Please, I need advice I know it may be obvious for many of you, but outside of the old 5.1 system I don't usually use the subwoofer. I've "played" with it a few times but have never decided to use it permanently. I'll try again today!!
I tried a 2.1 configuration of my system. I abandoned my passive preamp (attenuator) for a moment to use the SMSL DO300 as a preamp.
The KHozmo does not allow me to use the output for the amplifier and the one for the sub at the same time. In fact, in a previous test the sound was poor almost as if it were "at half power".
I therefore decided to activate the two outputs of the SMSL: the balanced one towards the amplifier and the unbalanced one towards the subwoofer.
The sub in question is a Meridian M1500.
Technical Specification
In room response within 3dB, 30Hz-400Hz (Bypass). Switchable 2nd order Butterworth crossover with settings at 80Hz and 120Hz.
Typical output >107dB spl @ 1m.
Noise and hum <-72dBm.
Distortion <0.1%, typically less than 0.02% up to full power at all relevant frequencies.
Unbalanced on phono connectors 6V-500mV.
Two 250mm high-efficiency long-throw custom drivers with 2kg shielded magnet in a magnesium basket.
Veneered MDF braced and damped, in black with 6mm annealed plate glass top.
Complementary high-efficiency bipolar design, with output- stage error correction and twin feedback loop.
200W mean power continuous.
The speakers are the Piega Twen Anniversary.
Type: 2 way, 3 driver loudspeaker system
Frequency Response: 45Hz to 50kHz
Recommended Amplifier: 20 to 150W
Impedance: 4Ω
Sensitivity: 90dB
Bass: 2 x 100mm MDS cone
Tweeter: 1 x LDR ribbon
The bass seems slow to me, it's a bit muddy.
On the back of the sub I find the Fiat-80-120 switch.
The manual says to start with 80 and then adjust, with the gain.
I used two signal cables in the L-R + position because the output is in phase.
But it doesn't convince me. The bass that comes out is not clean and dynamic. For now I have positioned it to the left of the right speaker, almost in line with it.
Location problem?
Setting problem?
Source problem (DO300)?
I accept advice!! I also have a Velodyne CHT12r as an option. Thank you!!
I tried a 2.1 configuration of my system. I abandoned my passive preamp (attenuator) for a moment to use the SMSL DO300 as a preamp.
The KHozmo does not allow me to use the output for the amplifier and the one for the sub at the same time. In fact, in a previous test the sound was poor almost as if it were "at half power".
I therefore decided to activate the two outputs of the SMSL: the balanced one towards the amplifier and the unbalanced one towards the subwoofer.
The sub in question is a Meridian M1500.
Technical Specification
In room response within 3dB, 30Hz-400Hz (Bypass). Switchable 2nd order Butterworth crossover with settings at 80Hz and 120Hz.
Typical output >107dB spl @ 1m.
Noise and hum <-72dBm.
Distortion <0.1%, typically less than 0.02% up to full power at all relevant frequencies.
Unbalanced on phono connectors 6V-500mV.
Two 250mm high-efficiency long-throw custom drivers with 2kg shielded magnet in a magnesium basket.
Veneered MDF braced and damped, in black with 6mm annealed plate glass top.
Complementary high-efficiency bipolar design, with output- stage error correction and twin feedback loop.
200W mean power continuous.
The speakers are the Piega Twen Anniversary.
Type: 2 way, 3 driver loudspeaker system
Frequency Response: 45Hz to 50kHz
Recommended Amplifier: 20 to 150W
Impedance: 4Ω
Sensitivity: 90dB
Bass: 2 x 100mm MDS cone
Tweeter: 1 x LDR ribbon
The bass seems slow to me, it's a bit muddy.
On the back of the sub I find the Fiat-80-120 switch.
The manual says to start with 80 and then adjust, with the gain.
I used two signal cables in the L-R + position because the output is in phase.
But it doesn't convince me. The bass that comes out is not clean and dynamic. For now I have positioned it to the left of the right speaker, almost in line with it.
Location problem?
Setting problem?
Source problem (DO300)?
I accept advice!! I also have a Velodyne CHT12r as an option. Thank you!!