Tried the Lotr Ring drop.. on the SVS

faster100
faster100 Posts: 6,124
edited August 2003 in Speakers
Hey just a fast post before bed, I purchased Lotr EE tonight, finally tried the ring drop on the sub, But what's the deal.. only 107-108db max with the volume loud!! Now the blast after the ring drop hit 110 on the money at about 9-10 foot.. Just reffering back to the pwc thread lol.. I thought with a small room like mine and the SVS surely i woulda hit 110 db.. Now im not unhappy with the SVS for this :D just curious with all the claims to 110db with various subs and larger rooms.. do i need extremly high volume, the sub amp cranked for the test... really i don't care its all in fun, im just wondering. Ok well i tried and failed.. close though. any better scenes to try on this dvd??
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  • avelanchefan
    avelanchefan Posts: 2,401
    edited August 2003
    Are you talking about the fight at the beginning of the movie where the guy chops off his finger/hand and there is the major explosion?

    If that is the scene you are refering to I do not think I have heard and bass deeper than that.
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  • faster100
    faster100 Posts: 6,124
    edited August 2003
    yes where he gets his finger cut off, then after that thier is an explosion, which is really hard hitting.. I was reffereing to why my sub couldn't hit 110db on the ring drop? Dr.spec started a thread for fun to see how many peoples subs could do it, my didn't tonight.. so i was wondering.
    MY HT RIG:
    Sherwood p-965
    Sherwood sd871 dvd
    Rotel 1075 amp x5
    LSI15 mains
    LsiC center
    LSIfx surround backs
    Lsi7 side surrounds
    SVS pb12/plus2


    2 Channel Rig:

    nad 1020 Pre-amp
    Rotel 1080 stereo amp
    Polk sda 2B
    kenwood grunt Tuner
    realistic lab 450 TT
    Signal cable IC
  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,748
    edited August 2003
    the Ring drop is a boarderlined 23-22hz drop right? and the PB1 can only do that with inroom response??
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
  • faster100
    faster100 Posts: 6,124
    edited August 2003
    not sure, waiting for Dr.. to chime in. Tomorrow

    it did 108db so, its hit 110db on monsters inc.
    MY HT RIG:
    Sherwood p-965
    Sherwood sd871 dvd
    Rotel 1075 amp x5
    LSI15 mains
    LsiC center
    LSIfx surround backs
    Lsi7 side surrounds
    SVS pb12/plus2


    2 Channel Rig:

    nad 1020 Pre-amp
    Rotel 1080 stereo amp
    Polk sda 2B
    kenwood grunt Tuner
    realistic lab 450 TT
    Signal cable IC
  • Frank Z
    Frank Z Posts: 5,860
    edited August 2003
    Originally posted by faster100
    yes where he gets his finger cut off, then after that thier is an explosion, which is really hard hitting.. I was reffereing to why my sub couldn't hit 110db on the ring drop? Dr.spec started a thread for fun to see how many peoples subs could do it, my didn't tonight.. so i was wondering.

    Any chance your Peak base is set to low (via your Receiver/preamp)?
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  • faster100
    faster100 Posts: 6,124
    edited August 2003
    i don't have the bass limiter on, if that's what you mean?? the sub out is set to -5 and calibrated to about 78-79db plate amp to 10 O clock.. my small square room is killing me i think.. still hits crazy bass in all the dvd's i demo'ed so far..
    MY HT RIG:
    Sherwood p-965
    Sherwood sd871 dvd
    Rotel 1075 amp x5
    LSI15 mains
    LsiC center
    LSIfx surround backs
    Lsi7 side surrounds
    SVS pb12/plus2


    2 Channel Rig:

    nad 1020 Pre-amp
    Rotel 1080 stereo amp
    Polk sda 2B
    kenwood grunt Tuner
    realistic lab 450 TT
    Signal cable IC
  • pjdami
    pjdami Posts: 1,894
    edited August 2003
    Faster,

    What Frank is referring to is something called Dynamic Range setting. Make sure that it is on max on both your DVD player and Receiver/ prepro (if they have this setting).

    I'm sure Doc will get you on Specification with a good prescription there bud!

    Paul

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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,748
    edited August 2003
    man ur hooked on them smileys arnt ya? lol
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
  • Frank Z
    Frank Z Posts: 5,860
    edited August 2003
    Faster,
    Take a look a pg 33 of your manual. There you will find the instructions for adjusting the Peak Bass Limiter on your receiver. The way it works is that the receiver will actually look at the audio signal before it is sent to the sub and limit the volume that the sub will reproduce in order to prevent damage to the sub.
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  • pjdami
    pjdami Posts: 1,894
    edited August 2003
    So the bass limiter is indeed something different than the dynamic range feature? Hmmm...that's one feature that none of my receivers ever had (which receiver is it??).

    P.:confused:
  • Frank Z
    Frank Z Posts: 5,860
    edited August 2003
    Faster's sig lists an Integra DTR 7.1

    The Bass Peak function can be found on just about all THX certified gear, although it is not exclusive to THX receivers/preamps.

    Faster,
    If you didn't already know, there are also some DTS LFE output options on your receiver that you should look at as well.
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    2005-06 Club Polk Football Pool Champion!! :D
  • faster100
    faster100 Posts: 6,124
    edited August 2003
    I don't have the bass limiter enabled, and the dts lfe is set to -0 options are -10 and -0

    I havent played with it today, been out and about.. but thanks for the help frank. will check into this later
    MY HT RIG:
    Sherwood p-965
    Sherwood sd871 dvd
    Rotel 1075 amp x5
    LSI15 mains
    LsiC center
    LSIfx surround backs
    Lsi7 side surrounds
    SVS pb12/plus2


    2 Channel Rig:

    nad 1020 Pre-amp
    Rotel 1080 stereo amp
    Polk sda 2B
    kenwood grunt Tuner
    realistic lab 450 TT
    Signal cable IC
  • goingganzo
    goingganzo Posts: 2,793
    edited August 2003
    break in you have to break in your sub. i have trubble going very far past 110 with stryke force. but if i tuned to around 20-22 it would be easly 120
  • Airplay355
    Airplay355 Posts: 4,298
    edited August 2003
    ganzo ur sub is a weapon of mass destruction. i feel sorry for your neighboors, but i envy you :D
  • kureboy99
    kureboy99 Posts: 53
    edited August 2003
    I agree, once broken in the sub should go where you want it...I would suggest some good cables as well which will help you acheive the bass drop you want. Bettercables are an excellent bargain and deliver the goods without spending $$$.
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  • kberg
    kberg Posts: 974
    edited August 2003
    Originally posted by kureboy99
    I agree, once broken in the sub should go where you want it...

    Uh-oh - here we go again on the speaker break-in topic - WATCH OUT! :p
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