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Subs and the quest for bass.

I recently picked up a Rythmik Audio F12SE subwoofer to compliment my B&W 805S. Happy with it, and the Rythmik has very musical bass. I am using an active crossover (NHT-X2 crossing at 80hz) and a Velodyne SMS-1 sub equalizer to even out the low end response. (I have a lot of bass modes.) The SMS-1 is very useful, and with help of quite a bit of EQ, my low end response is almost perfectly flat.

While it sounds great, I keep wondering how different the sound would be if I didn't have to use so much EQ. Then I started thinking maybe I should add another sub? When I started I told myself I would not do it. Also I had so much trouble getting good placement and setup with the first sub, I don't know if I even want to further complicate things.
nemesis1218

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acoustat6
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Hi Nemesis, I see that you are measuring your system with the SMS. I find that this system is resolution limited, amongst a few other problems. The main problem though is the lack of ability to save graphs.

You asked, "any suggestions?"

May I suggest that you try the FREE program REW available at the Home Theater Shack. You allready have a mic, meter and Laptop. All you need then is to download the new version 5, which just came out, for FREE. Then you will be able to post pictures of your response and help will be easier to dispense.

Bob
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