The Official Acoustic Audio Subwoofer Owners Thread - Page 89 - Blu-ray Forum

Irrob · 08-02-2009, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by duneaholic

Hey also did you use a spl meter or did you just go by ear and feel?

I ran Audyssey, then did some manual crossover adjustments. Oh, and they are both Polyfilled.

Big Daddy · 08-02-2009, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Irrob

I ran Audyssey, then did some manual crossover adjustments. Oh, and they are both Polyfilled.

The important thing with two subwoofer is to make sure that the level of each subwoofer at your main listening area is approximately the same. Audyssey cannot do that. You need to adjust the level of each subwoofer by ear or with the help of an SPL meter. Ears are not always reliable.

Irrob · 08-02-2009, 01:06 AM

Thanks. both subs gain at 50% right now. I'll pick up an SPL from RShack.

duneaholic · 08-02-2009, 01:08 AM

Hey BD. I've been reading up on bass management and guides to subs 1 and 2 and there's something I don't understand..when you say to run at 1/3 octave then to average them??..what exactly does that mean..is that in the test tone downloads from the ones you listed or is it something else...sometimes I think I get it then start to doubt that I know what to do.

Digiti · 08-02-2009, 02:57 AM

What is the woofer surround is made of on the AA subs? Is it butyl rubber or polyfoam? I am still thinking about a potential purchase. Thanks.

Big Daddy · 08-02-2009, 04:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Irrob

Thanks. both subs gain at 50% right now. I'll pick up an SPL from RShack.

Even if the gains are exactly the same, they interact differently with the room boundaries and furniture, depending on their location. It is not unusual for one sub to become louder than the other.

Big Daddy · 08-02-2009, 04:34 AM

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Originally Posted by duneaholic

Hey BD. I've been reading up on bass management and guides to subs 1 and 2 and there's something I don't understand..when you say to run at 1/3 octave then to average them??..what exactly does that mean..is that in the test tone downloads from the ones you listed or is it something else...sometimes I think I get it then start to doubt that I know what to do.

Yes, you have to download the test tones and burn them to a CD/DVD. Read Understanding & Using Test Tones. It has a sticky in Audio Theory.

Big Daddy · 08-02-2009, 04:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Digiti

What is the woofer surround is made of on the AA subs? Is it butyl rubber or polyfoam? I am still thinking about a potential purchase. Thanks.

The drivers on the AA HD drivers are made of fiberglass woven cone woofer with rubber surround. They are white and quite attractive. I have no other information on the type of rubber they use. You can call them and ask them. I doubt it if the person at the other end would know.

The AA RW drivers have Poly Zirconium cones.

The AA PSW drivers have high rigidity PVA treated cones.

Big Daddy · 08-02-2009, 04:56 AM

They are out of stock on the Black HD-SUB10 and HD-SUB12 subwoofers. However, they are still available in Cherry and Maple. The black models will probably become available in a few weeks.

I blame you guys for buying them too rapidly.

duneaholic · 08-02-2009, 05:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Big Daddy

They are out of stock on the Black HD-SUB10 and HD-SUB12 subwoofers. However, they are still available in Cherry and Maple. The black models will probably become available in a few weeks.

I blame you guys for buying them too rapidly.

That's why I went ahead and bougth mine.

mj79 · 08-02-2009, 05:15 AM

I'm just gonna buy all there black subs.

Aerodude73 · 08-02-2009, 05:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Big Daddy

They are out of stock on the Black HD-SUB10 and HD-SUB12 subwoofers. However, they are still available in Cherry and Maple. The black models will probably become available in a few weeks.

I blame you guys for buying them too rapidly.

http://cgi.ebay.com/New-HD-SUB12-Bla...d=p3286.c0.m14 --- ummmm, here's a 12" in BLACK...

Big Daddy · 08-02-2009, 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Aerodude73

http://cgi.ebay.com/New-HD-SUB12-Bla...d=p3286.c0.m14 --- ummmm, here's a 12" in BLACK...

