29-Jun-2019, 14:10
@David A@audio_engr. As for what I am looking for - I was happy with my system till I started reading this thread!
I just listen to music - no need / desire for thumping. My speakers are rated low but I have heard that in the real world they never go as low as the manufacturers say. Interestingly, Devialet say they only go to 35 - but with SAM they go to 11...I have been using SAM often around 35%.
I borrowed a couple of inexpensive subs and hooked them up to each speaker and I do like the sound. As I said I have a limited area (maybe 3 feet x 3 feet behind each speaker) to move them - at the moment I have them stacked on one side. Curiously, measuring with REW in the different locations/orientations I tried, they don’t eliminate the nulls that my room has. Since I can’t place them all around the room that may just be the reality.
Based on my experimenting with these inexpensive sub I am thinking maybe just get one better sub. I am intrigued by the REL G1 mkll , but, my goodness it is big for my room (and the weight...). I think the REL Carbon Limited might be the ticket, but you can’t buy them anywhere.
So, I need to decide - G1, S5, or S3. I have eliminated the T9i .The system sounds good as is -why can’t we leave things alone!! Interestingly I find the sound best with the subs and SAM on(at 35%) -which I know makes no sense.
I just listen to music - no need / desire for thumping. My speakers are rated low but I have heard that in the real world they never go as low as the manufacturers say. Interestingly, Devialet say they only go to 35 - but with SAM they go to 11...I have been using SAM often around 35%.
I borrowed a couple of inexpensive subs and hooked them up to each speaker and I do like the sound. As I said I have a limited area (maybe 3 feet x 3 feet behind each speaker) to move them - at the moment I have them stacked on one side. Curiously, measuring with REW in the different locations/orientations I tried, they don’t eliminate the nulls that my room has. Since I can’t place them all around the room that may just be the reality.
Based on my experimenting with these inexpensive sub I am thinking maybe just get one better sub. I am intrigued by the REL G1 mkll , but, my goodness it is big for my room (and the weight...). I think the REL Carbon Limited might be the ticket, but you can’t buy them anywhere.
So, I need to decide - G1, S5, or S3. I have eliminated the T9i .The system sounds good as is -why can’t we leave things alone!! Interestingly I find the sound best with the subs and SAM on(at 35%) -which I know makes no sense.
Nucklehead AMD Server - Devialet 1000Pro - Magico S3 Speakers
New England
USA
