EP500/600 Combo? - 12/11/05 06:52 PM
I'm in the final planning stages of building a dedicated HT in our basement. If I get "permission" to put a wall behind the seating area, I can reduce the total air volume from about 5100^ft to 1900^ft (approx 13W X 19L X 7.5H). I've done a lot of subwoofer research in the past month, based on a my current 5100^ft area, and I was leaning toward an EP600/500 combo. After allowing more for my sub-budget, I think I'd still to get both subs, even if I do build a wall. I would put an EP600H behind the 2nd row (I'll have 2 rows of 4 seats) and an EP500 under the screen. They will be mid-wall on opposite ends of the room. Side walls are not an option, nor are the right corners--left corners or two EP500's (no 600) up front are the only other options.
1. I assume these subs will blend well together, both running the full LFE channel, right?
2. I know it may be overkill for my room, but is it TOO MUCH OVERKILL? Craigsub said, in response to a post about a 7000^ft space, that an EP600 can handle a "BIG" room. For my room, a single EP500 probably wouldn't be breaking a sweat, either.
3. I want the ability to go 16Hz, so for a single sub I'd prefer the 600 over the 500. But if the 600 can already handle my room with ease, will I benefit much by adding a 500 and remaining at the SAME listening level? I do want to get a good response--no, make that a GREAT, VISCERAL response--at all eight seats. And, to really be honest, if I am in the 1st row, and the 600H is nearfield behind the 2nd row, I don't want the backseat passengers to get a better ride than me!!!
Any thoughts, impressions, experiences, or outright answers?
Thanks!
1. I assume these subs will blend well together, both running the full LFE channel, right?
2. I know it may be overkill for my room, but is it TOO MUCH OVERKILL? Craigsub said, in response to a post about a 7000^ft space, that an EP600 can handle a "BIG" room. For my room, a single EP500 probably wouldn't be breaking a sweat, either.
3. I want the ability to go 16Hz, so for a single sub I'd prefer the 600 over the 500. But if the 600 can already handle my room with ease, will I benefit much by adding a 500 and remaining at the SAME listening level? I do want to get a good response--no, make that a GREAT, VISCERAL response--at all eight seats. And, to really be honest, if I am in the 1st row, and the 600H is nearfield behind the 2nd row, I don't want the backseat passengers to get a better ride than me!!!
Any thoughts, impressions, experiences, or outright answers?
Thanks!