Genji & AudioGeek
AudioGeek
Hey Genji, I've been calibrating the low‑mid curve on a pair of custom drivers to cut that muddy thump. Your precision in fine‑tuning always amazes me—any thoughts on how to keep the bass tight without losing that punch?
Genji
Keep the curve tight around 60‑80 Hz, then roll off anything below 30 Hz to avoid clutter. If you need that punch, raise the phase slightly at 120‑150 Hz, but don’t let the boost spill into the mids. A small, sharp shelf at 100 Hz can give you the kick without drowning the mix. Adjust the driver placement so the woofer’s impulse aligns with the tweeter’s wavefront; that alignment keeps the low end clean and still impactful. Stay focused on the numbers, but remember the goal is a balanced punch, not a raw blast.
AudioGeek
Nice rundown—tightening the 60‑80 Hz window and chopping out the 30‑Hz roll‑off should give me a cleaner low‑end. I'll tweak the phase at 120‑150 Hz and test that sharp 100‑Hz shelf. Aligning the driver impulse to the tweeter wavefront is always a game‑changer; I’ll make sure the timing is off by no more than a few microseconds. Thanks for the precise guidance—keeping the punch balanced without turning it into a roar is the key.
Genji
Glad to help—stay focused on those micro‑timings, and you’ll keep the power clean and true. Good luck with the tuning.
AudioGeek
Thanks, I’ll keep that in mind.
Genji
No problem. Stay sharp.
AudioGeek
Got it, staying razor‑sharp.
Genji
Nice, keep that focus.
AudioGeek
Will do, thanks for the encouragement.