mapman
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| Wide dispersion + high efficiency + detail + coherence in a speaker? auxinput,As I recall the larger Walsh models are somewhat more efficient than the smaller ones, like the microwalsh, and overall they are not any harder to drive than most, perhaps easier. Not high efficiency like Klipsch though for example, for s... | |
| Match of Hybrid Rogue Pharaoh and B&W 803D2 speaker The SPL might work fine with not too many watts, but in general, high output impedance tube amps will distort to a greater degree into a lower impedance load as is typical of many modern speakers (like most B&W) that are designed to sound best... | |
| How to "mount" acoustic foam ? GK,The secret is out. You love me and you know it! I saw you were pining in public for weeks during my recent absence. Must be my sense of humor. Sorry, I’m taken. Plus I don’t swing that way. | |
| Match of Hybrid Rogue Pharaoh and B&W 803D2 speaker I’d want a very beefy tube amp for B&Ws which is not likely to come cheap. B&W are generally NOT inherently tube amp friendly speakers. Check out any impedance curve measurements available for your model before taking that dive. Low impeda... | |
| Speaker Suggestions for 300b SET Amp When you read the reviews of the sound, you read a lot of the same thing about Heresy III that you read about similar priced (and way less efficient) smaller monitors from the likes of ATC, Harbeth, etc. Not much if any bass below 50hz, but what y... | |
| SYNERGY –is it all about the setup Good point. I didn’t remember it costing that much. Used nonetheless! Only good things end up costing more used.I used to live in Huntsville Al and bought a pair of Magnepans demoed for me at Audition in Birmingham ~ 1986 or so, which I read recen... | |
| Speaker Suggestions for 300b SET Amp charles,On floor on the tilted risers, close to front corners of the room.A tad lower overall perhaps but not necessarily less realistic sounding than otherwise.I use similar low profile stands with tilt (IsoAcoustics) with my smaller monitors in ... | |
| Speaker Suggestions for 300b SET Amp Charles I have only heard it so far at a dealer off a decent quality A/V receiver and was very impressed with that. These are very versatile and affordable speakers with a long and strong track record. The hifi magazine reviewers even seem to reac... | |
| Speaker Suggestions for 300b SET Amp Having researched this issue myself now for quite a while, if I were running a SET and looking for good sounding HE speakers to match on a budget, that can play ANY kind of music well, Klipsch Heresy III, hands down, easy decision. These were orig... | |
| SYNERGY –is it all about the setup Here's a book that can answer your questions definitively:https://www.amazon.com/Get-Better-Sound-Jim-Smith/dp/0982080700/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=151922717... | |
| Match of Hybrid Rogue Pharaoh and B&W 803D2 speaker helomech,Could be. Some gear makers opt to do things like that for good reasons usually to enable better sound overall for more with less effort. Low bass is a bear to get right in most rooms. My Audio Research tube pre-amp does not dig as deep as... | |
| From KEF 103.2 to Harbeth 30.1 and back....Your advice sought. I'd suggest the Klipsch Heresy as well. Maybe add a sub if desired. | |
| Match of Hybrid Rogue Pharaoh and B&W 803D2 speaker Helomech many Class D amps soft clip like a tube amp which woukd account for bass leveling off at some point. The Rogue puts out a lot of power and decent current for an integrated amp. I use 500w/ch class d amps with my current hungry OHM s... | |
| Does It have to be loud? No and you can save a lot of money that way. Wear and tear on your ears as well if you keep it below 85 db or so most of the time. No good ears, no good sound....It’s producing large quantities of good sound that is hardest and most expensive. | |
| Match of Hybrid Rogue Pharaoh and B&W 803D2 speaker Rogue Pharoah is a great match for the B&Ws and their similar ilk. If its tube magic one seeks, best to go simply go all tube.If you want the best of both worlds, low distortion and and the ability to drive most any speaker well, a tube pre-am... |