SDA 2B's

[dbratton]

I recently found a pair of SDA 2B's in a local Pawn Shop for $150. Each loudspeaker had a blown midrange. Replacing those cost me $120 total, so I think I have a pretty good investment here. They sound great by themselves, but I just added a PSW303 subwoofer. This seems to have had not only the expected benefit of enhancing the bass, but has opened up the mids and highs a bit. Is there a reason for this or am I just imagining it?

BTW, I have never used a subwoofer before, so I am open to any suggestions on how to best employ it. Thanks

[Frank Z]

If you didn't get the interconnect cable with the speakers, build one. Your SDA's should be 6-8 feet apart, facing straight ahead, and pushed up against the rear wall. Properly set up they won't need a sub.

[dorokusai]

Are the speakers hooked up through your subwoofer? or directly to your amplifier?

[dbratton]

Already built the interconnect cable and have them set up properly.

The subwoofer is connected to a LFE output on my receiver.

[dorokusai]

Welcome to the forum BTW :)

I think it's most likely a perceived improvement, but at least it's not negative. You made a good investment, it's a great speaker.

You have the subwoofer hooked up as simple as it gets, so no changes there IMO. Are you handling subwoofer adjustments at the subwoofer or with your AVR?

[dbratton]

Well, I played with the volume on the sub a bit, but I am letting the AVR control it for the most part.

I have had the subwoofer for a week now and the effect is subtle on some recordings, but startling on others. I am definitely hearing things in the bass range that I did not hear before. I think that means I probably have it just about right.