The Official Acoustic Audio Subwoofer Owners Thread

[Big Daddy]

Originally Posted by JJxiv1215

Opening Impressions: (Non-technical)

Big Daddy was right, it did come double-boxed. Not bad. Good god, they make it seem like SUCH a white van subwoofer on the outside.

Aesthetics! She is quite a looker...The silvery white of the driver draws attention to it!

Congratulations. I am at the airport on the way to your house.

How did you get a female subwoofer? Mine was male. I checked.

[JJ]

Originally Posted by Big Daddy

Congratulations. I am at the airport on the way to your house.

How did you get a female subwoofer? Mine was male. I checked.

Well, she was ported, so I only assumed that naturally...

Did Kung Fu Panda, Jurassic Park, now doing Master and Commander. When I did my speaker level settings with just noise, I got a bit of a shock, more on that when I finish my tests.

[jomari]

Originally Posted by JJxiv1215

...When I did my speaker level settings with just noise, I got a bit of a shock, more on that when I finish my tests...

shock? like electrical shock? emotional shock? appalled? surprised?

details man, details!

i do have to confess.

i have not watched one. single. movie. on. my. new. subwoofer.

ive been listening to a LOT of music with it, 2 channel, and am very very pleased that this can be not only a movie watching sub, but a musical one as well.

i really am tempted to get another one. maybe when i move in to my new place.

[JJ]

Well, on the 03, I have my Sub level at +4.5 dB, and the Dynamo is set at a level of +3 Gain (1/3rd of the max) - but when I hooked up the AA, I set it at its midpoint level. So I sat back, around where my center surround is, and let the test tone go. JEEZ did it catch me off-guard. Damn room started to vibrate a bit. I had to tone it down to about 25-30% gain. If it needs to be broken in more, ohhh boy.

Continuing on. Tests!

Let me start with the negatives. With the Dynamo, I could simply feel the vibrations - but with the AA, due to its ported design, I could hear the air being forced out through the little slot - no doubt aided by the fact that its next to me. But she's a wee bit of a chuffer! I can probably remedy this by adding a bit more polyfill into it a la Big Daddy. So, this is on my to do list. But she is definitely powerful. Doesn't have the detail that the Dynamo does though, on the Transformers Ironhide sweep and the Kungfu Panda vibration of Po's stomach during his fight - the bass sounded more precise and nuanced on the Dynamo than on the Sub-10. It sounds like I'm making my ears sound like the pinnacle of human evolution, but I could tell more details and differences on the ML. Trust me on this.

Each step of theropod and sauropod on Jurassic Park was executed brilliantly. A tiny bit of port noise again ensued during some scenes, but if this can be removed with Polyfill, this could be a fantastic subwoofer. It is a HELL of a bargain at $160. Once I fill it with some more polyfill, I will report back again - maybe it'll have broken in by then. I have Master & Commander running right now.

[Big Daddy]

Originally Posted by JJxiv1215

Honestly though, they couldn't have come up with a better company name than Acoustic Audio? I'm gonna make a subwoofer company called 'Low-Frequency Bass.' Anyway, continuing on.

It makes perfect sense. Acoustic Audio (AA). Take a look at the yellow pages of your phone book and see how many "Massage Parlor" establisments are named AAA. They want to be listed first.

Also check the list of subwoofer manufacturers that I created. Guess who is listed first.

[Big Daddy]

JJ,

you are used to a sealed box that is far from you. Now, you have a ported (female) box that is too close to you. That is why you are too conscious of the port and the air flow through it. The 4 subwoofers in my room are all ported (2 down firing and 2 front firing), stuffed, and far away from me. I am so used to the ported sound that I don't hear any problems.

Another factor is that ported subs go lower than sealed subs. You probably hear things that are different than before.

This subwoofer is a little monster. Reminds me of a couple of kids in my family. You need to adjust the levels of the subwoofers and experiment with their placement in the room. Give it a couple of days and you will get used to the new sound.

[JJ]

I'm gonna stuff it and then decide more.

[jaejw1]

im jealous...


and no im not driving and texting.. lol..

try testing ,, "the incredibles"
http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/volum...05-part-2.html

[Big Daddy]

Originally Posted by jaejw1

im jealous...

and no im not driving and texting.. lol..

You are a cop and you text while you are driving. Shame on you.

