Well, get inline...

[Manin]

... to take your shots at me. I just bought a Polk PSW505 Powered Subwoofer.

 

[Davemcc]

Let's just say that once you decide to upgrade, you will know what you were missing.

 

[j_garcia]

Any sub is better than no sub, but sometimes not so much (j/k)

 

[Adam]

That sub has gotten a number of positive reviews from people that have actually bought one. I'm happy for you. My brother has a Polk and likes it, and so does one of my friends.

Be sure to let us know how you like it once you get it integrated into your system. Thanks!

 

[cwall99]

Could be...

Any sub is better than no sub, but sometimes not so much (j/k)

hahahah, maybe. While I wait for the current financial mess to pass, I'm supplementing the bottom end on my system with the sub that came with my first home theater speaker set up (an HK HTIB system). The sub is clearly a better fit for the satellites that came with it. I think my 603s actually have a deeper bottom end, but I'm just trying to supplement the amount of air they move with this subwoofer.

It seems to help flesh out the sound a bit in movies, but it really is a one-note sub when pressed hard.

If and when I get my new subwoofer, though, my boys will be happy because that means they won't have to use a crappy old PC subwoofer to get their explosions a bit more oomph in their XBox 360. They can get the HK sub.

 

[mazersteven]

... to take your shots at me. I just bought a Polk PSW505 Powered Subwoofer.

Why do you think we would take shots at you? While there are better performing subwoofers on the market. Taking shots, and making fun of another members system is not what this forum is all about.

 

[j_garcia]

Taking shots is great, depending on the spirits in question

 

[snappy_snoopy]

lets get some pictures i personally quite like the polk range

 

[Sheep]

SheepStar

 

[croseiv]

My opinipn is that your decision to get the Polk sub will make you appreciate the higher sub when you get it! That's what I did. I had a PSW650 and now have a PB13U. THe PB13 is roughly equal to three of the 650s in output.

 

[Manin]

lets get some pictures i personally quite like the polk range

Don't have the sub yet, but I bet you can guess where it goes!

 

[mazersteven]

I am betting the sub will sound boomy under there. IMO not the place to put it.

 

[Adam]

The space off to the side of the right speaker looks like a beautiful spot to put a cylinder sub. I am serious, but I'm still happy for your purchase. Always nice to have a new toy on the way! If it hasn't been brought up already, I'd suggest using an SPL meter and a set of test tones to check out the response of your sub over a range of frequencies.

 

[speakerman39]

I agree here with Adam as he is once again giving the op excellent advice. I would also like to recommend the Rives Test CD II. The main reason is because it already compensates for the RS SPL non-linearity. In other words, you take your readings w/o the bother of doing any corrections. Just thought I would mention it. Good luck and congrats on your purchase! Here is a link for you:

http://www.rivesaudio.com/software/TestCD.html


Cheers,

Phil

 

[Manin]

The space off to the side of the right speaker looks like a beautiful spot to put a cylinder sub. I am serious, but I'm still happy for your purchase. Always nice to have a new toy on the way! If it hasn't been brought up already, I'd suggest using an SPL meter and a set of test tones to check out the response of your sub over a range of frequencies.

I've never understood the logic in placing the only origin for your low frequencies off to one side. Doesn't that make for un-even coverage and pull the lower frequencies of the sound stage towards the position of the sub?

 

[Manin]

I agree here with Adam as he is once again giving the op excellent advice. I would also like to recommend the Rives Test CD II. The main reason is because it already compensates for the RS SPL non-linearity. In other words, you take your readings w/o the bother of doing any corrections. Just thought I would mention it. Good luck and congrats on your purchase! Here is a link for you:

http://www.rivesaudio.com/software/TestCD.html


Cheers,

Phil

I have a Behringer DSP8024 that we used to use in our live set-up. Would you recommend the use of this peice of equipment on a H/T system?

:edit:

I just realized we're going for SPL's... I guess though, if I'm just looking for frequency response and using the SPL meter to determine wich frequency is the loudest... kinda the same principal, correct?

 

[speakerman39]

I have a Behringer DSP8024 that we used to use in our live set-up. Would you recommend the use of this peice of equipment on a H/T system?

:edit:

I just realized we're going for SPL's... I guess though, if I'm just looking for frequency response and using the SPL meter to determine wich frequency is the loudest... kinda the same principal, correct?

I am sorry, but I am NOT too familiar w/the Behringers. I use the Rives to set my sub up properly. The idea is, to get a flat a response as possible as well finding the optimal placement for the sub. This is why I prefer the Rives so that I do not have to worry about correcting some of my readings. My guess is that the Behringer would be very useful in these same tasks. Just remember, it is the peaks that rob you of better sounding bass. Taming those will give you a better sounding sub and thus a more flat in-room response.

Cheers,

Phil

 

[bandphan]

I have a Behringer DSP8024 that we used to use in our live set-up. Would you recommend the use of this peice of equipment on a H/T system?

:edit:

I just realized we're going for SPL's... I guess though, if I'm just looking for frequency response and using the SPL meter to determine wich frequency is the loudest... kinda the same principal, correct?

If you are going to use a dsp / crossover be carefull unless its setup correct it could make the sound worse.

 

[jamie2112]

As long as you know how to use the dsp8024 it can be a great tool in HT. You can shape your sound to your preference and that can be a valuable tool...

 

[Manin]

As long as you know how to use the dsp8024 it can be a great tool in HT. You can shape your sound to your preference and that can be a valuable tool...

I probably won't put the DSP inline, Just use it as an analysis tool. Something to use to help me find a sweet spot for the sub and it's settings