I ORDERED ETX18sp should I have went with SRX818SP?

To many ads? Support ODJT and see no ads!
Much better .. no. I think they are on par with each other. I happen to like JBL, but the ETX are damn good as well.
 
I finally bought a subwoofer did I make the wrong decision? Is the SRX818SP that much better then the ETX.

You shoulda bought the ALTO TS218S![emoji1] Just kidding... That was for the benefit of a certain member from Connecticut.[emoji1]

Having a little buyers remorse; are ya? Both are good subwoofers, so if you like the ETX, then ya bought the right one... and probably saved a few bucks ta boot.[emoji4]
 
Awesome yea I heard them both in the store but like the sound on the EV more. But some people said I should have went with the JBL it’s louder and hits harder? But we will see
 
i have a pair of the ETX18's..impressive, and light for their weight (to move them is easier htan you'd think)
At 114 pounds, I shudder to call them "light" ..
 
I finally bought a subwoofer did I make the wrong decision? Is the SRX818SP that much better then the ETX.

It sounds like you're making the move from not having a sub to having one. You're going to have a massive improvement in your sound making the switch. I've never heard either of those boxes personally so I can't comment specifically on the comparison you're looking at... but people seem to love the ETX series. I think you'll be very happy with the purchase.
 
  • Like
Reactions: ittigger
Many people think the ETX reaches the limit prematurely. Read up on that before you use them.
 
Many people think the ETX reaches the limit prematurely. Read up on that before you use them.

Personally, I think they ALL reach limit prematurely. That's why I use a high-quality compressor in the chain. You'd be amazed at how much more headroom I get out of my subs because of the compressor.
 
  • Like
Reactions: djmm
I might guess that they limit early mainly because compressed files (aac, mp3, etc.) may remove some of the lowest/highest content due to their algorithms. That, and most recorded music doesn't have a lot going on very low, so you're amplifying noise in some cases.

Compressing the signal reduces the dynamics, but does get the sound louder. For me, I prefer the dynamics .. never had an issue with loudness if you bring the right gear. (known as the no Alto policy .. :) ).

Here is a great article on how all the lossy formats work ... What Data Compression Does To Your Music |
 
I might guess that they limit early mainly because compressed files (aac, mp3, etc.) may remove some of the lowest/highest content due to their algorithms. That, and most recorded music doesn't have a lot going on very low, so you're amplifying noise in some cases.

Compressing the signal reduces the dynamics, but does get the sound louder. For me, I prefer the dynamics .. never had an issue with loudness if you bring the right gear. (known as the no Alto policy .. :) ).

Here is a great article on how all the lossy formats work ... What Data Compression Does To Your Music |

WOW... That article hurt my brain![emoji1]


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
 
never had an issue with loudness if you bring the right gear. (known as the no Alto policy .. :) ).

I had the exact same issue with Yorkville LS801ps. They'd start tapping the limit light when they were only about 1/4 open. I really don't understand why you guys are so averted to using a compressor. Yes, I know about pumping and breathing but if you're using a quality compressor, it adds miles of punch into most any system.
 
I had the exact same issue with Yorkville LS801ps. They'd start tapping the limit light when they were only about 1/4 open. I really don't understand why you guys are so averted to using a compressor. Yes, I know about pumping and breathing but if you're using a quality compressor, it adds miles of punch into most any system.
Punch at the expense of dynamics. For dance music, probably OK .. for those that listen, music sounds more AMish than FMish and occasionally will pump.

I guess for the right audience and the right reasons there is no harm.
 
I actually have been contemplating re-ripping my hundreds of CDs to a lossless format for those reasons.
 
  • Like
Reactions: Andy A and ittigger