Tracks to make your sub beg for mercy...
Discussion
Jonny_ said:
My BK subwoofer should arrive in the next week or two. This thread looks like ideal "running-in" material! 
Seriously, Be careful, we have a BK Monolith DF at home and its f
king rediculous. Stuff will vibrate and rattle, possibly off a shelf, and break. The monolith has only 5% distortion @ 102db and 20Hz, so you will know about it! Only because I was talking about him the other day - it's not a massive sub thumper.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2D3bQD3nTLw&pla...
mu-ziq Roy Castle
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2D3bQD3nTLw&pla...
mu-ziq Roy Castle
Only just stumbled on this thread... I'm not a DnB chap, so my suggestions may fail the 'sub begging for mercy' in comparison....
Can't do Youtube links as am on Blackberry, and no real bandwidth at the mo!
Sandy B - You Make The World Go Round (Deep Dish Extended Mix)
Axwell - Found you
Lots of others that escape me at the moment... Will edit this post later!
Can't do Youtube links as am on Blackberry, and no real bandwidth at the mo!
Sandy B - You Make The World Go Round (Deep Dish Extended Mix)
Axwell - Found you
Lots of others that escape me at the moment... Will edit this post later!
I once borrowed a REL Studio 3 from work years ago, difficult as it weighed over 90kg
this monster only has 2 10" Volt long throw drive units driven by a 500watt MOSfet amp
but it's rated flat to 12hz! at over 110db with useful extension down to 8hz!
Designed by the doyen of British Subwoofers Richard Lord, I rang REL and asked them for
suggestions to test this monster, they sent me a fantastic classical collection CD, which I
still have to this day with the instruction to play track 10.
The Disc in question is titled Popular Classics, The Akai Collection.
and i'll quote directly from the blurb on the disc....
The track is by Bach, Toccata and Fugue in D minor.
"No single instrument can match the extraordinary sound of a great cathedral organ and
few organs can match that of St Paul's Cathedral. There is little doubt that the combination
of a fully digital (DDD) recording and compact disc has freed the cathedral organ from the
inevitable limitations of analogue sound. John Scotts brilliant playing of Bach's Toccata & Fugue
is a stunning example of the organist's art."
When I asked them "why this track" their response was a surprise
They said "we've listened to many Dub/Metal/electro etc tracks while these tracks have massive levels in relation to the rest of the music, generally electronic/drum lacks the massive
extension below 20hz, a well tuned Cathedral (pipe) organ can extend below 10hz!"
When you listen to this classic it lulls you, and then all hell brakes loose! and with a sub
of the RELs quality you'd better make sure there's no delicate ornaments anywhere near it as
they're going to walk off the shelf they're on!
When installing these subs in customers houses you could set them up so they made people feel
physically ill when played this track by setting the levels too high!
In the end I returned the Sub, as its cost was a little steep for me at the time (£4000) now £5600!
and I bought a REL Storm and then added a second Storm a Year later. This Sub is still available
having been in constant production for nearly 20 years! If you ever get the chance to listen to one set up properly take it as it'll leave an impression you'll never forget..
http://www.stereophile.com/subwoofers/1004rel/inde...
Review of this monster...
this monster only has 2 10" Volt long throw drive units driven by a 500watt MOSfet amp
but it's rated flat to 12hz! at over 110db with useful extension down to 8hz!
Designed by the doyen of British Subwoofers Richard Lord, I rang REL and asked them for
suggestions to test this monster, they sent me a fantastic classical collection CD, which I
still have to this day with the instruction to play track 10.
The Disc in question is titled Popular Classics, The Akai Collection.
and i'll quote directly from the blurb on the disc....
The track is by Bach, Toccata and Fugue in D minor.
"No single instrument can match the extraordinary sound of a great cathedral organ and
few organs can match that of St Paul's Cathedral. There is little doubt that the combination
of a fully digital (DDD) recording and compact disc has freed the cathedral organ from the
inevitable limitations of analogue sound. John Scotts brilliant playing of Bach's Toccata & Fugue
is a stunning example of the organist's art."
