Re: System down: Audiophile urgency

Serge Auckland wrote:
> "codifus" <codifus@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message 
> news:fum08p02k9u@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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>>On Apr 21, 6:30 pm, twinmount...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
 (---MIKE---) wrote:
>>
>>>codifus wrote:
>>>
>>>>The music source, in my scenario, is
>>>>key. I love dynamic, powerful music.
>>>>Strong bass content in the 40 Hz and
>>>>lower range just adds to my enjoyment.
>>>
>>>If you want so much low bass why don't you just add a powered sub
>>>woofer?  Then you can use the Yamaha for mid bass and up.
>>>
>>>                  ---MIKE--->>In the White Mountains of New Hamp****re
>>>
>>> >> (44° 15'  N - Elevation 1580')
>>
>>I kind of like 2.0 stereo. I would prefer bigger floor standers than
>>have a 2.1 system. I feel that that single sub-woofer may cause more
>>room nodes whereas  2 woofers bringing up the bass smoothens the
>>bottom end response.
>>
>>CD
> 
> 
> Or you could have a 2.2 system as I have. If you really like your main 
> 'speakers but want a bit more sup****t down below, then add two active 
> subwoofers, preferably those with filters that can keep the very low 
> frequencies out of your mains. Locate the subs close to your mains, or
even 
> use the subs as stands for your mains if that's sensible, and you keep
the 
> quality you like with a bit more below.
> 
> S.
> 
That's a dammned good idea . . . but I'd feel very guilty for the 
incredbale bass havoc I would invoke throughout my household:)

Also, my hifi room is very small, an overly square, audio-unfiendly 10' 
by 10'.

CD