What does a subwoofer solve?


My previous amps were BHK 300 mono blocks.  The bass they provided for my Monitor Audio PL 300ii speakers was exceptional.  For several reasons I replaced the BHKs with a Luxman M900u.  Very happy with the new amp, except for disappointing bass performance.  Would a set of good subwoofers help resolve this, or do subwoofers only address a lack of bass in standard speakers?

Thanks in advance for any advice or suggestions.

lldd

Showing 1 response by tk21

Even for "full range" floor standing speakers, the optimal placement for bass response may not be the optimal placement to produce a big soundstage and clear imaging.  For the latter, you may need to pull them out into the room and away from the walls.  Unfortunately, that probably will reduce the bass response.  A sub(s) allows you to get it back (and then some, if you like).