flaviowolff
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I would absolutely include a MiniDSP flex or ddrc-24 to give you great EQ flexibility and room correction if needed.
Thank you, very nice article.
Thank you for the recommendation. If I use a TV box (mi box 4s´) connect to the Topping EX5 by optical driver, will it be equivalent to the WiiM Mini?Consider also that bluetooth will be inferior to something like Spotify Connect. So perhaps consider a streaming device that can receive WLAN data directly from the streaming app, rather than having to go via a bluetooth conversion. An example might be a WiiM Mini connected to the digital optical input of a Yamaha amplifier.
I will try to do that.Try to audition a range of speakers at a hi-fi shop(s), then check the measurements of the ones you like to see which ones provide objectively good performance to back up your subjective preferences.
Yes, the EX5 has two outputs, one for the Genelecs (XLR) and the other you can use to hook up the sub. The 8030c has some filter settings to facilitate a sub as well. A Genelec sub will integrate a bit easier, but they are expensive and you can get something else for much less.From your recommendations, the Genelec 8030C with a Topping EX5 seems a good option.
Some of you point that a Subwoofer is a must. Is it possible to include one in this system?
That may be quite a long way off. The 8030C only has a 13 cm woofer. With a sub you'll have more chance that it will work out. If possible see if you can try them out before you buy. https://www.musicstore.de/ is in your city and has them in stock. Don't know if they have an actual store though.I previouly said that the distance from the speakers is about 2m, but if it was for example 4~5m is this option still a good choice?
bad/inexperienced one won't know when to influence and when not to.
9 years of it with 5 straight commission makes for some keen spidey senses.Spoken like a true HiFi salesman.
I'm onto the 8th floor now. No more lawn care, no trimming trees, no snow shoveling in -30C with winds too etc etc. Everything is taken care of other than my own suite.Wait until you move into property and house and land- then it gets fun...
From your recommendations, the Genelec 8030C with a Topping EX5 seems a good option.
Some of you point that a Subwoofer is a must. Is it possible to include one in this system?
I previouly said that the distance from the speakers is about 2m, but if it was for example 4~5m is this option still a good choice?
The 8030c is an excellent option (I use them for my PC listening) paired with an SVS 3000 micro subwoofer. I use a MiniDSP flex to integrate the sub and also give me Dirac
The MiniDSP flex is a bit expensive, this works alternatively to the EX5 or I have to use both?I would absolutely include a MiniDSP flex
The plan is to use them in a living room, side by side with the TV. Usually, I watch TV from a 2m distance, but that might change if I move to another house. If the distance is higher than 2m, for instance to 3m, the bass is the only thing that is degraded and can be fixed by a sub? or the overall sound is also compromised?If your critical listening is at 2m and then you want to have nice sounding music at 4-5m with a bit less volume you will be fine.
Great initiative! Usually people keep asking questions for weeks on end, and then months later, still sit behind their keyboardsYesterday I went to musicstore and I tried out the speakers. They sound pretty good indeed, but now I have a few more questions. (sorry)
Hard to say. It may be due to the extra bass extension. The 8030s are claimed to be a bit more linear though. If you're not planning a sub, the 8040s are definitely the better choice. I myself have 3 8040s and love them. I got them second-hand. It saves a lot of money and they still look and function brand new. So that may also be another option to stay within budget. In the end, buy what you like best.I think I liked the 8040 more, maybe it is because of the higher bass. They are much more expensive compared to the 8030, but is the money difference worth it? Or is it better instead to get the 8030 and a sub?
I think if you're not going to use GLM (which costs extra €€€), then you're really not using them to their full potential. There are cheaper options to get room correction as well.About the 8330s are they worth the price difference?
SVS is always a good option, sadly they are quite expensive in the EU, and there is little availability. Is DIY an option?If I get a sub, which one do you recommend that is compatible with EX5? with 500€ max
It's an alternative, and will also give you room correction.The MiniDSP flex is a bit expensive, this works alternatively to the EX5 or I have to use both?
They are not stupid questions. Don't feel sorry.Sorry for this stupid questions...
Yesterday I went to musicstore and I tried out the speakers. They sound pretty good indeed, but now I have a few more questions. (sorry)
I think I liked the 8040 more, maybe it is because of the higher bass. They are much more expensive compared to the 8030, but is the money difference worth it? Or is it better instead to get the 8030 and a sub?
About the 8330s are they worth the price difference?
If I get a sub, which one do you recommend that is compatible with EX5? with 500€ max
The MiniDSP flex is a bit expensive, this works alternatively to the EX5 or I have to use both?
The plan is to use them in a living room, side by side with the TV. Usually, I watch TV from a 2m distance, but that might change if I move to another house. If the distance is higher than 2m, for instance to 3m, the bass is the only thing that is degraded and can be fixed by a sub? or the overall sound is also compromised?
Sorry for this stupid questions...
If a PC can be used for all the decoding needs, then yes. Otherwise an AVR with pre-outs may be a better option.want to expand it to 5.1 let’s say in the future you’d need something like the MiniDSP Flex 8 correct?
Well, a part of me says yes, but the other says that I don't have the tools and the final product will not be as good. Nevertheless, if you have nice tutorials please share, maybe I change my mind.Is DIY an option?
Option 1:
- 8030c + Cables ~ 1200€
- EX5 ~ 350€
- Total ~1550€
Option 2:
- 8030c + Cables ~ 1200€
- Mini DSP Flex ~ 650€
- Total ~1850€
Personally, I'm leaning more towards option 1 because it's cheaper, but if you think option 2 is really better, please let me know.
If one day I decide to buy the SVS 3000 Micro will it be plug and play with both of these systems?
And just to be sure, with a sub I can use these speakers at a distance greater than 2m? (sorry, but I don't know if I understood correctly)
May I ask where was that store? It’s not often that I hear about a store that can demonstrate those speakers.Yesterday I went to musicstore and I tried out the speakers.
Probably this one:May I ask where was that store? It’s not often that I hear about a store that can demonstrate those speakers.
What a place! Not exactly a Hi-Fi store but thanks to Genelec it worked the OP.Probably this one:
Music Store Online-Shop für Musikinstrumente | MUSIC STORE professional
MUSIC STORE professional - Fachhandel und Versand für Musikinstrumente & Zubehör - Top Qualität zu verbraucherfreundlichen Preisen!www.musicstore.de
Never knew I had such a large music store just an hours drive away
Agreed. A ton devices have Chromecast integrated and that performs a lot better than even APTX Bluetooth.Consider also that bluetooth will be inferior to something like Spotify Connect. So perhaps consider a streaming device that can receive WLAN data directly from the streaming app, rather than having to go via a bluetooth conversion. An example might be a WiiM Mini connected to the digital optical input of a Yamaha amplifier.