get a physical response from people. "Wow, that bass sounds great". However, that bass response you hear often isn't accurate. I've heard systems with wayyyyy too much bass.
Anyway, not trying to argue with anyone here, but I would measure first, then determine if I actually have a problem and then find ways of fixing it. It may be room treatment as opposed to bigger more powerful amps or multiple subwoofers.
just a thought.
enjoy and stay safe
The first thing I would do in this case is to actually measure the frequency response of the system from the listening position. Using free Ipad/ipod software such as Audiotools, and a test cd such as Stereophiles test cds, you can farily accurately measure where the frequency response is at the listening position. Do that first. See where the peaks and valleys actually are in your system.
You actually may not have a problem at all. My experience is that yes, the room quite often negatively affects the sound. But, you have to measure it first to know if you have a problem and where it is.
Then, work of fixing it. Many systems actually boost bass to get a physical response from people. "Wow, that bass sounds great". However, that bass response you hear often isn't accurate. I've heard systems with wayyyyy too much bass.
Anyway, not trying to argue with anyone here, but I would measure first, then determine if I actually have a problem and then find ways of fixing it. It may be room treatment as opposed to bigger more powerful amps or multiple subwoofers.
just a thought.
enjoy and stay safe