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Small speaker recommendation for desktop PC use?

How did you integrate the SVS sub with the 8030cs?

I was thinking of just making it simple and just using the sub out on the Whim Ultra as I'm using lineout to the G3s or is it better to connect the G3 to the Sub?
Not in this case, you have more control of the sub with crossover frequency, phase alignment and high pass filters on the WiiM. Connect SVS to sub out, G3 to stereo RCA. Above it was suggested to better use XLR balanced to RCA proper cable.
 
Not in this case, you have more control of the sub with crossover frequency, phase alignment and high pass filters on the WiiM. Connect SVS to sub out, G3 to stereo RCA. Above it was suggested to better use XLR balanced to RCA proper cable.

Yer shame Wiim has no balanced outputs oh well 85hz work well in your case?
 
Yer shame Wiim has no balanced outputs oh well 85hz work well in your case?
Actually I have no subwoofer at home (too many neighbors and walls are not very isolating…

Both StaticV3 and AnalogSteph mentioned the common mode rejection of XLR inputs even when connected to RCA if the cable is made in appropriate way.

I made a little search on the internet yesterday and found that can reach 30 dB of CMRR with RCA to XLR 3 pin cables. Also G3 have grounded mains connectors which appropriate power strip will avoid ground loops. I have mines and WiiM or Focusrite connected to same strip. They sound ok to my ears.

Genelec’s subs are hi passed at 85 Hz so I suppose is a good crossover frequency to their speakers, but you can choose the cut on your WiiM if using the sub output depending on your room response
 
Actually I have no subwoofer at home (too many neighbors and walls are not very isolating…

Both StaticV3 and AnalogSteph mentioned the common mode rejection of XLR inputs even when connected to RCA if the cable is made in appropriate way.

I made a little search on the internet yesterday and found that can reach 30 dB of CMRR with RCA to XLR 3 pin cables. Also G3 have grounded mains connectors which appropriate power strip will avoid ground loops. I have mines and WiiM or Focusrite connected to same strip. They sound ok to my ears.

Genelec’s subs are hi passed at 85 Hz so I suppose is a good crossover frequency to their speakers, but you can choose the cut on your WiiM if using the sub output depending on your room response

You have been most helpful mate thankyou!
 
How did you integrate the SVS sub with the 8030cs?

I was thinking of just making it simple and just using the sub out on the Whim Ultra as I'm using lineout to the G3s or is it better to connect the G3 to the Sub?

I have the sub and the 8030Cs running out of my MiniDSP Flex. This allows me to manage all output signals independently, which was important for my setup. I am not familiar with the Whim Ultra however if this allows for independent processing then that sounds like a good start. The SVS has some good configuration options which you can tune using the remote app (which is awesome) as long as you are able to isolate the sub feed. Here is a link to the approach I have taken:

https://www.minidsp.com/applications/subwoofer-tuning/sub-integration-dirac
 
Hello,

I've finally ordered Genelec G3 and waiting for arrival. I've also ordered miniDSP Flex. I just thought that it's better than getting cheaper DAC without features miniDSP have (active crossover, Dirac Live) and end up selling and upgrading.

However I made a mistake of ordering Flex Balanced version, thinking that it might make Genelec speakers less susceptible to unwanted noise. I didn't order TRS to RCA cables needed for the RCA input only subwoofer, thinking that I could find something similar locally.

I can find TS to RCA cable, and TRS to dual RCA cable locally, but does they work the same as the cable miniDSP recommends?
What are the consequences of using such cables? Do they just slightly increase distortion/noise compared to the cable miniDSP recommends?
Since the conversion cable is only for subwoofer the increased noise may not be audible even if it's there. But I'm still curious.

Canare QC018 (6.3mm TS to RCA cable)
Hosa YPR-102 (6.3mm TRS to dual RCA female cable)
Hosa CMR-206 (6.3mm TRS to dual RCA male cable)


Could Hosa YPR-102 or Hosa CMR-206 be used without detrimental effect on the audio quality? In the second article, miniDSP suggests using the only one side of TRS to dual RCA cable (without mentioning anything about the audio quality). No mention on TS to RCA cables.
 
What speakers do you recommend for use with desktop computer? Currently I'm considering a pair of Genelec 8030C.

I have been using KEF LSX II LT speakers until recently. However I stopped using them because I found a problem in its subwoofer output and sent to the KEF's service center in Japan. KEF support is unfortunatelly awful, they didn't seem to understand what the problems were, and they simply returned the speakers to me without my permission because they couldn't find any problem with their standard testing procedure. I refused to receive the speakers. They agreed to inspect the speakers again and try to identity the problem, but I'm not sure if I should trust them.

