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3-4 dB dip at crossover region: what should I listen for to hear it?

I haven’t posted here for about 10 years but thought I’d jump back in to ask about my new JBL 4349s. According to measurements on ASR and even JBLs own graphs, the 4349s have a 3-4 dB dip in the crossover region at about the 1.5 kHz mark. What should I listen for to hear this? I understand that music in this range will be quieter, but I’m not hearing any suckout compared to my Omegas or other speakers Ive had in my system. I’ve played some clarinet and violin concertos, two instruments that spend a lot of time in this frequency range, but I can’t hear an obvious difference. Am I listening for the wrong thing? I’d like to be able to hear this deficiency for leaning purposes if nothing else, so any pointers are appreciated.

 

Many thanks!

rischa

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mlsstl
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@erik_squires -- "What actually happens is that the ragged response makes some notes pop more than others, tricking your ear into believing it to be more revealing, and it is, but only in some ways."

Just an added comment -- I find that some speakers that are "impressive" on first listen -- those that make certain instruments or voices "pop" -- often turn out to be the most wearing to listen to over time.  I use unamplified live acoustic music as my personal reference when deciding if I like a particular piece of equipment, but recognize that lots of people listen for different characteristics, particularly if they are primarily fans of rock, pop, EDM, RAP or such.  But, that's the nice thing about this hobby, there is something for everyone. 

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