#31
|
|||
|
|||
Ps. I also like BRYSTON, punchy revved up signature that mates Bowers quite well... :-)
|
#32
|
|||
|
|||
Quote:
Good luck!
__________________
Clearaudio Ovation with Tracer Dynavector KARAT 17DX Naim Uniti Core Schiit Yggdrasil McIntosh C22/MC275 Wilson TuneTots B&W DB3D Nordost QKore/QBase/Frey 2 Transparent Super IsoAcoustics GAIA II Stax SR-009S with SRM-700T |
#33
|
|||
|
|||
Long before I built a dedicated room, I always had to fight with bad room acoustics and harsh reflections which take away from listening enjoyment. I retreated to listening to headphones, problems solved and for many years until I learned to simply treat the early reflections, floor and ceiling when possible.
As long as there are no gross non-linearities and break up with a bright sounding speaker's tweeter, treating the early reflection points in the room, will go a long way. If the tweeter is of a crappy design or quality, not much can be done but a tamer room will still sound much better. If it is just a matter of tweeter energy output and frequency response of the speaker, especially the "speaker to room" response, then there is much hope. Investing in at least a few good quality acoustic panels, sitting in your listening sweet spot seat, have someone walk the side walls and as you "see" the speaker in the mirror, that is where the panel goes. Do that for the side walls, then invest into tube traps for corners next and your system will sound VERY different and improved. Don't want tube traps for aesthetical reasons? Next best thing is large artificial plants. They look good and break up the standing waves to make the system sound more coherent. Floor and ceiling as are as equally important. Floor is easy enough with a rug, ceiling... eh I've done it and my wife was NOT happy. Bare walls behind the listening seat should also be treated but that is a matter of taste if one wants a livelier sound or a dryer, more direct and intimate sound from the source up front. At that point you are well into listening nirvana. Last edited by PHC1; 11-18-2020 at 02:25 PM. |
#34
|
||||
|
||||
Quote:
'Sound' advice!
__________________
Stereo: Hegel H590, Grimm Audio MU1, Mola Mola Tambaqui, Burmester 948 - V3 & V6 racks, Vivid Audio G2 Giyas, REL Carbon Special (pair), Silent Angel Bonn N8 Ethernet Switch & Forester F1, Wireworld Platinum Eclipse IC and SE SC, Furutech Digiflux AV: Hegel C-53, Marantz AV8802A, Oppo BDP-203EU, Pioneer Kuro 60", Vivid Audio C1 & V1w's, Wireworld Platinum Eclipse, SE & E Second system (veranda): Halgorythme preamp and monoblocks, Burmester 061, Avalon Avatar, Sharkwire & Wireworld cables |
#35
|
||||
|
||||
|
#36
|
|||
|
|||
Quote:
How do you find the DB3D combination, assume you have lived with this fir a while...does it warm up the midrange a bit (REL High-Level is good at doing this), or just fill in the lowest octave ? Thanks |
#37
|
|||
|
|||
I've had this for about 3 years--absolutely a subwoofer adds weight/warmth through the midrange. Except for the beefiest of floor standers, I think every system should have one.
On REL vs B&W--both excellent, of course. I did not try a REL at the DB3D price point because the DBs were designed as extensions of the 800 series speakers, and I loved the preset crossovers and other features in the app. One other detail on the DBs--a poster on another thread was frustrated that he did not have sufficient volume through RCA connections. So I would go with XLR cables if possible, those have been great for me and others. Do you have a dealer who will let you take a DB home for a few days? That's always my Plan A. If you do not have a boutique dealer, you might try Best Buy/Magnolia (I assume they have 7 day returns). I think you'll love it
__________________
Clearaudio Ovation with Tracer Dynavector KARAT 17DX Naim Uniti Core Schiit Yggdrasil McIntosh C22/MC275 Wilson TuneTots B&W DB3D Nordost QKore/QBase/Frey 2 Transparent Super IsoAcoustics GAIA II Stax SR-009S with SRM-700T |
#38
|
|||
|
|||
Quote:
Every good sub should be able to setup to tune to most speakers and have room EQ. |
#39
|
|||
|
|||
Quote:
The SVS SB13 Ultra I had was an excellent Sub but seemed to fill in the lower octave better than the mid bass band and having owned plenty of REL and BK subwoofers in years gone by, I recall how well some were able to add texture to the mids (which is likely out of phase timing/distortion; but it sounds pleasing to the ear ;-) |
#40
|
|||
|
|||
Lol I know what you mean. That sub would be too big in my Wife’s eyes unfortunately...needs to be white and compact these days... I did nearly get a pair of the Paradigm Seismic 110 once
|
|
|
Audio Aficionado Sponsors | |