On a couple of occassions and from people supposedly in the know, I have heard some statements and would like opinions/facts as to whether or not they are true.
1)In small rooms a person will not hear the lowest (20-@35Hz) frequencies because the sound wave is too long or hasn't had a chance to complete a full cycle. Also, sitting too close to a subwoofer in a larger room will produce the same effect. What happens to SPL also in this situation with distance.
2) Smaller drivers give you tighter bass. As you move to larger drivers it is too difficult to move the driver back and forth quickly, creating "less tight" or muddy bass.
3) Ported subs are better for HT, while non-ported, sealed designs are better for music.
If anyone wants to expound on these and use as many facts as possible, that would be great. Feel free to add more info, but please, no one-worded answers. Let's have some factual backup with the answer if possible.
Roly
1)In small rooms a person will not hear the lowest (20-@35Hz) frequencies because the sound wave is too long or hasn't had a chance to complete a full cycle. Also, sitting too close to a subwoofer in a larger room will produce the same effect. What happens to SPL also in this situation with distance.
2) Smaller drivers give you tighter bass. As you move to larger drivers it is too difficult to move the driver back and forth quickly, creating "less tight" or muddy bass.
3) Ported subs are better for HT, while non-ported, sealed designs are better for music.
If anyone wants to expound on these and use as many facts as possible, that would be great. Feel free to add more info, but please, no one-worded answers. Let's have some factual backup with the answer if possible.
Roly
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