It is nice to see some coordinated, but independent reviews.
Can you do a quite comparison to KEF coaxial speaker?
Yeah, no problem. We can coordinate something.Well, FWIW, the timing just kind of worked out. Joe has had his speakers for a bit now. I just got mine in on Friday. I asked if he would like to release his review around the same time as mine and he said sure. Which I think is cool. But, yea, it's just coincidence.
That said, he also has another set of speakers I am reviewing. The Neumi BS5P. I don't know what his schedule is like but if enough folks really do like the coordination between him and I maybe we can try to do that again. But I definitely don't want to speak for him. He's got a busy review schedule.
In what way? I do have a test of the Kef R3, if that's what you're looking for. Just click one of the links below in my signature and you should be able to find what you're looking for.
If not that, then let me know what you're looking for and I'll see what I can do.
I stay the same relative position. I even move head side to side up/down but stayed "the same" distance from ears to speakers. It is like night and day not as when I move head closer to speakers. Like I said sweet spot is very wide for these speakers but I reveal transients only when I "look down" and in every possible position it is better.
... interaction with the different angle of ear.
Simple and easy to do experiment: Sit comfortably in your listening chair and play some of your favorite music. After awhile place your hands up alongside your head behind your ears with your small fingers (pinkies) just touching the backs of your ears. Slowly and gently move your small fingers forward pushing on the backs of your ears so they start changing shape. Notice how the sound changes. If you find a modified ear position that optimizes sound for you consider having plastic surgery done on your ears.
Fostex FE103NV measurement shows ~100hz-18khz Frequency Response.
Do you happen to know if this is the same driver used in the Fostex 6301?
In this particular case what is needed is adjustment to ear "angle", so I guess you will have to take ears "off", tilt them forward a bit, then have them stuck back on.
Much more efficient than plastic surgery...
I think the changes to your hearing will affect daily life though... so better off just tilting your head down.
I agree. They are excellent, give people a chance for a proper three way concentric, the hiss is very low, virtually silent from a foot away if you turn the gain down a bit even if your RCA cables have a little noise, and they seem to have lots of headroom.
Now we just need a good xlr surround sound processor for a budget surround system with these and some subs.
Can't wait for Kali to make something even bigger now... Like a 10" woofer version with excellent extension and even larger waveguide to compete with tower speakers.
The Elac Navis would be a more apples to apples comparison. RCA is trash relative to XLR, passive is trash compared to active, no room correction and wonky frequency response is trash compared with even slightly corrected stuff with the IN-5, though the Elac Unifi is cheaper.
I'll bet it beats the Navis though, though I could see the Navis having a bit more bass and midbass if people like tilted sound. (I've heard both in my home.)
Hi, thank you for all your input! My first post but a long time forum "creeper".
I am currently running a desktop setup consisting of a DIY set of MarkAudio Alpair 7.3s hooked up to a Rega IO, Topping E30, and a tube buffer. I use the Rega IO to drive a pair of HD6xxs as well. I genuinely enjoy the sound, major improvement over the Micca RB4s I previously had. However, this was my first attempt at DIY speakers and let's just say the craftsmanship leaves something to be desired. I recently attempted a second set of boxes but my expertise and talents obviously reside elsewhere. First-world problems I know...
I originally chose the 7.3s as they are full-range drivers which improve near-field listening. I always had nearfield monitors in mind and after some research stumbled upon the Kali In-5s. I went to audition a set and left placing an order, the set should arrive next week.
I spend a lot of time at my desk for work, these will solely be used for "casual listening" and no mixing etc. I was hoping you could help answer a few questions for me?
1) Would the E30 be adequate with its single-ended RCA outputs? I currently have no issues with noise, hiss, etc. If it is adequate, then I am considering adding an L30 or a Darkvoice to drive my HD6xxs. I am also tempted to replace the HD6xx with a pair of Sundaras with the L30.
2) If the E30 will not be up to snuff, I am contemplating the Motu M4. Obviously, I would have to purchase an external headphone amp to drive either the HD6xxs or the Sundaras.
3) Alternatively would anyone be able to add any thoughts about running a pair of 177x GOs directly from the Motu M4? This would eliminate the need for a dedicated headphone amp.
Any input would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks,
Neil.
They are both 10cm (roughly 4 inch) drivers, but I think that is where the similarities end.
If I had to guess, I would say the driver is somewhere in between the P series and FX series.
But Fostex (Foster) being the company that they are who's majority of business is catering to OEM parts, it is quite likely they were able to develop a unique driver for the 6301 cheaply and quickly using their resources.
I strongly suspect the driver is unique to the product (even if is based on a previous/abandoned design with very minor changes).