Using the SMS-1 to Control the LSi25s

praedet

All right, I tried really hard to search for the answer to this, but for some reason it kept giving me no results searching for SMS-1 even though I found threads about them...

I am still trying to decide between the LSi15s and 25s for my mains in a 7.1 set-up. Disregarding that question, I am trying to figure out something about the 25s.

I am currently running an Outlaw 970 to a Outlaw 7700 w/ LSi9s and LSiFXs. My Subs (LFM-1 EX and PSW125) are run using a Velodyne SMS-1. I am planning on upgrading to the Outlaw 997 when it comes out, so this may all be mute w/ the Trinitov Processing, but I thought it was an interesting question.

In all my reading about the LSi25s, those that got them set-up properly liked them a lot, in a few cases, more than the LSi15s they had. Everyone else complains of the powered tower and an inability to get them set-up right.

To help w/ setting them up, What does everyone think about using the SMS-1 to control the powered subs in the 25s? That would allow me to integrate them well w/ the other subs, and the rest of the system. Thoughts?

Would this solve the adjustment and set-up problems?

Thanks,
Ted

jinjuku

praedet wrote: »

All right, I tried really hard to search for the answer to this, but for some reason it kept giving me no results searching for SMS-1 even though I found threads about them...

I am still trying to decide between the LSi15s and 25s for my mains in a 7.1 set-up. Disregarding that question, I am trying to figure out something about the 25s.

I am currently running an Outlaw 970 to a Outlaw 7700 w/ LSi9s and LSiFXs. My Subs (LFM-1 EX and PSW125) are run using a Velodyne SMS-1. I am planning on upgrading to the Outlaw 997 when it comes out, so this may all be mute w/ the Trinitov Processing, but I thought it was an interesting question.

In all my reading about the LSi25s, those that got them set-up properly liked them a lot, in a few cases, more than the LSi15s they had. Everyone else complains of the powered tower and an inability to get them set-up right.

To help w/ setting them up, What does everyone think about using the SMS-1 to control the powered subs in the 25s? That would allow me to integrate them well w/ the other subs, and the rest of the system. Thoughts?

Would this solve the adjustment and set-up problems?

Thanks,
Ted

The SMS-1 is only meant to EQ one sub. You can chain multiple SMS-1's together.

praedet

^^^^Incorrect, while it does not apply individual compensation, a single SMS-1 can tailor the sound of as many subs as you have. The modifications will simply be global modifications.

jinjuku

praedet wrote: »

^^^^Incorrect, while it does not apply individual compensation, a single SMS-1 can tailor the sound of as many subs as you have. The modifications will simply be global modifications.

The SMS-1 can only EQ 1 'sub'. Be that a physical single sub, or an array. Velodyne allows you to chain units together because some people will want to apply individual correction to each distinct sub.

I am speaking about individual compensation, you are talking about correcting the room with both subs going at the same time and letting the SMS-1 make a best, overall guess.

Either approach is valid. Just depends how far down the rabbit hole you want to spend.

To the OP: You can use the SMS-1 to EQ both your subs. It will figure out a room average and apply it. If you want more control and feel like spending the $$ you can set up a house curve for each sub independently.

reeltrouble1

I would absolutely try it and see what you think, I personally like the powered subs Polk has put out and owned most of them as well.

For HT I would think your Outlaw gear works well with the Lsi line-up, have you checked out the new Polk subs, I have listened to several and they are quite nice.

RT1

Sherardp

LSi15s and one SVS PB13U would hold you over for a very long time and you wouldnt even need to consider the 25s.

megasat16

jinjuku wrote: »

To the OP: You can use the SMS-1 to EQ both your subs. It will figure out a room average and apply it. If you want more control and feel like spending the $$ you can set up a house curve for each sub independently.

Jinjuku,

Praedet is the OP himself!

thsmith

If you do not have a SMS-1 yet I suggest looking at Room Eq Wizard (REW free at hometheatershack.com) and a BFD1124F has 2 channels and would allow you to manage filters for 2 subs independently.

All for less than $100 assuming you have a radio shack SPL meter, RCA cables and a PC sound card that supports MIC in.

Granted it is not as easy as SMS but I figured it out using 3 subs so anyone can do it.

megasat16

I have SMS-1 to control over all the subs in my HT room. I also have a pair of LSi25 but I used one PSW1000 for each tower. Instead of the SMS-1, I think using one dedicated sub with each channel (left and right) yields a lot better result and deeper bass. Subs in the LSi25 alone good but not getting a lot better with SMS-1. However, it gets a lot better if you use stereo subs with the LSi25.

Just the results of my findings....

praedet

I am not going to be getting rid of the Subs I do have, I was more speaking towards using the SMS-1 I already have to possibly take over the bass properties of the LSi25...