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Dharma Lab
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Posted : Mar 18, 2008 20:55:34
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Finally upgrading my studio monitors to the Adams A7's. I am in the market for a subwoofer to go with it. Does anyone have any recommendations or information on finding an accurate subwoofer?
Adams make a few subs, & they are double the price of many other active subs I've seen. I don't really know if it's worth it, and I'm not sure what to look/listen for in subwoofers for accuracy & flat response.
I'm considering getting 2 medium sized subs in the long term (one now, one later), rather than a single large sub. My searches here found that there are very few posts about subwoofers that people are using. Are most of you producers not using subwoofers?
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Elad
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Posted : Mar 19, 2008 03:40
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Seppa
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Posted : Mar 19, 2008 07:08
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yeah better 2 than 1.. thats for sure... I know guys who have 4.
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Dharma Lab
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Posted : Mar 19, 2008 18:28
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On 2008-03-19 03:40, Elad wrote:
6.5 inch , that should be ok for normal room that is not completly dry..
if anything i would save for the adam sub8
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Why would you suggest saving for the Adam sub8?
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Alex - Aural Invasion
Aural Invasion
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Posted : Mar 19, 2008 19:50
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I use the Adam Sub8 toghether with a pair Adam S2A, and im really happy with that setup. First i didn't have the sub, and had a little bit hard to mixing lowend, but now its a bit better, the sub is a great help, but i dont think its absolutely necessary to use one. After what i remember from listening to monitors last time i was at my local music dealer, i noticed the A7's was pretty punchy in the low end compared to other Adam models.
I suggest to order a Adam sub8, check it out how it works for you, and return it if you can live without it. It's pretty neat actually. It has a remote control for sub volume, and crossover frequency, so that you can adjust them when sitting in the sweepspot. make it a bit easier setting everything quickly up.
Good luck whatever you decide to do 
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Dharma Lab
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Posted : Mar 19, 2008 21:38
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Talking with a few folks, most people seem to think the A7's are lacking in the low end, thereby requiring a sub from the get go. Unfortunately, to listen to any of the equipment I am looking into I'd have to drive several hours.
I didn't know the Adam's sub had a remote....a nice idea indeed. I appreciate everyone's comments, thanks.
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psychowave
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Posted : Mar 19, 2008 21:45
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hum...
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how many of producers here use sub woofers...
is really necessary???
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Dharma Lab
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Posted : Mar 21, 2008 21:07
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I would say it's certainly necessary to check it prior to mixdown (unless your monitors are provide a good very lowend), but not necessary to have it on all the time.
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Zoopy
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Posted : Mar 21, 2008 22:24
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I borrowed a sub and it made a ridiculous difference. Now I want one really bad... I dont see how anyone could properly mix or create low end without one.. unless you just don't care/aren't creating anything down there.
ie: if your bassline is only one 50hz note.. lol
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orange
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Posted : Mar 21, 2008 22:51
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On 2008-03-21 22:24, Zoopy wrote:
I borrowed a sub and it made a ridiculous difference. Now I want one really bad... I dont see how anyone could properly mix or create low end without one.. unless you just don't care/aren't creating anything down there.
ie: if your bassline is only one 50hz note.. lol
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tell that to all the drum and bass producers!!
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Tomos
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Posted : Mar 22, 2008 00:25
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Um.. really dumb question.
How do you actually add a subwoofer to the setup?
I've got basic soundcard, going digitally to a DAC and straight to my monitors over balanced cables. At what point does the sub frequency get split out?
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Dharma Lab
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Posted : Mar 22, 2008 01:11
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On 2008-03-22 00:25, Tomos wrote:
Um.. really dumb question.
How do you actually add a subwoofer to the setup?
I've got basic soundcard, going digitally to a DAC and straight to my monitors over balanced cables. At what point does the sub frequency get split out?
I don't want anything affecting the sound between the DAC and speakers.
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That depends a little on the equipment you have, or decide to purchase. Many subs have a built in crossover, & some thing they tend to be rubbish. Basically, you either send the signal in series (subwoofer first) or in parallel (think you'd need 2 crossovers for this).
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Trip-
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Posted : Mar 22, 2008 08:33
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On 2008-03-22 00:25, Tomos wrote:
Um.. really dumb question.
How do you actually add a subwoofer to the setup?
I've got basic soundcard, going digitally to a DAC and straight to my monitors over balanced cables. At what point does the sub frequency get split out?
I don't want anything affecting the sound between the DAC and speakers.
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You will have to have something in the middle. Something of good quality, I'd say a Coleman subwoofer routing module. I wouldn't suggest connecting speakers through the subwoofer.
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