Lorde: Her music is like 80% below 100Hz. Even my Definitive Technology 8" fails through parts of it. How does this sub do at moderate volume?
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I don't listen to Lorde so I wouldn't know. Just know that it's only 150w so unless you have a small room/livingroom get a 12" with a little more power. That IMO, will make the biggest difference. For my sized living room. This sub rumbles the the floor. My condo is on the 2nd floor, I now have pissed off neighbors.
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It'll be fine. You'll be content with what you're getting for the price. This 12" is likely the best value out of Dayton's SUB-[whatever] line, but they also make a 15" version. However, the price goes up 63% beyond the 12" (even so, it's still a great price), so the 12" is at the bang-for-buck sweet spot.
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That's hard for me to say. My sub is crossed at 100Hz due to my Polk satellites being ... satellites. It sounds good but you can hear some distortion when playing Royals at higher volumes. You're right, there's tons of bass in her music. I may try this again after I adjust the gain and see what results I get. Overall you can't beat the sub for the price, but it's not going to sound better than a $400 sub. Well, most nicer $400 subs. ;)
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because this is a 12 inch sub.. It will produce the lower frequencies more easily and clearly than an 8 inch at modeate volume.. My unit has performed well..
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Thanks for the reply! I will definately start downloading music at a higher format. As for my office, know my co-workers are in the office because I can hear their keyboard clicking as they type, up to 3 cubes away. I really like these headphones, but have decided to play it safe and go with the AudioTechnica M50 instead. Maybe next purchase I'll get the HD555 sens for home or something.
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Yes. The highs are decent. It is plenty loud, proably enough for a small setting. Ive been trying to get the overall tone more clear but it seems to always have a mid range issue. Sort of muddy. But its a great amp
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There's some sound leak but it all depends how loud you listen to the music. Hope this helps
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That's a pretty lame description of the problem. Details, please. "My sound didn't increase at all." This means next to nothing . . .
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Without having personal knowledge of your Aune, based on what I've read of it, I'd be surprised if the Vali were to be a notable improvement (plus there's no DAC in the Vali). The Vali powers moderately, has a low but noticeable noise floor. It's been demoted in my home behind the Asgard 2 and Magni 2 because I don't hear a "tube improvement" and do sometimes hear the hiss (classical recordings usually). The Vali touted as an intro to tube amps, and if true, I'm a confirmed Solid State listener.
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Play with the audio settings. There are quite a few. Default settings sound poor (hollow,low volume) but can be adjusted to more than adequate. Cant remember orig settings, but can give you my AUDIO setup config:SRS TruSurround HD <Off>SRS TruVolume <On>Equalizer Settings <OFF> *important* Base <75>Treble <50>Make sure the EQ setting is not set to Rock, Pop or Disco (they sound like garbage). Setting it to OFF allows access to Base & Treble menu/adjustments. Overall the sound is above average for what you are paying. More than ample volume once you get the settings tweaked. Play with the audio settings. There are quite a few. Default settings sound poor (hollow,low volume) but can be adjusted to more than adequate. Cant remember orig settings, but can give you my AUDIO setup config:SRS TruSurround HD <Off>SRS TruVolume <On>Equalizer Settings <OFF> *important* Base <75>Treble <50>Make sure the EQ setting is not set to Rock, Pop or Disco (they sound like garbage). Setting it to OFF allows access to Base & Treble menu/adjustments. Overall the sound is above average for what you are paying.... » Read More Play with the audio settings. There are quite a few. Default settings sound poor (hollow,low volume) but can be adjusted to more than adequate. Cant remember orig settings, but can give you my AUDIO setup config:SRS TruSurround HD <Off>SRS TruVolume <On>Equalizer Settings <OFF> *important* Base <75>Treble <50>Make sure the EQ setting is not set to Rock, Pop or Disco (they sound like garbage). Setting it to OFF allows access to Base & Treble menu/adjustments. Overall the sound is above average for what you are paying. More than ample volume once you get the settings tweaked. « Show Less
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i felt the same way, but i think it has to do with the source. i tried listening to spotify thru mine and there was very little bass, i felt disappointed. but then i watch a movie with dts and the room was shaking. its not as powerful as a dedocated sub, but it has some power if the source provides it
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It's a little annoying, but go into your game or Netflix settings for volume control. There you can adjust all sfx and volume settings. It's not perfect, but it beats purchasing a $100 headphone amp.
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I would agree that the sound quality goes down a bit after about 75 on a complex or bass heavy track, but it is damn loud at 70. I would get complaints in my apt if I listened to it at 60-65 for more than a short period of time and I can be pretty loud here. If you're looking feel the base at a really loud setting, look for a solid 2.1 system, but I think this is a solid choice for clarity, and base up to a modestly, not get kicked out of your apartment volume level and price.
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Hi James your comments were a Very Nice Surprise Thank YOU very much :-)I have also discovered that the reason I noticed the volume was a bit low was because I had the attenuator switch on the back in the wrong position because once I switched I noticed the volume increased which solved the low volume problem.I would post that online for others but I don't know how, sorryRegards, Gordon
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When you say bad, I'm assuming you mean; amazing.It's amazing around 2.1K to 2.3KIt's the only music I listen to unless I'm standing still. But you'll need a V8 to be impressed.
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can you handle the power of a machine that can kick the crap out of anything sold by Dell or Apple? if you can't, step off. I literally just connected a new audio card and some studio monitors and I'm rocking this house. This ain't for metrosexuals son, this is for people that bring the noise..
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Iv found you can get the bass pretty high well low :p and iv had them extremely high volume wile testing tho i leave it in matrix mode due to it sounds clearer and more even wile still getting the surround sound effect.
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I find the audio more than satisfactory. In fact, compared to the other devices I have owned, the volume is better and the tone sounds very decent. That's my opinion, I hope it helps.
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That happened to me with the thumb drive. I cranked to volume up to right before its too loud for the speakers or earphones. Then it is fine on other mediums. Its still not like what you get from the overproduced music today but you hear the warmth natural sound of the record.
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I'm returning my energies right as we speak.. and gonna give these a shot, my energies sounded crisp clear and beautiful with my polk fronts and hafler sub.. but a normal levels certain frequencies had them buzzing and popping..... in a tiny room they might do ok as 7.1 one with better fronts and sub like I said.. but on there own or in a full size living room they are completely worthless to me