Re: Powered Subs

["Krispen Hartung" <khartung@cableone.net>]

Thanks, Rick.

I'm still sort of considering those JBLs too, mainly because I could run 
stereo and I could mount my main speakers on top of them. They would match 
well together. I just don't know enough about the JBL subs, etc. I am 
going 
down to Guitar Center tomorrow to talk to them and see what else they have.

Regarding the weight of the Mackie...oh yeah, after a back surgery two 
years 
ago and constant back problems, I don't plan on lifting that bad boy. I'm 
bring someone over to lift it for me. The nice thing about the Mackie is 
that if I decided to buy a second one, I would be positioned to do somer 
really big shows with serious low end.

I agree that lower volume can be just as effective. Part of the reason why 
I 
want a sub is separation. Bill had expressed some doubt regarding why 
anyone 
would want a sub, vs just using a full range powered speaker. For me, the 
answer is simple (a rhetorical question), why do many high end home 
theaters 
and home sound systems have powered subs? Why woudl they buy those 
expensive 
subs if it made no difference or only muddied things up? They wouldn't/ 
Because it is about separation, control, and fidelity. I don't want major 
low end going through my mains. I want clarity in mid range and highs, 
separate from low end. I'd rather not work my mains that hard, especially 
if 
I do need to increase volume in a large venue. The other reason, is that I 
just love low end!  When used effectively, it can be powerful and moving. 
Some interesting things happen in those nether frequencies. :)   And I 
agree 
with Bill that some people abuse low end.  I have seen really high end 
PAs, 
three way, stereo, all separate amps, cross-overs, etc, etc...sound like 
crap or wonderful, depending on the ear of the sound person.  There is no 
reason why a two powered mains and a single high end sub can't sound 
kickass 
and have an edge over just the powered mains.

Kris