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Mmmm Crow tastes good...

So I have been anti subwoofer. And now I’m getting the hype (and maybe the vapors too).

I’m off all this week and remembered a crusty old subwoofer stashed in the dankest corner of my closet. Since the Quicksilver preamp I got a couple of months ago had a 2nd set of outputs I decided to put it on play.

this is a Pinnacle sub, 10” and 200 watts. I think I paid $129 on amazon a few years ago for home the water. Ironically it’s a sealed box implementation.

after a couple of hours of messing with it I think I have it fairly well integrated. I’ll have to make sure it’s not killing my neighbors. It’s not an audiophile sub but it really does add to the enjoyment of my patchwork system.

I do notice that, as with my stand mounts, there less bass at my siting position vs standing in the same spot. So I’ll have to figure out what’s going on with that.

But yeah, assuming I’m not blowing out my neighbors I’ll sincerely consider 2 good subs.
gochurchgo
wyoboy
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sorry--no idea--although they look similar--7t is more recent
perkri
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@gochurchgo

Not easy your situation (an understatement). From what you have written describing your life, I get the sense that "simple pleasures" come at a cost that goes beyond the funds required to facilitate.

REL suggests that when positioning a sub, you are to start with putting the sub in your listening position and then move yourself around the room until the sub sounds "right" to you.

Thats where you are supposed to start with the placement of the sub.

Re: neighbors. Perhaps just plat loud music when they are asleep. That way, they wont hear you...



turnbowm
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"REL suggests that when positioning a sub, you are to start with putting the sub in your listening position and then move yourself around the room until the sub sounds "right" to you."

perkri,

The Owner's Manual on my REL T/5i sub states the following with regard to Positioning....

"The optimum position for a REL is in one of the corners behind the main speakers. This position provides 9dB of mechanical amplification and allows for the most linear true low bass wave launch...."
gochurchgo OP
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@perkri I’ve been meaning to do that. I need a longer cable and with Christmas fast approaching I’m not sure when I’ll get to it.

it was mentioned about switching phase which I dismissed as it was set to 0 (on the front wall) but going to 180 made a big diff. The void directly in front of the sub I mentioned is now gone. I also set the crossover to about 75hz and I think it blends pretty good. From Ben Webster to Napalm Death to Skinny Puppy to DJ Shadow it’s seems like there’s no sub running until I unplug it.

I do still walk the room as I worry about loading a part that pisses the neighbor off. So far so good. It’s a small victory but I’ll take it. Plus I haven’t had this much time to listen to music in years.
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alexstl
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Hi,  I work with special needs kids so I know you are a real life angel to your child. She is lucky. I have equipment I don’t use but no subs. I live in saint Louis, mo and maybe I have equipment that would be upgrades for you at no cost. My email is alexbornstein@yahoo.com.  I would be honored to help
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