Again, assuming your quest is a flat FR and not just volume I disagree. EQ can't fix nodes only constructive modes (antinodes). You will be happier with two half price subs versus one full price subs all else held constant if your goal is flat FR. If you just care about volume one sub in the corner of that size room will rock your world unless you sit in a node.
Dual subs and room size
Hi. I've been considering dual subs with speaker input to pair with my Martin Logan 35xt's and not sure what I should be considering in relation to room size. My room is 17' X 10' with the equip along the long wall. I've been looking at SVS sb1000s and HSU vtf 1/3. The SVS are 12" sealed vs 10" ported hybrid for the HSU. It was suggested that I go with no more than 10". They will support 100% music. The speakers are pretty much an 9' equidistant triangle set up and would be looking to set the subs on the outer side of the standmounts. Any thoughts or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Dave
- ...
- 33 posts total
@wattsperchannel Alone EQ's use with a sub is limited to reducing the worst peaks, however with bass traps in place it gets much more effective. I've tested this and there's online explanations for this. Bass traps de-energize the ringing, allowing EQ's to work better, and by reducing the peaks, you can actually reduce the decay rate. It's pretty awesome. You also get to moderately fill in the nulls. Not perfectly, mind you, but damn better. :) 2 subs assymetrically placed are better, but again, 1 sub + traps + EQ is pretty remarkable, and my suggested STARTING point for anyone. Best, Erik |
Erik, Re your theories on bass traps, one sub, et. al. --- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCWL-zusyqw |
Smaller room, more physical impact, taking less SPL to pressurize room and feel sound waves. RE mule kick test. Two subs. More physical and audible impact potentially better imaging, easier to achieve a flatter response, fewer dead areas, larger mule Treatments- always a good idea, should be part of a serious listeners arsenal. Levels of happiness will always vary. I went through ported SVS' and HSU' I could not settle on either. Two sealed subwoofers with EQ can be bass rewarding. Two push pull subs in sealed cabinets with EQ can be all out bass heaven. |
- 33 posts total