@deadhead1000 +1! You get it! Adding subs to a room is not a panacea for bass! The results can be downright awful because of the excitation of room resonances, which no DSP can cure.
Opinions before purchasing
I've done a bunch of research on this sub and others and am starting to solidify my first real stereo system. I've used a 60 inch TV and very basic soundbar for years now and I'm moving to a 120" X3000i projector and real sound system. Room setup is 12x12, closed basement room. Going to mainly utilize the projector for movies/shows with some gaming thrown in there off a PC.
I've already purchased the Denon S760H since it seems to be able to do most things that I'll need and has some nice features and everyone loves it.
Currently debating between bookshelves/sub and towers/no sub, specifically between Airmotiv B1+ and a Speedwoofer sub or Airmotiv T1+ towers without sub. I've been happy with the soun bar for years and I tend to not like loud sub noises anywyas (spent enough time in Iraq and Afghanistan around loud noises), so I feel like I may not miss it? Room is also relatively small so a lot of power isn't needed. Either way I would go with the Airmotiv C1+ for center channel as well. Will probably stay at a 3.0 or 3.1 system for now and upgrade later.
Curious on everyone's thoughts here about the bookshelf/sub, towers/no sub decision and choices of equipment as well. Trying to stay around the 1000-1500 total budget range. Thanks for the help!
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I have a small room I use for HT. Not that small, but small. You need a sub. It’s about pressure, not sound - especially for HT. I’m not familiar with your Denon but many HT receivers cannot output the sub to the mains. To @jasonbourne52 ’s point, it is not going to be an easy road to tow. Reflection points are going to go crazy and room measuring will keep telling you to turn it down. You’ll settle somewhere in the middle between the pressure you need to feel and the articulation. Just my opinion, but a cheap sub is definitely worth the test. Not all of us can give up and move. Life is compromise. |
A room that size, all you need is SONOS Bar on wall and SONOS Sub. Why clutter the space with bulky speakers/electronics. I have been using a SONOS soundbar / sub (3.1) for 10 plus years in a similar space for movies and music. Never felt the need to upgrade or anything else. Sonos Truplay software optimizes the sound to the nth degree. A well integrated sub makes all the difference, bass to music is like meat on the bones. Once you got it dialed in you won’t be able localize the bass. SONOS is not cheap but everything else in their price range or lower pales in comparison. |
@kiterlux what does ^this^ mean? |
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