dtximages Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 Ok I have my man cave HT set up in my basement (concret slab, 3 cinder block walls) so bass is a huge issue. Due to the geometry of the room I'm experiencing things that only an engineer could counter. But I actually use this room mainly to watch concert dvds and for cardio dancing with my wife (please stop looking at me that way shes a trainer and making me mix fun with exercise). Anyway, my velodyn hgs 18 is rather dead in this room. I was at a wedding last weekend and they had two JBL subs (each had 2 18" i believe) and the bass was so invovled and powerful. Sure it probably didnt drop to 20hz, but it was VERY punchy and "fun". My mains are Klipsch Chorus II on the bottom with Klipsch Forte II on the top. I would set the pro subs next to each speaker. What would you recommend? I guess i need an external amp. Is it important which amp? How so it hook this up to my harman kardon receiver? Sorry if yall pro audio experts are annoyed at me crowding your forum haha. Thanks for any advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ousig Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 most of the DJ subs dont go much below 40 hz but for music that is plenty - as you could tell by the sound. sounds like what you need is simply A LOT more energy in the 40 - 100 hz region and a couple big bass towers with 500+watts/speaker will do the trick. I personally like QSC amps for the vast amount of power you can get for the money. the QSC amp I had in the past had regular RCA inputs like any other amp so I hooked it up that way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlthess40 Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 i run 2 kpt-484 subs. they each have only one 18" in each box and i run them with 250 watts each and wow they hit. its fast and hard. I dont feel the need to have my sub go all the way down in the low 20's. the best thing to do is if you can rent some subs from a music store near you with a few amps and see what works best for you and your room good luck and feel the power of klipsch[H] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexg5775 Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 If you want the bass to hit hard, be loud and sound good you are going to need 18" and power. You need to move air. Which you already have one, i would look for another velodyn hgs 18, i think that would be your best bet.... Hope i helped Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ousig Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 yes somewhat - but the DJ/professional subs will hit much harder in the region that music and most bass lives. HT subs are designed to play down very low 20 - 25hz and just cannot keep up in the critical 40 - 80 hz region the beast DJ subs can Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexg5775 Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 He did say HT/music room. He I dont think dj subs will sound good with movies. And i dont think that velodyne will have a problem with the 40-80 hz region. Might not be as loud, but should hit lower and should sound better. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbox Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 I upgraded my KTSW115 and currently have a KPT684 with my Jubilee's. super punchy this thing is deadly. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rigma Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 I have some KPT-684 (2) Available - with brand new Eminence Sigma Pro-18A-2 drivers. $675 ea. or $1,200 for both. Pick up in NashvilleTN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kg4guy Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 I would take those if you were closer a very good deal for someone.[Y] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexg5775 Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Those KPT-684 I think might be a very good match for you. I would look into them... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark1101 Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 You can see my pair of 684s in my avatar. They work very well with the MCM system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtximages Posted August 31, 2012 Author Share Posted August 31, 2012 Am i the only one who wants to see full size pics of that room??? Please! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlthess40 Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 I know thus is an old post, but what did you do with the system? What sub did you use and how does it sound? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 pic's or it didnt happen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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