How do you know if you need to add a sub (without auditioning one, I mean)?

Hey M6, Bruce here... the reason why you have your ATC’s (your welcome by the way!).

Sooo, interesting responses. Conflicting comments here, yet all true.

You’re lucky in that everyone who answered is knowledgeable and provided excellent advice already. 
To start, you’re satisfied so theres no need to add a sub!  Just enjoy your system 😁

BUTT (yes, its a big butt)...

there is more to be had good Sir!  Add at least a pair of awesome subs (think SVS SB 2000 pro or higher or REL T7x or higher, or equivalent used.. at least 2 identical subs, 4 is better, 6 better, get the idea?)

Anywho, three elements to music.  Treble, mids and bass.  No single element is more important than the other no matter your perceived preference or musical tastes.  Bass  (its not base by the way) provides the foundation of the music and will clean up the mids and highs while expanding the soundstage, if it doesn’t drive you crazy in the pursuit therof.

Hey, Bruce. I am eternally grateful. I won’t forget you.
I was researching subs and decided that if I gathered enough extra bucks, I’d start with a used SVS PB3000 and take it from there. We have a large, cathedral ceilinged, complex room or I’d aim at something smaller. So I appreciate your right on the mark advice. You haven’t been wrong yet.
marc

I meant sb3000

How do you know?


You spend $50-100 on a microphone and spend an hour learning to use REW. Anything else is just guessing. Best part is it will help you to optimize what you have and if you get subs, it will help with that too. Anyone tuning by ear I guarantee has uneven bass. They will swear up and down they don't. They do.  Look at hilde45 post.

If you're not sure about subs, why don't you try a new SB3000? That way you can return it if you don't like the improvement. If you do like it, then you can look for a second used SB3000. What do you think?