Love the Plus Setting!

deronb1
deronb1 Posts: 5,021
edited September 2011 in Electronics
On my VSX-23. Subs can play while fronts are set to LARGE (even at 50HZ) Friggin awsome and it only took me three weeks to figure it out? :biggrin:
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited September 2011
    That's a cool feature. A lot of receivers have it. My Onkyo calls it the Double Bass option.

    Enjoy!

    cnh
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

    Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
    [sig. changed on a monthly basis as I rotate in and out of my stash]
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  • Drenis
    Drenis Posts: 2,871
    edited September 2011
    Only problem is cancellation issues which is what I'm battling with my rig.
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  • jbooker82
    jbooker82 Posts: 1,627
    edited September 2011
    I have my RTI A's set to full range and double bass on.
    AVR: Onkyo Tx-NR808
    Amplifier: Carver A-753x 250 watts x 3
    Fronts: Polk RTI A7 (modded by Trey VR3)
    Center: CSI A4 (modded by Trey VR3)
    Rear: FXI A4
    Sub: Polk DSW Pro 660wi
    TV: LG Infinia 50PX950 3D
    Speaker Cable: AudioQuest Type 8
    IC: AudioQuest Black Mamba II
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  • jbooker82
    jbooker82 Posts: 1,627
    edited September 2011
    Drenis wrote: »
    Only problem is cancellation issues which is what I'm battling with my rig.

    Isnt that was the phase setting on the sub is for?
    AVR: Onkyo Tx-NR808
    Amplifier: Carver A-753x 250 watts x 3
    Fronts: Polk RTI A7 (modded by Trey VR3)
    Center: CSI A4 (modded by Trey VR3)
    Rear: FXI A4
    Sub: Polk DSW Pro 660wi
    TV: LG Infinia 50PX950 3D
    Speaker Cable: AudioQuest Type 8
    IC: AudioQuest Black Mamba II
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  • Splif
    Splif Posts: 114
    edited September 2011
    I'll +1 this. Just discovered it myself. Been playing with it a little, mostly with music so far. So far I like it.
    Pn51D550
    Panasonic DMP-BDt110
    Onkyo HT-RC360
    Polk Monitor 60's L/R
    Polk CS2 C
    Polk Monitor 30's SL/SR
    BIC F12
    XBOX 360 COD:MW2 250g edition
    Logitech Harmony One
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  • Drenis
    Drenis Posts: 2,871
    edited September 2011
    jbooker82 wrote: »
    Isnt that was the phase setting on the sub is for?

    Oh I know... but I'm having difficulties getting the sound I want. Need SPL meter then the fun begins.
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  • deronb1
    deronb1 Posts: 5,021
    edited September 2011
    Splif, how do you like your BIC sub? BIC kinda gets a bad rap here, but I had a pair of bookshelfs that sounded really nice.

    They seem to put out a decent product at a good price.
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited September 2011
    SPL meters have some limits with very 'low' end bass so that may not fully solve you're problem. Of course, that depends on the meter.

    I've balanced my system, both by ear and with an SPL meter and, believe it or not, my ear was almost equal to the SPL meter..the readings were pretty close.

    You should be able to 'hear' the bass and tweak it reasonably well. The problem most people make is that they run their sub 'hot' which may be OK for movies but 'bad' for music. Pull it back some, play with the phase switch and you might get what you like?

    cnh
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

    Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
    [sig. changed on a monthly basis as I rotate in and out of my stash]
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  • Splif
    Splif Posts: 114
    edited September 2011
    deronb1 wrote: »
    Splif, how do you like your BIC sub? BIC kinda gets a bad rap here, but I had a pair of bookshelfs that sounded really nice.

    They seem to put out a decent product at a good price.

    As it being my only true experience with a real sub, my previous was HTiaB sub from Kenwood, I really like it. I don't have anything to compare it to as far as what "good" sounds like, but I don't have one complaint. Maybe out of ignorance?


    I can say that playing BF:BC3 on xbox it shakes the house. Sometimes I think an actual tank is coming through my front door. Watching Avatar 3d a few nights ago and when the "dragons" were flying I could 'feel' their wings flapping. Playing music I hear and feel it and it doesn't seem over power the music or muddy it up at all.

    All in all I'd give it a 10/10, but like I said, nothing to compare it to. Just count me as a satisfied customer. I've even looked at some of their speaker line since I've purchased it.
    Pn51D550
    Panasonic DMP-BDt110
    Onkyo HT-RC360
    Polk Monitor 60's L/R
    Polk CS2 C
    Polk Monitor 30's SL/SR
    BIC F12
    XBOX 360 COD:MW2 250g edition
    Logitech Harmony One
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  • jbooker82
    jbooker82 Posts: 1,627
    edited September 2011
    Drenis wrote: »
    Oh I know... but I'm having difficulties getting the sound I want. Need SPL meter then the fun begins.

    I dont know the technical way to set phase. I have herd you listen to music with a strong wallking bass rythim. Then just start trying the different settings. The one that produces the most bass is the correct one. I have my Polk DSW Pro 550WI about 1 foot from my left tower in the corner. It produces the most bass set at ethire 90 or 270. I cant remember what I have it set at.
    AVR: Onkyo Tx-NR808
    Amplifier: Carver A-753x 250 watts x 3
    Fronts: Polk RTI A7 (modded by Trey VR3)
    Center: CSI A4 (modded by Trey VR3)
    Rear: FXI A4
    Sub: Polk DSW Pro 660wi
    TV: LG Infinia 50PX950 3D
    Speaker Cable: AudioQuest Type 8
    IC: AudioQuest Black Mamba II
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