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With the TV, it is part of a 5/1 system so is essential - the AV AMP sends all the low frequency to the sub, don't remember the frequency crossover but you don't really need to think about it - just let the amp do it's analysis with a mic and then tweak if/as required.
I have tried using the sub with hifi but have had mixed results.. The issue is you need to rely on the sub's built in crossover and set manually but you probably won't have a way to not send the bass frequencies to your main stereo speakers which can result in weird phasing issues which can be tricky to resolve and can sound ok with one piece of music then bad with the next.
I replaced my hifi amp and my desire to use a sub disappeared - the new amp is way fuller sounding. When I did use the sub with the hifi, I was constantly fiddling with the remote, changing phase and adjusting volume.
So in summary - great for tv and film as part of a dedicated A/V setup. Less great and more hassle to get good results as part of a stereo HiFi setup.
I have no idea how to set it up - I’m hoping it will have instructions. You can set the crossover frequency - they suggest 80hz, whereas my speakers go down to 28, so quite a bit of overlap. The sub then takes it down to 20. I’m thinking of having it set quite quiet, just to add a bit of warmth. Didn’t think of phasing as being an issue - we shall see.
Supportact said: [my style is] probably more an accumulation of limitations and bad habits than a 'style'.
AV: set it as loud as you feel is appropriate for your viewing.
MUSIC: play a CD and gradually turn the sub down until you 'can't hear' it. That is the sweet spot as the additional bass appears to originate from your speakers. Oddly enough, the main benefits are soundstage and cymbal clarity. I have no idea why cymbals sound better when the sub is in use but they do on a well setup system.
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The new sub will be more subtle and integrated I think (it’s the same make as the speakers), but I’m hoping will also add the slam when required for Basement Jaxx, Bach, that sort of thing.
Supportact said: [my style is] probably more an accumulation of limitations and bad habits than a 'style'.
Thing is, my speakers sound a teeny bit lighter than what I’m used to, even without spikes - and what with quite a large room and oak flooring, I think it will just benefit from a tiny bit of warming at the deep end. And the speakers struggle to cope with reproducing 64’ organ pipes. Having said that, I’m not sure how a sub will manage to cope with that any better!
Supportact said: [my style is] probably more an accumulation of limitations and bad habits than a 'style'.
Seriously: If you value it, take/fetch it yourself
Supportact said: [my style is] probably more an accumulation of limitations and bad habits than a 'style'.
I know, this one goes to 22hz, which will sound pretty good I reckon. My father’s organ is only 16’ long and it sounds AMAZING.
Supportact said: [my style is] probably more an accumulation of limitations and bad habits than a 'style'.
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Supportact said: [my style is] probably more an accumulation of limitations and bad habits than a 'style'.
Sounds pretty good with music coming through it, but when listening to music I always use the mode that just uses the front (Q Acoustics 2020i) speakers and no sub. I don't really like the sub for music.
Seriously: If you value it, take/fetch it yourself
Supportact said: [my style is] probably more an accumulation of limitations and bad habits than a 'style'.
Seriously: If you value it, take/fetch it yourself
Supportact said: [my style is] probably more an accumulation of limitations and bad habits than a 'style'.