When I asked them "why this track" their response was a surprise
They said "we've listened to many Dub/Metal/electro etc tracks while these tracks have massive levels in relation to the rest of the music, generally electronic/drum lacks the massive
extension below 20hz, a well tuned Cathedral (pipe) organ can extend below 10hz!"
When you listen to this classic it lulls you, and then all hell brakes loose! and with a sub
of the RELs quality you'd better make sure there's no delicate ornaments anywhere near it as
they're going to walk off the shelf they're on!
When installing these subs in customers houses you could set them up so they made people feel
physically ill when played this track by setting the levels too high!
In the end I returned the Sub, as its cost was a little steep for me at the time (£4000) now £5600!
and I bought a REL Storm and then added a second Storm a Year later. This Sub is still available
having been in constant production for nearly 20 years! If you ever get the chance to listen to one set up properly take it as it'll leave an impression you'll never forget..
http://www.stereophile.com/subwoofers/1004rel/inde...
Review of this monster...
Edited by tdm34ds on Wednesday 23 February 22:13
Edited by tdm34ds on Wednesday 23 February 22:17
tdm34ds said:
I once borrowed a REL Studio 3 from work years ago, difficult as it weighed over 90kg
this monster only has 2 10" Volt long throw drive units driven by a 300watt MOSfet amp
but it's rated flat to 12hz! at over 110db with useful extension down to 8hz!
Designed by the doyen of British Subwoofers Richard Lord, I rang REL and asked them for
suggestions to test this monster, they sent me a fantastic classical collection CD, which I
still have to this day with the instruction to play track 10.
The Disc in question is titled Popular Classics, The Akai Collection.
and i'll quote directly from the blurb on the disc....
The track is by Bach, Toccata and Fugue in D minor.
"No single instrument can match the extraordinary sound of a great cathedral organ and
few organs can match that of St Paul's Cathedral. There is little doubt that the combination
of a fully digital (DDD) recording and compact disc has freed the cathedral organ from the
inevitable limitations of analogue sound. John Scotts brilliant playing of Bach's Toccata & Fugue
is a stunning example of the organist's art."
When I asked them "why this track" their response was a surprise
They said "we've listened to many Dub/Metal/electro etc tracks while these tracks have massive levels in relation to the rest of the music, generally electronic/drum lacks the massive
extension below 20hz, a well tuned Cathedral (pipe) organ can extend below 10hz!"
When you listen to this classic it lulls you, and then all hell brakes loose! and with a sub
of the RELs quality you'd better make sure there's no delicate ornaments anywhere near it as
they're going to walk off the shelf they're on!
When installing these subs in customers houses you could set them up so they made people feel
physically ill when played this track by setting the levels too high!
In the end I returned the Sub, as its cost was a little steep for me at the time (£4000)
and I bought a REL Storm and then added a second Storm a Year later. This Sub is still available
having been in constant production for nearly 20 years! If you ever get the chance to listen to one set up properly take it as it'll leave an impression you'll never forget..
http://www.stereophile.com/subwoofers/1004rel/inde...
Review of this monster...
One of my favourite classical pieces and I think I have the very CD. I have never thought of it as a bass heavy recording though, so will have to blow the dust off and have a listen.this monster only has 2 10" Volt long throw drive units driven by a 300watt MOSfet amp
but it's rated flat to 12hz! at over 110db with useful extension down to 8hz!
Designed by the doyen of British Subwoofers Richard Lord, I rang REL and asked them for
suggestions to test this monster, they sent me a fantastic classical collection CD, which I
still have to this day with the instruction to play track 10.
The Disc in question is titled Popular Classics, The Akai Collection.
and i'll quote directly from the blurb on the disc....
The track is by Bach, Toccata and Fugue in D minor.
"No single instrument can match the extraordinary sound of a great cathedral organ and
few organs can match that of St Paul's Cathedral. There is little doubt that the combination
of a fully digital (DDD) recording and compact disc has freed the cathedral organ from the
inevitable limitations of analogue sound. John Scotts brilliant playing of Bach's Toccata & Fugue
is a stunning example of the organist's art."
