The Official Acoustic Audio Subwoofer Owners Thread - Page 117 - Blu-ray Forum

slickooz · 09-21-2009, 06:14 AM

thanks BD. do you think adding another hd10 will improve the bass? having one hd-10 feels kind of weak right now. i havent had the chance to do the crawl technique but i have the sub in the front near the right corner and it sounds good while playing transformer but i would like more bass. i only have room for the front left corner bc of limit space, my friend want to sell me his so im thinking of picking it up for a very good price. what do you think?

Big Daddy · 09-21-2009, 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by slickooz

thanks BD. do you think adding another hd10 will improve the bass? will i feel the difference between one or 2?

Yes, it will help. You will get more even bass across the room. You must position them properly and adjust their levels properly. Initially, you will get louder bass. Run the receiver's calibration program again after you have positioned them and adjusted their crossovers and levels on their backs.

slickooz · 09-21-2009, 06:25 AM

right now i have the cross over all the way up and the level about 65% does that sound right? should it be the same for the 2nd sub?

Big Daddy · 09-21-2009, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by slickooz

right now i have the cross over all the way up and the level about 65% does that sound right? should it be the same for the 2nd sub?

The crossover is always turned all the way up. However, depending on the location of the sub in the room, one subwoofer may sound louder to you than the other. You need to lower the level on the back of the subwoofer that is louder. After this, run the calibration program. The program will take care of adjusting the combined level of both subwoofers with respect to the other speakers.

If you are buying a second subwoofer, I highly recommend that you also purchase an SPL meter. You need an SPL meter to measure the level of each subwoofer independently. The digital SPL meter at Radio Shack costs $50. If your local Radio Shack stores don't have it, you can order it from Radio Shack online.

Read A Guide to Bass Management. I gave you the link in my previous post. Also, there is a thread on Adjusting Your Audio with an SPL Meter. It has a sticky in the Receivers section.

slickooz · 09-21-2009, 06:43 AM

thanks BD.

eyekyu · 09-22-2009, 01:45 AM

this may sound dumb...
am i gonna need two cables for subwoofer or will one work?

Big Daddy · 09-22-2009, 03:07 AM

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Originally Posted by eyekyu

this may sound dumb...
am i gonna need two cables for subwoofer or will one work?

You need one subwoofer cable, preferrably an RG6 cable with RCA connectors at both ends. You connect one end to the receiver's sub output (LFE out) and the other end to the back of subwoofer. Many subwoofers have two inputs on their back (left & right). On most subwoofer, you connect the cable to the left channel. On some subwoofers such as the Acoustic Audio subwoofer, if you get a Y adapter (2 male, 1 female) and connect the sub cable to both the left and right inputs on the back of the subwoofer, you will get 3dB to 6 dB of additional output.

Monoprice.com sells excellent sub cables at very low prices. Make sure you buy a sub cable that is at least 12 ft or higher. You need to experiment with the position of the subwoofer in the room to get the best bass output.

slickooz · 09-22-2009, 04:08 PM

how are two hd10 compared to one hd12? is it better?

Sylin · 09-22-2009, 06:04 PM

I asked this elsewhere, but just to keep myself on-topic...

I have a Polk PSW10 right now. I'm in the midst of replacing all of my other speakers and upgrading, so I'm considering a sub upgrade also.

Is the AA PSW-12 a much better sub than the Polk? I saw on the Deep Discount web site that BD linked to that it's only $148??? Seems like a great price, given the fact that I could probably sell my PSW10 on Craigslist for nearly the same.

Worth the trade?

Edit: Also, pardon my ignorance, but what is the difference between the PSW, RW, and HD series?

Big Daddy · 09-22-2009, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Sylin

I asked this elsewhere, but just to keep myself on-topic...

I have a Polk PSW10 right now. I'm in the midst of replacing all of my other speakers and upgrading, so I'm considering a sub upgrade also.

