Neumann KH120 II

[HQY]

Hm, i don't remember the first one. Maybe they did not have the MA1 in mind with the first picture?

that version dated 03_2021. should be before the ma1 in mind.

 

[HQY]

But at least the MA-1 now works with the KH120ii fine (after updated firmware)?

yes, i confirm the latest version of ma1 (1.6.4 for iOS) works fine with 120ii.

 

[Spocko]

yes, i confirm the latest version of ma1 (1.6.4 for iOS) works fine with 120ii.

PERFECT, I'll be getting mine in July so this is great news!

 

[HQY]

But at least the MA-1 now works with the KH120ii fine (after updated firmware)?

yes, after i upgrade ma1 from 1.6.3 to 1.6.4, it recognized the two 120iis and upgraded the firmware. then everthing went on smoothly with no issue.

 

[HQY]

PERFECT, I'll be getting mine in July so this is great news!

I believe you will be happy with the 120iis.

 

[Spocko]

There is definitely a nice Gibson missing on this photo

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Can't believe I missed this, that double cutaway looks AMAZING and the clean dual knob plus switch is perfect - is this a custom Les Paul? I have a '59 chambered re-issue (under 7lbs) but I'm totally smitten with yours now!

 

[teashea]

i received my 2nd 750 but got problem with ma1 when use below connection:
* analogue preamp, left output to left 750, right output to right 750;
* left 750 spdif to left 120ii & right 750 spdif to right 120ii; also tried
* left 750 xlr to left 120ii & right 750 xlr to right 120ii.
i got error message that "the subwoofers got different level signals". if i just connect one 750, i don't have the problem.
according to the on-screen instruction of ma1, i have to use a pair of y split cables to connect both 750s at same time to their L/R chennels to make sure both 750s receive same signals in the both channels. this is unexpected.

Your English is fine. Better than a good number of native English speakers.

 

[HQY]

Your English is fine. Better than a good number of native English speakers.

Thank you.

 

[IamJF]

Can't believe I missed this, that double cutaway looks AMAZING and the clean dual knob plus switch is perfect - is this a custom Les Paul? I have a '59 chambered re-issue (under 7lbs) but I'm totally smitten with yours now!

Yeah - Gibson Custom, Modern DC Standard. They only did a few of these, my colour is not even on the Gibson Homepage. They did alo a run with bindings and gold hardware, was the same price/guitar.
The good thing is - these stubborn Gibson players don't like any kind of change, so this one didn't sell, it was probably the last one in Europe and I got a really good price.
Feels like a more modern guitar but with the same "anger" and mid growl of a big Les Paul. I love it!

 

[IamJF]

I also found time to do a proper setup with MA1. Works perfectly btw.
And - it took the whole speaker to the next level. They should put a microphone to every speaker pair - it makes no sense to sell them without.

It was the same as I remembered from the setup KH80 + KH750 I did for a friend. Very good balance and a hint of ""truth" in what you hear. Very wide stage and REALLY good phantom center.

I have way more expensive and fancy speakers next to them and yes - KH120ii is missing the lowest octave, therefore the KH750.
But I cought myself thinking "do I really need better to work?". And when you know me - that means a lot

 

[teashea]

I also found time to do a proper setup with MA1. Works perfectly btw.
And - it took the whole speaker to the next level. They should put a microphone to every speaker pair - it makes no sense to sell them without.

It was the same as I remembered from the setup KH80 + KH750 I did for a friend. Very good balance and a hint of ""truth" in what you hear. Very wide stage and REALLY good phantom center.

I have way more expensive and fancy speakers next to them and yes - KH120ii is missing the lowest octave, therefore the KH750.
But I cought myself thinking "do I really need better to work?". And when you know me - that means a lot

good information

 

[HQY]

i have done a ma1 alignment for the 2.2 setup. comparing to the prior 2.1 the overal sound is more solid especially for the mid to low frequencies. i temporarily use a pair of y splitter cables and two more pair of xlr cables as extension to reach the two 750s. i'm going to diy a pair of longer y splitter cables (mogami 2549 & neutrik connectors) to directly connect my analog preamp to the 750s.

Edit: manually lower 1 db @3khz.

 

[SlothRock]

For someone with KH120's and a 750, are the KH 120 II's a worthy upgrade or a more "incremental" upgrade? This is solely for listening to music type of perspective. Not using for any type of mixing/mastering/etc

 

[Pearljam5000]

I also found time to do a proper setup with MA1. Works perfectly btw.
And - it took the whole speaker to the next level. They should put a microphone to every speaker pair - it makes no sense to sell them without.

It was the same as I remembered from the setup KH80 + KH750 I did for a friend. Very good balance and a hint of ""truth" in what you hear. Very wide stage and REALLY good phantom center.

I have way more expensive and fancy speakers next to them and yes - KH120ii is missing the lowest octave, therefore the KH750.
But I cought myself thinking "do I really need better to work?". And when you know me - that means a lot

What's the other more expensive speaker?

 

[prestigetone]

Is it just me or does the 120 have a better on FR and go lower than than the 150? Both are from the SOS reviews

120ii:

150:

 

[teashea]

For someone with KH120's and a 750, are the KH 120 II's a worthy upgrade or a more "incremental" upgrade? This is solely for listening to music type of perspective. Not using for any type of mixing/mastering/etc

no

 

[teashea]

Is it just me or does the 120 have a better on FR and go lower than than the 150? Both are from the SOS reviews

120ii:
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150:

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The note tells the tale - data approximate below 100 Hz. I have both sets of monitors and I assure you that as good as the KH120 II is, it does not go lower than the KH 150.

 

[prestigetone]

The note tells the tale - data approximate below 100 Hz. I have both sets of monitors and I assure you that as good as the KH120 II is, it does not go lower than the KH 150.

Do you prefer one over the other? Is the 150 worth the premium all things considered? I’m not the most well versed in audio speak so thanks

 

[teashea]

They are both excellent. Except for the bass extension of the KH 150, I cannot tell a difference between them in my side to side comparison.

 

[FutureFrenzy]

Free field frequency linearity deviation between 100 Hz and 10 kHz is almost the same:

KH 120 II:

KH 150: