jimbob75
pfm Member
I've moved our lounge around and re-positioned the speakers so that they are now firing lengthways (see indicative sketch). Old layout had the speakers either side of french doors with sofa alongside opposite wall.
The sound overall is now excellent...BUT....I am having issues with the bass. From the listening position (across full length of sofa) the bass is very tight but very lean. On some tracks it is barely discernible. However, as you stand up the bass becomes much fuller. This fullness turns to 'boom' if you approach the speakers whilst standing.
The speakers are approx 30cm from back wall, and I have tried pulling them further out / closer / further apart / toed in etc etc but nothing seems to cure the bass issues.
I have read that my speakers (Quad 22L2) can be a pain to position and can sometimes overwhelm in the bass region. However, in the previous layout the bass was excellent, even relatively close to the wall. I did briefly have one speaker in the corner and the results were excessive 'boom'.
So, can anyone suggest what in the room may be causing this? The footstool/sofa? Reflections from the rear glass doors? The top right corner? Ideally the solution will not involve having to invest in room treatment/correction, of which I have no knowledge, nor inclination.
Would different speakers react better to the room acoustics?
Is the problem the speakers, the room, or the relationship between the two? Would new speakers possibly sound better but still be battling against the inherent issues of the room?
It's incredibly frustrating because if I could just boost the bass from the listening position then the sound would be perfect!
The sound overall is now excellent...BUT....I am having issues with the bass. From the listening position (across full length of sofa) the bass is very tight but very lean. On some tracks it is barely discernible. However, as you stand up the bass becomes much fuller. This fullness turns to 'boom' if you approach the speakers whilst standing.
The speakers are approx 30cm from back wall, and I have tried pulling them further out / closer / further apart / toed in etc etc but nothing seems to cure the bass issues.
I have read that my speakers (Quad 22L2) can be a pain to position and can sometimes overwhelm in the bass region. However, in the previous layout the bass was excellent, even relatively close to the wall. I did briefly have one speaker in the corner and the results were excessive 'boom'.
So, can anyone suggest what in the room may be causing this? The footstool/sofa? Reflections from the rear glass doors? The top right corner? Ideally the solution will not involve having to invest in room treatment/correction, of which I have no knowledge, nor inclination.
Would different speakers react better to the room acoustics?
Is the problem the speakers, the room, or the relationship between the two? Would new speakers possibly sound better but still be battling against the inherent issues of the room?
It's incredibly frustrating because if I could just boost the bass from the listening position then the sound would be perfect!