Jeff before I settle for 3 subs , I read audiokinesis SWARM sub system. It’s very interesting to learn, I did not pursue the swarm because I don’t have room for the extra amp to run the system, plus I don’t want to spend that much.I end up buying the pioneer modified reviewed by Teajay in addition to my Wharfedale sub. It took awhile before I was able to familiarize how they react with each other in my room.Now I can adjust the bass I want from every sub that will work for the music and my room.This hobby is a journey go for it.
Upgrade Cables or Just Upgrade Equipment & Live in Shame?
I have a perfectly adequate hodgepodge of cables.
Basically a dog from each town.
Kimber 8T speaker cables
Mismatched length Transparent Audio I/Cs. DAC to Integrated
Basic Shunyata Ethernet cable. DAC to Streamer
Cable company Ethernet lines from Router to Streamer-Yes the ones from Comcast, Cox, Infinity etc-Amir says they are lovely BTW.
GR Research Power Cable + Assorted Pangea A9s
Some Chinese Fiber from TV to DAC.
StraightWire Digital- DVD to DAC
The only thing I have two of are the Pangea Power Cables!
Believe it or not I am pretty happy with the sound overall.
I use SolidSteel Tables and Dynaudio Stands + assorted room treatments.
Gear list just so you have a complete picture:
Pass Labs INT25
John "Fritz" Heilor Carerra 7 BE standmount Speakers
REL 5Ti Subwoofer
Innuos Zen Mk 3 Streamer/Burner/Storer
ANK 4.1x DAC
Balanced Power Transformer
Uptone Audio EtherRegen
If I avoid going the "Cable Envy" route I would instead buy 3 more subs
to have an array
What say ye???
Anyone with a system analysis ??
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I added subs to fill-in the bottom octave, but for me the magic is found in listening to voice. Subs can be a step backwards and should be added after your system is magical and should have a subtle effect when added to floor standing speakers. Your speakers are 3dB down at 35Hz, so close to my small floor standing speakers (31Hz). Room acoustics and power would be more a focus for me. When I say power, I mean clean power where large amounts of current can be supplied when needed and all components are isolated from each other. Many people dabble and put together their plug to component power supply in a piece meal manner. The most transformational change in my system was adding the Shunyata Everest and NR power cables. I had to work hard at taming my subs, which included a heavy/massive equipment stand and bass traps. Choice of streamer/digital cables were critical with streaming and upgrading my DAC greatly helped. My cartridge choice and phono preamp were critical for vinyl play, but all of it depended upon clean power and room acoustics..not the subwoofers. |
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+1 @jayctoy Read about the Audiokinesis SWARM. |
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