Why so obsessed with bass?


Such a obsession to deal with bass issues.  Why is this?  
On a sub if there is too much rumbling simply turn it down.  
As far as mains these probably are not much of an issue for most of us.  However for bookshelves speakers it makes sense they really aren’t well designed for lower range frequencies.
emergingsoul

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very very few mains will put out full volume 20 hz bass at the listening position..they are rated -3 db at a few inches away at low volume...I cross my subs over at about 38-40 hz...
that kind of sums it up emergingsoul, some like 4 sub arrays, some like 6.5 inch monitors, and some in between...and no question the room is vital as well as proper setup which ranges from difficult to easy...all is good, as long as it's what you like
I think most have never heard a great subwoofer system "perfectly" set up and dialed in...when my main speakers are not set up properly they still sound good, but not their best...when subwoofers are not set up and dialed in properly everything sounds terrible...