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#109890 - 12/04/04 08:06 PM What exactly does a sub do?
chony Offline
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I'm about to replace my Tyros speaker system with another monitor system. The replacement will have much larger speakers (8.5cm bottoms) but no sub.

What exactly does a sub do? They don't seem to be made the same way as regular speakers. Will I get the same thump out of larger bookshelf speakers than out of a Tyros sub?

Chony

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#109891 - 12/04/04 09:28 PM Re: What exactly does a sub do?
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Subs are long throw speakers that have a much different frequency response than standard speakers of the same diameter. The speaker's cone edge is constructed of a very pliable, rubber material that actually rolls back and forth with bass sounds.

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#109892 - 12/04/04 09:41 PM Re: What exactly does a sub do?
Uncle Dave Offline
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They put the "bop" in the Bob Shoo Bob Shoo Bop !
They add the frequency you FEEL in your gut. That rumble that makes feet move!
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#109893 - 12/05/04 04:54 AM Re: What exactly does a sub do?
renig Offline
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Thanks for bringing up this subject, Chony.

My main amp is a Peavey KB300 and I'd like some of the aforesaid "thump" added to this. Any advice on which brand and power output of a sub for this unit would be appreciated.

The back of the Peavey has 1/4" jacks for "pwr amp in", "preamp out", (these are both labelled 1.0V 0dBV, plus another one labelled "line out (0.3V -10dBV). Which of these would a sub be connected to? Thanks in advance.

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#109894 - 12/05/04 04:59 AM Re: What exactly does a sub do?
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#109895 - 12/05/04 05:17 AM Re: What exactly does a sub do?
renig Offline
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Thanks, Dnj. It's a bit pricey, but hey Christmas is coming. I'll have to nudge the Finance dept. (yep, the missus).

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#109896 - 12/05/04 06:39 AM Re: What exactly does a sub do?
Dnj Offline
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I use it in my setup and its a "Beautiful Thing" my friend, tight bass, easy controls....
compared to so many other HEAVY sub units.

enjoy it you wont go wrong

[This message has been edited by Dnj (edited 12-05-2004).]

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#109897 - 12/05/04 07:41 AM Re: What exactly does a sub do?
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The KCW1 is one of the most affordably priced, effective subs out there that is actuallyt MADE for road use. The home stereo units have the tone, but their road-worthyness has yet to be proven.
Use the line out from your kb amp ( which, BTW is more than TWICE the cost of this sub )and go into the sub. Another way is to simply add a bass amp that has a crossover. Filter out all the frequencies above 180 Hz or so ( personal taste ) and it'll give you that "kick" you want!
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#109898 - 12/05/04 09:32 AM Re: What exactly does a sub do?
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#109899 - 12/05/04 01:51 PM Re: What exactly does a sub do?
BillyWa Offline
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With the through-puts, would this unit work well in a stereo studio monitor situation, say with a pair of Alesis M1 speakers?

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