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Sub woofer recommendation? #22121 05/03/09 07:27 AM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 189 Rockwall, TX, USA J John Payne OP Apprentice
OP John Payne Apprentice J Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 189 Rockwall, TX, USA	Anybody have a recommendation for a good sub woofer? When I started using the real-tracks for acoustic bass I quickly became hooked on how much more clarity a sub woofer produced, and it wasn't a great one. Been using a cheapo Aiwa from my kid's abandoned stereo system. Recently crapped out. ideas and experiences appreciated, Thanks

Re: Sub woofer recommendation? John Payne #22122 05/03/09 08:14 AM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
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Ryszard Veteran Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 3,926 Kennesaw (Atlanta) GA	The Behringer Truth B209A powered subwoofer is the adjunct to my B2031A powered monitors. They are incredibly flat down to 50 Hz. When the budget allows, this is the sub I will get. Note: Compare Behringer products to others in the same price range, not those with the same specs, and another aspect of the value will become apparent. I recommended it sight unseen to a client, who bought one. He came back with praise unqualified except to say that it's big. $209 USD at musiciansfriend.com. Also recommended by Atlanta Pro Audio, our local user-friendly studio pro shop. Quote: High-power 360-Watt amplifier delivers extreme dynamic range, with linear bass reproduction down to 32 Hz 2 long-excursion 8" loudspeakers with deformation-resistant aluminum die-cast chassis for minimal distortion even at highest volume levels Dedicated Left, Right and Center XLR inputs and outputs for all stereo and surround applications Footswitch connector for remotely controllable A/B comparison (footswitch not included) Etc., etc., etc. Just noticed that kewl footswitch thingie. R. "My primary musical instrument is the personal computer."

Re: Sub woofer recommendation? Ryszard #22123 05/03/09 08:21 AM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
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Matt Finley Veteran Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 27,564 Hudson Valley & Lake George NY	I'm using a KRK Rockit 10. http://www.americanmusical.com/Item--i-KRK-K10S-LIST Every so often, they go on sale at Guitar Center or American Musical Supply. BIAB 2026 Win Audiophile. Software: Fender Studio One 8, Swam horns, Acoustica-7, Notion 6, Song Master Pro, Win 11 Home. Hardware: Intel i9, 32 Gb; Fender Quantom HD8 & Faderport 8, Royer 121, Adam Sub8 & Neumann 120 monitors.

Re: Sub woofer recommendation? Matt Finley #22124 05/03/09 10:37 AM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
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BarryKJ Journeyman B Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 493	Are you talking live gigs or for use in your home music room?

Re: Sub woofer recommendation? BarryKJ #22125 05/03/09 11:16 AM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
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Re: Sub woofer recommendation? BarryKJ #22126 05/03/09 02:25 PM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 189 Rockwall, TX, USA J John Payne OP Apprentice
OP John Payne Apprentice J Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 189 Rockwall, TX, USA	Both, but the gigs are small venue. I haven't been bringing the subwoof on gigs, but want to start as it makes such a diff in how the real-tracks acoustic bass sounds even with a Mackie PA. Thanks for the suggestions guys. John

Re: Sub woofer recommendation? John Payne #22127 05/03/09 04:06 PM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
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Matt Finley Veteran Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 27,564 Hudson Valley & Lake George NY	BarryKJ asked a good question. I wouldn't want to use a home studio subwoofer on a gig. For one thing, my subwoofer is big and square with no handles to carry it. It is clearly meant to be placed once and left there. The subwoofers I've seen used on gigs (not mine) handled thousands of watts (more power is required for bass) and cost thousands, and they were passive, not active. BIAB 2026 Win Audiophile. Software: Fender Studio One 8, Swam horns, Acoustica-7, Notion 6, Song Master Pro, Win 11 Home. Hardware: Intel i9, 32 Gb; Fender Quantom HD8 & Faderport 8, Royer 121, Adam Sub8 & Neumann 120 monitors.

Re: Sub woofer recommendation? Matt Finley #22128 05/03/09 06:26 PM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
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Leon Balaban Enthusiast Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 52	I assume you're talking about live gigs, at home I use headphones...From my experience as single or duo act guitar + vocals, a sub-woofer, any sub-woofer, makes a day and night difference. It gives the whole show body and substance, and an added bonus, it frees your PA speakers from low frequencies, enabling them to work at the flattest portion of their response with less distortion. I would love to use a 1000W 18" box, but I don't have anyone to load it and carry around :-) So I usually rent the smallest powered sub-woofer I can get, and that is usually a 10" box. I use a lot the Yorkville Sound élite Series LS200P, 200W and only 55lb http://www.yorkville.com/products.asp?type=29&cat=2&id=239 enough to give me the extra depth without breaking my back. Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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