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My Sonus Faber Amatis have weak bass even though I'm running ML 536s--800 w/ch into 4 ohms

I don't know what I'm doing wrong. I thought the new monos would solve the problem. I still have to use subwoofers to feel like my system has any bass. I've tried speaker placement but to no avail. I realize it could be room issues, but short of packing my room pull of room treatment, there has to be something else. The drivers work, it just doesn't sound full. Should I get a different speaker? At this price, I expected more.

torke

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erik_squires
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BTW, if your room is reasonably rectangular, I suggest examining the results from the AM Acoustic room mode simulator here.

erik_squires
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I don't know about packing, but assuming your speakers have rear wall reinforcement and you haven't put them in a bad modal location your next option is some room treatment.

In a very reflective room the speakers will sound excessively bright, also known as "lacking bass."  By taming the high frequency energy in the room the bass is allowed to emerge like an old shipwreck appearing at low tide.

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