noble100
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| My experience adding subwoofers to 2 channel bdp24:"The plate amps in the Rythmik subs provide all the controls mentioned by @Noble100: volume, phase (180 degrees via a continuously-variable rotary knob), x/o frequency (40-120Hz) and slope (2nd/4th order), plus damping, a rumble filter, one ... | |
| My experience adding subwoofers to 2 channel Yes, the downside of using a custom DBA with 4 amplified subs is the need to adjust the volume, xover frequency and phase on each individually and do a lot of tweaking til you get it just right. Buying the complete Audio Kinesis Swarm or ... | |
| A DIY Swarm-based Distributed Bass Array for SOTA Bass I was able to change the lab coat order but they were out of the Tommy Bahama silk lab coats. So I got you 4 sets of their silk pajamas instead. The pants have footies but I figured that'd be okay just around the lab, right? pineapple j... | |
| My experience adding subwoofers to 2 channel firstnot:"Swarm + Room Correction and you are set. Cost about $7k new.$3.5k used. $1.0 for the very patient smart shopper."Correction:Swarm + No Room Correction required and you are set. Cost about $2,800 new, including 4 ported subs with port pl... | |
| My experience adding subwoofers to 2 channel m-db, I'm sure you'll be thrilled to know that setting up a 4-sub distributed bass array system requires absolutely no bass room treatments, mics, DSP and room correction software or hardware. Room correction is completely optional. It'... | |
| A DIY Swarm-based Distributed Bass Array for SOTA Bass millercarbon, I think perception is reality in a practical sense. If you consistently perceive the bass as better, then the bass is better. It'd be nice if a few others perceived it, too, just to validate your sanity but it's not necessary. ... | |
| My experience adding subwoofers to 2 channel Hello vinnydabully, What you apparently discovered by accident is called a 4-sub distributed bass array system. The key is having 4 subs and I've been using one for the last 4 yrs with large Magnepan panels. The Audio Kinesis Swarm and Debra... | |
| Why the fascination with subwoofers? rauliruegas:"Dear @noble100 : HT and stero MUSIC reproduction room/systems needs are different.Maybe that’s why you are the only audiophile I know that can’t be aware of the difference using a high-pass filter in the stereo music main speakers and... | |
| A DIY Swarm-based Distributed Bass Array for SOTA Bass Hello millercarbon, I like your experimental nature, always exploring and pushing the envelope. You've become the mad scientist of in-room bass exploration. I'm fairly sure you now wear a white lab coat when you're experimenting. I'm in ... | |
| Magnepan LRS compared to the .7 or the 1.7i ? Hello kingbarbuda, I completely agree with you that subs are hard to synchronize and really match up with Maggies. It seems like we've both been disappointed in the past trying to integrate them seamlessly. You threw in the towel with y... | |
| Most “disappeared” speakers. Hello nasaman, I agree with shkong78 that the new Magnepan LRS planar-dynamic panel speakers are an excellent choice. These can definitely do the disappearing act but have a few requirements to do so; they need to be pulled out a minimum of a... | |
| Magnepan LRS compared to the .7 or the 1.7i ? Here’s a review of the LRS from Steve Guttenberg/Audiophiliac from youtube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdqchci3AhU He does talk about the differences between the LRS/.7/1.7 models, mainly stating the LRS is Magnepan’s ’appetizer speaker’ ... | |
| Magnepan LRS compared to the .7 or the 1.7i ? Hello kingbarbuda, In my experience, it's very difficult to integrate a single sub, no matter the quality or price, seamlessly and well with Magnepans. You'll get more bass but it won't be the same fast, smooth, tight and articulate bass that... | |
| Magnepan LRS compared to the .7 or the 1.7i ? I've only read the very good reviews on all the recent new smaller Magnepan models but wanted to mention that any pair combined with a 4-sub distributed bass array system, like the Audio Kinesis Swarm or Debra dba systems for $2500, would res... | |
| At what point is an external D/A converter warranted or beneficial Hello firberger, Yes, all the Oppos are excellent and absolute bargains. It's really a shame they decided to exit the Blu-ray market. All high quality, very versatile gear with excellent support and customer service. With the BDP-203 an... |