So many ?'s

[jboogie]

Ok, so I have built my own DIY mains, and my own sub. Now, my newbiness has reared it's ugly head. (Sorry for the long post, but I think that I am hooked on this now!)

First, I have a Pioneer receiver that runs my mains to a level more than I can take, so wattage is no problem. The problem is that if I want my sub (powered by the Bash 300) to make some noise I have to turn up the volume to a point that the speakers or myself can't handle. (Espescially for HT work)

So here are my questions:

1) Will the the Berhringer EQ help me in this situation? (Increase the low end impact)

2) Will my Pioneer amp with RCA inputs be compatible with the Berhringer's XLR outputs?

3) Will the Berhringer 15 or 2500 be compatible with 1 or 2 of the Kappa Perfect 12 DVQ ?'s (I plan on adding another to make stero subs)

I don't like to listen to movies or music at VERY high volumes, but I would like to hear the earth rumble when it is called for. (HT rumble, or the occasional deep bass in rap.)

Here's the problem: The curent setup I have sounds great with music, but when the deep stuff hits in HT I risk blowing my mains in order to get enough juice to the sub.

(Basically, I need more umph from my sub.)

((BTW: the Kappa Perfect 12 build plan was spot on and it sounds great, I just need MORE sound))

 

[Haoleb]

as far as question 1, You can adjust the gain on both the inputs and the outputs individually with the DCX, So if you are not getting enough gain for the sub from your amp then you certainly could bump it up a bit using this method. I currently have my inputs turned up 6db to get the levels I want.

 

[annunaki]

The best you can do with your current setup is to calibrate the subwoofer 10db-15db hotter than the mains. This will help make up that difference you are after. More power would not hurt either for the sub. An EQ can help but having the clean ample headroom available from the amplifier allows proper use of an eq. In other words, if you don't have the amplifier power an eq may not help you too much.

 

[jboogie]

So, how should I spend my money?

1) Behringer Amp
2) Behringer EQ
3) Second Sub

Is this the order you would recommend, or would you do it in another order?

 

[annunaki]

I feel that your order is correct. Start saving and do it.

 

[jliedeka]

I would suggest that the EQ should come last. The first priority is adequate amplification. Adding a second sub should smooth the room response.

Actually, now that I think about it, maybe a second sub should come first. IF 2 x 300 watt subs have enough power for your room, you can fix the power and room response in one go.

EQ can be used to fix some problems but its effectiveness is somewhat limited. I'd focus on getting all your speakers positioned and possibly adding room treatments before adding EQ into the mix. The Behringer unit is fairly inexpensive so it is certainly worth a try but I'd still put it toward the bottom of the list.

Jim