OrlandoPete Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 I bought an SB3 used on ebay a few months ago. The reviews always mention how thunderous the bass is from the 10" sub. I have to pin the volume to max on the dial to get what I would call a normal bass output, and I have never put any sub that I have ever owned to the max. I had a 10" Paradigm sub that was too loud for me even halfway on the dial. So, I am starting to wonder if my sub is defective. I would think at max volume, based on the reviews, should be putting out some serious bass. Any other SB3 owners that can chime in on their subwoofer performance? Also, when I first turn the system on this very strange, creepy sound emits from the sub. It sounds like a camel moaning, I kid you not. Creepy as shit. It does it once every time I turn on the system, and that's it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moray james Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 if you have doubts and you are getting obvious warning signs then what do you think that you should do? You could wait for something to blow up, that would help make the decision to act a littler easier but probably more expensive I am sure. Servicing the sub is going to cost you more than it is likely worth on the used as shop time is generally in the $75.00 to $100.00 per hour range so it is not likely you will get it fixed for under $125.00. See what you can find used for $100.00 within comfortable driving distance. Best if you act in advance of more serious trouble. Best regards Moray James. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted September 26, 2014 Moderators Share Posted September 26, 2014 I have doubts that you can get thunderous bass from a sound bar sub Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted September 26, 2014 Moderators Share Posted September 26, 2014 Plus a single tenant sub can only move so much air... that's physics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted September 26, 2014 Moderators Share Posted September 26, 2014 10" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted September 26, 2014 Moderators Share Posted September 26, 2014 (edited) OrlandoPete, on 26 Sept 2014 - 1:04 PM, said: creepy sound emits from the sub. It sounds like a camel moaning, I kid you not. Sounds like you got the Saudi version of that model, it's a real hit over there. Welcome PETE Edited September 26, 2014 by dtel 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxx Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 (edited) Your home will let you know if your sub is too loud... Edited September 26, 2014 by Boxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitrofan Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 If he has a sub big enough for even one tenant it must be huge and should produce more than ample bass. JK Youthman couldn't resist 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted September 27, 2014 Moderators Share Posted September 27, 2014 JK Youthman couldn't resist Yeah, I was typing from my phone and I typically do not look at what I type until after I hit submit. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrlandoPete Posted September 29, 2014 Author Share Posted September 29, 2014 Thanks for the responses guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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