Hi, I've been trying to set the bass on my system for some time now. Initially I have been using metering equipment and test tones to get a feel of what is going on. This is ok to a point. The problem is that life is about compromises. My room dynamics means I won't get a flat response, so I figured it is best to get the region where it is likely to have instruments. It is pointless having the best 20-30hz performance at the expense of 30-50hz, as the 20hz-30hz will seldom be triggered with stereo music.
I think the best way is to make the final small adjustments by tuning to actual music. This means I am tuning the part of the range which are active.
Could you recommend any good test albums. They must have these qualities
- Be very very well recorded.
- Have all the range stimulated....20-40 hz by organ or electronic instruments, 40 hz by kick drum, bass guitar, full range vocals and various treble effects
- Lots of clear small details, so I can see if parts are getting smothered.
- Have lots stereo effect of various kinds, as well as a good laying down of the musician's positions. This would help with main speaker positioning.
I don't care if I like the music, as the purpose is setting up, but I think I would be listening to it a lot, so man with bag on his head playing the spoons may prove hard work after a while.
I think the best way is to make the final small adjustments by tuning to actual music. This means I am tuning the part of the range which are active.
Could you recommend any good test albums. They must have these qualities
- Be very very well recorded.
- Have all the range stimulated....20-40 hz by organ or electronic instruments, 40 hz by kick drum, bass guitar, full range vocals and various treble effects
- Lots of clear small details, so I can see if parts are getting smothered.
- Have lots stereo effect of various kinds, as well as a good laying down of the musician's positions. This would help with main speaker positioning.
I don't care if I like the music, as the purpose is setting up, but I think I would be listening to it a lot, so man with bag on his head playing the spoons may prove hard work after a while.