TLDR;
How much performance am I leaving on the table if I don't HPF LS50 Meta's for nearfield music listening? Can I run the Anti-Mode 8033-II without a HPF or will that be bad?
For a desktop 2.1 setup with no AVR/dedicated sub output do I need a HPF? The forum often recommends one, especially with the ls50 meta's that I have on the way. Unfortunately it seems the only way to add such a thing is with a pretty large F12 sub from rythmik, or a minidsp 2x4HD. I was hoping to get away with the much smaller svs 3000 micro as the speakers sit on my desk and the sub lives under it. This sub has no HPF.
I'm interested in the Anti-Mode 8033-II as a way to EQ the bass as I often listen to bass heavy music loud but want to minimize the boom from the sub being placed in the corner under a desk! I'm not sure how the Anti-Mode 8033-II will affect my speakers without a HPF though? The simplicity of this device is extremely appealing.
After spending quite a few hours watching youtube videos and reading the minidsp manual I'm not terribly excited about jumping into that world. I'm still thoroughly confused and the guides i've found skip key steps assuming I already know them but i'm a dummy that knows nothing! I grasp how to use it purely to setup the HPF I would want but it feels like a lot of money to achieve only that function. I don't want to end up needing to buy it AND the Anti-Mode 8033-II.
Thanks for any help!
How much performance am I leaving on the table if I don't HPF LS50 Meta's for nearfield music listening? Can I run the Anti-Mode 8033-II without a HPF or will that be bad?
For a desktop 2.1 setup with no AVR/dedicated sub output do I need a HPF? The forum often recommends one, especially with the ls50 meta's that I have on the way. Unfortunately it seems the only way to add such a thing is with a pretty large F12 sub from rythmik, or a minidsp 2x4HD. I was hoping to get away with the much smaller svs 3000 micro as the speakers sit on my desk and the sub lives under it. This sub has no HPF.
I'm interested in the Anti-Mode 8033-II as a way to EQ the bass as I often listen to bass heavy music loud but want to minimize the boom from the sub being placed in the corner under a desk! I'm not sure how the Anti-Mode 8033-II will affect my speakers without a HPF though? The simplicity of this device is extremely appealing.
After spending quite a few hours watching youtube videos and reading the minidsp manual I'm not terribly excited about jumping into that world. I'm still thoroughly confused and the guides i've found skip key steps assuming I already know them but i'm a dummy that knows nothing! I grasp how to use it purely to setup the HPF I would want but it feels like a lot of money to achieve only that function. I don't want to end up needing to buy it AND the Anti-Mode 8033-II.
Thanks for any help!