I have a bose 3800 lifestyle system. The bass is pathethic. Is there a cure or add on to improve it??

Answer 1

You could add a subwoofer if you want. The subwoofer just has to have a left and right speaker wire in and out. You would run the front left and right speaker wire through the new subwoofer, put it in the corner of the room, make sure it has a phase adjustment knob not a switch, that way you can adjust the phase of the subwoofer to match the phase of the acoustimass module. And then set the cutoff frequency around 70hz.
You should be able to adjust the subwoofer level with the dials on the side of the acoustimass module. If it is a very large open room, I would recommend a 10" or 12" subwoofer, you will need to spend around 300$ for a good one.

Answer 2

The first and easiest method to help improve bass would be to relocate the bass module. Bose systems do not actually have subwoofers, thay are called 'bass modules'. This is because they are not designed to handle very low frequencies. Placing the module in a corner can help improve bass output, however it can also muddy the sound. So try it out. The next would be to add a subwoofer by running the record output analog cables to a sub. With this method though, you will have both a bass module AND a subwoofer in the same room. You may consider purchasing a standard HT system as opposed to an all inclusive Bose system.

good luck!

Answer 3

If you want the deeper bass from the bass module you need to point the "port" at a wall...the closer it is to the wall the more you will "feel" it...but Bose isn't the best choice for deep bass.

Answer 4

Make sure your connections are correct and the bass module is working properly first.
See if your receiver has some sort of tone control for your bass, if it does I would increase the bass and see if that does not help.