tomlinmgt
Lunatic Member
And this is why the OP needs to start dragging out some speakers and doing some good old fashioned emperical research.
Why not just get bookshelf speakers if even the big ones need subwoofers?
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And this is why the OP needs to start dragging out some speakers and doing some good old fashioned emperical research.
ofajen
Daddy-O-Daddy-O-Baby
Sat/sub combos are handy for the "work-like" systems I have in my studio and office, and that's what I use.
OTOH, I think the situation is not so dire as far as larger speakers (including some larger bookshelf speakers) providing satisfactory sound without a sub in most situations.
If you demand the highest level of accuracy, you need to start with good architecture, add appropriate control of reflected sound and get a truly full range system with appropriate capacity for your listening space and sound level needs.
Cheers,
Otto
OTOH, I think the situation is not so dire as far as larger speakers (including some larger bookshelf speakers) providing satisfactory sound without a sub in most situations.
If you demand the highest level of accuracy, you need to start with good architecture, add appropriate control of reflected sound and get a truly full range system with appropriate capacity for your listening space and sound level needs.
Cheers,
Otto
teebee
Well-Known Member
Many forget that the true benefit of having a subwoofer isn't about more bass, but a deeper, more complete image. Many listeners cross their subwoofers over way too high and are running them way, way too hot.
The benefit of a subwoofer that reaches an F3 below 25hz is astounding. I will never go back. The way frequencies below 30 hz are effortlessly produced by a good sub makes for an emotional, immersive musical experience. You can hear the room noise in a recording, the air and wind and space in something. This cannot be missed.
BUT
Personal preference.
The benefit of a subwoofer that reaches an F3 below 25hz is astounding. I will never go back. The way frequencies below 30 hz are effortlessly produced by a good sub makes for an emotional, immersive musical experience. You can hear the room noise in a recording, the air and wind and space in something. This cannot be missed.
BUT
Personal preference.