I am simply blown away by Millercarbon's knowledge. He should be teaching at a university. Fascinating conversation. Can't believe people have more than two subwoofers.
I did a lot of research before I purchased my subwoofers. I was torn between a Rythmik and REL. However, how can you buy speakers without being able to hear them. What made sense to me was the high level connection design REL uses. This allows the subwoofers to act more like large woofers to extend the bass of the two main tower speakers. I think the trick is to make sure you do not play subwoofers too loud. If you can detect them, they are too loud. I read where subwoofers can take some of the load of the main speakers and allow them to play clearer. Can't think of the correct terminology. I went with two REL S2' SHO's rather than one think a pair would level out the room and create a more even sound stage.
I have seen systems with 6 REL G1 Mark II's stacked 3 high on both sides. To me this would mean there has got to be too much bass. However, there must be a reason why some use 6 of these with moderate size tower speakers. I would be curious to be able to hear what they sound like. They must have the volume set really low. I think in my case I think my tower speakers sound a little brighter, but I do not know why. Someone told me adding subs help to take some of the work load off the main speakers so they can work more efficiently. I know bass speakers draw most of the power. Having active powered subs certainly are very efficient. Wonder how all of this works. Be curious to learn from Millercarbon how this works and why adding subwoofers really helps to even out the sound. I think it must increase the size of the sound stage. I would imagine Millercarbon must be a dealer. He sounds extremely knowledgeable that's for sure. So many people in this group are so knowledgeable. However, at times some can respond rudely. I think if they avoided the put downs it would allow people like myself to know how to ask the right questions without being criticized.
Hopes this makes sense. It would be nice for this group to meet over a few glasses of wine and not only discuss, but be able to hear their sound systems so we could learn more in person.
I did a lot of research before I purchased my subwoofers. I was torn between a Rythmik and REL. However, how can you buy speakers without being able to hear them. What made sense to me was the high level connection design REL uses. This allows the subwoofers to act more like large woofers to extend the bass of the two main tower speakers. I think the trick is to make sure you do not play subwoofers too loud. If you can detect them, they are too loud. I read where subwoofers can take some of the load of the main speakers and allow them to play clearer. Can't think of the correct terminology. I went with two REL S2' SHO's rather than one think a pair would level out the room and create a more even sound stage.
I have seen systems with 6 REL G1 Mark II's stacked 3 high on both sides. To me this would mean there has got to be too much bass. However, there must be a reason why some use 6 of these with moderate size tower speakers. I would be curious to be able to hear what they sound like. They must have the volume set really low. I think in my case I think my tower speakers sound a little brighter, but I do not know why. Someone told me adding subs help to take some of the work load off the main speakers so they can work more efficiently. I know bass speakers draw most of the power. Having active powered subs certainly are very efficient. Wonder how all of this works. Be curious to learn from Millercarbon how this works and why adding subwoofers really helps to even out the sound. I think it must increase the size of the sound stage. I would imagine Millercarbon must be a dealer. He sounds extremely knowledgeable that's for sure. So many people in this group are so knowledgeable. However, at times some can respond rudely. I think if they avoided the put downs it would allow people like myself to know how to ask the right questions without being criticized.
Hopes this makes sense. It would be nice for this group to meet over a few glasses of wine and not only discuss, but be able to hear their sound systems so we could learn more in person.
