MaxxBass reviews?
08-02-2005, 01:00 PM
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I read this on this product and I maybe interested in just going with a heavy duty mid (8") and tweeter set (dynaudio esotar) .... any reviews?
The first class of bass upgrade is the bass enhancer or processor. These devices manipulate the audio signal to improve bass response before it makes it to the speaker or subwoofer. Products like Audio Control's Epicenter have been around for years and employ an elaborate digital processor to dramatically enhance the performance of a subwoofer. But not everyone has room for or wants a subwoofer in their car. To address this, Waves Car Audio came up with a solution, the aptly named MaxxBass. This processor is designed to enhance the bass response of both subwoofers and midbass/midrange speakers alike by employing a process dubbed "psychoacoustics." Simply put, the MaxxBass processor optimizes the bass response of any speaker through patented technology that produces a much lower audible signal than what it is typically capable of playing. It is not the case that the MaxxBass processor allows a speaker to defy the laws of nature, but instead it is the audible response from the speaker that it is modified, giving the impression of much stronger bass response. The effect of the MaxxBass processor on the human ear could be likened to that of a television on the human eye. The images we see on television are recognizable as a whole, but when broken down are actually comprised of thousands of red, blue and green pixels that are combined by our eyes to create the desired picture. A similar principle applies to the signal output from the MaxxBass processor, meaning that smaller speakers give the impression of much greater bass response due to the combination and levels of notes being played. Just as our eyes are able to assimilate the thousands of pixels on a television screen, our ears translate the processed signal into much tighter and powerful bass response. One of the most obvious benefits of the MaxxBass processor is that it does not require the addition of a physical subwoofer and enclosure to increase the bass response in the vehicle. For those who are unwilling to compromise cargo space for bass, this may be the product for you. And, if you decide that you want to add a subwoofer later, the same processor can be used to enhance the sub's performance as well, much like the Audio Control Epicenter. On the downside, while the MaxxBass processor absolutely improves the response of the existing audio system, those who are looking for more substantial bottom end may not be satisfied. Additionally, the processor must be used in conjunction with an external amplifier to power the speakers, which may repel some potential buyers.
The addition of the MaxxBass processor requires very little spaceB and needs only to be accessible for fine-tuning. The unit itself takes up no more space than a crossover or small amplifier; therefore, it can be mounted under a seat or elsewhere out of sight in the vehicle, so aesthetics are not much of an issue with this product.
The first class of bass upgrade is the bass enhancer or processor. These devices manipulate the audio signal to improve bass response before it makes it to the speaker or subwoofer. Products like Audio Control's Epicenter have been around for years and employ an elaborate digital processor to dramatically enhance the performance of a subwoofer. But not everyone has room for or wants a subwoofer in their car. To address this, Waves Car Audio came up with a solution, the aptly named MaxxBass. This processor is designed to enhance the bass response of both subwoofers and midbass/midrange speakers alike by employing a process dubbed "psychoacoustics." Simply put, the MaxxBass processor optimizes the bass response of any speaker through patented technology that produces a much lower audible signal than what it is typically capable of playing. It is not the case that the MaxxBass processor allows a speaker to defy the laws of nature, but instead it is the audible response from the speaker that it is modified, giving the impression of much stronger bass response. The effect of the MaxxBass processor on the human ear could be likened to that of a television on the human eye. The images we see on television are recognizable as a whole, but when broken down are actually comprised of thousands of red, blue and green pixels that are combined by our eyes to create the desired picture. A similar principle applies to the signal output from the MaxxBass processor, meaning that smaller speakers give the impression of much greater bass response due to the combination and levels of notes being played. Just as our eyes are able to assimilate the thousands of pixels on a television screen, our ears translate the processed signal into much tighter and powerful bass response. One of the most obvious benefits of the MaxxBass processor is that it does not require the addition of a physical subwoofer and enclosure to increase the bass response in the vehicle. For those who are unwilling to compromise cargo space for bass, this may be the product for you. And, if you decide that you want to add a subwoofer later, the same processor can be used to enhance the sub's performance as well, much like the Audio Control Epicenter. On the downside, while the MaxxBass processor absolutely improves the response of the existing audio system, those who are looking for more substantial bottom end may not be satisfied. Additionally, the processor must be used in conjunction with an external amplifier to power the speakers, which may repel some potential buyers.
The addition of the MaxxBass processor requires very little spaceB and needs only to be accessible for fine-tuning. The unit itself takes up no more space than a crossover or small amplifier; therefore, it can be mounted under a seat or elsewhere out of sight in the vehicle, so aesthetics are not much of an issue with this product.
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