When I asked them "why this track" their response was a surprise
They said "we've listened to many Dub/Metal/electro etc tracks while these tracks have massive levels in relation to the rest of the music, generally electronic/drum lacks the massive
extension below 20hz, a well tuned Cathedral (pipe) organ can extend below 10hz!"
When you listen to this classic it lulls you, and then all hell brakes loose! and with a sub
of the RELs quality you'd better make sure there's no delicate ornaments anywhere near it as
they're going to walk off the shelf they're on!
When installing these subs in customers houses you could set them up so they made people feel
physically ill when played this track by setting the levels too high!
In the end I returned the Sub, as its cost was a little steep for me at the time (£4000)
and I bought a REL Storm and then added a second Storm a Year later. This Sub is still available
having been in constant production for nearly 20 years! If you ever get the chance to listen to one set up properly take it as it'll leave an impression you'll never forget..
http://www.stereophile.com/subwoofers/1004rel/inde...
Review of this monster...
My favourite bass tunes at the moment are
Kinny & Horne - Us On Fire (chilled out tune)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-aL0lVS9oAY
Proxy - 40 Seconds (crazy tune)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PuxQNrZUWBU
Future Prophecies - Dark Matter (proper DnB)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TAvqdDAbJ7k
Kinny & Horne - Us On Fire (chilled out tune)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-aL0lVS9oAY
Proxy - 40 Seconds (crazy tune)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PuxQNrZUWBU
Future Prophecies - Dark Matter (proper DnB)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TAvqdDAbJ7k
Edited by Guvna on Wednesday 23 February 22:29
My bass testers 
6Blocc-how you like me now
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FvJsf6M5_LU
Psyph Morrison - Like Us
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5eRzq_0sFY
Psyph Morrison - DOPE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SrtxVax8N68
Pysph Morrison - Go
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r58LYoDwkpI
Psyph Morrison - The Bass Monster
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wXPwRdCJqtw
http://www.reverbnation.com/psyphmorrison Download his stuff for free here
6Blocc-how you like me now
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FvJsf6M5_LU
Psyph Morrison - Like Us
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5eRzq_0sFY
Psyph Morrison - DOPE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SrtxVax8N68
Pysph Morrison - Go
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r58LYoDwkpI
Psyph Morrison - The Bass Monster
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wXPwRdCJqtw
http://www.reverbnation.com/psyphmorrison Download his stuff for free here
rhinochopig said:
One of my favourite classical pieces and I think I have the very CD. I have never thought of it as a bass heavy recording though, so will have to blow the dust off and have a listen.
That's the thing about this particular disc on a normal system it sounds merely excellenton a system with a proper "Sub Bass" system it becomes Extraordinary! The LFE is of proper
seismic levels..
But remember it's a recording of only one instrument and is not "bass heavy" but Bass accurate!
And it takes a very good speaker/sub system to resolve it's enormous dynamic range,
My own system at home uses a Yamaha RXV3800 A/V amp connected to a Parasound HCA2205 PowerAmp
then on to a set KEF Ref 104/2 Loudspeakers and a pair of REL Storms, the front end is
a Marantz CD63KI-Signature CD player, and that system plays the track extremely well
When I auditioned the REL Studio I owned an Audiolab 8000CDT/ 8000DAC front end Combo
Into an Audiolab 8000Q pre amp then into 4 x Audiolab 8000M monobloc power amps,
the speakers where a set of Acoustic Energy AE1 Signatures on their dedicated stands
(they where the days) The AE1s where a miniature speaker which took a huge amount of driving
and where capable of fantastic extension for a speaker of that size, but adding the Studio
to them resulted in the best and more importantly accurate soundstage i've ever heard in my lounge.
Enjoying this thread. Whoever posted Mt Eden dubstep first - thank you 
(esp. Sierra Leone). Showing my age a bit but is there anywhere I can buy that on CD?
