PSW1000 too big for my room?

JohnLocke88
JohnLocke88 Posts: 1,150
edited January 2009 in Subwoofer Hookup & Bass Management
Hey everyone. So I picked up a PSW1000 at a local Fry's for what I believe to be a good price; but I'm wondering if it's total overkill for my room. The room is 10ft x 10 ft with 8 ft ceilings (800 ft^3).

Now, I know you can turn the sub down, but I was wondering if anyone else had input on this. (If I open, 10% restocking fee.) I could only demo it in their big audio room (20 x 20 I'd say with 10 foot ceilings.)

Thanks in advance.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,643
    edited January 2009
    I have the same exact room size as you.

    Ive ran dual stereo subs, each subs with 2 15"s and 1 12" woofer in it, 500 per sub...

    Just the right amount of bass! Amazing for movies, and could be turned down so low for music it was effortless!
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  • Kex
    Kex Posts: 5,191
    edited January 2009
    It might even be ideal for your room, with twin 10" drivers, IIRC, and a very nice cabinet so that it won't look too shabby either.
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    edited January 2009
    I have 4 LSi15s, LSiC, PSW1000, 57" TV, equipment rack on the left, 2 shelf bookcases on the rack, a coffee table and a full length couch in an 11 X 10 room. Just like being at the movies, only better.
    Lumin X1 file player, Westminster Labs interconnect cable
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  • JohnLocke88
    JohnLocke88 Posts: 1,150
    edited January 2009
    BlueFox wrote: »
    I have 4 LSi15s, LSiC, PSW1000, 57" TV, equipment rack on the left, 2 shelf bookcases on the rack, a coffee table and a full length couch in an 11 X 10 room. Just like being at the movies, only better.

    Damn. where the hell to the second set of 15s go...either side of the couch>? That's alot of stuff for a 11x10 room.
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  • Cardinals-1
    Cardinals-1 Posts: 80
    edited January 2009
    You should have no problem. As you know bass is not directional and they have a volume adjust. When you get a bigger room you will appreciate the size.
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  • Lowell_M
    Lowell_M Posts: 1,660
    edited January 2009
    Use the sub and a good movie track to make the room bigger.
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    edited January 2009
    JohnLocke88 wrote: »
    Damn. where the hell to the second set of 15s go...either side of the couch?

    Yes. Works out fine. However, I do wish I had a bigger room so I could get a projector. Its bad enough having to upgrade equipment. Now I have to upgrade the house.
    Lumin X1 file player, Westminster Labs interconnect cable
    Sony XA-5400ES SACD; Pass XP-22 pre; X600.5 amps
    Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers; SPOD spikes

    Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR on source, Denali 2000 (2) on amps
    Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
    Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables

    Mapleshade Samson V.3 four shelf solid maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
    Three 20 amp circuits.
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  • megasat16
    megasat16 Posts: 3,521
    edited January 2009
    BlueFox wrote: »
    JohnLocke88 wrote: »
    Damn. where the hell to the second set of 15s go...either side of the couch?

    Now I have to upgrade the house.

    I think that is so true with everyone here. :)
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  • TheMARPATNinja7
    TheMARPATNinja7 Posts: 150
    edited January 2009
    As long as it sounds good and exactly the way you want it to. You know that better than any of us because it's your sub, your sound just the way YOU want it. Happy Subwoofing!!
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  • Cardinals-1
    Cardinals-1 Posts: 80
    edited January 2009
    TheMARPATNinja7 wrote: »
    As long as it sounds good and exactly the way you want it to. You know that better than any of us because it's your sub, your sound just the way YOU want it. Happy Subwoofing!!

    Watch you language! :D
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,029
    edited January 2009
    First off, bass IS directional. Maybe not the frequencies that you are thinking of, but what comes out of a sub IS directional. I don't care who your momma is.

    That said, the sub you have does not need to be turned up to half or anywhere near that. When I had mine, I would have it no more than 25% up on the dial. Most of the time I would have it at a setting of 4 or 5 out of a possible 100. Anything more than that would equal "boom". I can't stand boom at the bottom.

    If you take the time to place it properly [KEY!] and tune it to the room you will no doubt love this sub. This sub is not overkill in the room size you are speaking of. At all. You just need to tweak every thing out of what it has to offer for your situation.

    Where is the sub located and could you possibly provide pic's of it's location? Also, what settings do you currently have it on?
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  • CaligulaPolk
    CaligulaPolk Posts: 1,650
    edited January 2009
    treitz3 wrote: »

    Where is the sub located and could you possibly provide pic's of it's location? Also, what settings do you currently have it on?


    Yes i am curious too! :D
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited January 2009
    To big? There is no such thing.:D

    As long as you set it up properly, and don't have it cranked way up, It should sound great.
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  • TheMARPATNinja7
    TheMARPATNinja7 Posts: 150
    edited January 2009
    comfortablycurt wrote: »
    To big? There is no such thing

    Amen, enough said.
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  • brody05
    brody05 Posts: 329
    edited January 2009
    No such thing as too much bass for a room......

    Well not for a bass enthusiast like myself anyway.

    Nice sub:)
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  • Hilbert
    Hilbert Posts: 316
    edited January 2009
    With a sub, just right = almost too loud, but not quite.

    So the sub has to have the potential to be way too loud.

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  • JohnLocke88
    JohnLocke88 Posts: 1,150
    edited January 2009
    So I got to playing around with the settings on the PSW1000. I think I'll probably keep it. I've decided to go with the "I might need a huge sub later" approach; so for now, I've got it set up at the level I like it.

    I must say the Omaha Beach scene in Saving Private Ryan shook the entire house.

    Thanks everyone for the suggestions/comments.
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