I have a large but unconventional listening room, but enjoy high quality (2-channel digital-only) equipment. I've never used subs as such, although my Avantgarde Duo XD speakers feature hybrid self-powered bass sections, each with twin 12" drivers supporting mid and top end horns.
After a careful and extensive home demo selection sessions 2 years ago, I've moved from SETs to Class D power amps - currently the excellent GaN FET-based Atma-Sphere Class D monos.
I'm seriously considering the purchase of the NAD M66 that offers multiple sub outlets and the wherewithal to get them sounding harmoniously with the help of Dirac Live and Dirac Live Bass Control.
If I go that route and purchase 2 or 3 or even 4 subs, I'm totally ignorant as to where they would do best to mitigate bass nodes and whatever else needs to be sorted for best sound. I don't need more or deeper bass as the current 4 x 12" drivers offer plenty, but carefully-placed subs with Dirac control should improve the quality of the bass and hopefully relatively small subs with single 10" drivers may achieve this - but guidance is welcome.
This is where I hope some of you technical wizz-kids may be able to help! Please take a look at my room layout. There are limited places I could install subs and I've marked these with a NUMBER where a small sub could be placed (sized to be placed under a dining chair) or a LETTER where a larger one could go. Hopefully just 2 will do the job, but this is where I need expert advice as to placement, size of sub and maybe even which model would be ideal.
Also, does anyone have experience of wireless subs, so that no interconnect cable is needed, but using Bluetooth (or whatever) wireless links between the M66 and each sub? Because of the room's features, I don't want cables trailing across the floor, although positions 3, 4 and B could be hard wired with XLR cables.
Sorry for so many questions, but I'm hoping someone can offer scientifically sound and more importantly practical advice. Or maybe you think I don't need subs at all? Many thanks.
After a careful and extensive home demo selection sessions 2 years ago, I've moved from SETs to Class D power amps - currently the excellent GaN FET-based Atma-Sphere Class D monos.
I'm seriously considering the purchase of the NAD M66 that offers multiple sub outlets and the wherewithal to get them sounding harmoniously with the help of Dirac Live and Dirac Live Bass Control.
If I go that route and purchase 2 or 3 or even 4 subs, I'm totally ignorant as to where they would do best to mitigate bass nodes and whatever else needs to be sorted for best sound. I don't need more or deeper bass as the current 4 x 12" drivers offer plenty, but carefully-placed subs with Dirac control should improve the quality of the bass and hopefully relatively small subs with single 10" drivers may achieve this - but guidance is welcome.
This is where I hope some of you technical wizz-kids may be able to help! Please take a look at my room layout. There are limited places I could install subs and I've marked these with a NUMBER where a small sub could be placed (sized to be placed under a dining chair) or a LETTER where a larger one could go. Hopefully just 2 will do the job, but this is where I need expert advice as to placement, size of sub and maybe even which model would be ideal.
Also, does anyone have experience of wireless subs, so that no interconnect cable is needed, but using Bluetooth (or whatever) wireless links between the M66 and each sub? Because of the room's features, I don't want cables trailing across the floor, although positions 3, 4 and B could be hard wired with XLR cables.
Sorry for so many questions, but I'm hoping someone can offer scientifically sound and more importantly practical advice. Or maybe you think I don't need subs at all? Many thanks.
