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| Placement of Single Subwoofer Affecting Sound of Main Speakers Added some isolation to the sub. Bass now sounds tighter and more seamless. Crossover frequency is bumped up from 62 to 68Hz without any ill effect, an increase of 6 Hz. Volume on the sub is now lower to compensate for the higher crossover frequen... | |
| New Luxman 507Z Integrated coming in October. New 590AXIII ? Interesting. | |
| What Is So Special About Harbeth? xd versions are very very incrementally altered over just prior gen harbeths That’s useful. From my observation, the popular XD models that get the most attention are the C7ES3 and M30. The other models don’t get much interest, and the P3ESR... | |
| What Is So Special About Harbeth? I don’t know about the XD versions. If going with the older SHL5, pick the SHL5 Plus instead of the older SHL5. The Plus is an overall better sounding speaker - cleaner, more precise and better clarity in the bass and midrange. The SHL5 non-Plus s... | |
| Furutech GTX-D NCF or Power Cord Any opinion on which route to improve the sound quality: the Furutech GTX NCF outlet to replace the Porter Port outlet, or new PC to replace the Wireworld Stratus PC? I would suggest that the Wireworld Stratus 5 cord is replaced with somethi... | |
| Do good power cords have to be stiff? akgwhiz 81 posts 01-26-2022 4:55pm I’ve been using a Wireworld Aurora 7. 12 ga silver clad OFC. Its flat design makes it pretty flexible. I have it folded back with about an inch radius. I have the Wireworld Elektra 7 whic... | |
| Do good power cords have to be stiff? The Shunyata power cords I use are very stiff, the Acrolink power cord is very flexible. May I ask which Acrolink. I have 7N-PC9700 and 8N-PC8100 and both are very stiff. Based on my limited experience with different power cords, the stiff... | |
| Integrated Amplifiers - Luxman vs Pass Labs Hi tj-sully. Don’t get me wrong. Of course you are entitled to provide your experience on the Pass Labs amp which you own. I’m just providing information on the comparison between the Pass Labs and Luxman in response to the remark which you made a... | |
| Integrated Amplifiers - Luxman vs Pass Labs In this video, the Luxman L-590AXII is said to be more detailed than Pass Labs INT-250. Both units are in the top 3 list of best integrated amps of all time. | |
| Integrated Amplifiers - Luxman vs Pass Labs 4) Do you find the sound to be veiled in anyway? this is the kicker question. Here is where the Pass sound really shines for me. Transparency. I have never heard an amplifier bring absolute stunning transparency to the scene as Pass. It is spook... | |
| Placement of Single Subwoofer Affecting Sound of Main Speakers It’s still a stock power cord. Will look for some better cords soon. I’m amazed at the transformation of the system. It is quite rewarding once the integration of the sub to the speakers is close to seamless. | |
| Placement of Single Subwoofer Affecting Sound of Main Speakers I’ve also replaced these lowly interconnects with some decent ones as below. Van Damme cables. I’m not sure if it has made a difference but the new one is certainly more sturdy than the thin flimsy wires I was using before this. The Nob... | |
| Placement of Single Subwoofer Affecting Sound of Main Speakers An update. To cut a long story short, the sub is staying. I’ll keep this short and avoid being long-winded. Most experienced folks would have known about this. After moving the sub around, I figured out that the placement of the sub is everything.... | |
| Placement of Single Subwoofer Affecting Sound of Main Speakers Should ask what sub are you using and what speakers? Also consider using white noise and a sound meter ( app on smartphone) to get an idea of what is going on in regards to sub filling in lowest octave at your listening location smoothly. Th... | |
| Placement of Single Subwoofer Affecting Sound of Main Speakers The effect you may be having is that the sub is acting like a tuned bass trap, OR you are finding it’s reflecting a lot from the speakers. Yes, either one must be true. Somehow any furniture in the room will affect the sound, especially thin... |