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In Reply to: Swarm Subwoofer posted by Tubenstein on June 25, 2023 at 15:08:08:
Not the same thing as a "swarm" -- they're all at the same end of the room as the main speakers, firing forward -- but they do smooth out the in-room response considerably. Compared to a single sub, the room BOOM around 80Hz is down by about 6dB, while the corresponding antiphase dip around 40Hz fills in. This most likely because the three subs are all different distances from room boundaries and each other, so due to phase differences they don't excite the room modes as much.
The second advantage is that each of the 12" woofers only needs to move 1/3 as far as a single one to push the same amount of air. Therefore, the individual plate amps driving them don't have to output as much power, either -- everything operates well within its comfort zone, even when I crank pipe organ music or heavy electronica to the point where all the doors, windows, and cupboards in the house rattle and buzz. (NOT a good audiophile experience!)
Subjectively, the result is the smoothest, most articulate bass I have yet heard in my room. Acoustic string bass sounds utterly natural, with more "palpable presence" than I have ever heard with a single sub. Ditto for other bass instruments. There's no going back!
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Follow Ups
- I'm running stereo subs, a bit behind and to the side of the main speakers, plus a front-and-centered mono sub - Brian H P 06/26/2313:44:06 06/26/23 (1)
- another man's testimony !! +1 /nt - Story 13:47:25 06/26/23 (0)
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