Recent content by kniff

You will need a middleman device then, S/PDIF ones are a lot cheaper than AES though. "Direct" connect version = Toslink (from your ASUS x570 Dark Hero) <-> Coax/RCA Converter: https://www.audiophonics.fr/en/digital-interfaces/spdif-optical-toslink-to-coaxial-converter-reversible-p-15796.html...

I see the appeal. As bodhi pointed out though, if you are keeping your cable runs short - this is all that is really needed to connect a S/PDIF source to Genelec Speakers: https://www.thomann.de/se/pro_snake_aes_ebu_spdif_cable_3.htm Set max volume via GLM (to avoid any mishaps) and fine-tune...

I heard this too. I found a cheap Neutrik converter on Ebay so it was more of a precaution since Genelec themselves recommend an impedance converter.

S/PDIF is compatible with AES so there's no actual requirement to have AES-out, and it's far easier to find a preamp/interface/DAC with S/PDIF out (or directly from your computer) to get a digital signal to your Genelecs. I'm planning a purchase of the 8350:s and my plan is this: PC S/PDIF/RCA...

I think enthusiasts like us get emotionally involved to a degree, and expect companies to manufacture quality products only. Problem is, companies main goal will always be profit first. It's easy to forget sometimes.

Crutchfield has them on sale for 346$ /ea for you guys across the Pond https://www.crutchfield.com/S-yssTmIOvsgb/p_265M16BK/Revel-Concerta2-M16-High-Gloss-Black.html Also, i do not agree with anything that guy in the video feels about these speakers. Fatigue is pretty much the opposite of my...

Will i be able to see those type of issues when i take measurements at home with REW? Anything i should think of when doing sweeps? Just a curious amateur as i've mentioned..

Soundandvision reviewed the M6 few years ago S&A (purple + green lines = M6) https://www.soundandvision.com/content/xtz-cinema-m6-speaker-system-review Audioholics https://www.audioholics.com/surround-sound-reviews/xtz-cinema-series-m6-and-s5-speaker-system-review XTZ is not that well known...

Sorry i missed this, i think you already got an answer. I could also mention that XTZ had help from a US-based engineering firm with the Cinema-series of speakers (using the MTM-design) and the reason why some of them might look familiar, is because that same engineering firm was also a partner...

I'll get back to you, i'm in the process if acquiring a calibrated mic

Thought i'd chime in and say that there are still a few modern designs still available for sale. I for one am very happy with my MTM front consisting of XTZ Cinema M8 Towers + Center I'm just an amateur so couldn't say if it's because of the MTM design or not.. but it's the best sounding...

Was contemplating LS50 Metas when i purchased new speakers a few weeks ago.. interestingly they perform similar to the Revel M16s that i ended up with. I'm happy i didn't spend twice as much to get these! They do look good, but the Revels are no slouches in that regard either.

As stated, Thomann does indeed have v2 but call them second wave. https://www.thomann.de/se/kali_audio_in_8_2nd_wave.htm

Absolutely! I was only referring to the "old" LS50 in my post. even the small LSX seems to be performing quite well (recently reviewed here on ASR) As for my personal opinion, LS50 left a bitter aftertaste so i will probably try Genelecs or similar if the Revels do not fit my preferences. R3 is...

No problem! (FYI this was 3-4 years ago, before i discovered ASR) In no particular order: Looks Supposed to work well in near-field (my use-case was desktop audio) General consensus / hype from youtubers and reviews, reddit Price, i paid 650€ for used but an "as new" pair back when MSRP was...