John24ssj
Prominent Member
Hi All,
It has been over a year since I have asked for your advice.
I arranged a movie night with friends to watch Ready Player One and was sitting on the left-hand side of the sofa, and had a brilliant time so did my guests. I received great feedback and my side of the sofa shook quite well. However, I did not get that "chest thump" most people are after and when re-watching the movie while sitting on the right-hand site of the sofa, I noticed that the bass was rather disappointing. (please see room layout below):
I am certain that this is due to the opening to the dining room which sucks out the bass. Even though XTZ 12.17 edge and BK Monolith Plus are great 12" subs, I feel they are not up to par to deliver the SPL that is required for a home cinema in my living room.
To be honest I already got loads of great advice from @Gasp3621 but just wanted to get a wider opinion before I make my decision.
After MANY MANY ARGUMENTS with my wife, I (well actually she) came to a decision that I got a budget of £2250 to get 2 subs that will be the only subs I am ever going to get in the next 20 years (so I never ever bother her again with this).
For some reason I got my eye on a pair Arendal 1961 1V, while knowing that SVS PB-3000 as per @Gasp3621 advice would be the best option.
What do you guys think? (just FYI I can only get ported subs as sealed ones cause my wife ear pleasure issues) I have one last chance to get my ultimate dual subs for £2,250 what should I go for? So I am looking for fully presure my living room and deliver proper chest thump! And it does need to be dual sub because of my room modes
Thank you!!!
It has been over a year since I have asked for your advice.
I arranged a movie night with friends to watch Ready Player One and was sitting on the left-hand side of the sofa, and had a brilliant time so did my guests. I received great feedback and my side of the sofa shook quite well. However, I did not get that "chest thump" most people are after and when re-watching the movie while sitting on the right-hand site of the sofa, I noticed that the bass was rather disappointing. (please see room layout below):
I am certain that this is due to the opening to the dining room which sucks out the bass. Even though XTZ 12.17 edge and BK Monolith Plus are great 12" subs, I feel they are not up to par to deliver the SPL that is required for a home cinema in my living room.
To be honest I already got loads of great advice from @Gasp3621 but just wanted to get a wider opinion before I make my decision.
After MANY MANY ARGUMENTS with my wife, I (well actually she) came to a decision that I got a budget of £2250 to get 2 subs that will be the only subs I am ever going to get in the next 20 years (so I never ever bother her again with this).
For some reason I got my eye on a pair Arendal 1961 1V, while knowing that SVS PB-3000 as per @Gasp3621 advice would be the best option.
What do you guys think? (just FYI I can only get ported subs as sealed ones cause my wife ear pleasure issues) I have one last chance to get my ultimate dual subs for £2,250 what should I go for? So I am looking for fully presure my living room and deliver proper chest thump! And it does need to be dual sub because of my room modes
Thank you!!!
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