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[The_Metallurgist]

My standard monitor output is calibrated to 60 dB SPL when generating -14dBFS pink noise...which yields 70 dB SPL when mixing to K20 (slow response, C weighting)

Do you see this as being the most effective point on the Fletcher-Munson equal loudness curve where the ear's frequency response is most linear?

So, on my sub, i turned on the exciter, whatever jbl calls it, and dialed back to a point where it felt right to me, so hopefully that will help feed my bass addiction, while not loading my actual mix with unlistenable junk. I also brought up the low end on my mains to the +2 dB positions.

Dave, at the moment, I am going to forgo you suggestion to place them on a wall because, frankly, that would require me moving my desk to a completely different section of my basement (unfinished large main room which I am in the center of). Hopefully the adjustments to my sub and low end response of my lsr305's will help curtail future low end issues.

You've indirectly implemented the recommendation/idea. I didn't know you were using a sub, but assuming you are running the JBL310S, engaging the XLF (extended low frequency) gives a 10dB gain at 60Hz while also implementing a high pass filter at 120Hz. normally, the crossover would be at 80Hz, so the change in filter has also spread the increase in bass a little further up into the harmonics by an octave from 60Hz. And if you aren't using this sub...then i've just typed a load of cobblers! lol

anyway, woteva....massive improvement this end mate!

I personally wouldn't switch the monitor's trim to +2dB, but of course only you should reason the logic and find your own comfort zones in this regard. Making your monitor push bass will tend to lose you some audible clarity in the mid-range because you are asking the woofer to extend itself – think of it as driving an extra 40mph above 50mph, then having to try and stop in the exact same distance during an emergency. A woofer has the same problem in stopping with suitable abruptness and it's lethargy will result in audio issues to some extent. This is one of the reasons I didn't recommend “trim switching” your way out....but placing the box against a wall (or near to it). Be aware that asking your sub to push out the additional 10dB(?) to a weighty 10inch woofer(?) will have similar issues to the low end, so watch out for this e.g. a loss of tightness or an increase in flab from the kick, say, which could lead to a tendency to over-compress in the mix.

Note for future reference, that you can put your sub against a wall so long as the SPL balance with your monitors isn't compromised by distance, and gain 6dB. Something to bear in mind, eh?

But I bet the neighbours love you more now! And just think about the additional health benefits of all those low frequencies massaging your internal organs, oh, and the odd external ones too LOL..

I think this stuff confirms you ARE a bass junkie but perhaps not bad enough to necessitate therapy?

looking forward to checking out your future mixes to see how you are getting along.

laters..
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