With full range speakers like the Salon2 the reason for adding multiple subs is not for bass extension but rather to fill room modes (which is often not possible even with DSP) so you get smooth bass response and a larger listening area sweet spot.
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My room is 23x20 with open floor plan but for a “focused listening” area, Dirac Live corrects it well (using below 400Hz). I can see how one might need subs for a larger listening area or a more challenging room though. I do fill in some nulls with the DSP but I feel like the amplification power is sufficient for the max SPL of 95db that I listen at.
Have you measured the room? Based on quick glance and from a non professional observation, I think you could benefit from some treatment, particularly your walls is quite bare.
But other than that superb setup.
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Yes, See post #50 in this thread. I'll measure again when the new subs get here.
Can't beat those Benchmark amps!
not sure how much Benchmark amps reduce hard reflections in a room decorated like that one!I have never heard good sound in a room with hard floor, walls and ceiling myself.
Too echo-y
I have never heard good sound in a room with hard floor, walls and ceiling myself.
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I think that the system and room sounds quite good. There is plenty of diffusion in the room due to bookcases and shelves and the room is large which helps with the acoustics. As mentioned previously I also have a pretty damped room with 6 GIK tri traps and and 16 2'x4' bass traps where my desktop system lives (see the link in my signature) so I'm familiar with room treatment. My Studio needs it , my den and living room do not. You can see that some of the room nodes can be corrected via Anthem Genesis, and now Dirac Live as the dips aren't large and I have tons of headroom (See post 50). I will post new Dirac Live before and after when the new subs arrive.
I have never heard good sound in a room with hard floor, walls and ceiling myself.
Wayne
Out of general curiosity has this incredibly large and beautiful new Center channel speaker made much of an improvement/impreson in the sound for Movies? Any chance you have any measurements of just the center before and after? Or just after. I would love to see how it measures on its own.
Beautiful setup and definitely well executed.
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I dislike how large the center is but it's sounding really good with a few surround music blu rays so it's a keeper. Had to raise my tv though. It sounds great with movies too, I don't really think it gets much better than the C 426be
What does that hound think about those 18's?
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Very nice. I appreciate your space not looking like an IT server room. I have no doubt it sounds great too.
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Unfortunately he can’t enjoy them as dogs cant hear sub bass
Hearing range - Wikipedia
That hound might feel the woofer (nice choice of word) rattle their bones, though.Unfortunately he can’t enjoy them as dogs cant hear sub bass
Hearing range - Wikipedia
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The JL is a great sub and I don’t think there is anything better for the size, but it’s relatively expensive. Based on old measurements of the original F113 the F18 should have about 2dB higher output at 20Hz but the v2 has not been measured so it might be closer than that. The F18 also plays lower and was flat to around 8Hz in my room at modest levels for the sweep while the JL rolled off at around 16Hz ( I believe this is due to an intentional filter). The JL also has the advantage of DARO. I’m now doing room correction and subwoofer integration with a miniDSP unit optimized with MSO. Having the space for the larger F18s and external room correction takes away the two main advantages of the JL, hence the switch. BTW, I was able to sell my pair of JLs for significantly more than the Rythmiks cost.
Wayne
Thanks, I’m considering Rythmiks too - with miniDSP room correction and lower extension they seem to provide more value for the money than the JL. Basically I’m copying over your settings so thanks for the free experimentation