Why BIGGER isn't always BETTER when it comes to Sub Woofers - Edifier T5

In today's video, we're discussing bass and sub-bass. Why is it that bigger isn't always better when it comes to sub-woofers? Find out in this look at the Edifier T5.
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[@anttimohkoi7437]

I bought this sub to plug in to my computer. Bought it on sale for 120€ including shipping. Got it home about 2 weeks ago and it has worked great for music, movies, gaming and youtube vids. I used the RCA outputs in the back of the sub to connect my speakers so that I could use the low pass filter in the sub to block the low frequencies from going to my desk speakers and only play those in the subwoofer. Really happy with it so far.

[@AdamSmith-fe9jf]

Yes, great point. Can this configuration as you’ve described only be done with active speakers or also with passive speakers?

[@enchantedgames6589]

So does this low pass filter prevent the low frequencies from reaching the satellites? I am not sure cause it is not mentioned anywhere.

[@EhoenChoi]

@@enchantedgames6589 not sure if it is still important to you but the Low pass filter/crossover does not affect the rca passthrough. The rca passthrough is purely a passthrough allowing full range frequencies to go to the monitors

[@ekkimosi]

@@EhoenChoi I’m thinking about buy it or not and this is my question: the crossover function, works with rca in/out or by the sub out of my Edifier r1280ts? Thanks.

[@EhoenChoi]

@@ekkimosi so specificity with the edifier r1280ts, when you use the sub out the speakers will have a built in crossover that will cut lower frequencies so your r1280ts can have more power to the upper range, which is good. Then at the sub you have an independent crossover that you want to set to your liking, listen to people talking, music and movies/shows to see where it gets too muddy and lower from there

[@CinemaDemocratica]

Most people set their subwoofer way, way, *WAY* too high -- both in terms of the cutoff frequency and the volume. You should never, ever hear your subwoofer. If you can point to it, and know for sure that some of the sound is definitely coming from it, it's too high.

[@AdamNRG316]

Just got one of these things and that's a really good tip. I have a soundbar with a sub and i cant tell where its coming from really. But thats all set up itself, never had a separate sub before.

[@stephenhall3515]

Your overviews can be especially useful because you know what you are talking about. That is why I subscribed a while ago. My "use case scenario" [how our language is mangled nowadays!] is that I am editing items from a large classical analogue archive to retain for my own personal use before the archive is sold for university use. I do not gawp at screens to tell me what I am hearing but, rather, use my ears and require bass extension to cope with the frequencies on the LPs/tapes so that as I retain to digital raw I can correct balance and false focus errors made by engineers at live concerts. Even the BBC and EBU chaps occasionally got a few things wrong. As well as needing bass extension to clearly hear an orchestral big drum as a thwack and the note and not a wet sand bag, it is important to hear bass frequency harmonics from middle and high sounding instruments, especially woodwinds and viola range as these carry the 'flavour' of live ensemble music. Eventual playing back of rare items as the Grim Reaper gets closer will be on what is called 'high end' equipment currently in storage and some sought after vintage gear will be replaced by more compact full frequency speakers but perhaps powered by the old stuff if what I choose is not self-powered. Thus, for the specific process at hand it is a case of "enough is as good as a feast" and booming and chuffing would be unhelpful. Kindly advise when you have time. Dr Stephen F Hall

[@prabha71]

Thanks for this. I never would have considered this and gone with BIGGER.. This should compliment my Swan M300 MkII speakers (they are magnificent, imo)

[@AshtonCoolman]

Consider the Presonus Sub 8 if you need balanced inputs. It's marvelous.

[@ThermaL-ty7bw]

you can always tighten the bass , if you want , with some VST plugins , i've got loads of them to control my speakers and bass to the perfect level adding an amp to the mix also can get some more power out of these , they WILL sound like a high end system , just need to give them a little help once you've set them up correctly you can shake the >>> neighbors house

[@meouby2]

Not sure is this good to pair with my swan os10?

[@franciscoperez2874]

EDIFIER...Always😊.

[@VidiSLTU]

Worth to buy ?

[@dennyepresley6082]

Thinking of adding this to my soundbar whereabouts do you recommend the crossover setting? Soundbar has decent bass but needed that low end?

[@jarreauetcobanez3447]

how to connect this t5 to mr4?

[@matlindup]

Take your music output rca cables to the T5 inputs & the T5 outputs goes in the MR4.

[@ssanjoyd]

Great Subwoofer! Best for bass

[@burningknuckle26]

Will buy this for my mr4

[@EliasPfaiffer]

Me 2

[@caz5828]

I have an infinity primus ps-8, it just broke and the only powered subwoofer that is affordable in my country is this edifier t5. Is it a good replacement? Because the price for repair is the same as the edifier t5 (EDIT) Edifier t5 as a replacement home theater sub…

[@edwin_cho]

Hi, I'm left with a pair of Bose jewel cube, going to purchase a Smsl Sa300 and this T5. I'm not an audiophile but do you think this setup works? Going to place them in a 50sq room, I know they look cool but do they sound cool? Thanks

[@dhanraj9895]

I am unable to connect this to a Pioneer Av reciever i have used the 2 rca to 1 rca cable but still nothing any help is much appreciated

[@GOLFADDICT65]

these the 1850's are peaking my interest for TV speakers with a T5 sub attached......OR.... should I go with the s3000Pro's with no sub as my TV speakers...your thoughts people ? thx...cheers from Canada

[@enlightenedmystery9019]

I had the s3000pro they are good for watching movies, they go very loud with deep bass and give a cinema feeling. I sold the s3000pro as I wanted something wired, I now have the Airpulse A100 with T5 subwoofer. The S3000pro was more overwhelming and louder.

