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ThomasDK
Trending Lyricist I
September 19, 2018

Beam + SUB, worth it at low volumes

Hey.

My setup today:
Kitchen: two stereo paired Play 1
Living room: Beam
Daugthers room: Play 1

My question is. We often listen at low volumes, but I really need more bass in the living room. But I think the Sub is expensive “just” to get more bass.
Is the SUB worth it, when we for the most of the time only listen to low volumed music and television. Do you got the Beam and SUB, and what is your opinion about the sound at low volume, or is it first when you crank it up, that you feel the bass. Can you even feel the bass in your body?
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    Kumar
    September 23, 2018
    In theory, sound below 80hz is difficult to locate for where it is coming from. Where the Sub is concerned, with my play 1 units, the cross over is set at about 95hz and as the frequencies rise, locating the source becomes more possible. For movies, the effects channel usually goes down a lot more than 80hz; and effects usually don't need to be integrated with the rest of the soundtrack in the way music play has to be integrated.

    But perhaps you may find it is ok for music as well, in your place.
    ThomasDKAuthor
    Trending Lyricist I
    September 23, 2018
    I can always try. And is it not working, then it have to stand in front of the door. Whatever she likes it, or not ?

    Thanks alot for your help.
    If there is anyone with the beam and sub, i would still like to hear about your thoughts about the beam with, and without the sub.
    AjTrek1
    AjTrek1
    September 23, 2018
    Here’s an option you might try....

    Glad you decided to get the sub. It appears you have enough clearance under the cabinet on which your TV is above. You might consider laying the sub flat under it. The vibrations would Travel across your hardwood floor as it appears your space is not on a concrete subfloor. The downside would be your neighbors below you might be annoyed and/or you and your girlfriend may not like the view.

    Cheers!
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    ThomasDKAuthor
    Trending Lyricist I
    September 23, 2018
    The sub can be under the cabinet. But my girlfriend wouldn’t like the view of it. But she actually love the design of the sub, so she don’t mind that it is visible ?? I think our only options is to place it in front of the door, or besides the couch.
    Niraj.Shr
    Avid Contributor I
    February 11, 2019
    The sub can be under the cabinet. But my girlfriend wouldn’t like the view of it. But she actually love the design of the sub, so she don’t mind that it is visible ?? I think our only options is to place it in front of the door, or besides the couch.
    Hi Thomas, did you manage to buy the sub and how are you finding it? I am planning to get one to pair with beam and play3s but not sure if it will be too loud at night as I watch TV with low volume, thanks
    Living room: Playbar | Dining: Play 5 | Bedroom: Sonos One
    Niraj.Shr
    Avid Contributor I
    February 11, 2019
    Hey.

    My setup today:
    Kitchen: two stereo paired Play 1
    Living room: Beam
    Daugthers room: Play 1

    My question is. We often listen at low volumes, but I really need more bass in the living room. But I think the Sub is expensive “just” to get more bass.
    Is the SUB worth it, when we for the most of the time only listen to low volumed music and television. Do you got the Beam and SUB, and what is your opinion about the sound at low volume, or is it first when you crank it up, that you feel the bass. Can you even feel the bass in your body?

    I bought a sub to pair with a playbar in my living room. It is crazy expensive. But It does a good job of delivering the bass.

    Ive moved it to the basement where it sees little use because even on night mode and low volume I've found it too much (have two young kids, sub shakes the house, also toddler puts toys in it, afraid something will get stuck). I constantly turn the system up to better hear dialogue, then try to turn it down in action scenes. Distracting constantly fiddling with the volume.

    My partner would probably say not worth it, but I like it. Only regret is not using it more often.

    Sonos needs to offer a smaller sub to pair with the beam IMO.
    It's a shame you are not able to use it often. Do you think the loudness is beacuse it is paired with the playbar? I need to watch at low volume at night so not to disturb kid and wife, any suggestion is welcome, trying to pair it with Sonos beam. Good point with toddler putting toys in, might have the same issue 🙂
    Living room: Playbar | Dining: Play 5 | Bedroom: Sonos One
    ThomasDKAuthor
    Trending Lyricist I
    March 14, 2019
    Sorry for not getting back earlier. The subwoofer is now besind the sofa. And after some trueplay and fine tuning in EQ and sub setting its just perfect!! The sound is so much richer and it was every worth every danish crone! In Denmark the Sub costs 5.999 danish crones. Converted to USD thats 908,55USD ??
      Niraj.Shr
      Avid Contributor I
      March 14, 2019
      Sorry for not getting back earlier. The subwoofer is now besind the sofa. And after some trueplay and fine tuning in EQ and sub setting its just perfect!! The sound is so much richer and it was every worth every danish crone! In Denmark the Sub costs 5.999 danish crones. Converted to USD thats 908,55USD ??
      Glad you are liking it, plan to buy in December this year 😃 , saw it on sale here in Australia for 845AU$ (597 US $)
      Living room: Playbar | Dining: Play 5 | Bedroom: Sonos One
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