Is the AA PSW-12 a much better sub than the Polk? I saw on the Deep Discount web site that BD linked to that it's only $148??? Seems like a great price, given the fact that I could probably sell my PSW10 on Craigslist for nearly the same.

Worth the trade?

Edit: Also, pardon my ignorance, but what is the difference between the PSW, RW, and HD series?

The HD subs are front firing, have more powerful amplifier, have Auto On switch, and come in three colors (black, cherry, & maple). The HD subs are available in 10", 12", and 15".

The PSW and RW series are black only, down-firing, less powerfull amps, and no Auto On switch. They come in 8" up to 15" models.

Sylin · 09-22-2009, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Daddy

The HD subs are front firing, have more powerful amplifier, have Auto On switch, and come in three colors (black, cherry, & maple). The HD subs are available in 10", 12", and 15".

The PSW and RW series are black only, down-firing, less powerfull amps, and no Auto On switch. They come in 8" up to 15" models.

Thanks for the info, BD!

They're out of stock on the 12", but I picked up a 10" HD sub from their eBay store for a GREAT price thanks to "make an offer." It almost feels like stealing.

Meanwhile, I just sold my Polk PSW10 on Craigslist for $120, so I am nearly at break-even.

Big Daddy · 09-23-2009, 03:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Sylin

Thanks for the info, BD!

They're out of stock on the 12", but I picked up a 10" HD sub from their eBay store for a GREAT price thanks to "make an offer." It almost feels like stealing.

Meanwhile, I just sold my Polk PSW10 on Craigslist for $120, so I am nearly at break-even.

They are almost out of all models. It may take several weeks for them to re-stock the subs again.

Make sure you register it immediately for warranty. You only have 10 days. The link is given in Post #1.

Sylin · 09-23-2009, 03:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Big Daddy

They are almost out of all models. It may take several weeks for them to re-stock the subs again.

Make sure you register it immediately for warranty. You only have 10 days. The link is given in Post #1.

Will do, thanks!

Currently I'm reading your post on DIY sub risers. Might be up for a Home Depot visit tomorrow.

vilacr · 09-23-2009, 11:32 PM

Hi,
I am new here but have been a lurker for a few years now. I just had to chime in on this thread. I scored the HD-15 for $42 because it had a scuff on it. I received the sub today and cannot believe I got this sub for that price. I am trying to integrate it into my HT setup with a 2 ps212. They sound great but I believe this sub will add the thunder lol.

duneaholic · 09-23-2009, 11:56 PM

Wow man...who did you get the sub from? That's an incredible price!

If you don't have a SPL meter you need to invest in one to integrate your system with your new sub.

vilacr · 09-24-2009, 12:21 AM

Won it on ebay. 500 rms watts of pure bliss. I have an spl as I had a dayton audio 12" sub in the mix before getting this 15" monster lol.

CallingMrBenzo · 09-24-2009, 01:36 AM

show us some pics.... i haven seen any pics of a 15' im sure it rocks

duneaholic · 09-24-2009, 02:16 AM

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Originally Posted by vilacr

Won it on ebay. 500 rms watts of pure bliss. I have an spl as I had a dayton audio 12" sub in the mix before getting this 15" monster lol.

How did you find out about this "scratch and dent'' sub? You're the first I've seen on here to score one like this.

Big Daddy · 09-24-2009, 02:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vilacr

Hi,
I am new here but have been a lurker for a few years now. I just had to chime in on this thread. I scored the HD-15 for $42 because it had a scuff on it. I received the sub today and cannot believe I got this sub for that price. I am trying to integrate it into my HT setup with a 2 ps212. They sound great but I believe this sub will add the thunder lol.

What color is it? What other speakers do you have? Definitely take a couple of pictures and shows the flaws. At that price, I don't mind buying a few hundred of them.

slickooz · 09-24-2009, 02:55 AM

yea i saw these on ebay couple weeks ago. it was sold by someone who received returns. it was selling for under 75 he had couple hd 10, 12, 15s now the prices went up because its listed on the first page

word get around fast. but congrats on your 15 what a GREAT price. i hope one day i can get another for that cheap.

