olds1959special
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This is my bedroom setup with Hafler circuit implementation using a MiniDSP. The subwoofers in the front are panned LCR, and the rear subwoofer is playing the ambience recovery channel. The front subs are 12" L/R and 10" C, and the rear sub is 10" and I am hoping to stack a 8" sub on top of that one. I think I could calibrate them to sound okay with the gain and LPF, although they would be set to 0 phase to match the rear speakers, and probably turned down as not to overpower the front.
Speaking of the rear channel only - would it be possible to use the 8" and 10" subs together if setup properly? I assume yes although I'm not sure what the advantage would be, except maybe to potentially smooth out the bass response a bit?
Hopefully I'll have the extra 8" sub available to put to use tomorrow and I think it will work this way!
From AI:
Auditory envelopment bass refers to the sensation of the low-frequency sound, or bass, physically surrounding a listener, which is a combination of hearing and feeling the sound. It is distinct from simple bass reproduction and is achieved when the reflections of low-frequency sound in a room create a sense of space and pressure that is felt not just by the ears, but also through bone conduction via the skeletal system.
Key aspects of auditory envelopment bass
Speaking of the rear channel only - would it be possible to use the 8" and 10" subs together if setup properly? I assume yes although I'm not sure what the advantage would be, except maybe to potentially smooth out the bass response a bit?
Hopefully I'll have the extra 8" sub available to put to use tomorrow and I think it will work this way!
From AI:
Auditory envelopment bass refers to the sensation of the low-frequency sound, or bass, physically surrounding a listener, which is a combination of hearing and feeling the sound. It is distinct from simple bass reproduction and is achieved when the reflections of low-frequency sound in a room create a sense of space and pressure that is felt not just by the ears, but also through bone conduction via the skeletal system.
Key aspects of auditory envelopment bass
- Dual perception:
It's a combination of both aural (hearing) and physical (feeling) perception, where low-frequency energy is felt as pressure, vibrations, and a sense of being immersed in the sound.
- Bone conduction:
The skeletal system can vibrate in response to the low-frequency pressure waves in the air, acting as a complementary "ear" for bass.
- Room acoustics:
A room's reflections are crucial. In a properly treated room, reflections from the walls, floor, and ceiling are carefully managed to avoid creating "muddy" sounds or "hot spots" of pressure.
- Temporal envelope:
The way a bass note's attack and decay are managed is critical for creating envelopment. A proper attack and decay rate maintains the integrity of the sound wave and its perceived depth.
- Emotional impact:
Auditory envelopment, especially in a stimulating and emotionally powerful way, is a key aspect of high-quality audio experiences, like those found in concert halls or a well-treated home theater.
- Standard bass:
Typically involves just the direct sound from speakers, with less emphasis on the subtle physical and reflective components that create the envelopment effect.
- Auditory envelopment bass:
Requires careful control of the sound field, often involving multiple speakers or a deeply designed acoustic space to generate the full experience of feeling the bass surrounding you,
