I just got a set of Duos with the Audiopax amps, and they have proved to be very challenging indeed. I can see why a lot of guys hate them, if not perfectly set up and placed with the sub controls set just right they fail to make audio dreams come true. I have not realised the potential of mine yet, but am getting closer everyday.
Not to mention the fact that the Duos take about a month of constant playing to really break in. They sound awful for the first week.
I agree that the bulk of the difficulty arises in the bass. Every little move I make to the Duos seems to have much bigger impact than what I have been acustomed to with box speakers. Plus the controls on the subs are extremely powerful with numerous possibilities for optimal settings. The toe in amount is also hugely important to get right.
If I had not been pre warned that the Duos can be very tweaky and difficult to get the most out of, I might have been ready to throw in the towel. This is not a set it and forget it speaker if you want to realise it fullest potential.
Not to mention the fact that the Duos take about a month of constant playing to really break in. They sound awful for the first week.
I agree that the bulk of the difficulty arises in the bass. Every little move I make to the Duos seems to have much bigger impact than what I have been acustomed to with box speakers. Plus the controls on the subs are extremely powerful with numerous possibilities for optimal settings. The toe in amount is also hugely important to get right.
If I had not been pre warned that the Duos can be very tweaky and difficult to get the most out of, I might have been ready to throw in the towel. This is not a set it and forget it speaker if you want to realise it fullest potential.