09-21-2009, 06:14 AM	#2321
slickooz Senior Member Member since:Aug 2009 Home Theater Gallery:16 Blu-ray collection:99 Blu-ray reviews:4	thanks BD. do you think adding another hd10 will improve the bass? having one hd-10 feels kind of weak right now. i havent had the chance to do the crawl technique but i have the sub in the front near the right corner and it sounds good while playing transformer but i would like more bass. i only have room for the front left corner bc of limit space, my friend want to sell me his so im thinking of picking it up for a very good price. what do you think? Last edited by slickooz; 09-21-2009 at 06:18 AM.

09-22-2009, 06:04 PM	#2329
Sylin Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Nashville Blu-ray collection:1 Trading Score:159	I asked this elsewhere, but just to keep myself on-topic... I have a Polk PSW10 right now. I'm in the midst of replacing all of my other speakers and upgrading, so I'm considering a sub upgrade also. Is the AA PSW-12 a much better sub than the Polk? I saw on the Deep Discount web site that BD linked to that it's only $148??? Seems like a great price, given the fact that I could probably sell my PSW10 on Craigslist for nearly the same. Worth the trade? Edit: Also, pardon my ignorance, but what is the difference between the PSW, RW, and HD series? Last edited by Sylin; 09-22-2009 at 06:21 PM.

09-23-2009, 11:32 PM	#2334
vilacr Member Member since:Sep 2009	Hd-15 Hi, I am new here but have been a lurker for a few years now. I just had to chime in on this thread. I scored the HD-15 for $42 because it had a scuff on it. I received the sub today and cannot believe I got this sub for that price. I am trying to integrate it into my HT setup with a 2 ps212. They sound great but I believe this sub will add the thunder lol.

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09-21-2009, 06:25 AM	#2323
slickooz Senior Member Member since:Aug 2009 Home Theater Gallery:16 Blu-ray collection:99 Blu-ray reviews:4	right now i have the cross over all the way up and the level about 65% does that sound right? should it be the same for the 2nd sub?

09-21-2009, 06:43 AM	#2325
slickooz Senior Member Member since:Aug 2009 Home Theater Gallery:16 Blu-ray collection:99 Blu-ray reviews:4	thanks BD.

09-22-2009, 01:45 AM	#2326
eyekyu Active Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Las Vegas Home Theater Gallery:2 4K collection:31 Blu-ray collection:272 DVD collection:182 Trading Score:6	this may sound dumb... am i gonna need two cables for subwoofer or will one work?

09-22-2009, 04:08 PM	#2328
slickooz Senior Member Member since:Aug 2009 Home Theater Gallery:16 Blu-ray collection:99 Blu-ray reviews:4	how are two hd10 compared to one hd12? is it better?

09-23-2009, 11:56 PM	#2335
duneaholic Active Member Member since:Jul 2009 Home Theater Gallery:15	Wow man...who did you get the sub from? That's an incredible price! If you don't have a SPL meter you need to invest in one to integrate your system with your new sub.

09-24-2009, 12:21 AM	#2336
vilacr Member Member since:Sep 2009	Won it on ebay. 500 rms watts of pure bliss. I have an spl as I had a dayton audio 12" sub in the mix before getting this 15" monster lol.

09-24-2009, 01:36 AM	#2337
CallingMrBenzo Active Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Oct 2008 Home Theater Gallery:35 4K collection:2 Blu-ray collection:4 Blu-ray reviews:2	show us some pics.... i haven seen any pics of a 15' im sure it rocks

09-24-2009, 02:55 AM	#2340
slickooz Senior Member Member since:Aug 2009 Home Theater Gallery:16 Blu-ray collection:99 Blu-ray reviews:4	yea i saw these on ebay couple weeks ago. it was sold by someone who received returns. it was selling for under 75 he had couple hd 10, 12, 15s now the prices went up because its listed on the first page word get around fast. but congrats on your 15 what a GREAT price. i hope one day i can get another for that cheap.

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