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  • SCompRacer
    SCompRacer Posts: 8,496
    Hermitism wrote: »
    That's a cool tip that I did not know. Thanks! My HSU came with a test disc, but the different tones are constant.

    I've been there manually charting with test tones! Burst tones are where it's at...lol
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  • SCompRacer
    SCompRacer Posts: 8,496
    edited February 2019
    steveinaz wrote: »
    I made 2 attempts in the last 12yrs to integrate an SVS sub in my 2 channel, neither one worked long term. Just didn't care for it.

    I've had plenty of folks over here. Many are forum members. Either they aren't truthful with me, or the subs are integrated well and it really does sound good. I'm OK with truth and facts, so I go with the latter. For most music the subs don't contribute.

    It required effort. Lots of trial and error. Fortunately I was able to dial the NHT 12" subs in with the adjustments provided. IF I got the two 15" subs, I would bet a Mini DSP or a sub with DSP built in would be needed.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,546
    steveinaz wrote: »
    I made 2 attempts in the last 12yrs to integrate an SVS sub in my 2 channel, neither one worked long term. Just didn't care for it.

    They make great HT subs, music subs not so much.

    On another note.....as for smaller drivers not being able to cover all the bases, simply not true.
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,590
    edited February 2019
    @scompracer


    I lied :wink: I think you need like 4x the number if subs. It sounded weak and anemic! :tongue:
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  • SCompRacer
    SCompRacer Posts: 8,496
    @scompracer


    I lied :wink: I think you need like 4x the number if subs. It sounded weak and anemic! :tongue:

    I just tossed everything out to the curb. Junk stuff!
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