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Post by miata57 on Sept 20, 2016 15:53:17 GMT -5
Hello to all.
I am getting more frustrated when I play some of my favorite albums and CDs. It seems many do not have a well defined bottom end.
Sometimes, its like nothing is there. This can make the upper frequencies sound predominant and on the bright side.
The new T1s have made this even more noticeable. Put on a good recording and the sound is incredible with all frequencies.
I really check out production/sound quality the best I can before spending money on new recordings.
Is it just me, or is anyone else experiencing this?
Howie
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Post by 405x5 on Sept 20, 2016 16:18:01 GMT -5
Hello to all. I am getting more frustrated when I play some of my favorite albums and CDs. It seems many do not have a well defined bottom end. Sometimes, its like nothing is there. This can make the upper frequencies sound predominant and on the bright side. The new T1s have made this even more noticeable. Put on a good recording and the sound is incredible with all frequencies. I really check out production/sound quality the best I can before spending money on new recordings. Is it just me, or is anyone else experiencing this? Howie Tell us what gear you are running with the T1s Bill |
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Post by miata57 on Sept 20, 2016 16:28:05 GMT -5
Hi Bill
Mostly Emotiva gear. USP-1 Preamp and UPA monoblocks and ERC-3 CD player XDA-2 DAC. Running my VPI turntable with a Pro-Ject Tube Box S Phono Preamp.
NHT Sub with its own external amp.
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Post by pedrocols on Sept 20, 2016 17:44:31 GMT -5
Is the sub crossed appropriately? I used to run a USP-1 with the UPA-1 monos and bass was not lacking what so ever! Just ask my neighbor....☺
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Post by 405x5 on Sept 20, 2016 17:49:01 GMT -5
Make sure those new speakers are in phase with each other.
That will kill bass response in a hurry.
And yes as previous poster.
Subwoofer integration would be next to look at
Bill
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Post by vneal on Sept 20, 2016 18:36:14 GMT -5
I would say just the opposite. That modern popular recordings exaggerate the bass
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Post by miata57 on Sept 20, 2016 19:02:14 GMT -5
Yes, got the sub crossed at 60hz, and my speakers are def in phase. I listen to pretty much all kinds of music. Hear are a few that sounded weak in bass:
1. Newly remastered Led Zeppelin
2. Slayer albums
3. Tori Amos
4. Beatles
Hear are a few that sound great"
1. Almost any Brain Eno
2. Jack White
3.Van der Graaf Generator
4.Joan Armatrading
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Post by Loop 7 on Sept 20, 2016 19:06:53 GMT -5
I would say just the opposite. That modern popular recordings exaggerate the bass 100% agree. The majority of listeners are using stock earbuds so I guess it makes sense for producers and mix engineers to emphasize bass. It drives me nuts and I find myself attenuating my subwoofer when listening to different eras of CD rips and streams. |
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Post by garbulky on Sept 20, 2016 19:11:04 GMT -5
Tori amos weak in bass? Hmmm..... I suspect placement issues and sub optimal crossover phasing. Here's the thing - if the sound is weak in the bass to your perception then it probably is - as long as your expectations aren't ridiculous.
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Post by vneal on Sept 20, 2016 19:24:56 GMT -5
Yes, got the sub crossed at 60hz, and my speakers are def in phase. I listen to pretty much all kinds of music. Hear are a few that sounded weak in bass: 1. Newly remastered Led Zeppelin 2. Slayer albums 3. Tori Amos 4. Beatles Hear are a few that sound great" 1. Almost any Brain Eno 2. Jack White 3.Van der Graaf Generator 4.Joan Armatrading Many may disagree but to my tin ears the remastered Led Zeppelin LPS do not sound as good as the originals |
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Post by brutiarti on Sept 20, 2016 19:32:29 GMT -5
Yes, got the sub crossed at 60hz, and my speakers are def in phase. I listen to pretty much all kinds of music. Hear are a few that sounded weak in bass: 1. Newly remastered Led Zeppelin 2. Slayer albums 3. Tori Amos 4. Beatles Hear are a few that sound great" 1. Almost any Brain Eno 2. Jack White 3.Van der Graaf Generator 4.Joan Armatrading Try Beatles Here comes the sun", if the bass is shy something definitely is wrong there |
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Post by miata57 on Sept 20, 2016 20:03:24 GMT -5
Thanks all for your feedback. I will def try different speaker and sub placements.....and I will try out "Here Comes the Sun"
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Post by Axis on Sept 20, 2016 20:09:31 GMT -5
I been thinking for as long as I can remember that too many people think that there is huge bass in all music and there system should have bass that shakes there house. I do not get it.
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Post by pedrocols on Sept 20, 2016 20:35:05 GMT -5
I been thinking for as long as I can remember that too many people think that there is huge bass in all music and there system should have bass that shakes there house. I do not get it. You might want to thank multi-channel Home Theater enthusiasts for that. Two Channel Rules!!! |
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