subwoofer optimization

Hey everyone!! Been struggling with sub placement. I have an Arendal 1961v. Amazing sub. Used it to replace two tiny Polk psw111 subs. Needless to say big difference. But with both setups I only have bass at back of room on the platform chairs and near ZERO in the front row. With this bigger sub...

Please, I need advice I know it may be obvious for many of you, but outside of the old 5.1 system I don't usually use the subwoofer. I've "played" with it a few times but have never decided to use it permanently. I'll try again today!! I tried a 2.1 configuration of my system. I abandoned my...

i am hoping someone with a very good understanding of electronics can answer this for me. i have this AIYIMA A3001 TPA3255 Subwoofer amplifier, and i am wondering if it has intelligence or inherent or otherwise that would prevent you from plugging in a subwoofer wired down to 1ohm. i have...

Hey speaker folks! I'm relatively unexperienced in setting up systems, however I've decided to upgrade mine last week. I've upgraded to a NAD M33, Kef R11 and have also bought 2 Monolith 15in subwoofers (last still in transit). With the black friday and some bargain hunting I've composed this...

I have tried to integrate my studio monitors with my subwoofer but the subwoofer behaves erratically. Its frequency response is all over the place. I have put it close to my mains. No walls no obstructions. Here are my notes. At 70hz crossover 38 46 Subwoofer is much louder about twice as...

@mitchco Mitch Barnett recently launched his Accurate Sound Calibration Service. Mitch has been a great teacher to many. Mitch is a DSP, low frequency optimization and active loudspeaker enthusiast and evangelist. Mitch has written extensively on this topic which includes a complete guide in...

Video for Audiophiles By, Amir Majidimehr This is a presentation I made to the Pacific Northwest Audiophile Society. As the name implies, they are heavily into audio. So I thought it would be good to present video in the context of what audiophiles would want to learn. The presentation is...