Adding a sub woofer
Adding a sub woofer Posted on: 22.07.2012 by Devora Chait Hey, so I purchased 2 KRK RP8's and I'm really satisfied, love the sound. I keep hearing from people that I need to add a sub, and yes I would like the extra "push" so to speak. My question however is regarding overkill. I have a fairly small room and even without the sub they produce decent bass. I was believeing of just getting the KRK 10S but I'm not sure if it'll be too much for a small bedroom or if it'll just compliment the sound nicely. Any experience with this set-up or advice would be appreciated, thank you! | |
| Mimi Mahaffee 24.07.2012 |
Originally Posted by NoizeuNit
Alot of products which has balanced signal inputs doesnt even support the format.. so better check if your gear is compatible before you dig yourself into that hole.. |
| Kasandra Kreindler 24.07.2012 |
Originally Posted by loverocket
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| Devora Chait 22.07.2012 | Hey, so I purchased 2 KRK RP8's and I'm really satisfied, love the sound. I keep hearing from people that I need to add a sub, and yes I would like the extra "push" so to speak. My question however is regarding overkill. I have a fairly small room and even without the sub they produce decent bass. I was believeing of just getting the KRK 10S but I'm not sure if it'll be too much for a small bedroom or if it'll just compliment the sound nicely. Any experience with this set-up or advice would be appreciated, thank you! |
| Valene Guasp 25.07.2012 | Theres no crossover or outputs on that sub posted (Parts Express) to connect your tops so you would end up with the same bass frequencies coming out of both which normally doesn't sound nice |
| Celine Surico 24.07.2012 | Only issue with non-balanced cables in studio is the hum that might happen -- me believes studios should be as quiet as possible so you could actually hear things you want to fix in the mix. Then again this is low-end hum, hehehe. Anyway, as I said, good reference monitors, no need for sub-woofers. |
| Mimi Mahaffee 24.07.2012 |
Originally Posted by NoizeuNit
Alot of products which has balanced signal inputs doesnt even support the format.. so better check if your gear is compatible before you dig yourself into that hole.. |
| Kasandra Kreindler 24.07.2012 |
Originally Posted by loverocket
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| Jerica Salava 24.07.2012 | this is on clearance: http://www.parts-express.com/pe/show...20&FTR=303-520 look up some reviews. I am skeptical. Not a lot of info on this one ^. maybe these are a better choice: http://www.parts-express.com/pe/show...number=300-628 or http://www.parts-express.com/pe/show...number=303-430 No need for the audiophiles to blast me. These are inexpensive alternatives to the KRK subs. I am sure the KRK subs look a lot cooler when you show them off to your friends. > |
| Mimi Mahaffee 24.07.2012 | agree with poster above. Look at genelec speakers or yamaha hpm series! *edit* Forgot you mentioned you already had purchased speakers. |
| Celine Surico 23.07.2012 | Me believes with good reference monitors, going down to 35Hz, seldom any studios have need for sub-woofers. There are exceptions, for example if you are big on doing car stereo hip hop. As for club music, pretty much any good reference monitors are fine. But I would not go with any cheap 6' KRKs exactly. |
| Mimi Mahaffee 23.07.2012 | how many sqm? ask a local dealer of yours if you may take it home and try it! |
| Devora Chait 22.07.2012 | Uhh my room kinda looks like this ---------------------------| | | |--------------------------| cdjs and mixer on the left side facing to the right and speakers in front of it, if that makes sense lol, it's a pretty narrow bedroom and it does adds a bit of bass on it's own, yeah I thought of the sub adding more harm then good but it's kind of hard to anticipate, it could make the sound ALOT better aswell so... I mostly spin techno and such btw |
| Mimi Mahaffee 22.07.2012 | sometimes adding a subwoofer will do more harm than good for you. Explain how your room looks and where you are able to put it, then we might be able to help you For electronic music/djing/movies i use my sub but most of the time i have it off. |
| Lela Umanskaya 22.07.2012 | I'd really say it's up to you. The KRK sub should have a mute switch, so you can always turn it off when needed (ie late evening practice), then turn it on when you want some extra thump. Feeling the bass line really helps me when I'm mixing personally. |
| Devora Chait 22.07.2012 | I produce a little but in all fairness it's about 90% djing and just listening to tunes |
| Lela Umanskaya 22.07.2012 | In a smaller room it really comes down to personal preference. Are you doing production or DJing? or both? |
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