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NHT SW2P not enough?

Having a problem with my NHT sub . . . . for soundtracks and music, it sounds fine -- tight, solid, plenty of oomph. But when it comes to HT transients, like explosions, the impact just isn't there. I've played around some with positioning, but not a lot. I do have a pretty large room, and the SW2P is only a 10" driver with an 80 watt amp.

Do I need a) a sub with more power, b) a sub with better extension, or c) a lesson in subwoofer placement?

Any help appreciated!
tsrart

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radman
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What main speakers are you using the SW2P with? How big is your room? How loud are you listening in home theater? I have an SW2P also with the MA1 amp (80 wpc). I recently thought of upgrading to another NHT amp such as the MA3 with 250 wpc, but NHT said the SW2P wouldn't take that much power, but I could add a second woofer, however their current models would not match the driver in the SW2P. I also don't have the room for a second sub.I bought a used REL from a friend instead. I received an article explaining why 2 subs are better than one. Do you have the room to use 2 subs? If you do, that would be an option to explore. I may put up my SW2P for sale on Audiogon if I don't use it in my kids playroom soundsystem.
Howard (docradman@aol.com)
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