Getting more bass out of my RTi12s

Intel92
Intel92 Posts: 146
edited April 2009 in Speakers
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
Theater rig:
Pio Elite Pro 111-FD
Pio Elite VSX-01TXH
Mains: RTi12s
Center: CSi5
Surrounds: FXi3s, RTi6s
Sub: Velodyne V-1012-B
Amp: Carver TFM-35
Harmony 890
PS3

2-channel rig in progress:
LSi15s
.........

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  • Erik Tracy
    Erik Tracy Posts: 4,673
    edited April 2009
    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'.

    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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  • Intel92
    Intel92 Posts: 146
    edited April 2009
    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.
    Theater rig:
    Pio Elite Pro 111-FD
    Pio Elite VSX-01TXH
    Mains: RTi12s
    Center: CSi5
    Surrounds: FXi3s, RTi6s
    Sub: Velodyne V-1012-B
    Amp: Carver TFM-35
    Harmony 890
    PS3

    2-channel rig in progress:
    LSi15s
    .........

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  • Erik Tracy
    Erik Tracy Posts: 4,673
    edited April 2009
    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.

    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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  • zeppelin2
    zeppelin2 Posts: 13
    edited April 2009
    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
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  • Intel92
    Intel92 Posts: 146
    edited April 2009
    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.
    Theater rig:
    Pio Elite Pro 111-FD
    Pio Elite VSX-01TXH
    Mains: RTi12s
    Center: CSi5
    Surrounds: FXi3s, RTi6s
    Sub: Velodyne V-1012-B
    Amp: Carver TFM-35
    Harmony 890
    PS3

    2-channel rig in progress:
    LSi15s
    .........

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