Steve Deckert
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Hi Steve,
Boy do I feel bad, not seeing this post until now!!!
The egg crate foam in the base is typically 1 inch thick and there to attenuate some of the high frequencies that accidentally make it through the port tubes. Of course this foam is optional, and easy to install and remove through the rectangle rear port opening so you can experiment.
You know, the HDT was really the first speaker offered and over the years we have added several more speakers to the line up. The reason for this is that speakers are like clothes... everyone can't wear the same shirt despite how perfect it might be.
The HDT compared to our entire line up of speakers that we have expanded to today, can and would be considered by many to still be the best sounding/performing speaker we have. It has a live sound with great presence and the bass can be outstanding with the right placement, amps and room. I've heard the speaker get into the high to mid 20's in one of our rooms...
Regardless of where the cut-off ends up being in a given room, the bass is tight and textured.
Anyway, now that I've seen this I would be more than happy to help you solve your bass issue. I would need to see a picture of the speakers in the room before I can start giving ideas.
One thing I would point out is that one way to increase bass is to turn the bass up, another way to increase the bass is turn the highs down. Both methods are exactly the same - relative. The HDT has a lot of midrange and treble presence making it touchy in untreated rooms. The ERRx is on the opposite end of that spectrum with a very laid back almost recessed by comparison, midrange. Side by side the ERRx will either sound right or the HDT will sound right depending on room acoustics so no doubt this is somewhat at play with regards to what you are experiencing.
-Steve
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