ISO - Subwoofer Advice

[RNKC]

Hi folks. I'm currently running a 5.0 setup with no subwoofer. N802 up front, HTM4 in the middle and N805 in the rear. I've never really missed the deep bass because the N802 do a fine job. Nonetheless, I do realize for movies (which I only watch occasionally) I'm not getting the full effect.

My problem is that I live in an apartment building. While my system can be cranked to levels well beyond very-loud, I need to cognizant of the fact that I am literally surrounded by neighbours. (They're everywhere! to the left, the right, below and above!)

How many of you out there are in a similar environment with the neighbours in very close proximity? How do you handle the deep, rumbling bass of a subwoofer without annoying the heck out of the locals?

[johan]

Damping feets. It will be a lot better but if you crank it up your neighbours will still be shaken. Only way around it is to build a room in the room but I guess you're not up for that?

I also have N802's and I'm using ASW850 and all I can say is that once you hear that in your system you will always miss it if it's gone. You're not anywhere near with just N802's.

Johan.

[Jesse111]

Can't really be done without some real expense. Unfortunately apartment life will limit your bass enjoyment unless all of your neighbors support you. Good HT bass can travel even beyond the apartments attached to your apartment, to some that are attached to them depending on the construction materials of the builiding. It's the physical connection throught the builiding that you can't beat. Damp the room as best you can, use spikes to decouple from floor and be sure to invite all potentially effected neighbors to all you parties. :W