BlackVulcan
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First things first, my room setup is a small room (untreated, but plan to once I have setup my sound system) of around 11' (w) x 13' (d) x 10' (h) though there's also a 2' (w) x 5' (d) area behind it (where the door is, with the closet on the left and bathroom door on the right). Currently using Edifier S350DB speakers, which I'm upgrading.
Unfortunately, my setup is far from ideal where I have an L-shaped desk on the corner of my room (the open side is on the corner) with my monitor/speakers on the left (where the corner is). It's because it's facing my bed on the other side of the room (about 4'-5' away) and these are my 2 major listening areas (though I have a small exercise area past my L table directly to the far right of the speakers where the other corner of my room is). Floor is carpeted at least (though only the area between bed and table so around 5' x 6').
So that's already a potential issue since it's not symmetrical leading to potential reflections so I'm hoping for bookshelfs that won't be as badly affected. I'm currently looking at the ELAC DBR62s (UBR62s too big for my desk), after auditioning Wharfedale Diamond 12.1s, Klipsch RP-500Ms and ELAC B6.2s (also planning to test UB52s and UB5s), with an SVS SB1000 Pro running off a Loxjie A30 and wanted some tips if possible from those with more experience:
1. Considering my small room area, and near-field and mid-field listening positions, would the Loxjie A30 be enough to power my DBR62s? since my worry is the A30 is technically underpowered but idk what the impact is outside of max volume if my amp is underpowered (since I likely won't be reaching it anyway)
2. Are the DBR62s good considering the suboptimal placement? (since I hear the DBR62s at least are better off-axis and aren't as fussy about placement, esp since the Left bookshelf will likely be close to a corner and both speakers will have their backs almost directly on the wall)
3. How do I crossover the SVS SB1000 properly with the DBR62s? should I do it at 80hz or 60hz? (since DBR goes to 44hz) and if I'd rather rely on my sub for bass (and to help alleviate power draw from the DBR62s), is there a way for me to set the DBR62s to not output below 70hz for example?
4. What would the recommended placement for the SVS sub be? since on my S350DB I have it on the left floor of my table (practically corner of the room, directly below where the left DBR62 will be) but I've seen comments around that it may make the bass muddled or distorted?
5. I don't have the equipment for REW and likely can't afford to do it for this one-time thing, so I also wanted to ask on what the suggestions would be for room treatment to help compensate for the suboptimal placement?
Sorry if it's a lot, but even just helping with any of my questions would be suuuuper helpful
Unfortunately, my setup is far from ideal where I have an L-shaped desk on the corner of my room (the open side is on the corner) with my monitor/speakers on the left (where the corner is). It's because it's facing my bed on the other side of the room (about 4'-5' away) and these are my 2 major listening areas (though I have a small exercise area past my L table directly to the far right of the speakers where the other corner of my room is). Floor is carpeted at least (though only the area between bed and table so around 5' x 6').
So that's already a potential issue since it's not symmetrical leading to potential reflections so I'm hoping for bookshelfs that won't be as badly affected. I'm currently looking at the ELAC DBR62s (UBR62s too big for my desk), after auditioning Wharfedale Diamond 12.1s, Klipsch RP-500Ms and ELAC B6.2s (also planning to test UB52s and UB5s), with an SVS SB1000 Pro running off a Loxjie A30 and wanted some tips if possible from those with more experience:
1. Considering my small room area, and near-field and mid-field listening positions, would the Loxjie A30 be enough to power my DBR62s? since my worry is the A30 is technically underpowered but idk what the impact is outside of max volume if my amp is underpowered (since I likely won't be reaching it anyway)
2. Are the DBR62s good considering the suboptimal placement? (since I hear the DBR62s at least are better off-axis and aren't as fussy about placement, esp since the Left bookshelf will likely be close to a corner and both speakers will have their backs almost directly on the wall)
3. How do I crossover the SVS SB1000 properly with the DBR62s? should I do it at 80hz or 60hz? (since DBR goes to 44hz) and if I'd rather rely on my sub for bass (and to help alleviate power draw from the DBR62s), is there a way for me to set the DBR62s to not output below 70hz for example?
4. What would the recommended placement for the SVS sub be? since on my S350DB I have it on the left floor of my table (practically corner of the room, directly below where the left DBR62 will be) but I've seen comments around that it may make the bass muddled or distorted?
5. I don't have the equipment for REW and likely can't afford to do it for this one-time thing, so I also wanted to ask on what the suggestions would be for room treatment to help compensate for the suboptimal placement?
Sorry if it's a lot, but even just helping with any of my questions would be suuuuper helpful