[@GOLFADDICT65]

ok i now am thinking of adding this sub to a set of R2850DB's.....for movies and TV....your thoughts ?

[@ThermaL-ty7bw]

look up the R2750db ... they have a nice look to them and with a small amp you can control properly , they sound Fantastic loads of bass to them , that doesn't sound muddy , treble is amazingly smooth even at the highest volume a bit high in the mids , but with a descent amp and some VST plugins to pull it back a bit or turn the rest up , they sound absolutely great i do use VST plugins to spice up the volume and quality of the setup , just my preference , i like it Thumping Hard 100% volume then turn up the amp till it Just goes over the top and turn it down a small bit before the crackling starts ;) lol always a good tactic speakers like that need to be at a high level to actually shine through , then turn up the amp to get the most out of them

[@bobz1736]

Great review thank you 😊 Do you get any cables with it?

[@ShabaanMudaser-dy7tu]

Yes

[@bobz1736]

@@ShabaanMudaser-dy7tu - thanks. I already bought one 👍

[@ShabaanMudaser-dy7tu]

@@bobz1736 I haven’t got one yet but can the aux from the RCA’s connect to any speaker or tv ?

[@procopiomacaspac3087]

Hi! Can i connect this sub to my yamaha rx v385 receiver?

[@carewser]

I figured the sub weighs ~20 lbs so when you said it's 150 lbs I thought, WTF? Also, what's up with the scratch on the side of the sub @ 3:51?

[@cabbageshoes]

Just bought an Edifier d12. Can I connect a t5 to the D12 without an external amp?

[@paullenser1441]

If I'm not wrong the d12 has a line out where you can hook up a subwoofer

[@simeonprasad4814]

When you say small room Whats the cubic feet of the room ?

[@theryanthomas]

Approx 3x3 metres (a real unit of measurement)

[@simeonprasad4814]

@@theryanthomas haha. Its metric sustem in my country also. Its all good. :P So I saw this video where the guy said if the volume of the room (LxBxH) is upto 1500 cubic feet you should get 10” sub. Can you tell me the height of the room also?

[@theryanthomas]

@@simeonprasad4814 about 2.5m high

[@OxBlitzkriegxO]

about the size of a jail cell.

[@user-eh1vp3ev3c]

Pairs real nice with the MR4's for an audio workstation. Especially when you already have a set of good open back headphones like the Philips SHP 9500/9600. These days it's better to have many pieces of affordable gear, rather than relying exclusively on monitors or headphones. Just don't cheap out completely, there's still lots of completely 💩 gear out there if you don't know what you're looking for. I don't care how much they try to market Sennheiser/Audio Technica as the "professional's choice", closed back headphones will never compete with large driver open backs for clarity and accuracy, nor will any monitors without expensive/time consuming room treatment.

[@greaskyy]

Hi, i have some question for you. I have R1855db and a T5 subwoofer, i conected the T5 from sub out port on the R1855db, they sound great but if i turn off the R1855db by remot (not on/off switch) the sub making loud thump noise, is it normal? If its not how to fix it? Thank u

[@riandp4220]

You need to turn off the subwoofer first in this case to prevent that boom sound from your subwoofer, after that turn off the r1855.

[@two_wanderedsouls]

Does this have a subwoofer out cable input. Can I use it with a yamaha yas109 soundbar

[@jimjones3287]

Yes, just use one of the rca inputs

[@jamesmadison3108]

I am using the Edifier r1280dbs. How should I set my LPF at?

[@lukeevans6437]

around 80, find what sounds best for you

[@thegreatestofalltime777]

Anything between 6.5 inch to 8 inch is fine for 300 square foot room.

[@fllwthsgns]

How can i connect it to a 1280Db without Sub out?

[@tolitsalcarez7345]

Connect you audio output directly to you t5 input. Then from t5 output to you speakers. T5 does have this feature. Hope it helps

[@Stoogie]

rca out to rca in on 1280

[@user-el2zj3pw5r]

Can you connect directly to tv thru optical to support thin tv sound

[@andreasbernardi3654]

edifier t5 is subwoofer only, not active speaker.

[@user-el2zj3pw5r]

@@andreasbernardi3654 you talking complete lie

[@ShabaanMudaser-dy7tu]

Yes if u get an rca cable with 3.5mm jack you can connect to a tv

[@danielbrown2715]

I have a suggestion.....right now Peter Tyson will sell you a pair of Monitor Audio Monitor 50 loudspeakers for £49 originally £149! Trust me, they will be a massive upgrade on your Phillip's speakers........your welcome 😊

[@Andreadeluxe]

have auto stand-by?

[@szargos]

yes

[@enlightenedmystery9019]

Yes and it's very annoying, if you play music on low volume it automatically turns off and only turns on if you increase the volume a lot. They should have made a switch off, on or auto. I read it can be changed by soldering a wire into the relais, I might try that because I play a lot of low volume music.