I usually don't like increasing levels in EQ as that can push the speaker and lead to distortion. Not here.
Do you add headroom management in Roon also?
I usually don't like increasing levels in EQ as that can push the speaker and lead to distortion. Not here.
Vs the 305P, the preference score is higher for all circumstances. However, I would still EQ that mid-bass dip up.
What about if both speakers were EQed to flat listening window?Vs the 305P, the preference score is higher for all circumstances. However, I would still EQ that mid-bass dip up.
Yes. It is there by default and you can change its level if you want.Do you add headroom management in Roon also?
Depends how well you can EQ each and how well it takes to the EQ. In these cases, and assuming a subwoofer with a true crossover, O would then suggest looking at the directivity index of the speakers, seeing which is most smooth and has either wider or narrower directivity (depends what you like), as well as looking at the normalized horizontal and vertical directivity graphs, so you can see how well they image as well as how well they retain their tonal balance when you aren’t on-axis in the vertical plane.What about if both speakers were EQed to flat listening window?
Agreed. I was almost hoping for horrendous results. At the price...I suppose the distortion isn't too horrible.Good to know this is still a good speaker despite its hyped up subjective reviews
Yes. It is there by default and you can change its level if you want.
And it doesn't hiss!
I guess Zeos is much more sensitive to that bass dip, he just reviewed them yesterday and said:
"These are some of the most boring speakers ever."
Well, I certainly agree with Zeos' opinion that these sound boring -- but, IME, even moreso in the high frequencies -- but I compared them with the KH120s -- whose own treble 'some' people complain about as being overly harsh as well.
Hmm. I am listening to a pair of 305P ii right now as I type. I can hear exactly no hiss.
https://www.techspot.com/review/1595-audioengine-a5-plus-wireless-speakers/
[ For the A5+ Wireless, I measured this point to be right around 2KHz. The two separate outputs then drive the woofer and tweeter. Splitting up the audio this way allows for a better playback than a single speaker solution since each driver is tuned to a specific frequency. Considering how solid the external speaker wire was, I was a bit surprised at the thinness of the internal wiring. These aren't made to be ultra-powerful loudspeakers so it's probably not a big deal. What is good to see though is the ample acoustic padding to prevent echoing and internal vibrations. ]
[ Moving to the left speaker, we find all of the interesting components. Immediately noticeable is the massive toroidal power transformer that gives the A5+ Wireless a peak output of 150W. This style of transformer is more expensive than traditional "E" and "I" transformers, but they radiate less magnetic interference which can help cut down on noise... ]