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Title: Bass management Music only, 5.1 system
Post by: jjkale on October 20, 2017, 08:12:22 pm

I'm curious if anyone has a take on whether bass management is really required for music only 5.1 tracks.  My files are sourced either from Bluray, DSD, DVDA or download.
My mains (Revel F208) are flat to below 40 and are also bi-amped; plenty of power from a MCH amp.  The room is decent and I am proficient with JRiver DSP and REW.
For bluray and television, I employ a separate all-digital chain.
Is bass management really required for my music chain?
Thanks very much, good weekend.

Title: Re: Bass management Music only, 5.1 system
Post by: mattkhan on October 21, 2017, 05:25:48 am

the answer is... it depends

it depends on factors like;

- the spectral content of the music you listen to (e.g. do you have a lot of LF content whether it be serious organ pipes or thumping bass)
- the levels you listen at
- the response you can achieve in room from a full range speaker vs sub(s)
- your ability to integrate a sub channel with the mains