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Classe CA-200 and B&W 805N combo??

Hi,

I'm at a crossroads with my system and its got me pretty frustrated. In the past 6 months, I've purchased a pair of Paradigm studio 100v.2 and a Mccormack DNA-1. For some reason, probably related to speaker positioning, I've been unable to get the bass that I like. I can't place these speakers five feet into my room to get a minimal amount of bass. (See system at: http://cgi.audioasylum.com/systems/7131.html) So, I've started to think about getting a pair of moniters and a Rel sub. The sound right now is way too forward. I have to turn the volume up to unacceptable levels to get any bass at all. I've tried everything and I'm at my wits end. I'm ready to sell the Mccormack also, because it also is contributing to the harsh sound. I'm thinking of getting a Classe CA-200.

I'm sorry if this simple sounds like a cry for help. I hate dealing with equipment problems. I just want the music to sound good!

John B
oregon3
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kr4
3,651 posts
 
Yeah, but he still won't get mo' betta bass unless he can fix the setup. A sub might help if he can get it balanced.

Of course, we have no idea of what the bass problem really is without some measurements.

Kal
uriah
41 posts
 
Ship what Judy says, she's just a B&W basher. Try the Classe amp. I'm using Classe amps with my N802's and the sound is just awesome. Your Paradigm's are also a favorite of mine and need to get closer to the wall for more bass. You might even be able to keep your Mccormack DNA-1 as it's a fine amp just keep moving the speakers a little closer to the wall until you get the bass you need. Going with all those speakers listed above is not going to solve the problem, you need to try to fix the set up as Kr4 suggested and stay away from speakers with cheap drivers.
uriah
41 posts
 
Green Mountain Audio, Silverline, Zu, JM Reynaud, Tyler, Gallo, YUK Maybe one should look into a horn speaker like the Avantgarde Trios, double yuk and what an ugly one, LOL
s7horton
1,077 posts
 
JM Reynauds are a typical french speaker, too dry for me. B&W with classe would be a great combination. I've heard the same setup, but with Signature 805's. Very nice indeed.
oregon3 OP
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Thanks for your response. I did indeed post a similar question on the Asylum. You had suggested that if I can't quite get the positioning right, that I should look torwords getting monitors and a sub.

I guess that I may try a sub first. Placement is not helping the bass. I've moved them about three to four feet from the wall and no improvment.

Which sub would you suggest I try and, if monitors are appropriate, which ones. Also, I'm going to research how I would go about taking measurements. If you could send me to a website that would help, I would appreciate it.

Thanks!

John B
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