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What is the most dramatic way of increasing a speaker's Bass and Low mid?

Hi-

I am wondering what would give the most dramatic increase in bass and low mid projection/Volume, even on account of accuracy ...


My speakers can go down to 28hz but i need to boost it’s level, not frequency extension. They are 2 way with bass reflex port. 6.5" woofer size and a tweeter. Floor standing.

My floor is old hardwood strips.

placement and coupling methods are the first things that come to mind. I do not want to add an equalizer at this point.

Spikes, footers, concrete platform, direct floor flush contact? anything and everything that YOU know works.
Speculations on untested methods are not needed as i need real life experience from people.

Thanks!
Rea

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erik_squires
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Knowing the speaker helps. The balance is a touch bright. Try crossing the tweeters in front or behind your head. This will roll off the treble, as will tilting so you listen closer to the woofer axis.

Again though, room acoustics matter. The perceived frequency response of the ear integrates over time, so adding absorption to bring down the unwanted areas can be helpful, or removing absorption in key areas.

Best,
Erik
erik_squires
15,824 posts
 
Of course, I forgot my usual advice: Better room acoustics.

Smoother bass, more controlled mid/treble can greatly improve the tonal balance.

My experience with 2-way systems is that properly used, bass traps can make them sound much larger and deeper.
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