martykl
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| Would like to add a sub to a two channel system Search for "subwoofer" and look for "SMS" posts in the speaker threads. I have commented pretty extensively on the outstanding Velodyne SMS-1 sub controller. I am a true believer.Marty | |
| small ish floor standers WAF 5-8K I don't know the Totems, but the Merlin VSM series comes to mind as a fine choice for your stated needs - so long as "blue ray/TV" doesn't mean high spl earthquake reproduction from the soundtrack of your action movie.Marty | |
| Ohm Walsh Micro Talls: who's actually heard 'em? Without listening to your system in your room, a "go/no call" call on a subwoofer is tough. If you DO decide to go with a sub, however, I'll offer a piece of advice.The Velodyne SMS-1 sub controller ($500-600 on line) offers room analysis, PEq, an... | |
| Who is your overall favorite guitarist? I just bought the very fine new Matthew Sweet cd which features Matthew Sweet, Greg Leisz, Richard Lloyd, and Ivan Julian on guitar. Julian is a quintessential NYC gig guy and shows up at a ton of shows as a "guest axe". Can't say he's my overall ... | |
| Surprising Backing Bands ExYou might just have a winner.Marty | |
| Anybody listen to Ohm Walsh speaker w/digital amp? I used the Pathos very briefly (< 1 hour) with the 100s running full range. It worked without complaint. I have no further basis for describing the pairing.The Pathos sits in my living room with a Pathos Digit (matching small chassis cd player)... | |
| Konfounding Kinks Is "Bad n Ruin" the most underappreciated tune ever? | |
| Anybody listen to Ohm Walsh speaker w/digital amp? I don't want to admit this because I'm sure that it qualifies as some sort of medical disorder:AMPSCary 300B monosCary 805sPL 7sARC VT 130SEBC integratedPatos Classic IntegratedPanCor Dyna Reissue pre&powerSPEAKERSSonus Faber Cremonas (and Min... | |
| Anybody listen to Ohm Walsh speaker w/digital amp? BTW, to clarify on SS with subs. I actively cross at 80hz (like the Ohm subs) and level match the subs to the mains with the room analyzer and PEq in the SMS sub controller. This has the effect of "neutralizing" the warm character of the TAD amps.... | |
| Anybody listen to Ohm Walsh speaker w/digital amp? Map,There are a lot of combinations and permutations here, so in brief.1) 100s run full range w/ss ampsI tried the Bel Canto (switching amp) and the TAD monoblocs (traditional class AB). Both worked well. The auditions were too brief for any defin... | |
| The Most Musical Class A/B Power Amplifier?? The TAD Hibachis are very good, noticeably warm in tonal balance (for SS amps), meet your power requirements and are inexpensive, to boot. Worth checking out.Marty | |
| Anybody listen to Ohm Walsh speaker w/digital amp? I powered my 100s with a Bel Canto integrated for a day. It worked very well, but the speakers were destined for a different room & system, including subwoofers and (eventually) tube amps. I suspect that this is the set up which I'll stick wit... | |
| Konfounding Kinks Jaybo,I think you meant inkredible.Ray Davies wrote some great, classic, minimalist rock songs and some bizarre, mannered music hall numbers as well as the extended compositions/concept albums - the latter work produced decidely mixed results. The... | |
| What three cd's would one keep from collection ? Far East Suite -- Duke EllingtonLast of The New Wave Riders -- Utopia (Live Box Set)That covers jazz and rock and pop as well as I can wih 2 choices.Third coice is tougher, I'd probably add a second rock/pop choice, maybe:Live in Boston -- Fleetwo... | |
| What subwoofer to use with Maggies? Several posts have recommended smaller drivers to better integrate with quick Maggies.My own experience was that one day spent trying to integrate 8" Velodyne SPLR subs was mostly frustrating. Now, more time (or different 8" subs) may well have yi... |