Thumbs up for the Sub Dude

Erik Tracy
Erik Tracy Posts: 4,673
edited January 2009 in Subwoofer Hookup & Bass Management
I picked up a Sub Dude based on some good hype in threads I've been reading.

Wow - it really did make a difference in SQ in my setup.

I've got my Epik Valor sub on my hardwood floor, on the front wall about 1ft away.

On the hardwood floor I was getting some good bass, but not as musical as everyone was claiming the Valor was capable of.

As soon as I put the Sub Dude underneath - noticable improvement in 'musicality' - cleaner definition of bass notes.

Does this make me a 'tweaker'?? :D

H9: If you don't trust what you are hearing, then maybe you need to be less invested in a hobby which all the pleasure comes from listening to music.
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited December 2008
    I had the same experience when I had a HSU MBM.
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  • rdb2001
    rdb2001 Posts: 791
    edited December 2008
    Erik Tracy wrote: »
    I picked up a Sub Dude based on some good hype in threads I've been reading.

    Wow - it really did make a difference in SQ in my setup.

    I've got my Epik Valor sub on my hardwood floor, on the front wall about 1ft away.

    On the hardwood floor I was getting some good bass, but not as musical as everyone was claiming the Valor was capable of.

    As soon as I put the Sub Dude underneath - noticable improvement in 'musicality' - cleaner definition of bass notes.

    Does this make me a 'tweaker'?? :D

    May I ask what a sub dude is and where can I get it from, because I have hardwood floors and would like to see would it make a difference in my sound. Thanks
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  • Erik Tracy
    Erik Tracy Posts: 4,673
    edited December 2008
    rdb2001 wrote: »
    May I ask what a sub dude is and where can I get it from, because I have hardwood floors and would like to see would it make a difference in my sound. Thanks


    This is where I got mine:
    http://www.musicdirect.com/product/81147

    I think you'll notice a difference - bass notes are tighter/more distinctive.

    Cheers,
    Erik (who is not affiliated in any way with Sub Dude - just a happy customer) Tracy

    H9: If you don't trust what you are hearing, then maybe you need to be less invested in a hobby which all the pleasure comes from listening to music.
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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,068
    edited December 2008
    I'm using two of them with my Velo subs...wouldn't be without them. I've got pics of them in the 2 channel forum under "Dual" Velo's & pics. They really do make a world of difference, even on carpet.
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  • rdb2001
    rdb2001 Posts: 791
    edited December 2008
    Erik Tracy wrote: »
    This is where I got mine:
    http://www.musicdirect.com/product/81147

    I think you'll notice a difference - bass notes are tighter/more distinctive.

    Cheers,
    Erik (who is not affiliated in any way with Sub Dude - just a happy customer) Tracy

    Thanks
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited December 2008
    I was looking for something like this for my micropro4000 which has a passive sub on bottom and during peaks you can hear it hitting the carpet.

    I tried a piece of floor tile 18x18 and it walks off of it. This sub dude might work for me.:)
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  • Gaara
    Gaara Posts: 2,415
    edited December 2008
    Just a FYI for anyone looking at them, they have a bunch of different ones in different sizes.

    The GRAMMA is the same as the Subdude just a different color, some places have one cheaper then the other.

    There is also the Great GRAMMA which is bigger then the GRAMMA, and Subdude HD which is smaller.
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  • MikeC78
    MikeC78 Posts: 2,315
    edited December 2008
    Here is where I got mine...

    http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/SubDudeHD/
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited December 2008
    MikeC78 wrote: »
    Here is where I got mine...

    http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/SubDudeHD/

    Sweetwater offers 1st class service. I went through them a few times when putting my dedicated HT together.
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  • donedroolin
    donedroolin Posts: 225
    edited December 2008
    Does this work with any sub. Would like my Velo DD15 benefit from one of these? It is on a thick carpet.
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  • MikeC78
    MikeC78 Posts: 2,315
    edited December 2008
    Yes, it will work with any sub. I'm sure any sub would benefit from one of these, it made a substantial improvement for me since mine were sitting on a hard wood floor.
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  • sandworms
    sandworms Posts: 1,043
    edited January 2009
    hey erik, i have a valor also, but noticed the subdude is much smaller than the valors dimensions. why didn't you go for the gramma, just wondering, cause i may spring for one or the other. whatya think?
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  • Poee7R
    Poee7R Posts: 904
    edited January 2009
    I wonder how something like this would work for mains on hardwoods. I have a set of Martin Logan Sequel 2's on hardwoods, and I cant help but think these platforms may be a beneficial tweak.

    If anyone has any experience with them in this regard, let me know.


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