A Plug for Bill Fitzmaurice's Table Tuba

nuhdguy, I don't have the software/hardware or experience to show my particular setup, but Bill does have some info here:
BFM Table Tuba


All I can tell you is you FEEL as much as hear the bass. Very, very low distortion.


NCDaveD

To try and put it in perspective, with the Onkyo(front firing ported sub), I had it goosed pretty well, running double bass in Audessy (sp?) located directly in front of the listening position (approx 6 ft away). Bass response was good, but lacked that "tactile feel". I was looking for that little bit extra, you know? All attempts to increase the bass level ALWAYS resulted in heavy distortion, muddy sound and such.


Well, the TT took care of all of that. It's tucked up under a train layout a good 15 ft from the listening area, and isn't breaking a sweat before things in the room start vibrating off the shelves. Even at this level, the bass is clean and solid.


One last thing. With the Onkyo, you could tell where the bass was coming from, even with your eyes closed. Now the bass seems to be EVERYWHERE!


The TT is more than enough sub for me.


NCDaveD

Sounds like you like the sub!


I have both the plans for the TT and the THT. Originally, I was going to build a TT and use it a 'stealth' sub posing as a coffee table, but then opted to go with the THT for behind the sofa.


Post pics when you get the chance!



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Originally Posted by nuhdguy /forum/post/18109591


that's exactly what I wanted to know. I like real world impressions not just response charts and graphs.

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lmao, Im the exact opposite. People tend to exaggerate and people tend to not know the truth when it comes to bass response.


response charts and graphs are the ONLY way to know if a system is truely good or not.


Example of subjectivity and how some people do not know what a good bass setup is....Just read the owners thread for the BIC subs



NOTE: Im not saying the Tuba stuff isnt great and Im not comparing it to BIC. Im simply pointing out that "real world impressions" can be very, very misleading.


In the end you still need a VERY large box to get deep bass that we all crave during movie playback. Tuba designs are no exception.



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Originally Posted by penngray /forum/post/18110281


Example of subjectivity and how some people do not know what a good bass setup is....Just read the owners thread for the BIC subs

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ouch!..........


I do like graphs as well, but I'm also interested in how the numbers relate on a more visceral level (i.e. in the room perceptions by the listener). Having the numbers, the graphs AND people's listening experiences is always appreciated.