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Speakers, floor standing or Bookshelfs

I've been wondering, if you're to have a a pair of subwoofers does it makes sense to have full range floor standing speakers or Bookshelfs are sufficient/makes more sense?

 

Now, consequently, if you already have full range floor standing and a couple of Subs; do you dial the floor standing as small or large in your set up? Does it matters?

robert_1

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newfzx7
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For me, it's large towers preferably, running full range (not crossed over) and a couple of subwoofers.

I'm of the mind, If you like the sound of your speakers why remove part of their character and then try to replace it using the sub?  Running full range you just augment the sound with the sub without taking something away first.

The reason I use subwoofers even with large speakers is because they are able to be placed where they are most effective. I like my speakers pulled way out from the wall to get the best soundstage depth, but this usually decreases bass output.

Adding subs is like adding salt to dish to to enhance the flavour of the food, it changes the whole experience. So using the subs crossover, volume and its positioning you can add the right amount of "salt" to get your system sounding its best.

 

newfzx7
36 posts
 

@simonmoon 

All valid points you have there. Like everything in this hobby it depends on what sounds best to owner of the system.

I have dabbled with DSP and REW, but in the end with my gear and in my room the best result came without it. I guess we can't really know for sure without experimenting.

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