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In Reply to: Is there any audible difference between speakers going down to 30H and others at 50H? posted by D.D.C. on September 28, 2001 at 23:39:51:
First of all, D.D.C., thanks for asking!Unfortunately, speakers cannot reliably be compared on the basis of numbers alone, especially speakers from two different maufacturers.
If the ONLY difference between the two speakers was that one went down to 50 Hz and the other to 29 Hz, measured under identical conditions, then of course the 29 Hz speaker would give you almost an octave more bass and would be considerably more enjoyable. However, if this were the case, the 29 Hz speaker would probably cost roughly twice as much.
If these two speakers are in the same price range the waters start to get muddy. What compromises are made in the 29-Hz speaker to allow it to compete dollar-for-dollar with the 50-Hz speaker? Is it trading off quality for quantity? I'd personally much rather have accurate 50-Hz bass than muddy 29-Hz bass. Actually, to me, it is most important to get the midrange right, and specs tell you nothing useful about how a speaker sounds in the midrange.
If you can tell us which speakers you are comparing, we might be able to give you better feedback.
Also, what are some speakers you've heard that you really like but cannot afford? Perhaps we can point you towards one or two less expensive alternatives to these, especially if you give us a price ballpark.
Best wishes!
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- Yes, but... - Duke 01:31:55 09/29/01 (1)
- Re: Yes, but... - R. Hertz 08:45:13 09/29/01 (0)
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