[Litlgi74]

a subwoofer for the TC?....seriously?

Don't knock it till you try it.

Did you demo the track on both loudspeakers and TCs?

 

[rayofsi]

a subwoofer for the TC?....seriously?

I thought this was a 2.1 speaker setup thread.

 

[jlbrach]

I own the TC and couldnt imagine needing more bass

 

[Bonesy Jonesy]

Well... I’ve tried again. I’ve added an actual subwoofer to the line outs of my amplifier. After tweaking the settings and crossover... I think it will remain a permanent addition and compliment to my TCs. The bass that the 1266 can produce can be some times jaw dropping. But I never really get that visceral feeling of a 2.1 loudspeaker setup... All that changed today.

I was searching the classifieds and found an incredible deal on a Paradigm Seismic 12... $150! This is the same sub I use in my 7.1 setup. So I figured I’d give it a go with my headphone setup. I am very glad I did. I’ve been messing with a Woojer Edge recently to try to recreate the missing visceral feeling of sub bass when listening to Dolby Atmos (Smyth Realiser) movies on my TCs. The Woojer is a cool device.... but I just found it be more of a novelty... and my wife said that I now looked even more ridiculous.

Adding an actual sub fills in the gaps of the 1266’s missing sub bass very nicely. When listening to music, I have the gain on the amplifier set to where the LFE of the sub is barely audible. And because of the 1266’s open design... the sub adds just enough visceral pressure and thump to complete my headphone listening experience.

Check this (very clean recording) track out with you TCs and with a 2.0 or 2.1 loudspeaker setup... I think you will agree that we are indeed missing the sound and "feel" of LFE. With my current headphone setup and the Smyth Realiser... I may never need to listen to my loudspeakers again.



https://tidal.com/track/116440527

Doesn't this defeat the object and advantage of using headphones with having a subwoofer bumping away whilst you have your headphones on......hilarious !

 

[Bonesy Jonesy]

I thought this was a 2.1 speaker setup thread.

Lol

 

[Litlgi74]

I own the TC and couldnt imagine needing more bass

Don't knock it till you try it... Lol

 

[Litlgi74]

I thought this was a 2.1 speaker setup thread.

I actually use my Realiser A16 to binaurally reproduce 24 channels of Dolby Atmos via my TCs.

 

[InstantSilence]

I actually use my Realiser A16 to binaurally reproduce 24 channels of Dolby Atmos via my TCs.

Is this before if after the TT2. Is that thing truly impressive?

 

[Litlgi74]

Doesn't this defeat the object and advantage of using headphones with having a subwoofer bumping away whilst you have your headphones on......hilarious !

Adding an actual sub fills in the gaps of the 1266’s missing sub bass very nicely. When listening to music, I have the gain on the amplifier set to where the LFE of the sub is barely audible. And because of the 1266’s open design... the sub adds just enough visceral pressure and thump to complete my headphone listening experience.

 

[Bonesy Jonesy]

I think I will play through my speakers whilst I am also listening with my headphones....just in case I need a bit more treble, midrange, bass and oooo don't forget the out of the head soundstage....Lol

 

[Litlgi74]

I think I will play through my speakers whilst I am also listening with my headphones....just in case I need a bit more treble, midrange, bass and oooo don't forget the out of the head soundstage....Lol

Closed minded much?

Thanks for the mockery.

 

[Litlgi74]

Is this before if after the TT2. Is that thing truly impressive?

Sorry... But I'm not sure I understand what you are asking.

 

[JLoud]

While I don't think the TC needs anymore bass, I will say there is something special about the physical presence of really powerful subs. If you enjoy it, go for it. Forget what everyone else thinks. Thanks for sharing an alternative solution.

 

[JLoud]

My 2 channel setup includes GoldenEar Triton Reference speakers. They can produce bass down to 12 Hz before roll off. Those are a totally different experience from headphones. Of course nothing subtle about them. Or quite.

 

[InstantSilence]

Sorry... But I'm not sure I understand what you are asking.

The A16 is that installed in the chain before your tt2 or after?