On the denon I have bass set to 120hz, using lfe only not life and main.
Speakers small and crossover for all speakers at 80Hz
If you mean the LFE is set at 120hz and all speakers crossovers are at 80Hz in the receiver, this is good. You want to use all your available movie LFE content for full affects which is 120hz.
Music sounds awesome, especially rnb and rap music but I'm missing the 'feel' of bass in films.
What else can I try???
Dan
I bet it does! Those Monitor Audio BX2 are some good speakers. I have audition them many times and they sound very good for music playback.
I'm thinking the same that this sub costs a lot for me and was expecting more for my money I suppose.
Don't feel bad, your not the only one that falls for all the SVS hype because of all the SVS fan boys recommending them. I see people on here recommending them like broken records and some don't even own one.
Then i read all the disappointment like you and others because they thought this big moster sub was going to blow them out of the room because of all the exaggerated hype.
What i found out is many people upgrading from big manufactures subwoofers to SVS subs are disappointed because SVS subwoofers have a very flat frequency response with little EQ. Plus they don't look to have much top end dynamics 30-40hz which most people using store bought subwoofers are use to. Yeah they have more lower response under 20hz, but your average joe watching movies or listening to music in there living room don't even use anything below 20hz at any reasonable volume settings.
I have nothing against SVS subwoofers. There top end models are very nice. But as for the SB-1000 PB-1000 SB-2000 and PB-2000 I am sure there are better sounding subwoofers in the same price range or even less.
Then you hear "well" you have to do a sub crawl now. It's not going to sound the same as your manufacture sub in the same place! That's odd! When i replaced my SVS with the RSL speedwoofer 10s and put it in the exact same place. ran Audyssey again, it flat out sounded much better and had much more output with a lessor gain setting. It was such a improvement that my brother and i just looked at each other and started laughing. We both couldn't believe what we were hearing. Even my wife who hates subwoofers thought it sounded much better.
So what's the purpose in doing a sub crawl in a living room with a subwoofer as big as a treasure chest? How many people are going to actually re arrange there whole living room just so they can put this monster sub box where it sounds best? No one with a wife, and most likely you won't either.
There are many other good subwoofers on the market that will sound great in a less then perfect spot. Like the HSU or Rythmik because of there tune ability for best sound. Especially in the $700.00 and less price range subwoofers. Plus it's not this huge box you have to stare at in your living room or lug all around the place.This is great for some people, but not all.
I am sure glad i was able to unbox my RSL. Run audyssey a few times to dial the gain in, bump up the avr trim a few DB and sit back and enjoy the bass without being disappointed in my purchase. It's been 7 weeks now and i haven't even touch a setting. It's great as is.
Yeah for the people that are blessed in having a theater room, then who cares what the subwoofer looks like or where it sits! This doesn't apply to living room set ups.
I went last weekend and audition many subwoofers. I wanted to hear some high end subwoofers and compare as many as i could plus audition dolby atmos.
I can tell you one thing, if you want to hear an awesome subwoofer go listen to a JL Audio E series 110 or 112. Anyone that says a small compact subwoofer can't sound good is flat wrong.
Can I ask is it best to use mode 'multi channel stereo' for films??
No, you do not want to use multi channel stereo for movies. You want to use your source output with Audyssey on, DRC off, Dynamic volume off and Dynamic EQ on for best Dynamic's and best bass during movies.
In fact you never did say what your source is for movies? Blu-ray i hope? What source are you using for your movie testing?
I'm unfortunately un able to place it anywhere else other than where it is due to lack of space.
bingo! Maybe it's time to get a different subwoofer or 2 smaller ones.
I'm not saying the sub is the problem, hopefully it's the location. However, there are better options out there for a similar price.
There sure is!
What are your crossover setting for all the speakers?
He listed them on the 1st post. looks like 80hz on the speakers and 120hz on the LFE.
Last time I ran Audyssey on my AVR 1912 it set the sub at -10 when I checked with an SPL meter while the other 5 speakers were spot on.
This happens with my system as well when i run Audyssey. Doesn't effect my dynamics or my subwoofer output during playback. Most likely has something to do with room gain for the subwoofer. Not 100% sure. I have read this is normal with some systems and rooms.
Another question I have... if I try a couple of different positions for sub tomorrow, do I have to run audyssey every time I move it??
yes you do for best results.
I think for people buying a subwoofer for there living room area need to invest in REW and a DSP and learn what it can do. I read this all the time on here and now think it's probably a very good investment. I am going to try it myself.