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> Most people see the subwoofer price tags and skip them. Or they are aiming for good quality sound (in particular, clear dialogue) at relatively low volumes.
by bluescrn 5y ago
> Most people see the subwoofer price tags and skip them.
Or they are aiming for good quality sound (in particular, clear dialogue) at relatively low volumes. In which case, adding a center speaker will be more beneficial than adding a sub.
(Some of us have neighbours who really wouldn't appreciate us attempting to recreate a cinema-volume experience at home...)
- willis936 5y agoSubs don't need to be cranked up. You could simply enjoy hearing sub 100 Hz sounds at a reasonable volume. A center channel isn't needed to increase clarity. Buying a center channel speaker without first knowing your stereo speakers' radiation pattern and positioning them and your seating appropriately is a waste of money.
- bob1029 5y agoThe magical point of crossover is more like ~50Hz in my experience. If you can get mains that go as low as 50hz and you set crossovers properly, the chances that the subwoofer is going to screw up clarity/stereo imaging is really small. At that point it is more about making sure the kettle drums provide authentic presence (i.e. small cracks in your drywall).