I disagree with both of the earlier posters. If a sub is not set up correctly then they are correct. But a sub that's set up properly and crossed over at the correct place will not compromise good sound but rather enhance it. A sub will let you place your mains where they image best. It is also not true you need a small driver to blend well with the mains. If the sub is crossed over too high then it will sound thick and slow. But bass is not supposed to be fast. If it were it would not be bass, it would be midrange or treble. Every instrument and device that creates bass is large and slow. A large driver more closely approximates bass drums, basses, cellos and the like. Just remember a sub will break in after a short time and will need to be adjusted. A sub like the Velodyne DD-15 has multiple settings for different types of music and home theater with a remote that can select settings and change volume. It also has an on screen display and a room tuning microphone which makes room setup easy. You can also choose different crossover frequencies and slopes for the multiple settings.
Seperate Sub-Woofers Posts For Music or HT?
I am wodering if there should be seperate posts/threads for sub-woofers for music opposed to HT? I've gone through many posts here regarding sub-woofers and most are asking about HT subbing. I am just asking a question and not trying to start a war.
My primary interest is classical and jazz music as well as some folk (Joan Baez, etc). If at some point I decide to use sub-woofers with my MG-2's, I want to know the information I am getting from this forum is focused on music. I have a sub (Velodyne) I use for HT. Thanks much all.
Bob
My primary interest is classical and jazz music as well as some folk (Joan Baez, etc). If at some point I decide to use sub-woofers with my MG-2's, I want to know the information I am getting from this forum is focused on music. I have a sub (Velodyne) I use for HT. Thanks much all.
Bob