My setup is Yamaha products, RX-V559 Receiver,225 PMD Series (NS-225F,NS-M225,NS-C225), YST-SW515 Sub. I've a very problematic Sub. At 1st I found it clip easily at low frequency (sub volume:half, Receiver volume:-20db, sub level:+3), after much problem solving with Yamaha. Their ans to my problem is 2 'tune' my sub with my system, which is turning down the vol of my sub and Sub level of the receiver, Master vol only at -19 e most. It went well after a while without clipping thn lately I found that it clip again n even more with soundtracks that don't clip even at all with the settings I had before the Yamaha guys came to 'tune' them. I'm thinking of changing my Sub, but my concern is Yamaha told me before my speakers is small so I should actually use a smaller sub 2 go with them, they told me that's what cause the sub to clip @ first. Is that really the case? That means I can't, for example connect a 1000W sub to my sys? Which Sub should I go for if my budget is about $800+-?thanks!
2007-12-05 03:31:02 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Consumer Electronics ➔ Home Theater
Some of this information they are giving you is incorrect. Yamaha is a good electronics company but their speakers are .. not their main focus.
Short answer: Check out SVS Subwoofers or HSU Research. Both are internet sales, but have a good reputation.
Then - get a Radio Shack SPL meter and use it to level-adjust your speakers. To do this you:
- Get your speakers to produce 75 db
- Get your subwoofer to produce 82-85 db
MISCONCEPTION ABOUT SUBS:
Subwoofers need to move AIR (yes, capitols). There is 2 ways to do this:
- A small woofer with a huge power-supply
- A large woofer with a smaller power supply
The second approach is used by SVS and HSU. Their subs have power supplies in the 200-500 watt range. But the drivers are eighteen inches. They push a LOT of air which creates gut-wrenching low frequency sounds.
So dont let 'power' numbers fool you. This is not the sign of a good sub.
2007-12-05 04:57:35 · answer #1 · answered by Grumpy Mac 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Just bought JBL SUB10 from amazon for about $175. Pay no shipping charges and no tax. Came in 5 days. Quality and performance is amazing; great value.
2007-12-05 13:08:49 · answer #2 · answered by Mightie Mouse 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
frys.com hass a good selection for a even budget like yours.
or try outpost.com.
2007-12-05 11:34:27 · answer #3 · answered by Slevin Kelevra 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yamaha technos should no best.
2007-12-05 11:41:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