martykl
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| EQ for a pair of subs To Edorr's point re: analog sourcesThe other alternative is to go all DSP as he indicates, but defeat that functionality when using analog sources. You'll disable the subs and hear straight 2.0 channel reproduction. If your preferred analog source... | |
| The most dynamic speaker you've heard... MBL 101. Low sensitivity offset by endless power handling. When doing shows, MBL pairs up the 101 with monster power amps and cranks 'em to 11. The resultant silent/LOUD macrodynamic impact is IMO startling.Marty | |
| EQ for a pair of subs If you're willing to beat your head against the wall during set-up:I used to use a Velo SMS-1 for EQ and for high cutting the subs. I also used an NHT X-2 active x-over to low cut my mains. The X-2 offer much more low cut flexibility and it took t... | |
| Gallo Stradas vs. Merlin TSM-MXRs Mateored,I'd be reluctant to comment decisively on your "what if?" since my biggest issue with the Gallo was that -IMHO - it absolutely needed a subwoofer. I'd estimate that - in the room that I heard 'em - the TSM provided close to a full octave ... | |
| Gallo Stradas vs. Merlin TSM-MXRs Sorry, I just noticed the small sub reference in your OP. I'm not sure that my observations are quite as relevant to your application as I thought, save the potential problems with the wide dispersion tweeter on the Gallo. On that front, the floor... | |
| Gallo Stradas vs. Merlin TSM-MXRs I own VSMs but have little experience with the TSM. I also own A'divas, but have little experience with the Strada. Oddly, however, I did recently happen to listen in on an A/B between these two speakers that a local dealer was conducting for anot... | |
| Top 3 from: Allman Bros, Tull, Kansas & Feat How about one from each (except Kansas).Tull:Benefit (Teacher)Allmans:Live @ Fillmore (Elizabeth Reed)Little Feat:Dixie Chicken (Dixie Chicken)Kansas:PassMarty | |
| Requesting Thoughts and Ideas Sorry - my previous post should have read "bypass the low cut function". This reference was to the portion of the SMS x-over that filters the bass out of the main speakers. The SMS-1 high cut (filters out the top end of the sub's response) is enor... | |
| help with subwoofer I'm very happy with my pair of Rythmik subs 2+ years after they replaced a pair of Velo SPL8 in my music only system.Marty | |
| Atma-Sphere S 30 & Zero Autotransformer Boxes I had a very early production S-30 and it was definitely load sensitive. It sounded great with my Merlin VSMs, but absolutely wilted when driving my Verity P/Es. I understand (from a post in this forum by Ralph, IIRC) that Atmasphere subsequently ... | |
| Is there an amp that does 2-channel and all this? One more clarification, if you use subwoofers for music listening (as I do, and, apparently, as the OP does), digital bass management can be extraordinarily satisfying. Obviously, this idea won't appeal to the traditionalists out there, but after ... | |
| Is there an amp that does 2-channel and all this? To clarify:The HK-990 is a two channel amp with a 150 wpc power amp section derived from a Matti Otala (Citation, Electrocompaniet) design. It adds all the DSP functions that the OP has identified. NAD has a new one that is similar, but does not p... | |
| Requesting Thoughts and Ideas In order to get the SMS-1 to perform optimally, set-up is a GIANT pain in the ass. The "auto-correct" function is inexplicably crude and manual adjustment is 1000% better. Unfortunately, it's also a time consuming process of trial and error for ma... | |
| FleetwoodMac's "Then Play On" ; Best remaster?? Mt 10425Per Onhwy's post, "When You Say" is omitted from at least one US release and Madge is sufficiently truncated to fairly be described as a different song . But I do concede that that doesn't constitute "a bunch" per my first post. Faulty mem... | |
| FleetwoodMac's "Then Play On" ; Best remaster?? Onhwy,That version of the band also included Jeremy Spencer who is a fabulous slide player. It was a three headed guitar monster. MartyBTW While Kirwan retired decades ago (evidently he had mental health issues that may or may not have been acid r... |