Subwoofers masking other frequencies.


Bought a third sub,a svs sb2000 to add to my existing 2 subs hoping for stronger and more detailed bass response. My mains are magnapan 1.7i driven by parasound A21 +. After messing around with  different ways to intergrate the subs I realized some parts of the music was missing or reduced in volume or one channel was stronger .well I turned off one sub at a time and the sound was full. Is this common and what's the remedy for this phenomenon. 
Thanks 




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Showing 1 response by avanti1960

sounds like adding the third sub created the condition. 
as others have mentioned most likely too much energy in the room at frequencies shared by the main speaker.  
1) first off- how do you have them connected?  if two subs are connected to the same channel that might draw enough current to make the main speaker of that channel have reduced volume compared to the other.  
2) what are the makes and model of your other two subs?  
3) the SVS may also have cabinet resonance in the audible range that (unfortunately) the crossover frequency cannot control.