Getting more bass out of my RTi12s

Intel92

So right now I do not have a sub. I am on the hunt and still need to save a little more cash (I only have 100 bucks so far). In the mean time, is there any way I can get more bass out of my mains in the manual set up? My gear is in my sig.

Please speak slowly as I am dumb. thanks

Wayne

Erik Tracy

Intel92 wrote: »

So right now I do not have a sub. I am on the hunt and still need to save a little more cash (I only have 100 bucks so far). In the mean time, is there any way I can get more bass out of my mains in the manual set up? My gear is in my sig.

Please speak slowly as I am dumb. thanks

Wayne

Move them closer to the wall and/or corners.

But - don't expect too much for sonically pure bass - typically you are trading fidelity for reinforcement that may be 'boomy'.

Intel92

Yeah, let me say that I am not being unrealistic thinking that I am going to get booming bass out of my speakers. I just believe that there are some adjustments I can make in the manual set up that I know nothing about.

Erik Tracy

Intel92 wrote: »

Yeah, let me say that I am not being unrealistic thinking that I am going to get booming bass out of my speakers. I just believe that there are some adjustments I can make in the manual set up that I know nothing about.

If you have run any auto-eq features on your Pio AVR, be sure to check that your Fronts=Large and Sub=None.

Other than that, you can use the AVR features to boost bass output.

zeppelin2

Definitely try playing with the placement of your speakers. Give one or both of the following a try:

But 30 years of experience contradicts this idea. Getting a bit closer to the sidewalls may add more bass (and more unpleasant reflections), but the overall sound often gets thinner.

Actually, if your sound is a bit thin, and you'd like a bit more fullness, mid-range body, or warmth,
the best way is often to bring your speakers a few inches closer together. I've encountered situations where only an inch or so toward the center gave me the balance I was looking for.

http://www.psaudio.com/ps/tips/fine-tune-your-tonal-balance/

Measure your room and draw a simple floor plan. Then divide the room into even divisions. According to the plan, the even points on the grid (fig.2) are where the bass will be reinforced.

http://www.stereophile.com/finetunes/179/index1.html

Intel92

Unfortunately to the left of my tv is a hallway. I suppose I could move my computer somewhere and slide everything over, that may be an option. I will post pictures tonight when I get home from work. It is a fairly small room. I really got these speakers because of the deal and I intend to use them in a home theater sometime in the future, hopefully.