Should I be able to hear a 4Hz difference in my speakers?


I have just upgraded from a Totem Hawk speaker to a Forest Signature speaker. The Hawk's specs are 32Hz - 21kHz. They have a 5.5 " long throw driver.
The Forests specs are 28Hz - 22kHz with a 6.5" woofer. The Forests are physically bigger too. 
I can hear the treble more clearly and more detail with the Forests but no more bass than with the Hawks. Should I be able to hear more bass with the Forests or is the difference in specs inaudible?
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Showing 2 responses by erik_squires

Should also say, as some one who loves 2-way speakers, if you want to hear better bass, consider the room acoustics. They can make your speakers sound bigger and tighter. Talk to GIK Acoustics and in particular ask them about their soffit traps.


You can't hear 4 Hz.

There are many other things that are going on, from the frequency response, difference in distortion in the drivers as well as the dispersion.

The frequency range specifications don't really do enough to tell you how the speaker balance is set.

Enjoy!