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  • jbreezy5
    jbreezy5 Posts: 1,141
    REL 6 pack...'nuff said! 🤗

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  • vader540is
    vader540is Posts: 190
    PSA
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,611
    edited January 30
    In my theater sub, I can start to localize anything above 60hz. If you are crossing over above 50hz, imo stereo subs is a must.

    The wave lengths below 50hz are so large most rooms would have issues localizing that unless you are localizing distortions.
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  • jbreezy5
    jbreezy5 Posts: 1,141
    VR3 wrote: »
    In my theater sub, I can start to localize anything above 60hz. If you are crossing over above 50hz, imo stereo subs is a must.

    The wave lengths below 50hz are so large most rooms would have issues localizing that unless you are localizing distortions.

    Be careful spouting that scientific fact stuff in these parts. You’re exactly right, though.
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  • gp4jesus
    gp4jesus Posts: 1,987
    Yes!
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,412
    VR3 wrote: »
    In my theater sub, I can start to localize anything above 60hz. If you are crossing over above 50hz, imo stereo subs is a must.

    The wave lengths below 50hz are so large most rooms would have issues localizing that unless you are localizing distortions.

    That is why I get such a kick out of the car folks spouting their subwoofers capabilities. I'm like that bass wave is 33' long your car is 12' there's no way you can hear that inside your car, it's 16' outside your car.... But hey that is a tremendous vibration to the license plate you got going :D:D:D
  • jbreezy5
    jbreezy5 Posts: 1,141
    pitdogg2 wrote: »
    VR3 wrote: »
    In my theater sub, I can start to localize anything above 60hz. If you are crossing over above 50hz, imo stereo subs is a must.

    The wave lengths below 50hz are so large most rooms would have issues localizing that unless you are localizing distortions.

    That is why I get such a kick out of the car folks spouting their subwoofers capabilities. I'm like that bass wave is 33' long your car is 12' there's no way you can hear that inside your car, it's 16' outside your car.... But hey that is a tremendous vibration to the license plate you got going :D:D:D

    Not to mention the hearing loss they will inevitably suffer.
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  • Geoff4rfc
    Geoff4rfc Posts: 2,398
    pitdogg2 wrote: »
    VR3 wrote: »
    In my theater sub, I can start to localize anything above 60hz. If you are crossing over above 50hz, imo stereo subs is a must.

    The wave lengths below 50hz are so large most rooms would have issues localizing that unless you are localizing distortions.

    That is why I get such a kick out of the car folks spouting their subwoofers capabilities. I'm like that bass wave is 33' long your car is 12' there's no way you can hear that inside your car, it's 16' outside your car.... But hey that is a tremendous vibration to the license plate you got going :D:D:D

    Yeah!!! Who's plate again??? These guys be rattling my tailgate open when they go by.......
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,190
    treitz3 wrote: »
    Seriously?

    Come on, Dan....

    Tom

    Yes seriously
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,004
    *sigh*

    Tom
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
  • dpowell
    dpowell Posts: 3,067
    2 subs in HT is a noticeable difference in terms of balancing the sound. I dont use the subs in 2 channel for one reason; i use a separate 2 channel pre for music. Im satisfied with the bass the 1.2TLs produce but wouldnt be opposed to trying subs in 2 channel to evaluate the difference
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  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 8,121
    mantis wrote: »
    treitz3 wrote: »
    Seriously?

    Come on, Dan....

    Tom

    Yes seriously

    So, there is no reason why Stereophile only awards a class A rating to full range (20 hz-20 Khz) speakers? Why engineers (who typically don't use subs to mix) might pan the upright bass (which can go down to 40 hz with harmonics even lower) to the right speaker because that cat is standing stage left, and the piano (which can go down to 27.5 hz) to the left because he is stage right? You don't think there is any way the bass gets muddled if you cross it all over at 80 Hz and send it to one sub? Really?
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,611
    There's a song by government mule, like a ram I think it is. The bass guitar is a hard right pan, shoots out like 8ft past the right speaker... Single sub isn't pulling that off
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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,933
    If you are running anything less than 24 subs I feel sorry for you.
  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,611
    This is the way
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
  • jbreezy5
    jbreezy5 Posts: 1,141
    rooftop59 wrote: »
    mantis wrote: »
    treitz3 wrote: »
    Seriously?

    Come on, Dan....

    Tom

    Yes seriously

    So, there is no reason why Stereophile only awards a class A rating to full range (20 hz-20 Khz) speakers? Why engineers (who typically don't use subs to mix) might pan the upright bass (which can go down to 40 hz with harmonics even lower) to the right speaker because that cat is standing stage left, and the piano (which can go down to 27.5 hz) to the left because he is stage right? You don't think there is any way the bass gets muddled if you cross it all over at 80 Hz and send it to one sub? Really?

