Can your sub take the intro from Live Die Repeat without farting

[Systolic]

So the new home theater test for subs is apparently the audio played during the production logo trailer leading into Live Die Repeat: Edge of Tomorrow.

I have an older Polk now and it makes it fart. I have an SVS SB-2000 on order and I read someone said it makes theirs fart too. Can your sub take it without farting?

It is currently available via HBO on demand, so I imagine a lot of people here will have access to it.

Alternatively, you could always run a sine test, but LFE are more fun to test with.

 

[Seth=L]

My PS-1000 didn't fart, but I live in an apartment, so maybe I wasn't pushing to fart levels.

 

[shadyJ]

What you are talking about is known as 'chuffing' and is just air turbulence in the port. Since your SB2000 is a sealed sub, it won't be able to do this. It's generally not a good idea to push a sub to the point of turbulence.

 

[j_garcia]

My sub is sealed. Handles it like a champ. Everything in the room that isn't nailed down vibrates though The first time I listened, the shades were vibrating against the window.

 

[Natrix]

I rented the Blu-ray from Redbox and had no idea the intro was there prior to watching the movie the first time. I had the volume at reference level and my subs handled it fine, but it did a great job of startling the crap out of me. More impressive than Cloverfield IMO. I was so impressed I immediately ordered it from Amazon. Underrated movie to boot.

 

[Acoustat]

What I'm reading here makes one think that a sealed sub is more capable.
Would it be safe to think a ported sub demonstrates stress before damage is done
and therefore makes this type of "testing" or punishment, more dangerous for sealed sub users?

I have to agree with shadyj that it is not a good idea to push a sub to limits,
or any other equipment for that matter. If however you cannot attain what is a benefit
to your system with your sub, and this soundtrack proved it, then by all means a replacement
may be at hand.

 

[djreef]

So the new home theater test for subs is apparently the audio played during the production logo trailer leading into Live Die Repeat: Edge of Tomorrow.

I have an older Polk now and it makes it fart. I have an SVS SB-2000 on order and I read someone said it makes theirs fart too. Can your sub take it without farting.

It is currently available via HBO on demand, so I imagine a lot of people here will have access to it.

Alternatively, you could always run a sine test, but LFE effects are more fun to test with.

Which Polk is it? If it's one of their little one note wonders then it stands to reason that'd have trouble.

 

[Systolic]

It is the PSW125. I bought it for a secondary room where I play video games. Normally it doesn't fart at that volume level - about 1 or 2 o'clock, so I'm not pushing it under normal conditions per say. It handles most LFE just fine, it's just boomy instead of precise. It's ok for what it is, but audiophile quality it ain't. Most people who aren't trying to spend over $500 on a sub like it.

But yeah, I should be getting my SB-2000 in the next day or so.

 

[djreef]

With the SB-2000 bottoming out (vs chuffing) should be the issue if there is one. You'll hear that as a clicking within the drive structure as the pole pieces clack together. If it does this (very bad) you need to dial the input back, or dial the sub volume down until it doesn't do it anymore.

 

[3db]

I never pushed my Rythmik that hard and I'm afarid too. With the volume that I had it at, I felt my chest being pounded and things around the room rattling. That was enough for me.

 

[sawzalot]

I have had the twin Kappas with the Behringer 2500 well past referance levels and they have never skipped a beat in fact they only sound better with age. I know I said I was going in a different direction way back when but I just can't do it these things are beasts and always will be IMHO . I have cracked spackle compound at the bullnose corner beads twice !! If I had subdudes they would probably become placemats lol.

If a sub is farting theres a good chance it is ready to shite the bed !

 

[j_garcia]

Polk's subs, particularly their smaller ones, are garbage. Sorry, fact. Port chuffing is a "feature" for them, because they're not tuned to go very low. I don't think all of those tones are below the average sub's reach, but a smaller, higher tuned sub won't handle them well. I highly doubt you'll have to worry with the SVS.

Sealed subs won't give you the same oomph down low as a good vented sub, but they tend to handle heavy stuff like this a little more easily. This series of changing frequencies goes on for a fairly lengthy period as bass goes and I'd say somewhere in the low 20s to 30s range, so most subs can achieve them, but not all subs will achieve them with the same capability.

 

[sawzalot]

I just wanted to add that as I get older it is hard for me to get through a movie intro without farting

 

[Jeff R.]

My dual 15"s farted and I did not have them up that loud.. it was the strangest thing I have had happen with my system. The crown 2500 was blipping at like 1-2 dots and instantly went all red and did a single fart and moved one...I was watching a DVR version from HBO and actually thought is was an issue with the download or something......

 

[Systolic]

I'm happy to report that the SB-2000 handles the Live Die Repeat intro like a champ.
I'm very impressed with its clarity. I put in the Master & Commander battle scene and it makes a HUGE difference in quality. It also handled jazz-double bass, and electronic dub tracks impressively.

Regarding the Polk, it is for a secondary room where I primarily play video games. I'm not listening to reference quality audio on it. I think most people here would consider most subs in the $200-300 range garbage. My opinion is that it is ok for what it is. It is for certain not an audiophile sub. In hindsight in that price rage I probably should have gotten a BIC.

 

[djreef]

I'm happy to report that the SB-2000 handles the Live Die Repeat intro like a champ.
I'm very impressed with its clarity. I put in the Master & Commander battle scene and it makes a HUGE difference in quality. It also handled jazz-double bass, and electronic dub tracks impressively.

Regarding the Polk, it is for a secondary room where I primarily play video games. I'm not listening to reference quality audio on it. I think most people here would consider most subs in the $200-300 range garbage. My opinion is that it is ok for what it is. It is for certain not an audiophile sub. In hindsight in that price rage I probably should have gotten a BIC.

Just use it until it burns up then chunk it.

DJ

 

[KEW]

My subs (dual Rythmik E15HP) did fine, but my room was farting all over the place. I was really impressed that the piano was vibrating against the wall the way it did. I'll have to use this track to eliminate vibrations in my home!

Ideas on what to put behind picture frames? My first thought is to buy a sheet of adhesive-backed felt. Is there something that would work better for those that have already crossed this bridge?

 

[Systolic]

If you want to eliminate vibrations, just do a slow sine sweep...

This will work fine for you:

 

[Systolic]

Run the above sweep, and write down or remember what freqs are causing rattles. Then fine tune with the below:

http://onlinetonegenerator.com/

 

[djreef]

My subs (dual Rythmik E15HP) did fine, but my room was farting all over the place. I was really impressed that the piano was vibrating against the wall the way it did. I'll have to use this track to eliminate vibrations in my home!

Ideas on what to put behind picture frames? My first thought is to buy a sheet of adhesive-backed felt. Is there something that would work better for those that have already crossed this bridge?

I just use adhesive door/window insulation stripping that you buy at Menards, HD, or Lowes. Just cut it into 4" strips and afix it to the back of the pictures in various spots. Stopped the chatter in my music room.