24-Oct-2015, 09:13
(23-Oct-2015, 21:18)ondesx Wrote: Hi every one.
I own both a set of Genelec (1032A/1094A) and the Silvers. I carefully compared both systems using the same source (a MacBook Pro with audio files on the DD) and a good DAC (SABRE DSD). Audio levels were perfectly aligned using white and pink noise with a calibrated mike.
While I can easily recognise each system, I have to say that the gap isn't very important in terms of audio quality. But the systems are not in the same league... for the price !
Active monitors are easier to setup than separated audio equipment, since the optimization was already done by the manufacturer. You don't have to fight against tangled links or tweak audio levels and so on : in other words, no headaches. You just have to correctly place the monitors in the listening room following the guidelines of the manufacturer.
With the Phantoms, you begin at a step ahead : you even not need a link from the software audio player and/or the computer itself !... You have nothing to tweak, all will be fine often since the first try !
I think the guys who criticize the Phantoms don't really heard them or at least in bad conditions at a hifi show with an inadapted setup and/or with bad sources. Otherwise, IMHO I can't understand their comments...
My Best.
OndesX
I totally agree with you!!
