F15 to FV15HP for 80% music 20% movies. Good idea?

[Brannigan]

I know the grass is always greener on the other side but I have an itch to get an FV15HP for real power way down low. Love the F15 but when I hear my dads system when I come over to watch movies his dual ported 12" $600 klipsch subs almost blow the roof off. Will I lose a noticeable amount of quality in music? I use an HK990 to cross over my sierra raal towers at 50hz. Thanks!

[curtis]

I know the grass is always greener on the other side but I have an itch to get an FV15HP for real power way down low. Love the F15 but when I hear my dads system when I come over to watch movies his dual ported 12" $600 klipsch subs almost blow the roof off. Will I lose a noticeable amount of quality in music? I use an HK990 to cross over my sierra raal towers at 50hz. Thanks!

Also remember that a lot of that may be a result of the room and how the sub(s) is EQ'd/setup. Also could be because he has two subs.

If I remember correctly, Klipsch subs don't really have an output advantage down low over a sealed F15.

Is there a way you can borrow his subs and try them at your place.

[Brannigan]

He offered to let me try. It would probably be a good idea before I go spending money.

[Brannigan]

eh...i'm having doubts lol
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYKIF7OhJAA

[curtis]

He offered to let me try. It would probably be a good idea before I go spending money.

And if you can, take some measurements so you really know what is going on.

[Brannigan]

I don't have a way to do that but I'll do the best I can with my ears. Do you think just an f15hp non ported version would be a better choice? I never learned how to use the PEQ but since I cross over at 50hz maybe I can tweak it for a little more punch at the bottom without killing the amp?

[curtis]

I don't have a way to do that but I'll do the best I can with my ears. Do you think just an f15hp non ported version would be a better choice? I never learned how to use the PEQ but since I cross over at 50hz maybe I can tweak it for a little more punch at the bottom without killing the amp?

It's hard to say without knowing what is going on.

How do you have the sub setup 14hz/high?

[Brannigan]

yep. 14hz high damping with limiter on and volume at 12 noon. it can actually go a lot louder than my room needs but not without making music sound bloated and...spongey? i guess i thought a port might give more tactile feel without over doing the higher frequencies. i should mention my room is about 15x15x10 with carpet and a couch with 2 bookshelves.

[curtis]

Try messing around with different tuning and damping settings.

[Brannigan]

My system is perfect. Life's not fair. Now what do I do