27-Aug-2015, 17:00
(This post was last modified: 27-Aug-2015, 17:02 by Hifi_swlon.)
Once again I ended up back on 7.1.1, after an extended period with 8.1.3 and a lesser time with 8.1.3beta - with old and new speaker cables.
I guess the 8.1.x series just isn't for me, the treble just doesn't sound as smooth as 7.1.1 in my setup, yet at the same time still seems to have the same detail. The 8 just seems a bit more aggressive and jarring. I feel a headache coming on quite quickly. The bass is better, but I can live without that and just use a little EQ.
Unless something changes from 8.1.4 onwards, I suppose I'm here forever (or until I need any of the new features.), and judging by the fact that many people prefer 8.1.3, I very much doubt things will go there…..
Still, it does seem Le Configurateur puts out 2 SAM profiles in configs, so I can still adjust settings/inputs and keep using 7.1.1 so thats something.
I guess the 8.1.x series just isn't for me, the treble just doesn't sound as smooth as 7.1.1 in my setup, yet at the same time still seems to have the same detail. The 8 just seems a bit more aggressive and jarring. I feel a headache coming on quite quickly. The bass is better, but I can live without that and just use a little EQ.
Unless something changes from 8.1.4 onwards, I suppose I'm here forever (or until I need any of the new features.), and judging by the fact that many people prefer 8.1.3, I very much doubt things will go there…..
Still, it does seem Le Configurateur puts out 2 SAM profiles in configs, so I can still adjust settings/inputs and keep using 7.1.1 so thats something.
>>> 1st Place Award: Devialet, last decades most disappointing technology purchase. <<<
