(09-27-2021, 01:53 PM)homebiscuit Wrote:

(09-27-2021, 12:09 PM)The Real Marty Wrote: I have a Denon DRA-685 amp and Bose 301 bookshelf speakers.  I use a classical music streaming service called Idagio.  

I wouldn't call myself an audiophile.   I don't know enough, and I don't spend enough, to call myself that.   What I want in an audio system is accuracy.  I want the music to sound like it would sound live.  I don't want added bass or added treble.   I think these Bose 301 speakers are pretty good, especially since they are sitting less than 8 feet away.  

Now, I admit, I play a different kind of music than probably anyone else on this message board: classical.  So maybe that colors my bias against subwoofers.  I bought a new car about 2 years ago, and I splurged on the "upgraded" audio.  But when I played music on it, I figured out that when they said "upgraded" it really meant adding a SUBwoofer.  What were bass notes became a toneless thumping.   What's the point of that?   

I have nothing against woofers.  It's SUBwoofers that I regard as an abomination when it comes to an audio system.  I don't think any real audiophile would add a subwoofer to his audio system, because there's no musical instrument that sounds like a subwoofer.  Except maybe Purdue University's giant bass drum.  

But- I know I sound like an old curmudgeon, and I admit, I could be wrong.  That's just my opinion.

You have to tune the subwoofer in your car. Adjust the output level and the crossover frequency and I think you’ll be happy with it. If you’re not sure how to do it, the Google machine is full of tips explaining what it is and how to adjust it. I even have a particular Dwight Yoakam song I play to tune my subwoofer.

Your home amp is old enough that it doesn’t have a subwoofer output. I’m sure it sounds good for your use and if you’re happy with how it sounds now, there’s no sense in getting something new unless you’re wanting to upgrade. I’m sure a set of quality rear speakers would improve your experience though.

Does the music streaming service you’re using offer high resolution streaming? It makes a world of difference. I use Amazon’s HD music streaming service and I love it. There’s a big difference between hi-res and standard services, IMO.

Yes, the music streaming service does have "lossless" streaming.  

I don't think I can adjust the crossover frequency of the subwoofer in my car.  It's not an aftermarket subwoofer.   The audio system was installed in Finland when they built the car.  It does have an equalizer.   Just treble-midrange-bass.  And you can move the audio output forward and backward in the car.  If I turn down the bass enough to get rid of the booming sound, the bass notes disappear.  It really pisses me off, the way the whole thing is designed.   I'll never buy another car without checking what they mean by "upgraded" audio system.   As far as I'm concerned, it's a nice car with a [BLEEP] audio system.   I've had plenty of less expensive cars with much better audio systems.

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