So I started thinking of ditching those KEF active speakers and buying something better.
I'm using KRK GoAux 4 as a temporary replacement, with SVS 3000 Micro crossover. I don't have strange volume issue with SVS's crossover (which I had with KEF's crossover).

I also considered passive speakers, though many of them look much bigger than LSX II LT, and smaller ones often doesn't have spinorama measurements. Or not available in Japan and expensive to import.

One of the speakers often recommended here is Genelec 8030C. It's not that big compared to LSX II LT and measures well on amir's review.
But I don't know if I could use the speakers in the same way as KRK GoAux 4. 8030C has only sensitivity adjustment (no volume control), lacks RCA inputs. Can I simply continue using SVS 3000 Micro's crossover with RCA-XLR cable, or do I also need to buy miniDSP for subwoofer integration?

Are there any downsides of 8030C which I'm not aware of?

I probably won't buy anything more expensive than 8030C.
The kh80 dsp are very able, all you need are xlr to rca cables.
The minidsp can help you also to do room correction.
You already have svs which has peq so that helps but dirac is very nice to have.
 
Canare QC018 (6.3mm TS to RCA cable)
Amazon.co.jp
That's a nope. Having half the output stage shorted is generally a bad idea unless it specifically supports this (i.e. floating / transformer output).
Hosa YPR-102 (6.3mm TRS to dual RCA female cable)
https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B000068O4W/
That should work if you have a spare RCA cable to combine it with. Remember, just one! (And use the other one if you need to flip signal polarity.)
Hosa CMR-206 (6.3mm TRS to dual RCA male cable)
Amazon.co.jp
Unless I'm blind that's a 3.5 mm TRS. Would work with an adapter to 6.3 mm. Remember, just one RCA.
 
Unless I'm blind that's a 3.5 mm TRS. Would work with an adapter to 6.3 mm. Remember, just one RCA.
Sorry I linked to a wrong one. This one uses 6.3mm TRS plug and dual RCA male plugs.
That should work if you have a spare RCA cable to combine it with. Remember, just one! (And use the other one if you need to flip signal polarity.)
Thanks. So as long as I only use one of 2 RCA cables, it'll work without noise issues?
I still don't understand this part from miniDSP website. I hope that the shield of the cable does not matter much.
Note how the TRS side is only connected with Tip and Sleeve while RCA side is not using the shield.

As for disconnecting a pin of a balanced cable(rather than shorting to GND), I've found a post recommending the same in another thread: https://audiosciencereview.com/foru...balanced-rca-convertor-box.49359/post-1767831

Since I already have a mono RCA cable to connect to a subwoofer I'll just get Hosa YPR-102 (6.3mm TRS to dual RCA female cable) and use the one side only.
 
Hello,

I've finally ordered Genelec G3 and waiting for arrival. I've also ordered miniDSP Flex. I just thought that it's better than getting cheaper DAC without features miniDSP have (active crossover, Dirac Live) and end up selling and upgrading.

However I made a mistake of ordering Flex Balanced version, thinking that it might make Genelec speakers less susceptible to unwanted noise. I didn't order TRS to RCA cables needed for the RCA input only subwoofer, thinking that I could find something similar locally.

I can find TS to RCA cable, and TRS to dual RCA cable locally, but does they work the same as the cable miniDSP recommends?
What are the consequences of using such cables? Do they just slightly increase distortion/noise compared to the cable miniDSP recommends?
Since the conversion cable is only for subwoofer the increased noise may not be audible even if it's there. But I'm still curious.

Canare QC018 (6.3mm TS to RCA cable)
Hosa YPR-102 (6.3mm TRS to dual RCA female cable)
Hosa CMR-206 (6.3mm TRS to dual RCA male cable)


Could Hosa YPR-102 or Hosa CMR-206 be used without detrimental effect on the audio quality? In the second article, miniDSP suggests using the only one side of TRS to dual RCA cable (without mentioning anything about the audio quality). No mention on TS to RCA cables.
I’m a little lost at this point: why did you want RCA to TRS cables?

Remember that the G3 have XLR balanced inputs apart from RCA ones.
 
I’m a little lost at this point: why did you want RCA to TRS cables?

Remember that the G3 have XLR balanced inputs apart from RCA ones.
I'm planning to connect miniDSP Flex Balanced to

* Genelec G Three, via a pair of TRS to XLR cable
* SVS 3000 Micro subwoofer, via a TRS to RCA cable

So I need a TRS to RCA cable for the subwoofer.
 
