How important is frequency response on a sub?

[thecoolguy11]

I am looking at replacing my athena AS-P300 sub with a velodyne CHT-8. The frequency response on the Velodyne is 35Hz - 140Hz +/- 3Db, whereas the frequency response on the Athena is 27Hz - 120 Hz +/-3 DB. The reason I am replacing the Athena is that I find the sub too boomy. I am unsure, however as to how much of a difference does a 8Hz delta make in terms of sound depth. Is a frequency response of 35Hz very significant compared to a 27Hz response or is the difference not all that great for the human ear?

 

[WmAx]

Keep the Athena. Put it into a corner(for highest efficiency). Get a SPL meter and a parametric equalizer. Result?

Let's do the 'math':

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-Chris

I am looking at replacing my athena AS-P300 sub with a velodyne CHT-8. The frequency response on the Velodyne is 35Hz - 140Hz +/- 3Db, whereas the frequency response on the Athena is 27Hz - 120 Hz +/-3 DB. The reason I am replacing the Athena is that I find the sub too boomy. I am unsure, however as to how much of a difference does a 8Hz delta make in terms of sound depth. Is a frequency response of 35Hz very significant compared to a 27Hz response or is the difference not all that great for the human ear?

 

[markw]

That "boom" situation sounds like it could be more of a placment/integration issue than a hardware problem. Sometimes, if the sub is crossed over at too high a frequency it can put undue emphasis on the upper bass, thereby causing that boom thingy.

Likewise, if it's in a bad location, it can add undue reinforcement to a narrow band of frequencies, thereby creating that boom thingy again.

Or, it could be a combination of both. I'd experiment with different placement scenarios first.

Oh, one last thought... if the mains go down low enough, they could be adding to the boom problem as well, particularly if they are running full range.

 

[thecoolguy11]

Keeping the Athena!!!

Thanks for all the responses. I've finally decided on keeping the Athena subwoofer. Setting the right crossover frequency on the receiver and the subwoofer and also experimentation with the subwoofer placement has done the magic. The system sounds GREAT now.