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They are included.Did those feet come with them or are those 3rd party?
They are included.Did those feet come with them or are those 3rd party?
Thanks for pointing that out. Bipole is far more palatable.
He was saying that mainly about the back then still popular surround dipoles, see the chapter 18.4.3 Multidirectional Surround Loudspeakers in his previous edition of the book.15 years ago Toole made an analysis and concluded that bipolar surround speakers were an idea that made sense for early, matrixed-stereo surround mixing, but not appropriate for the modern era of discrete multi-channel sound. He says to use normal speakers instead.
They are still recommended for small rooms where seats will be close to the speakers.15 years ago Toole made an analysis and concluded that bipolar surround speakers were an idea that made sense for early, matrixed-stereo surround mixing, but not appropriate for the modern era of discrete multi-channel sound. He says to use normal speakers instead.
I have been assuming that their continued presence in the sales listings has been a triumph of marketing over engineering, where they can be marketed as ‘specialised’ surround speakers.
the effect of a concave lens was obtained, as if the vocals were pushed far back,
^ I am using and recommend: https://www.audiophonics.fr/en/powe...reo-amplifier-ncore-2x250w-4-ohm-p-14278.html
Pair it with a good DAC/Preamp and it doesn't get audibly better.
Sorry I am a noob, and I would love to know which preamp, dac and streamer would you recommend.
System
Speaker: Elac DBR62
Amp: AUDIOPHONICS MPA-S250NC
Preamp: Need recommendations
DAC: Need recommendations
Streamer: Need recommendations(Would love if it is something that had HDMI & Airplay too, apart from the standard Spotify connect etc)
Interesting way of putting this - but I know exactly what you mean and I've noticed this same "lensing"effect. Different recordings exhibit it more prominently. On certain recordings I think it may actually be a subjective enhancement, adding a bit of the "refinement" that these speakers are often quoted as exhibiting, but when raw, upfront energy is needed by a vocalist or heavier guitar/synth etc. sometimes these sounds can seem recessed in the soundstage in a way that feels like something a little more than just freq response. I think this effect has contributed to the oft-repeated "boring" description of the dbr62. I listened to some metal the other day, which I rarely do, and was like huh... yeah I guess I get the "boring" thing now. This effect can create a beautiful smoothness to the mid range, but at the expense of sapping a little rawness/energy.
The store in Russia where I listened to acoustic systems today
https://www.audiomania.ru/polochnaya_akustika/elac/elac_debut_reference_dbr-b6.html
ELAC Debut Reference DBR62
595,18 USD
https://www.audiomania.ru/polochnaya_akustika/dali/dali_oberon_3.html
DALI Oberon 3
654,48 USD