Multiple subwoofer setup and bass management help

digitalsonic
digitalsonic Posts: 12
edited May 2013 in Subwoofer Hookup & Bass Management
I was wondering what anyone suggests for bass management with 5 dedicated subwoofers? also, I would appreciate suggestions on how to set all five with an SPL meter. Thanks.
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  • classic carl
    classic carl Posts: 648
    edited May 2013
    Welcome to the Polk forum.
    Rather vague question. More info might help. Why 5 subs? Do you have an enormous room? Are these passive or powered subs? What brand/model are they? Are these for a home theater or 2 channel music system?
    Main System:
    Proton AA-1150 ~ Yamaha C-4 ~ Furman Elite-15 DMi ~ Sennheiser HD600 ~ Monitor Audio Silver RS8 & FB210 ~ Martin Logan Dynamo ~ Teac R-919X ~ Marantz CD5003 ~ Squeezebox Classic ~ Music Hall dac25.2 ~ Dual 1229/Acutex M312 III STR ~ Music Hall mmf-5.1/Goldring 1012GX ~ Music Hall Cruise Control 2.0

    Home Theater:
    Vizio V585-H11 ~ Yamaha RX-V800 ~ Furman Elite-15 DMi ~ Marantz DV6001 ~ EPI M90 ~ Polk Audio RT35i ~ CS400i ~ (2) Polk Audio PSW450

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  • Habanero Monk
    Habanero Monk Posts: 715
    edited May 2013
    Are the subs passive? If they are then I would suggest DSP enabled amps from the likes of Peavey, Crown, Behringer, QSC, etc. Also a Dayton Omni-Mic.

    I'm assuming that if you have 5 subs you have decent budget but don't want to assume too much.
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  • Speedskater
    Speedskater Posts: 495
    edited May 2013
    Multiple subs scattered about the room is the new thing.

    Doc Earl Geddes did a recent talk at a hi-fi club.

    For those curious about Geddes "Multiple Sub" technique view this Presentation or the PowerPoint.

    http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/28637776/highlight/319149
    http://www.gedlee.com/downloads/OptimalBassPlaybackinSmallRooms.pptx
    http://www.gedlee.com/Loudspeakers.htm

    You need to have the PowerPoint open to follow along with the video. (but it's a 'pptx' which may be a problem for some)

    The video doesn't give the solutions, but it does show the path.
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  • custopper30
    custopper30 Posts: 252
    edited May 2013
    I would say that is overkill for the bass part of the subs
    Receiver: Denon 1912
    Speakers:
    Fronts: Polk Audio Monitor 70s (x2)
    Rears: Polk Audio Monitor 50 (x2)
    Center: Polk Audio Monitor 70
    KLH Sub GFX-550
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  • ZLTFUL
    ZLTFUL Posts: 5,648
    edited May 2013
    For most music it is.
    But for serious home theater buffs and techno/trance/dubstep DJs and fans, it is just barely enough.
    All comes down to personal preference.
    "Some people find it easier to be conceited rather than correct."

    "Unwad those panties and have a good time man. We're all here to help each other, no matter how it might appear." DSkip
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  • codyc1ark
    codyc1ark Posts: 2,532
    edited May 2013
    custopper30 wrote: »
    I would say that is overkill for the bass part of the subs

    I would say not.
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  • MikeC78
    MikeC78 Posts: 2,315
    edited May 2013
    Would be nice to know your current room layout, receiver, pre-pro, etc...
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  • chefkungfu
    chefkungfu Posts: 638
    edited May 2013
    You can never have enough bass!! If I have the room, I'll continue to add more subs!! I just love having the slam felt in any part of the room.
    I'm gearing up to modify my PSW1200 into something with more of a punch! I'll need some guidance from you guys though.
    ZLTFUL wrote: »
    For most music it is.
    But for serious home theater buffs and techno/trance/dubstep DJs and fans, it is just barely enough.
    All comes down to personal preference.
    SRT Seismic System with dual PSW1200's
    RT5000 x 2
    RT2000p
    CS400i
    CS350-LS
    LS F/X
    PSW650
    PSW1000 w/Dayton SPA1000
    DSW MicroPro 4000
    Adcom amps
    Pioneer Elite SC-89
    Pioneer PLX-1000 Turntable
    PS4
    XBOX One
    MIT Interconnects
    BJC
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  • digitalsonic
    digitalsonic Posts: 12
    edited May 2013
    I agree that when it comes to subs, the more the merrier! The more you have to place in a room, the smoother and accurate the bass is. All the subs are powered, but the complicated issue is that my centers and mains are also powered.


    My setup:

    Living room
    Onkyo tx-nr 5010 receiver
    Onkyo pa-mc 5500 amp.
    Definitive mythos st mains
    Definitive cs 8080 hd center
    Definitive studio monitor 65 wides
    Definitive studio monitor 55 heights
    Definitive sr 8080 bp side and back surrounds
    Definitive sc 8000 super cube subs (5)


    family room
    Denon avr 4520ci receiver
    Polk rt 2000p mains
    Polk cs 1000p center
    Polk ls/fx side and back surrounds
    Polk psw 1200 subs (2)

    I plan on updating my Polks for the family room HT to utilize 11.1 channel sound.
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