Locally, someone is asking $80 for a used Pioneer SW-8MK2. From some searching, this seemed like a fair buy for a decent subwoofer. I could place it on the floor next to the back of my desk. According to my limited understanding of @sweetchaos's subwoofer spreadsheet the subwoofer's output at all frequencies is more than adequate for my use. But I've never used a subwoofer.
The 130A's are on raised, tilted stands on the back corners of my 48" x 24" desk, which is against a wall. So they are 30-40" from my ears => near field. I'm driving them with a Loxjie A30 rarely turned much above 25, resulting in 65-75 db. The room is about 150 sq ft, and is otherwise a spare bedroom. 99% of the system's use is music, fed by JRiver on my PC with @amirm's recommended filters applied.
The Loxjie A30 has a subwoofer out so I plan to use it. But my setup doesn't allow for matched high/low pass filters. @amirm's review showed the base decline to begin at 70Hz, is this what I should initially set the low-pass to? I have a UMIK-1 and REW, but little experience in their use. I've read about the moving mike approach and it appeals to me. Advice? Comments?
The 130A's are on raised, tilted stands on the back corners of my 48" x 24" desk, which is against a wall. So they are 30-40" from my ears => near field. I'm driving them with a Loxjie A30 rarely turned much above 25, resulting in 65-75 db. The room is about 150 sq ft, and is otherwise a spare bedroom. 99% of the system's use is music, fed by JRiver on my PC with @amirm's recommended filters applied.
The Loxjie A30 has a subwoofer out so I plan to use it. But my setup doesn't allow for matched high/low pass filters. @amirm's review showed the base decline to begin at 70Hz, is this what I should initially set the low-pass to? I have a UMIK-1 and REW, but little experience in their use. I've read about the moving mike approach and it appeals to me. Advice? Comments?