My contribution: Chemical Brothers It Doesn't Matter. This track seems to build and build, with heavy bass sections until the finale at 5.00 where they drop everything except the bass and it's enough to feel pressure on your chest (in a car with a decent sub at least - don't know about in the house, I have neighbours now!)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvOge07GcO4
(esp. Sierra Leone). Showing my age a bit but is there anywhere I can buy that on CD?My contribution: Chemical Brothers It Doesn't Matter. This track seems to build and build, with heavy bass sections until the finale at 5.00 where they drop everything except the bass and it's enough to feel pressure on your chest (in a car with a decent sub at least - don't know about in the house, I have neighbours now!)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvOge07GcO4
tdm34ds said:
rhinochopig said:
One of my favourite classical pieces and I think I have the very CD. I have never thought of it as a bass heavy recording though, so will have to blow the dust off and have a listen.
That's the thing about this particular disc on a normal system it sounds merely excellenton a system with a proper "Sub Bass" system it becomes Extraordinary! The LFE is of proper
seismic levels..
But remember it's a recording of only one instrument and is not "bass heavy" but Bass accurate!
And it takes a very good speaker/sub system to resolve it's enormous dynamic range,
My own system at home uses a Yamaha RXV3800 A/V amp connected to a Parasound HCA2205 PowerAmp
then on to a set KEF Ref 104/2 Loudspeakers and a pair of REL Storms, the front end is
a Marantz CD63KI-Signature CD player, and that system plays the track extremely well
When I auditioned the REL Studio I owned an Audiolab 8000CDT/ 8000DAC front end Combo
Into an Audiolab 8000Q pre amp then into 4 x Audiolab 8000M monobloc power amps,
the speakers where a set of Acoustic Energy AE1 Signatures on their dedicated stands
(they where the days) The AE1s where a miniature speaker which took a huge amount of driving
and where capable of fantastic extension for a speaker of that size, but adding the Studio
to them resulted in the best and more importantly accurate soundstage i've ever heard in my lounge.
My system will not get anywhere near resolving the physical rather aural notes, but it will be interesting to hear it on a system with a sub rather than just through book-shelves.
My amp should be excellent as I bought the one you recommended to me when I spoke to you last year
It's only wired up to wife friendly Gallo Ti speakers though, so nothing earth pounding.I do hope you live in a detached house though or your neighbours must hate you
rhinochopig said:
"bass heavy" - yes poor choice of words on my part. It's not really what I meant.
My system will not get anywhere near resolving the physical rather aural notes, but it will be interesting to hear it on a system with a sub rather than just through book-shelves.
My amp should be excellent as I bought the one you recommended to me when I spoke to you last year It's only wired up to wife friendly Gallo Ti speakers though, so nothing earth pounding.
I do hope you live in a detached house though or your neighbours must hate you
No mate it's a Semi but my neighbour is deaf! (actually he's dead sorry, but his wife is also deaf and was before I moved in)My system will not get anywhere near resolving the physical rather aural notes, but it will be interesting to hear it on a system with a sub rather than just through book-shelves.
My amp should be excellent as I bought the one you recommended to me when I spoke to you last year
It's only wired up to wife friendly Gallo Ti speakers though, so nothing earth pounding.I do hope you live in a detached house though or your neighbours must hate you
although apparently the ornaments on display do move about a bit, so I gave them a packet of Blu-Tack! (that didn't go down well)
V-spec said:
Enjoying this thread. Whoever posted Mt Eden dubstep first - thank you (esp. Sierra Leone). Showing my age a bit but is there anywhere I can buy that on CD?
You can download the Mt Eden MEDS EP for free if you Google for it - it doesn't have Sierra Leone on it though. I don't think any of their tracks have been released on a physical format unless anyone knows better? (esp. Sierra Leone). Showing my age a bit but is there anywhere I can buy that on CD?I'm really enjoying this today: King Soly - Tamil Dub - sadly it isn't on Spotify and sounds rubbish on Youtube...
