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Originally Posted by hydrashok Well, IMHO an SQ sub:
1) Reproduces Bass frequencies exactly as they are meant to sound (no boosting/cutting). Also, reproduces ALL bass frequencies faithfully, and not just a few bands. And there will be no uh, "hangovers" or "ghosts" of the previous bass notes lingering on to colour the bass note being played currently at any point of time.
2) Instruments (like the bass guitar) sound as close as they would sound, had they been played live.
3) Blends in with the rest of the speakers seamlessly.
4) Concentrates on reproducing the finest of details, rather than raw volume of bass.
5) Can reproduce even the quickest of transient notes.
6) In order to do all of the above, the sub will have play fast and tight. And IMHO the sub will normally need to be a low-excursion design to do this. |
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Originally Posted by hydrashok True
But, I think that to some extent, what we all look for in a sub also has to do with the kind of music we prefer to listen to. That is where I think the difference lies.
Now, how we classify the subs (and what basis we use for doing that) is what causes the confusion |
Hydra, nice posts...
OK how about we try and analyze, what is defined as a fast car?
- Maruti 800: to someone who just upgraded from a scooter, its a fast car.
- Maruti Zen: to someone who just upgraded from an 800, its a fast car.
- Maruti Swift: to someone who just upgraded from a Zen, its a fast car.
- Maruti Baleno: to someone who just upgraded from a Swift, its a fast car.
So what about the Lambos and the Ferraris? Aren't they fast cars? And What about the track cars and drag cars? Aren't they fast cars?
Perception is based on point of reference. Opinions are born out of perception. The reality of it is that as people experience better things, their perceptions change, as do their opinions.
What do I call an SQ sub? Which ones do I call SQ subs? It really doesnt matter in the long run cuz tomorrow there will be something better out there, and the SQ sub of today will be a "less SQ" sub and I have have a "more SQ" sub.
Now that I have vented my frustration, let me confuse you...
Any sub can be an SQ sub. If it is tuned properly, in the right enclosure, with the right placement, EQ'ed properly, blended properly with the front stage, makes the music seem wholesome without attracting any attention towards itself, etc etc. Just like any Civic can be tuned to be a fast car.
Then there are several application specific products... like a 911 GT2 is meant to be a track car. Similarly in car audio you have subwoofers specifically designed to be SQ subs. They will blend easier, need little or no EQ, work well in a straightforward box etc etc, and sound as good or better than the regular sub.
Some common traits I have noticed of such SQ subs...
- It will usually have reasonable power handling, not kilo watts though.
- It will be fairly efficient.
- It will have a reasonably flat response.
- It will usually have classic looks, not chrome and blingy.
- It will have a good combination of cone area and excursion.
- It will sound transparent, not thick or lumpy
gotta run now... more later...