2 VTF3.2 vs 1 & a MBM12

[scottfox]

Pete, can you expalin the advantage of adding a MBM-12 to my existing VTF2.3 VS adding a 2nd VTF2.3? I figure that with 2 2.3's I can close a port & go for maximum extension & yet with a 2nd sub get 3db of headroom for better impact(slam) during movie LFE's. I recently re-arranged the furniture in my theater room, so nearfield placement is a possibility. The hard part will be running wire across to the back of the room, since I have laminate floors. I would probably have to buy a 'Y' splitter, run 1 cable to the existing sub & the 2nd cable up into the attick & down the back wall. For a run of about 35' like this should I convert to COAX or maybe CAT-5 & back to RCA at a wall plate to avoid RFI? I've seen others complain about their long rca cables picking up radio stations. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[Pete_Hsu]

Hi Scott,

How large is your room (HxWxD), and does it open to any other areas of the house? Have you had a chance to try the VTF-2 MK3 in the nearfield position yet?

The dual VTF-2 MK3 would of course have the advantage in deep bass output. But the MBM-12 + VTF-2 MK3 would have the advantage in mid-bass output and lower intermodulation distortion, while making it more likely to get a flatter mid-bass response in your room.

So if you feel your current setup lacks most in mid-bass slam and impact, then it would probably make sense to add an MBM-12. But if you feel your current setup lacks most in deep bass impact, then it would probably make sense to add another VTF-2 MK3.

Sincerely,

[cacihome]

Hi Scott,

How large is your room (HxWxD), and does it open to any other areas of the house? Have you had a chance to try the VTF-2 MK3 in the nearfield position yet?

The dual VTF-2 MK3 would of course have the advantage in deep bass output. But the MBM-12 + VTF-2 MK3 would have the advantage in mid-bass output and lower intermodulation distortion, while making it more likely to get a flatter mid-bass response in your room.

So if you feel your current setup lacks most in mid-bass slam and impact, then it would probably make sense to add an MBM-12. But if you feel your current setup lacks most in deep bass impact, then it would probably make sense to add another VTF-2 MK3.

Sincerely,
Exactly. I couldn't agree more...

[scottfox]

the room is 12 x 20 x (8 - 10 vaulted)
1 door kept closed to small half bath
1 door kept closed to small laundry room
1 door kept closed to back yard
open doorway to large kitchen-> 11 x 19 x (8 - 10 vaulted)

Would putting a door in the open doorway help?
It would certainly reduce the sound getting to the rest of the house.
I will try moving the sub next to the couch & see if it helps.
How do I know if it is deep bass or mid bass that is lacking? I am missing the
hit in the chest feeling others talk about. I have classic Polk Monitor 10's as my mains, crossed over to the 2.3 at 80hz that I can easily change if you think it would help.