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gensler323

Audiophyte
I will be putting all of my A/V equipment into a spare room roughly the size of 12x14ft. Current equipment is a Defintive CLR2002 center channel, JBL Studio L890's for my fronts, bi amped from my yamaha v1700, Definitie Pro Monitor 800's for my rears and the Martin Logan Dynamo sub. I was wondering if adding a second Dynamo sub would help smoothen out the low end, or if just changing the placement of my sub would help out. Or maybe not a second subwoofer but something with a little bit more power?
 
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ThA tRiXtA

Full Audioholic
I will be putting all of my A/V equipment into a spare room roughly the size of 12x14ft. Current equipment is a Defintive CLR2002 center channel, JBL Studio L890's for my fronts, bi amped from my yamaha v1700, Definitie Pro Monitor 800's for my rears and the Martin Logan Dynamo sub. I was wondering if adding a second Dynamo sub would help smoothen out the low end, or if just changing the placement of my sub would help out. Or maybe not a second subwoofer but something with a little bit more power?
Changing the position of your sub is one of the most discernible alterations you can make to your audio system. Even moving it a few inches sometimes can yield extreme results (good or bad, depending if you did your homework.)

That being said, when you ask if different tactics would "help out" what exactly seems to be bothering you about your current setup? Your low end doesn't have the punch or definition you hoped for? To offer solutions to your concerns, we first need to know what they are.
 
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gensler323

Audiophyte
I would say that It doesnt seem like I am getting the punch in movies that I am looking for. In scenes that would normally have high low frequencies such as explosions, I am not getting the results looking for. As of now my setup has my subwoofer at the front of the room inbetween the tower speakers. It almost seems like the subwoofer is having to work too hard. I have my crossover set at 70hz and volume at 7/10.
 
Jack Hammer

Jack Hammer

Audioholic Field Marshall
I'd start by reading some of the articles here.
http://www.audioholics.com/tweaks/get-good-bass/
Specifically the one on crawling for bass. As mentioned, sometimes moving your sub just a little can make a large difference. Also look at the sub setup article to make sure your sub is setup properly.

Remember not all movie soundtracks are recorded with earth shattering explosions. Some are weak, at best. Make sure the movies you are disappointed in aren't known duds.

Jack
 
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