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Re: Going without a subwoofer.... even with smaller drivers? [message #61460 is a reply to message #61459] Tue, 24 November 2009 14:28 Go to previous message
Wayne Parham is currently offline  Wayne Parham
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I only scanned through his approach, so I may have missed some detail. But in general, I think he's using an overdamped vented alignment, one that gives a gradual rolloff, much like a sealed alignment. I'm cool with that, it's a very forgiving alignment. Then it looks like he uses EQ for extension. I would prefer addding subs, because it provides more sound sources a la the multisub approach. But assuming subs are off the table, and forgetting about room modes for a minute - just talking about extension, I suppose some EQ to bring up the low end of an overdamped vented cabinet would work. Gives adequate bass and let's you keep the box size down.

 
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