    Nice to see more forum members who know how to correlate measurements to subjective sonic experiences!
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  • invalid
    invalid Posts: 1,363
    I would think with 2 channel music you would want to run your speakers full range with multiple subs.
  • Geoff4rfc
    Geoff4rfc Posts: 2,398
    VR3 wrote: »
    There's a song by government mule, like a ram I think it is. The bass guitar is a hard right pan, shoots out like 8ft past the right speaker... Single sub isn't pulling that off

    I just recently got into Gov't Mule.....good stuff!!
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  • newbie308
    newbie308 Posts: 767
    Gotta give Warren Haynes credit! He and his band really jam! Their recent tour with Jason Bonham was fantastic! Warren played his guitar hard and sang with gusto, almost non stop, for two and a half hours! Not too shabby for a 64 year old rocker!
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,004
    edited February 3
    invalid wrote: »
    I would think with 2 channel music you would want to run your speakers full range with multiple subs.

    I do. My mains go down to around 22Hz (ran full range) and I have the two Rhytmik's set at 33Hz. They are set at a volume level of about 6 out of 50, so they are barely even running, high Q, steep slope and crossed over at 33Hz. There are some other adjustments on the subs but I can't remember off of the top of my head where they are set at - at the moment. The PEQ is disabled. The dual subs are utilized to enhance the lowest of octaves when called for, digging down to around 14Hz.

    I can assure you that stereo effects exist in the lower regions. Not on all recordings but on some, it's undeniable. It also greatly enhances the aural pleasure one gets from the performance of their rig IME.

    Back in the day, I didn't use to do it this way. But that was back when I had one sub. That was a VMPS Larger powered by an external amplifier. That system was set up using a Velodyme SMS-1 PEQ that blended the sub to the mains and vice versa, then both to the room. On that setup, I did not utilize the speakers as full range. Of course, I had different speakers/amps back then as well.

    Between what I had then and what I have now? Vast difference in the lower regions performance and aural pleasure. The old system was "automatic", if you will. In other words, the SMS-1 did most of the work for you. Then, you fine tuned by ear beyond that. My current setup, everything is done by ear. I much prefer running the mains full range. Others may not though. I just so happen to have an amplifier that doesn't need power to be freed up, which is what some prefer to do and part of the reason why they don't run them full range. YMMV.

    My point is, that I just so happen to agree with your thoughts on the mains @invalid.
    VR3 wrote: »
    There's a song by government mule, like a ram I think it is. The bass guitar is a hard right pan, shoots out like 8ft past the right speaker... Single sub isn't pulling that off

    While I haven't heard this specific selection yet, this sounds like it would be a great example of a lower register being "in stereo", just like the rest of the spectrum of frequencies.

    Tom
    Post edited by treitz3 on
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  • crazy098
    crazy098 Posts: 27
    Thanks for the all the replies. I currently have a Rythmik L12 and plan to get an F12. The F12 would go in the front right corner next to the mains and the L12 in the left rear due to space issues. I'd be running them with a minidsp flex htx to handle eq (currently I don't use any) and crossover because my preamp lacks a separate sub out. Initially with the L12 I did everything manually and that took over a week to get integrated.
  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,190
    rooftop59 wrote: »
    mantis wrote: »
    treitz3 wrote: »
    Seriously?

    Come on, Dan....

    Tom

    Yes seriously

    So, there is no reason why Stereophile only awards a class A rating to full range (20 hz-20 Khz) speakers? Why engineers (who typically don't use subs to mix) might pan the upright bass (which can go down to 40 hz with harmonics even lower) to the right speaker because that cat is standing stage left, and the piano (which can go down to 27.5 hz) to the left because he is stage right? You don't think there is any way the bass gets muddled if you cross it all over at 80 Hz and send it to one sub? Really?

    The one factor your leaving out is trying to recreate a performance in your room. The room is the biggest factor in creating bass.
    Dan
    My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time.
  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 8,121
    crazy098 wrote: »
    Thanks for the all the replies. I currently have a Rythmik L12 and plan to get an F12. The F12 would go in the front right corner next to the mains and the L12 in the left rear due to space issues. I'd be running them with a minidsp flex htx to handle eq (currently I don't use any) and crossover because my preamp lacks a separate sub out. Initially with the L12 I did everything manually and that took over a week to get integrated.

    I do also think that a good sub EQ is key. I use Dirac live and it is a game change for sub integration in my room.
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  • crazy098
    crazy098 Posts: 27
    Just an update, I ended up getting an F18. I had no idea using 2 subs would make such a huge difference. Bass is richer and fuller and it just adds another dimension to the music. I'll be replacing the L12 with another F18 in the near future.
  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,068
    Yes indeed dual subs make such a huge difference in the entire music presentation. Congrats & enjoy your new found musical bliss!
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,611
    Bass is non directional, this is obviously confirmation bias

    Don't believe me? Just ask @treitz3
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,004
    LOL. Trey, quit pulling people's legs.....

    People who don't know us will think we are crackpots.

    Tom
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,611
    But Tom we are crack pots... On Tuesday
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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,068
    Heck... it's no secret, we're all nuts on here!
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