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Joseph Audio Pulsar 2 Graphene Placement & Break-In?

Hello,

I'm hoping to connect with anyone (who like myself), may have owned a pair of the original Joseph Audio Pulsars and who now owns a pair of the JA Pulsar 2 Graphenes. 

I have a small listening room that currently allows for the Pulsar 2s to be 2 feet from the back wall. This worked great with the originals, however, the Graphenes bass response is noticeably more present and now with about 25 hours of playing time in, I'm beginning to feel like the Graphenes need a bit more breathing room. While they sound great where they are with most material, they're sounding a little "boomy" on some of the more bass heavy recordings.

Unfortunately, my room doesn't allow for easy placement experimentation without moving a particularly large piece of furniture. Would appreciate hearing from Pulsar owners on what their placement experience has taught them also, can I expect the bass response to become even more prevalent as they continue to break in? 

Thanks to all,

Jay                                  

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jayh31
soix
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Are you on a suspended wood floor?  If so, maybe try some damping footers under your stands or some marble (or some other heavy stone) slabs.  Or maybe bass traps in the front corners of the room.  Best of luck. 
jayh31 OP
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tecknik, My room is 12 x 11.5. I have the Pulsar Graphenes six feet apart and 33 inches from the back wall (measured from the port). My listening position is in the near field at approximately 6 I/2 ft. Compared to the original Pulsars, the Graphenes bass response is considerably more prominent and for my taste, may be a bit much for a room this size.        
audioal11
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@jayh31 
I'm considering moving from the original Pulsars to the Pulsar 2s.  Was your upgrade a good one?
prof
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audioal11
jay's Pulsar 2s are up for sale on Audiogon.  That should answer your question ;-)
At least for jay's space.   There's been all good notices about the Pulsars at shows, and an exhibitor using JA speakers said they seem to work in most rooms.
jayh31 OP
86 posts
 

audioal11,

Yes, the Pulsar 2s represent a significant upgrade over the originals. My issue with the 2s is my 11.5 x 12 listening room, which the 2s are simply too much speaker for.

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