11-Feb-2019, 02:43
(10-Feb-2019, 16:08)awkaplan Wrote:(10-Feb-2019, 02:52)Axel Wrote:I’ll give them a shot. After hearing what SAM does for my 707s, it’ll be tough to run a non-SAM bookshelf. I have a feeling the current “OK” state of low-volume listening is due to SAM. I’m going to try 3-6 sets of speaker cables to see if perhaps that is the extra nudge I need.(09-Feb-2019, 13:52)awkaplan Wrote: Did you audition the bookshelf model as well? You have me digging. Hoping they’re SAMed!No, I didn’t audition the standmount models as I want floorstanders. The FS 407 and 409 are SAMed, but the .2 versions aren’t. I used the 407 SAM profile when I auditioned the 407.2 and it seemed to work fine, but I usually turn SAM off when I’m listening.
Give the Elacs a try. I think you’ll like them.
There are several ELAC standmount versions of the speakers I auditioned that are SAMed, the ones to go for are the models with the Jet tweeter, which have a grille through which you can see the folded foil membrane.
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