In Reply to: Rythmik Audio Servo Subwoofers... posted by John Elison on August 27, 2016 at 20:17:17:
Hi, John,
Good to hear that the new subwoofers are working out so well. I'm impressed with the level of refinement available in the controls. The subs I use have similar controls but I spent more money for built-in DSP features. I would definitely consider the Rythmik subs now because stand-alone DSP has become readily available and fairly affordable.
I think stereo subwoofers are the way to go with speakers that aren't full range. I've been using paired subwoofers with stand-mounted two-way speakers and the improvement in sound (low frequency extension, bass definition, imaging) is immediately noticeable when switched on or off. That, and I was able to locate the subs to balance out and (nearly) eliminate a couple of low frequency room node peaks and fill out dips enough that the overall frequency response was much better balanced at the prime "listening chair" location and the optimum listening zone was greatly expanded. (I usually listen to music in the best spot in the room but also listen to music and watch movies with other people using an adjacent couch and chair.)
I understand the need to accommodate furniture and shelving and such but if you have an opportunity to experiment with placement of the subwoofers, give it a try. Even to the point of moving the stereo racks and furniture around. The record shelving is a bit more of a hassle, obviously. But if you're at all curious about the potential improvements, you may find the improvements are worth the effort. Or not. :-)
Regards,
Tom
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- RE: Rythmik Audio Servo Subwoofers... - tketcham 07:30:28 08/29/16 (2)
- RE: Rythmik Audio Servo Subwoofers... - John Elison 11:37:50 08/29/16 (1)
- RE: Rythmik Audio Servo Subwoofers... - tketcham 07:26:02 08/30/16 (0)