Recent content by Chagall

Yes, the sub shouldn't output much after LPF. If you set it at 62Hz it certainly shouldn't have any output at 200Hz. Think there must be something set wrong in your kef connect app? PS 62 Hz is very low. XO both LPF and HPF should be 80, 90 atleast for such small mains IMO.

Do any RZ70 owners experience low subwoofer output? I had to boost the subwoofer level to +7 dB and set the sub’s gain to around 85–90%. Previously, when using a MiniDSP with line-level inputs to the sub, I kept the gain at around 50% and achieved similar loudness. The RZ70 is supposed to...

But you can still go into the old control panel -> sounds -> configure speakers setup. In REW you set the output device AV Amp (in my case AMD hdmi) and you should get all channels. Did you install Dolby Access app from the Microsoft store?

Yeah, that would be more like a dumb workaround than a solution. Maybe compressor in the minidsp 2x4 hd: https://docs.minidsp.com/product-manuals/2x4-hd/dsp-reference/compressor.html

Onkyo AVRs have an LFE level setting. It’s different from the subwoofer level and is specifically meant for cases like this. Check if your AVR has this option - if you don’t mind adjusting it manually, it could be the solution. The default value is 0dB and can be set at -10dB, -20dB...

I don’t think ‘good enough’ is a number; it's more like a state of mind. It’s about knowing there’s always something out there, but still being satisfied with what you have. So the question is - would a $20k or $30k Genelec actually make you more satisfied?

Choosing “good enough” is very liberating.

All of this makes sense, and of course modern materials help with design flexibility and performance. But the OP isn’t shopping for a vintage sub. Just because one material makes things easier for manufacturers doesn’t mean a sub made from something else can’t sound just as good. What I take...

If two drivers (speakers or headphones) have the same frequency response and distortion profile, then the material used doesn’t matter in terms of sound quality. If those aspects are identical, any differences in materials - whether beryllium, paper, or unobtanium - are either cosmetic...

Exactly what @kyuu said! Maybe the extra complexity is a negative. Positives of high-passing your mains: - mains have an easier job by offloading deep bass -> less distortion -> improved midrange clarity - more headroom -> can go louder - reduces power demands on your AVR (speakers often dip...

Never understood the sub crawl method, it’s subjective and only works for a single seat. In most rooms, you don’t have many placement options anyway. It also doesn’t help with integration to mains. IMO if you want real results, use a mic and REW.

I wouldn’t overthink “musicality” in subwoofers. What matters is SPL, low distortion, and proper placement. Small subs can’t defy physics - they struggle with deep bass at higher volumes. Want loud and deep? Go bigger and ported. Apartment? Stick with sealed. Set all speakers to small, cross...

Yep, 1790 euros. https://www.audiophonics.fr/en/dac-with-volume/topping-d900-p-20876.html

The heart wants what the heart wants… but man, that’s one expensive heart:) Also, do you actually need a closed-back? I have the E3 and love it, but during summer it's difficult to have it on. That new XO is looking mighty tempting…

With 42" TVs used as monitors, HDMI ARC on a DAC/amp isn’t that crazy - it’s actually a neat all-in-one solution for a desktop setup.