It might have been better to unbalanced Flex instead since Genelec G3 has both RCA and XLR. But if I replace G3 with speakers with only XLR input in the future, I may end up tackling with RCA to XLR conversion problem instead...
 
It might have been better to unbalanced Flex instead since Genelec G3 has both RCA and XLR. But if I replace G3 with speakers with only XLR input in the future, I may end up tackling with RCA to XLR conversion problem instead...
I would make the same choice in your place, balanced output to unbalanced input works well if you go with RCA speakers in the future, the opposite would be more problematic
 
I would make the same choice in your place, balanced output to unbalanced input works well if you go with RCA speakers in the future, the opposite would be more problematic
Are you recommending Flex unbalanced over balanced? I'm confused. Is RCA to XLR conversion much easier?
 
Are you recommending Flex unbalanced over balanced? I'm confused. Is RCA to XLR conversion much easier?
Excuse me, I’m saying the opposite: outputs of balanced flex will work well with an unbalanced input. Now you don’t need that because you have balanced inputs on the G3…

But in the future you can use either balanced or unbalanced monitors or amps since you have the flex outputs TRS.

The opposite works worse: having an unbalanced flex dsp, connection to balanced amps will be less optimal
 
I'm guessing this advice would have been rooted in the different approaches typically taken by hi-fi and studio equipment (hi-fi gear relies on external crossovers, subs for studio use have those built-in).

BTW, getting unbalanced outputs connected to balanced inputs is quite trivial, and if the cable is made the right way, you actually benefit from the balanced input's CMRR. Since the G3s also sport an XLR input, you're not doing anything wrong either way.
I finally returned yesterday the G Three, despite the advantages of direct connection is not as flat and smooth as 8030C

My system measurements are not accurate because I’m using the iPhone’s mic, but they reflect more or less what is measured on Genelec’s website:

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This was the 8030C, ruler flat.

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And the G3; the mids are elevated and not as linear as 8030 (Genelec website tell 2,5 dB versus 2 dB from one to the other, but my measurements showed way more, amplified by reflections?).

By the dates, It seems that Genelec are using drivers of the 8030A or other ancient models with the 8030C class D amplifier.

You have shown a 3 pin correct cable RCA to XLR with some CMRR, can you recommend a dealer? I would prefer a direct connection with the WiiM and not using my balanced DAC if possible…

POST EDITING: And here’s the confirmation, nothing strange because Genelec G Three is older than 8030, but I would more transparency from Genelec about what we’re buying:

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Is not night and day, but they have made some minor improvements on the drivers…
 
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Excuse me, I’m saying the opposite: outputs of balanced flex will work well with an unbalanced input. Now you don’t need that because you have balanced inputs on the G3…

But in the future you can use either balanced or unbalanced monitors or amps since you have the flex outputs TRS.

The opposite works worse: having an unbalanced flex dsp, connection to balanced amps will be less optimal

Balanced is the one to get for those reasons.
 
POST EDITING: And here’s the confirmation, nothing strange because Genelec G Three is older than 8030, but I would more transparency from Genelec about what we’re buying:
Isn't that the one from older "G Three (A)", which was in production between 2013 and 2017? The date in the top right corner says the response was measured in 2012.
Maybe Genelec is just not correctly pointing to the correct operating manual of "G Three (B)", which was released in 2017 on their website?

The one I downloaded from Japanese Genelec website looks like a correct one, the date in the top right corner says the response was measured in 2017.
 

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I've already got G Three and miniDSP Flex Balanced, here are my REW measurements without any PEQ correction. miniDSP UMIK-1 microphone should be more accuracurate compared to the one on iPhone.

Note that bumps at 70, 140, 650, 1500Hz could be from port speaker placement, room modes, SBIR, or desk reflections as those bumps are present in other speakers measurement in the same room.

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And KRK GoAux4 measurement for comparison (I took those measurements last month, so the air temperature/microphone position/speaker position not 100% the same)

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Overlayed GoAux4 and G Three graphs:
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Isn't that the one from older "G Three (A)", which was in production between 2013 and 2017? The date in the top right corner says the response was measured in 2012.
Maybe Genelec is just not correctly pointing to the correct operating manual of "G Three (B)", which was released in 2017 on their website?

The one I downloaded from Japanese Genelec Website looks correct one, the date in the top right corner says the response was measured in 2017.
Yes, I think you’re right. After reading my own post I has some doubt and connect it to my audio interface by XLR: it sounded way better.

I guess the RCA connection may have some flaws, or the preamp section of the WiiM is not so clean as it should be.

If you have a balanced DAC, you will surprise how it improves the sound. Mine is not expensive (Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th gen) and there’s a nice Topping D50 of relatively cheap price with XLR outputs
 
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