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I used them that way for listening test so yes, it works.As for the terminals, I like to know that they are good quality and can take bananas, for example.
I used them that way for listening test so yes, it works.As for the terminals, I like to know that they are good quality and can take bananas, for example.
Thanks. As for the terminals, I like to know that they are good quality and can take bananas, for example.
I wonder how much this would cost if made in Europe or the USA. It's not that much bigger than, say, an LS3/5a or various descendents/spinoffs but costs much less and would likely blow them away (or would it?)
But is it really that good? Distortion is quite high and frequency response overall isn't that even and smooth either. Also as a passive speaker the impedance at around 110hz can really be an issue. Hmmmm.
It hits 2% and mid frequency. I don't see issue if lows have higher distortion but in all range higher than 200hz should be lower than 1% and needs to be around 0.2% for high praise technically. I'm not saying it's very bad but not good enough just reading the measurements, also regardless of price.Distortion looks fine to me, what are you looking for? This is all basically all inaudible and not of a particularly high nature. Fits right in with much more expensive gear. Also, unless something has changed the input during the distortion tests here is a bit higher than "normal"
There was a time when a bookshelf speaker was designed for direct placement against a wall or inside a bookshelf. Those day seem to be gone. I don't see any of those anymore.Just wondering, but when did "bookshelf" speakers ever get used in actual bookshelves?
I suspect that only happens with really cheap systems where the 2 speakers are stuffed wherever there's room, with no account whatsoever for SQ or stereo image.
Given Mads is pretty open with his measurements and talking about their approach towards speaker building, I'm really looking forward to this one!The S400 finally arrived so I can do that.
To simplify Amir’s explanation. A worse phase means the amp generates more power/heat in order to supply the same amount of wattage. A 4ohm speaker with 0° phase in the bass will be easier to power than a 5ohm speaker with 45° phase in the bass.Could someone explains how to read the phase graph?
I understand impedance but no idea how phase affects sound quality.
Thanks
Given Mads is pretty open with his measurements and talking about their approach towards speaker building, I'm really looking forward to this one!
Great review as well Amir. After a bout of ho hum results, glad to see manufacturers like Revel and Elac knocking it out of the park without crazy money
I have a pair of Revels in the bookshelves for TV sound. It is hugely better than what the TV internally has or a think sound bar.
One key thing by the way is to stuff books or whatever around them. Otherwise the cavity screws up their response.
They are discontinued so not sure how much value there is in in measuring them. They are Revel M20:Gonna need measurements of that Amir...this is ASR after all.
A amplifier capable of driving a speaker at 4 Ohms speaker impedance. Lower is better. Some amps are capable of 2 Ohms. They are usually labelled as, "High current." A quick check of the rear panel of the amp will show if they specify it for driving 4 Ohms speakers.When we say beefy amp, what kind of specs are we talking about to properly drive the low frequencies (in your opinions)?
There are not many speakers that meet those requirements. I also believe these are taken at more than 90db. (10 volts which is loud) Not completely sure about that though.It hits 2% and mid frequency. I don't see issue if lows have higher distortion but in all range higher than 200hz should be lower than 1% and needs to be around 0.2% for high praise technically. I'm not saying it's very bad but not good enough just reading the measurements, also regardless of price.