In their store, there are no black HD-SUB10 and HD-SUB12. It is possible that those are the last three they are selling on Ebay.

http://www.thedeepdiscount.com/c-282-subwoofers.aspx

jonesyg27 · 08-02-2009, 06:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Big Daddy

They are out of stock on the Black HD-SUB10 and HD-SUB12 subwoofers. However, they are still available in Cherry and Maple. The black models will probably become available in a few weeks.

I blame you guys for buying them too rapidly.

My bad.

They did have 6 black HD-SUB10's available when I bought mine on Wednesday. I set it up tonight and watched my new Spinal Tap bd. It rocked. I'm surprised the concert scenes didn't wake up my son who was sleeping upstairs.

Big Daddy · 08-02-2009, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by jonesyg27

My bad.

They did have 6 black HD-SUB10's available when I bought mine on Wednesday. I set it up tonight and watched my new Spinal Tap bd. It rocked. I'm surprised the concert scenes didn't wake up my son who was sleeping upstairs.

I knew you were partially to blame for the temporary shortage of black models.

Irrob · 08-02-2009, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Big Daddy

Even if the gains are exactly the same, they interact differently with the room boundaries and furniture, depending on their location. It is not unusual for one sub to become louder than the other.

very well thank you. I'm using the RealTraps Test Tone CD and a digital SPL meter. Having said that, it still sounds way better than my previous set up.

Digiti · 08-02-2009, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Daddy

The drivers on the AA HD drivers are made of fiberglass woven cone woofer with rubber surround. They are white and quite attractive. I have no other information on the type of rubber they use. You can call them and ask them. I doubt it if the person at the other end would know.

The AA RW drivers have Poly Zirconium cones.

The AA PSW drivers have high rigidity PVA treated cones.

Big Daddy,

Thanks for the info. I have a pair of 1981 vintage ADS L810 speakers that are still in use because the rubber surrounds did not rot after all these years.

noog99 · 08-02-2009, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Daddy

Congratulations on your new sub. I added your name to the list. Did you buy it from Ebay? If you don't mind, how much did you end up paying for the sub?

I paid $117.50. saved $30 or so.

Aerodude73 · 08-02-2009, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by noog99

I paid $117.50. saved $30 or so.

- wow, Great price on the AA HD-Sub12

- Congrats.

Irrob · 08-02-2009, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Aerodude73

- wow, Great price on the AA HD-Sub12

- Congrats.

I believe he got a psw sub. Still great price!

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08-02-2009, 01:06 AM	#1763
Irrob Blu-ray Guru Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:USA Home Theater Gallery:49 4K collection:61 Blu-ray collection:880 DVD collection:16 Blu-ray reviews: 4 Trading Score:91	Thanks. both subs gain at 50% right now. I'll pick up an SPL from RShack.

08-02-2009, 01:08 AM	#1764
duneaholic Active Member Member since:Jul 2009 Home Theater Gallery:15	Hey BD. I've been reading up on bass management and guides to subs 1 and 2 and there's something I don't understand..when you say to run at 1/3 octave then to average them??..what exactly does that mean..is that in the test tone downloads from the ones you listed or is it something else...sometimes I think I get it then start to doubt that I know what to do.

08-02-2009, 02:57 AM	#1765
Digiti Junior Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:N.Y.	What is the woofer surround is made of on the AA subs? Is it butyl rubber or polyfoam? I am still thinking about a potential purchase. Thanks.

08-02-2009, 04:56 AM	#1769
Big Daddy Blu-ray Champion Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Southern California Home Theater Gallery:79 Blu-ray collection:122 Trading Score:1	They are out of stock on the Black HD-SUB10 and HD-SUB12 subwoofers. However, they are still available in Cherry and Maple. The black models will probably become available in a few weeks. I blame you guys for buying them too rapidly.

08-02-2009, 05:15 AM	#1771
mj79 Banned Member since:Jun 2009 Location:San Antonio/ Duluth Mn	I'm just gonna buy all there black subs.

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