Re: MAMMA SAYS YES, YEAH, BABY, YEAH
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It shrunk. I got it in place, in corner of the room. I hardly notice it's there. It is a definite upgrade to my crappy old JBL. After one day, I believe I have purchased a good product, but maybe not as superlative as indicated by some of the reviews I have read. Please don't try to read anything into the but comment. I am happy I purchased this product. It has added dynamics to both music and movies. I think you would have to look long and hard to find a better sounding system for what I have invested in it. While listening to some music yesterday, my thought pattern went something like this--this is really nice, but even a nice sub+bookshelves doesn't quite match a good pair of floorstanders when it comes to 2 channel music. I guess my next purchase may have to be towers. Don't tell Mama, please!
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Re: MAMMA SAYS YES, YEAH, BABY, YEAH
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Bruce, sometimes it is hard to find the right crossover point so that the sub blends seamlessly with the speakers. It may even require some placement fiddling (if that is an option). For me, I found level matching with the main speakers to be critical for two channel listening. If the sub was turned up a hair too much it became too prominent. It's all a preference thing, though.
I spent an afternoon playing the same song over and over while using the sub and then just the speakers. I wanted to see which sound I preferred. Turns out I liked the speakers sans sub. I found it more acceptable to give up the bottom octaves in return for a smoother crossover transition. But, again, that is just my preference. Many others on the board wouldn't go without the sub for anything--you just gotta find what you like.
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Re: MAMMA SAYS YES, YEAH, BABY, YEAH
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In reply to:
It shrunk.
Well, it is cold outside...
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Re: MAMMA SAYS YES, YEAH, BABY, YEAH
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I did some tweaking to the HSU and I have say what most who have this fine product have said about it. Man, I love this sub. This is more than an upgrade to my old JBL. Just include me in the growing list of happy HSU sub owners.
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Re: MAMMA SAYS YES, YEAH, BABY, YEAH
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Do you run it in 20hz or 25hz mode ?
Rick
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Re: MAMMA SAYS YES, YEAH, BABY, YEAH
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I'm running it in the 25 hz or maximum output mode. Which is preferable?
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It's all according to how you like it. Most run the VTF 3 in the 20 Hz mode especially for H/T that would be the way to go. I have a STF 3 that I run with one port blocked and it seems to have a smoother response this way.
Rick
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