I am considering upgrading to better studio monitors soon. The clarity and imaging is important to me in top boxes. BUT!!! Judging from specs alone, I don't see that also upgrading to a higher end sub is going to change much for the lows.
I already own a low budget sub (Truth B2092A) for my current monitors. It seems to perform just fine as it serves to reveal low frequency problems (pops and rumble) in my mixes. It can also shake the entire house when I am feeling froggy. The crossover is in the sub at 80Hz, so it should accommodate most top boxes. (BTW, my project room is very well treated and I have located the sub based on testing to minimize room modes. I record mostly for hobby and sometimes demos for friends and locals.)
I guess what I am asking is...What will I gain by investing another $1000 or $2000 into a new sub. Is low end clarity all that noticeable and important in a home studio?
Here are a few examples of sub spec comparisons...
BEHRINGER B2092A:
Street Price: $230 US
360 Watts
0.3 % THD
28 Hz to 100 Hz
max 117dB@1m
ADAM SUB12:
Street Price: $1900 US
300Watts
1.0 % THD
22 Hz - 150 Hz
max 115dB@1m
GENELEC 7270A:
Street Price: $3800 - $4500 US
250Watts
3.0 % THD
19 Hz - 100 Hz
max 112dB@1m
What is your observation and experience with subs?
I already own a low budget sub (Truth B2092A) for my current monitors. It seems to perform just fine as it serves to reveal low frequency problems (pops and rumble) in my mixes. It can also shake the entire house when I am feeling froggy. The crossover is in the sub at 80Hz, so it should accommodate most top boxes. (BTW, my project room is very well treated and I have located the sub based on testing to minimize room modes. I record mostly for hobby and sometimes demos for friends and locals.)
I guess what I am asking is...What will I gain by investing another $1000 or $2000 into a new sub. Is low end clarity all that noticeable and important in a home studio?
Here are a few examples of sub spec comparisons...
BEHRINGER B2092A:
Street Price: $230 US
360 Watts
0.3 % THD
28 Hz to 100 Hz
max 117dB@1m
ADAM SUB12:
Street Price: $1900 US
300Watts
1.0 % THD
22 Hz - 150 Hz
max 115dB@1m
GENELEC 7270A:
Street Price: $3800 - $4500 US
250Watts
3.0 % THD
19 Hz - 100 Hz
max 112dB@1m
What is your observation and experience with subs?