Upgrading sub to get a live feel.


I currently have a set of JBL 4319 which has its history as 4310. They are studio monitors and as a result they sound like studio monitors you hear everything, but they lack the physical presence on the low end. They have wonderful mid range and voice presence. I also have a pair of SVS SB1000 to help with the low end. 

I want to eventually upgrade to JBL 4367 with upgraded pair of subs, for this reason, but in the mean time would a sub upgrade be considered before the speakers. 


thewatcher101
   
Hello Erik,

     The truth is that any audio and music lover, who even briefly experiences the state of the art bass from a DBA, would obviously do whatever it legally or illegally takes to get the money and find the space. 
     The concept works that well and I'm just trying to spread the word.

 Tim
The 15 inch woofers in the 4367 cross pretty high up some where around 700 Hz I think. They are a pleated short throw design which will not go well below 40 Hz. Putting 2 high quality subs under them would clean up the lower midrange to a substantial degree and add that lower octave. You could also plug the ports which might make further improvements. I would rather two high quality subs than four cheap ones. Room control is a must for thewatcher with two subs as his room is very square. Make yourself a plan and stick to it. Messing around for the sake of messing around is a waste of money. 
The truth is that any audio and music lover, who even briefly experiences
the state of the art bass from a DBA, would obviously do whatever it legally or illegally takes to get the money and find the space.
    The concept works that well and I'm just trying to spread the word.

So would anyone who hears a well integrated sub in a small living room vs. no sub or a poorly integrated one. Sadly, very few people have ever heard this.
More than one way to skin a cat.  Not that I'm endorsing cat skinning by any means.  I like cats.
If you want a sub that actually does go to 20hz, find a used Mackie HR120...they were designed for studio use as opposed to their live sound stuff (and they’re around although not made anymore)...I found one in a local music store that sells used gear and they had no idea how to use the thing. About 150 bucks later I brought it home and stuck it in my music studio...amazing...I use a couple of REL subs in my listening rig, and hooked up the Mackie in that system out of curiosity (no small feat as it weighs 92 lbs) and realized I really don’t need 19hz in there and prefer the main amp signal driven RELs, but man...a great sub. 500 A/B watts, and a plethora of adjustments available...12" down-firing EAW monster woofer, 12" front firing radiator, balanced and single ended inputs. Get four of ’em!