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| Speaker shootout update; aggressive treble eliminating some (fairly?) @helomechThe original Dr. Von Heil AMTs did mellow out some over time, and it was the crossovers/caps settling too, not just the diaphragms. I worked on the assembly line at ESS early 1980s, where it was all invented. Seen some variations since th... | |
| Speaker shootout update; aggressive treble eliminating some (fairly?) @helomecThe ML Motion 60XTs had a very pleasant and balanced treble in my audition. Very surprised by your trouble with them. ...@helomec,did you audition the older "XT" or latest "XTi" version? Updates for the XTI version mention no tweeter or c... | |
| Speaker shootout update; aggressive treble eliminating some (fairly?) @hilde45, @jtcf Well, yes it does on the KT150s with a spread of 15ma, and not as noticeable a change with only at 5ma spread. You’d need a multi-meter to use with pin jacks for manual setting. I see pin jacks on the Mid Monos, not on the Mono 60s... | |
| Speaker shootout update; aggressive treble eliminating some (fairly?) @jtcf I learned I could bias KT150s between 40 to 55ma to produce a different type of sound stage fore/aft on my own QS mono 120 amps. Variation in tone from softer to brighter presents itself notably. If one did not know any better you would thi... | |
| Speaker shootout update; aggressive treble eliminating some (fairly?) @jtcf Heard my buddies Harbeth 40.1s with my former EL34 tube amp, sounded pretty darn nice, weighty transformers drove them fine in 50w strapped triode mode. Curious to know if you are running the 2-way or 3-way Harbeth’s, and if you have other o... | |
| Speaker shootout update; aggressive treble eliminating some (fairly?) Let us know when you are done sweeping up the room. :) | |
| Sophia Electric EL34 or KT88 ?? @whacky,re: "I once tried a full battery of KT150 but sold them", "...not EL34 magic." A few things to note fwiw. If the PL DP does not have the appropriate plate voltage or transformers to drive KT150s properly, it won’t sound right nor will it h... | |
| Speaker shootout update; aggressive treble eliminating some (fairly?) Hello @brownsfan, with REW, were you able to effectively use a simple USB microphone to your personal computer or laptop, or did you end up also buying a dedicated hardware audio interface too for improved results? Also, did you end up with a sim... | |
| Speaker shootout update; aggressive treble eliminating some (fairly?) Looking up the woofer used in the Wow1 Seas W12, the specs are consistent with the frequency response test and findings on this ASR site. Definitely makes a good argument for a better woofer driver. @Hilde45, If any of these graphs and tests are c... | |
| Speaker shootout update; aggressive treble eliminating some (fairly?) @hilde45Positive thoughts for chapter-2. Your next speaker coming in shown here generating a nice flat frequency response after 10khz up. https://www.salksound.com/gallery/SS%206M/fr.jpgSame Be tweeter in a larger 3-way version at the Capital Audi... | |
| Speaker shootout update; aggressive treble eliminating some (fairly?) To Fritz Fans, Most agree Scanspeak and Satori drivers are good, ...I’ve used more than a few in DIY builds myself. Also owned older Totems and Signature Model One too for many years as a baseline reference speaker. Totem Acoustic has evolved beyo... | |
| Speaker shootout update; aggressive treble eliminating some (fairly?) "Try before you buy" sure is a nice option to have. And "One and Done" is no fun. :) | |
| Speaker shootout update; aggressive treble eliminating some (fairly?) @b_limo The issue you have with those bright sounding speakers is that they are bright sounding speakers! Seems so. Following some test results data, found a ramping response at 10k-15k with a notable peak. On to the Salks and others I gather. | |
| Speaker shootout update; aggressive treble eliminating some (fairly?) Agree with other posters about relocating the audio system and speakers to the bed location area, lengthwise. Even for a short term period, with hefty AC romex extension cables - if required. Should help gain further insight to that room and what ... | |
| Speaker shootout update; aggressive treble eliminating some (fairly?) @b_limo ..The rest of your system is either neutral or warm, as stated by another member earlier. This may all be solved once you get your Salks. They should be the ticket!Kinda what I was thinking now too, particularly after recapping what’s been... |