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Shouldn't the Bass be felt? Duh

I am always a little surprised and disappointed when I hear a system that is missing the proper level of bass. What is wrong with these people? Why is a good bass so often overlooked? I grew up in the 60's and went to many good concerts,,, Hendrix twice, Creedence,Airplane etc.
The bass was always strong, and powerful and it didnt screw up your ears. The best past was the physical feeling of that low growl vibrating the rib cage...ahhhhh.
I am in the process of re-establishing my 2 channel system and that is really one of the goals...lots of strong, clean tight bass. To me it really makes the difference in having a satisfying realistic musical experience. I still wonder why a lot of people don't seem to get that?
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240zracer
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Not to forget the Klipshorn corner horn. The Eton towers pictured on my system page also move air. Klipshorn with about 20 watts, Eton more like 400. Had some great parties with those speakers when I was a bit younger. My neighbors must have been very tolerant, I guess:) Seems like I read about the bass drivers in rock concerts being servo-motor driven cones. Is that true?
eldartford
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Basically I agree with Shadorne that multiple large drivers (in sealed enclosures) is the way to go. I have such a SW system installed as part of my house, and therefore no huge enclosures are visible. However, I must admit that I have heard some very impressive bass from the original Klipshorns (one horn-loaded 15" driver). Maybe it doesn't do down to 20Hz, but it will flap your trouser legs.
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jond
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Hey try living in a tiny condo with a fledgling interior decorator. Some of us are happily resigned to small speakers, and the right small speaker in the right room can give you all the bass you'll ever need. I'm totally happy with my monitors, though a sub might be nice. However a sub is a great way to piss off the neighbors so no dice. Such is life.
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blueskiespbd OP
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Oh thanks for all the great comments. I am currently rebuilding my old VMPS Tower II floor speakers. 7 drivers per tower with 3- 12" woofers in each. They are capable of delivering the bass and are biamped vertically with a pair of NAD 2700's. The room is small but it is what I have.
I wonder if the pair of Monitor Audio Silver 8i's, I have would give better sound if I add a sub? How would that be tied in? Should it be self powered? The Monitors are pretty new and more accurate.
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jmcgrogan2
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Everyone has their own niche of good sound. Sure, you have your bass freaks, your resolution freaks, your musical freaks, your detail (high's) freaks, your soundstage freaks, your imaging freaks, your midrange freaks, your speed freaks......well you get the idea. Step right up and get your freak on!

If your butt bouncing makes you happy, well turn it up!
Personally, I'm with the midrange freaks. I like good bass, but I prefer quality over quantity when it comes to bass. Bass definition means more to me than absolute bass power. It has to be tight and well defined, no bass bloat for me, thank you. However, to me the midrange is where the magic happens, this is the goosebump territory for me.
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