Tillerman Posted July 31, 2001 Share Posted July 31, 2001 Now that I have my VMPS larger subwoofer integrated with my Chorus speakers, I would love to know what your favorite CDs are that have low bass information. Scott ------------------ Definition of an idiot: Noun; Someone who doesn't know something you learned yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WMcD Posted July 31, 2001 Share Posted July 31, 2001 Symphonic Star Trek and Great Fantesy Adventure Album, on Telarc. When Telarc has low bass, there is a warning on the label. Seek it out. I also like The Songs of West Side Story on RCA, but it is just music. Gil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frzninvt Posted July 31, 2001 Share Posted July 31, 2001 The original Techmaster P.E.B. CD should task your speakers nicely, it's a full digital recording. Lots of low bass at different frequencies and speeds, try it you'll like it. Exercise Caution! ------------------ Sony KP-43T70 43" Television Denon AVR 3300 A/V Receiver (LF/RF) (LWE-I's w/Motion Feedback - Walnut) DBX BX-3MkII Power Amplifier (LF/RF) (Belle's - Oak Clear/Cane Grills) DBX BX-3MkII Power Amplifier (RR/ARR/LR/ALR) (Heresy II's (Walnut/Cane) & ESS Mini Monitors (Walnut)) DBX MPA-150 Mono Split Spectrum Amplifier © (KV-4 - Black) Klipsch KSW-15 Powered Subwoofer (2) Nakamichi DVD-10 DVD/LCD/CD Player Nakamichi MB-10 Music Bank CD Changer Technics SL-DL5 DDLinear Tracking Turntable JVC HR-S7500U SVHS Video Cassette Recorder RCA DRD-303RA Satellite Receiver VC3 Deluxe Video Clarifier DBX 400XG Program Route Selector DBX 120X-DS Subharmonic Synthesizer/Crossover DBX 3BX-DS 3-Band Dynamic Range Controller (2) (1-LC) (1-RC) DBX 14/10 14-Band Computerized Equalizer/RTA Analyzer/SPL Meter Panamax 1000+ Surge Protector/Line Conditioner Sega Dreamcast w/3 Controllers & VMU's/S-Video Output Bedroom Yamaha RX-900U Receiver Panasonic DVD-A120U DVD/CD Player Sony SLV-740HF Hi-Fi VCR BBE - ARS Audio Recovery System A/D/S L300E Mini Speakers GE 20" Television Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Garrison Posted July 31, 2001 Share Posted July 31, 2001 the Saint-Saëns "Organ Symphony" - aka Symphony #3 - just about any recording. The Phillips version, recorded at Davies Hall in San Francisco, is the one with the deepest bass - sub 16 cycles at some points - but it seems to be out of print. Pearl Jam - No Code - cut #3, "Who You Are" Peter Gabriel - Security - cut #6, "Lay Your Hands on Me" Eagles - Hell Freezes Over - bunches of cuts, particularly "Hotel California" Telarc, William Tell & Other Favorite Overtures, Erich Kunzel/Cincinnati Pops Orchestra, Release# CD-80116, last cut, the "William Tell Overture" (aka the Lone Ranger theme...) (AWESUM!!!) others to follow... ------------------ Music is art Audio is engineering Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceedog Posted July 31, 2001 Share Posted July 31, 2001 Give Chris Isaak "Heart Shaped World" a listen. Particularly cut 5 - Wicked Game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewzter Posted August 1, 2001 Share Posted August 1, 2001 don't know what your tastes are, but mine cover the full range (except country ) King's X "Dogman" CD is one of the bassiest hard rock albums on earth... also check out their "Ear Candy" album. Some great R&B bass comes from Seal, Sade, and, especially, P.M. Dawn - all albums from these 3 groups. ------------------ Front: dbx Soundfield V - 15" woofer, 8" mid, ribbon tweet, 3.25" mid & dome tweet on top Center: KLF C7 Rear Surround: Polk f/x bipole/dipole Amp: Yamaha RX-V990 100x3; 25x2 DVD: Yamaha DVD S795 (built-in DD Processor) CD: Yamaha CDC 575 5-Disc VCR: Toshiba M752 6-head TV: Mitsubishi 40" Tube DirecTV Sony Playstation w/ s-vid & RCA to V990 for awesome gaming picture & sound! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindee Posted August 1, 2001 Share Posted August 1, 2001 Kings X is a great one, if your tastes run toward R&B or Jazz check out Tony Remy "Boof". That one will flap your cheeks, all around great recording. Eric ------------------ You take Visa? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdm56 Posted August 1, 2001 Share Posted August 1, 2001 Lowdown, gnarly bass can be found on Bela Fleck and the Flecktone's "Flight of the Cosmic Hippo" (seriously), from the CD of the same name. Also in the jazz vein, check out Holly Coles "Temptation" CD for some really strong deep bass. If rock is more your speed, Fleetwood Macs' "Tusk" has some well recorded bass guitar. Some of the best recorded electric bass I've heard lately can be found on Kathy Matteas' "The Innocent Years" CD. Nothing overpowering, but just real strong and clean. Oh yeah, I can't leave out "The Mix", by Kraftwerk. It'll absolutely rattle your teeth with your set-up. Geez, where to stop? Enjoy! ------------------ JDMcCall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boa12 Posted August 1, 2001 Share Posted August 1, 2001 primus - pork soda - "my name is mud" & some others from that disk. that heavy guy w/ ARS (Atlanta Rythem Section) had some great bass solos, but yet to pick up their disk(s). a lot of stuff from The Chilli Peppers w/ flea. ------------------ Klipsch KLF 30 (front), KLF C7, Cornwall I (rear) Velodyne HGS-18 sub woofer Monsterbass 400 sub interconnect & Monster CX-2 biwire & Z1 cable Marantz SR-8000 receiver Sony DVP-C650D 5-disk cd/dvd player Sony Trinitron 27" stereo tv Toshiba hi-fi stereo vcr Technics dual cassette deck Scientific Atlanta Explorer 2000 digital cable box Boa's Listenin Lounge: Klipsch RF-3 (front), RC-3 Monster MCX Biwires Sony STR-DE935 a/v receiver Kenwood KR-9600 AM/FM stereo receiver (vintage 1975) Russound AB-2 receiver switch to RF-3 Teac PD-D1200 5-disk cd changer Technics SL-1950 turntable/AT LS500 cartridge rock on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tillerman Posted August 1, 2001 Author Share Posted August 1, 2001 Thanks everybody for the list so far. Here is my contribution: - Bboom, Thrak, King Crimson - Anything from Depeche Mode - Lady Marmalade, Moulin Rouge soundtrack - Anything from Tool - 1812 Overture, Telarc, cannon shots Actually, I have been amazed at the amount of low bass information in most of my music, CD or cassette tape (Nakamichi ZX-7). It's like getting a whole new collection! BTW, I am running the (1) VMPS Larger with the 2 passive crossovers, one crossover for each active carbon driver. I have my Chorus speakers connected to the high pass (90hz) from the crossover and the mains level potentiometer turned down all the way (-4dB cut). I actually have found the level match between the VMPS and the Chorus speakers to be about right. My Adcom GFA-535 can hit about 102dB (at the listening position) on bass rich music before clipping. This is loud enough for me. Some day I will try biamping and an electronic crossover, but I am extremely happy with the system as it stands now. Scott ------------------ Definition of an idiot: Noun; Someone who doesn't know something you learned yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zargathos Posted August 1, 2001 Share Posted August 1, 2001 Here's two CD's that I used to audition the Reference set I have now: Johann Sebastian Bach: Great Organ Works (Laserlight) It has all the pipe organ music to test all the frequencies, but especially the lower frequencies, as it does have lows that go down to 15hz!! This will really tax your subwoofer to the max. The CD is somewhat hard to find, so here's a link at Amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000001VPS/qid%3D99523 4255/sr%3D1-59/ref%3Dsc%5Fm%5F59/002-7578473-3394418 My second CD is a personal favorite: Crime of the Century, Supertramp Lots of good music all around, and loads of musical bass throughout every track. Best bet is to listen to them on your existing system, then give 'em a tryout on a pair of Klipsch. You'll be amazed (as I was) of the great sound Klipsch delivers. ------------------ RF-3 Mains RC-3 Center RS-3 Surrounds Sony SAWM40 Subwoofer Technics SA-DX1050 receiver Panasonic DVD-RV31K DVD player Technics SL-MC4 CD player JVC 32" TV Not too bad, I must say... This message has been edited by Zargathos on 08-01-2001 at 09:28 PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quenten Posted August 2, 2001 Share Posted August 2, 2001 Supertramp--Even In The Quietest Moments" track-8--has some low base frequency sweeps that sound totally awesome! And the horns, pianos etc...WOW! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tillerman Posted August 2, 2001 Author Share Posted August 2, 2001 Zargathos, FYI, the Chorus speakers are Klipsch. Scott ------------------ Definition of an idiot: Noun; Someone who doesn't know something you learned yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DLUngurait Posted August 2, 2001 Share Posted August 2, 2001 I find alot of the electronic music that I listen to has alot of low bass...bands like: Nine Inch Nails Crystal Method Chemical Brothers Prodigy But if you were refering to good bass playing...I'd have to second boa's reccomendation of Primus...Les Claypool has got to be one of the finest bass players I've ever heard! Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zargathos Posted August 2, 2001 Share Posted August 2, 2001 stcaldwell, I'm aware of that. That comment was directed mostly to other potential Klipsch fans, not necessarily yourself. Of course, when you go without sleep for 36+ hours (as I did when I posted that), the thought processes and the communication skills lose their razor edge. ------------------ RF-3 Mains RC-3 Center RS-3 Surrounds Sony SAWM40 Subwoofer Technics SA-DX1050 receiver Panasonic DVD-RV31K DVD player Technics SL-MC4 CD player JVC 32" TV Not too bad, I must say... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drobo1 Posted August 2, 2001 Share Posted August 2, 2001 I have a lot of different music but if you want low frequency loud info check out Joe Satriani's "Engine of Creation". Get the SACD version is you have a Super Audio CD player. drobo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olaf Posted August 2, 2001 Share Posted August 2, 2001 The first "Wishbone Ash" album which is available on CD. Nothing really pounding but very tasteful and clean and lots of it. There's something on that album for almost any taste. Some fantastic blues,a little jazz and scatin and good old progressive rock. A great album!! Phenomenal bass playing and there's even a bass solo. I seen someone mentioned Kings X. There one of my favorites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WMcD Posted August 2, 2001 Share Posted August 2, 2001 Yeah, I'm in agreement with STC. I heard Lady Marmalade, Moulin Rouge soundtrack on the headphones at Virgin. A next buy. Gotta see the movie. I'm in the same camp with Ray on the Organ Symphony. Wonderful. I'm a bit jaded that any modern musician can exploit the effect, but it adds little to their craft. On the other hand, the masters were bass freaks too, taking advantage of large organs. They do it well. Gil This message has been edited by William F. Gil McDermott on 08-02-2001 at 11:04 PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olaf Posted August 3, 2001 Share Posted August 3, 2001 I should have thought of this one on my post lastnight. 'Mike Oldfield'.....'Tubular Bells.' Very low pipe organ frequencies and I think there's a new remastered version on cd. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tillerman Posted August 16, 2001 Author Share Posted August 16, 2001 Some new bass discoveries: Madonna's Immaculate Collection, esp. the last 3-4 tracks. Enya's Watermark Scott ------------------ Definition of an idiot: Noun; Someone who doesn't know something you learned yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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