“Real” bass vs. “Boom” — how do you know which?


Hi,

I'm working on positioning a new pair of Ohm Walsh 100's in my listening room. I think I'm getting close to an optimal positioning with regard to soundstaging and imaging, but I'm less sure when it comes to tonal balance.

How can you tell if the bass you're hearing is “real bass” vs. ”boom“ from room interactions?

Oddly shaped room, around 12' x 15', wood floors, speakers placed asymmetrically (out of necessity) along long wall: both speakers are 20 inches from rear wall. Right speaker is 16 inches from right wall, left speaker is around 5 feet from left wall. Two pieces of soft furniture: day bed (listening position) opposite speakers, and lounge chair to left of left speaker. Windows on three of four walls, with soft blinds on them, although I've generally been more pleased with the sound with the shades up.

Thanks in advance!!
rebbi
"Thats great that you got rid of bad sounding equipment but it did nothing to your room."

Bob - that's true but the room, as we all know, is the most expensive part of any audio system. At least I stopped floor from resonating (and it was a cheap fix).
" the room, as we all know, is the most expensive part of any audio system"

Also not everybody has dedicated listening rooms that can be tweaked to the max so sometimes there are real limits with what can be done to the room in actual practice.
agree with samhar and others... spl meter and test cd. even still you just may find you prefer a bass hump or roll off in certain range. flat response does not appeal to many listeners truth be told. corners are always bass problem areas so..treat seriously
Guys,

As the original poster, I want to again thank all of you for this priceless advice. Some family illness and a houseguest occupying the room where my system is located will prevent me from testing your suggestions for awhile, but I'm sure they'll be helpful when I get to messing with the system again.