Frogman...Agreed: four full octives down from middle A at 440Hz results in 27.5Hz. How many composers have actually used this bottom key?
Here is the question that I would like to see answered.
My subwoofers are flat to 20 Hz, as verified by spectrum analysis using test signals and plainly evident by ear. The source electronics are capable of extreem LF output as evidenced by strong SW activity when playing certain recordings of organ music. A warped LP also keeps them busy.
However, when playing almost all other classical music, some of which subjectively sounds as if there is lots of bass, the subwoofer cones scarcely move. This is verified, not only by listening close to them, but also by lightly touching the cones.
Regarding the beat frequency subharmonics, these would be created in the listening room by proper reproduction of the fundamentals, and do not require reproduction of the subharmonic frequencies themselves. This is the same as in the performance venue, where the instruments do not directly generate the subharmonics.
Here is the question that I would like to see answered.
My subwoofers are flat to 20 Hz, as verified by spectrum analysis using test signals and plainly evident by ear. The source electronics are capable of extreem LF output as evidenced by strong SW activity when playing certain recordings of organ music. A warped LP also keeps them busy.
However, when playing almost all other classical music, some of which subjectively sounds as if there is lots of bass, the subwoofer cones scarcely move. This is verified, not only by listening close to them, but also by lightly touching the cones.
Regarding the beat frequency subharmonics, these would be created in the listening room by proper reproduction of the fundamentals, and do not require reproduction of the subharmonic frequencies themselves. This is the same as in the performance venue, where the instruments do not directly generate the subharmonics.