[jomari]

a little tidbit by the way,

most people who may have or will be purchasing this subwoofer, for an upgrade, may compare their previous subwoofer (which, i will be assuming be mainstream subwoofers, htib's etc), would find a significant difference between the two. most commercial subwoofers would hit their sweetspot at around 30hz, and work upwards toward 40hz, giving you enough heart pumping detail. this one, would be a different experience, knowing that it hits LOWER and CLEANER with this subwoofer. it takes an adjustment period to recognize this, and well, its a learning experience.

comparing this to higher end subwoofer,of course, would be a different angle. its a different class at that point.

KFP was considered a great demo material at skidoosh, to see how good your subwoofer is.

[Driver_King]

JJ, make sure you get the fire retardent Poly-fill when you make your trip to Wally-World and a Poly-fill pad as well to go underneath your new subwoofer and on top of the new riser you are making. You will also need to read the Upgrading subwoofers thread for more things you will need to purchase at your local hardware stores.

[jaejw1]

Originally Posted by Big Daddy

You are a cop and you text while you are driving. Shame on you.

ssshhhh!!!!! dont tell anybody...


im getting excited.... cant wait til payday..

[jomari]

DK, you know you want one too... im sure the ED wouldnt mind a $200 girlfriend...

[Big Daddy]

Originally Posted by jomari

DK, you know you want one too... im sure the ED wouldnt mind a $200 girlfriend...

We need to create a thread and decide how to determine the gender of a subwoofer.

[jomari]

Originally Posted by Big Daddy

We need to create a thread and decide how to determine the gender of a subwoofer.

oh boy can i whip up some good ol responses, but i think this is a PG-13 forum. im going to keep my mouth shut on this one. heck you even called your two subs girls at one point right? was it aimee? i cant remember.

JJ, we're still waiting for the pictures.

[luvnhateSony]

Im seriously considering the AA HD12 but due to certain room restrictions it will need to be placed about 2-3 inches form the wall. According to BD on a previous post he seemed to strongly reccomend placing these subs a a couple of feet away from the wall. Sooooo, should I bother with one of these when my placement of the sub will probably cuase some port noise issues?? Or is there some hope for my scenerio?

[erict]

Originally Posted by luvnhateSony

Im seriously considering the AA HD12 but due to certain room restrictions it will need to be placed about 2-3 inches form the wall. According to BD on a previous post he seemed to strongly reccomend placing these subs a a couple of feet away from the wall. Sooooo, should I bother with one of these when my placement of the sub will probably cuase some port noise issues?? Or is there some hope for my scenerio?

Or think about this one.

http://stores.channeladvisor.com/the...ub%20Crossover

[Driver_King]

Originally Posted by jomari

DK, you know you want one too... im sure the ED wouldnt mind a $200 girlfriend...

Only if I can hang my current subs from the ceiling and add the 15" sub that I just got from a fellow forum member in my room as well. I literally have no more room to put another subwoofer anywhere. What I would ideally like to do is get 4 Martin Logan Dynamo subs and hang them from the celing and then sell my current subs for two matching 18" subs.

[luvnhateSony]

Originally Posted by erict

Or think about this one.

http://stores.channeladvisor.com/the...ub%20Crossover

Intresting alternative... Wonder why there are no deminsions given on the specs though?? More importantly, since its not as powerful as the HD-12, will it at least give me that room shaking bass Im looking for? Anyone know of anybody who owns one of these?

[jomari]

Originally Posted by luvnhateSony

Im seriously considering the AA HD12 but due to certain room restrictions it will need to be placed about 2-3 inches form the wall. According to BD on a previous post he seemed to strongly reccomend placing these subs a a couple of feet away from the wall. Sooooo, should I bother with one of these when my placement of the sub will probably cuase some port noise issues?? Or is there some hope for my scenerio?

im not quite certain he mentioned to put it a couple of feet away, inches, yes id believe, but not necessarily that far off.

anyways, welcome to the foray luvnhatesony, hopefully you can stick around...

whats the dimensions of the room? if space is an issue, and you'd be concerned with space, try out the psw8 he first reviewed...

psw8

DK you naughty you! i think ive been in forums way to long to recognize that picture! the one with the guy suspending his two magnepan towers up in the ceiling....if i can just find it...