Proud owner of new PB13-Ultra

[zumbo]

Are-the-mains-set-to-SMALL?

At least entertain the question.

 

[cmstric]

Are-the-mains-set-to-SMALL?

At least entertain the question.

YUP they sure are. i am thinking the left side of the room is a deadzone for bass bc if i stand right next to the tv its loud as ****.

 

[GlocksRock]

So at least you know there is nothing wrong with the sub, that's good to know... you also said your room is 13x13, and square rooms are known to be troublesome for getting good bass. Just try moving the sub around to different locations, which I know isn't all that easy since that sub is heavy.

 

[moreira85]

YUP they sure are. i am thinking the left side of the room is a deadzone for bass bc if i stand right next to the tv its loud as ****.

Sounds like same problem I have. I love my SVS sub but its in 24x16 with vaulted ceilings. Certain movies just blow me away but music and some movies i barely hear it. If I walk near the corner it is in I experience the same thing where it hits real hard, but as I walk away really cant hear it. And I have an EQ hooked up to mine as well.
Keep playing with location and I am sure others will help out.

 

[gmichael]

So at least you know there is nothing wrong with the sub, that's good to know... you also said your room is 13x13, and square rooms are known to be troublesome for getting good bass. Just try moving the sub around to different locations, which I know isn't all that easy since that sub is heavy.

A method I have used in the past is to put the sub where you normally sit. Then crawl around the room looking for where it sounds best. Put it there.

Next step is a BFD.

 

[GlocksRock]

A meathod I have used in the past is to put the sub where you normally sit. Then crawl around the room looking for where it sounds best. Put it there.

Next step is a BFD.

Since you know someone will ask what a BFD is... I'll save the trouble.

http://www.behringer.com/EN/Products/DSP1124P.aspx

 

[SnowmaNick]

As others have said, play with placement. The sub crawl test is an effective way to begin getting a handle on where the sub will sound best, EQ (a BFD and REW can be a powerful set of tools), and bass traps will all be helpful. Room modes are just a PITA to deal with.

Congrats on the new sub though, the Ultra's are awesome subs.

 

[cmstric]

well i moved the sub. its in a bad spot but sounds great now. go figure lol

luckily im moving into my new house in 3-4 weeks and will be hauling this big bitc* around town once again to find a new spot for it.

 

[Patrukas777]

well i moved the sub. its in a bad spot but sounds great now. go figure lol

luckily im moving into my new house in 3-4 weeks and will be hauling this big bitc* around town once again to find a new spot for it.

Are you happy with your purchase? PB13 is an awesome sub

 

[cmstric]

Are you happy with your purchase? PB13 is an awesome sub

I am happy with it but this thing is huge. ive only got two spots in my new living room it can go and if it doesnt sound good then i guess ill have to just sell it and get something small that i can move around more.

 

[billy p]

I am happy with it but this thing is huge. ive only got two spots in my new living room it can go and if it doesnt sound good then i guess ill have to just sell it and get something small that i can move around more.

You where kind of indecisive before buying your sub and buying on impulse can net those results. Fwiw..here is hoping you won't have those issues in the new place.
Good luck...

 

[cmstric]

You where kind of indecisive before buying your sub and buying on impulse can net those results. Fwiw..here is hoping you won't have those issues in the new place.
Good luck...

true that. lol