Egg Chaser said:
GTDNB, I'm not sure why, but I get the impression that you like Dillinja
A couple more to add:
Skream - Reflections
Graphics - I Need You
A couple more to add:
Skream - Reflections
Graphics - I Need You
Edited by Egg Chaser on Wednesday 16th February 02:11
probably one of the most significant D&B producers; his engineering skills are unmatched imo. nice guy too. no idea what he's been up to for the last couple of years though, his more recent releases were getting a bit
slomax said:
Seriously, Be careful, we have a BK Monolith DF at home and its fking rediculous. Stuff will vibrate and rattle, possibly off a shelf, and break. The monolith has only 5% distortion @ 102db and 20Hz, so you will know about it!
I've got a Monolith (DF) and it (quite literally) rocks.king rediculous. Stuff will vibrate and rattle, possibly off a shelf, and break. The monolith has only 5% distortion @ 102db and 20Hz, so you will know about it! Try this: "Brass Monkey" by The Beastie Boys.
And this: "Walk This Land" by E-Z Rollers.
Run DMC vs Jason Nevins - It's like that
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qbd7CelniUM&fea...
Renegade Soundwave - Renegade Soundwave (The Leftfield Remix)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2um0lN-BmBM&fea...
if you find the basstube shakin' remix you may close this thread
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qbd7CelniUM&fea...
Renegade Soundwave - Renegade Soundwave (The Leftfield Remix)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2um0lN-BmBM&fea...
if you find the basstube shakin' remix you may close this thread
Hopefully not mentioned on here yet.
I nominate: Chemical brothers - Under the influence
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2pr34s-6jo - I blew a Sub about 3 years ago with this track
Worst of all, it wasn't my sub to break
OK, just seen it's been posted earlier...
My second nomination goes too: Dirty Harry - Western Riddem
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=foDvl7RzTro - Will definitely get your sub jumping around your room a bit.
I nominate: Chemical brothers - Under the influence
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2pr34s-6jo - I blew a Sub about 3 years ago with this track
Worst of all, it wasn't my sub to break OK, just seen it's been posted earlier...
My second nomination goes too: Dirty Harry - Western Riddem
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=foDvl7RzTro - Will definitely get your sub jumping around your room a bit
.Edited by Otter Smacker on Sunday 27th February 17:54
Otter Smacker said:
My second nomination goes too: Dirty Harry - Western Riddem
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=foDvl7RzTro - Will definitely get your sub jumping around your room a bit.
liked that one, and the flip.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=foDvl7RzTro - Will definitely get your sub jumping around your room a bit
.Edited by Otter Smacker on Sunday 27th February 17:54
his latest is pretty good too, I might even buy the vinyl!
Hazard (aka dirty harry) - Proteus
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CICXzJvrhzQ
a couple more classics...
Majistrate - step on VIP . the vinyl cut of this was ridiculously bassy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B43E_nt_vc8
Jo - R-type
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0wm3s8P4z0
That latest by Hazard you posted is 
Not sure if the other 2 will make a Sub beg for mercy. But 2 awesome tracks non-the-least.
Here's another to get your Sub rattling...
C4 - Jawbasher:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kknnHPAK06Q - I want this track soooo bad
(First track of the 3 tunes)
Not sure if the other 2 will make a Sub beg for mercy. But 2 awesome tracks non-the-least.Here's another to get your Sub rattling...
C4 - Jawbasher:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kknnHPAK06Q - I want this track soooo bad
(First track of the 3 tunes)ad551 said:
Great topic!
I love the bass on these Mt Eden tracks:
Sierra Leone http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=maTcoGZ3feY (sounds a bit crap on YouTube but you can download it, not difficult to find on Google...)
Oh That I Had http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKzH6pRfzoU or on Spotify for better quality: http://open.spotify.com/track/40f9IDTMDpFf3CnTcPhY...
Thats a great album. I love the bass on these Mt Eden tracks:
Sierra Leone http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=maTcoGZ3feY (sounds a bit crap on YouTube but you can download it, not difficult to find on Google...)
Oh That I Had http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKzH6pRfzoU or on Spotify for better quality: http://open.spotify.com/track/40f9IDTMDpFf3CnTcPhY...
Really into chilled dubstep atm. This is a good one, Phaeleh - Afterglow
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