SUBWOOFER! -6dB or + 6bB which is the lowest "BASS"?

Question

I asked this question :
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About 3 days ago.....and i am still unsure....
so i have narrowed the question down.....

Answer 1

Correct answer is neither.
+ will boost bass sounds
- will decrease bass sounds

Answer 2

For loudest deep bass, select the lowest crossover and the +6db setting. +6db doubles the power output of the subwoofer. While that may sound like a lot, to the ear it really isn't that much difference. In general, the ear won't hear less than a 3db change in power. You should really balance your subwoofer with the rest of the system using test tones; the best way is to use a sound-level meter, but you can do it by ear. Also important is how low your main front speakers go. If they are large speakers with good low frequency response to 60Hz, then select the low-frequency crossover. But if you have small front speakers (8" or less). select the higher frequency crossover point. Above all, base you final settings on listening to test tones to make sure no frequency band sounds too loud or too soft.

Answer 3

Adjusting the setting to +6dB will get you louder bass at the crossover point, but it depends upon what frequency (in Hz) you crossover at.

You don't want the +6 dB at 120 Hz, that's not low bass. Low bass is anything below 40 Hz and thus you can raise the dB level at any frequency below 40 Hz and get deeper bass.

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Answer 4

the dB setting is like a volume setting. -6 dB is low, +6 dB is high.
I suggest you experiment with the crossover and level settings. Based on the question, setting the crossover at the lowest frequency (120 Hz) and level at its highest setting (+6 dB) seems like the obvious answer, but I'd recommend experimenting with the settings for the typical program material you play. Everyone's hearing is slightly different and also speaker placement and room features can affect what you hear.

Set it to whatever sounds best to you.

Answer 5

Set the level at 0db (the middle setting)

Set the crossover to 200Hz and let your receiver do the work of seperating the bass from the mid and high frequencies.

If that still doesn't make sense, you need to call in a professional (not that "all knowing friend") from a reputable dealer in your area. Try finding a dealer near you through CEDIA.

Answer 6

db means decibels and is a measure of sound presure(how loud it is), so +6db is louder than -6db,but it doesn't mean is has lower bass.

Answer 7

You sure got me confused, hang on I will ask Rudolph.Oh sorry, he's gone to the pub.

Answer 8

I have no idea , but i love your beard