PMC?
I always guess PMC, for obvious reasons.
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I always guess PMC, for obvious reasons.
OP
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Normally you would be right , i’ll give you a clue, ‘infrasonic generator’.
Keith
Keith
Was it not turned on for the measurements, there is no bass.
OP
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Most manufacturer’s call theirs subs but not …
The member who wrote to me briefly worked there, I am genuinely shocked and I have been around the industry for a while.
Keith
The member who wrote to me briefly worked there, I am genuinely shocked and I have been around the industry for a while.
Keith
DSJR
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You must be effin' JOKING man (WB?)
Figures though if I'm right, I had a pair of ACT Ones for a while on the way down and even the Tactic drivers had that 1kHz peak...
WB would fit, they all sound awful, regardless of cost, just weirdly bad.
OP
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Sherbet lemons all around perhaps the member who contacted me might add… it’s fascinating .
Keith
Keith
DSJR
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THis song was un-playable on the Bishops without loud farting noises on the bass notes - Chord driven (I've never found Chord amps reproduce air and space/reverb well -
Inside information about why they are so bad if possible, I'm guessing it's entertaining.
DSJR
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I think their favoured amps were huge Classe monos, vinyl sources and snappy production styles.
I was going to say this but it lacks the rising HF response pmc seems to love.
Wilson Benesch Square One Series 2
Wilson Benesch Square One Series 2 loudspeaker Measurements
Sidebar 3: Measurements John Marks enthused about this elegantly finished stand-mounted speaker from England, concluding that "the Square One is a standout performer that I think absolutely deserves a very high Class B (Restricted LF) rating in our 'Recommended Components.'"
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I don't recall JA being so blunt in his summary before, but as these are from Yorkshire they deserve proper levels of blunt.Wilson Benesch Square One Series 2
Wilson Benesch Square One Series 2 loudspeaker Measurements
Sidebar 3: Measurements John Marks enthused about this elegantly finished stand-mounted speaker from England, concluding that "the Square One is a standout performer that I think absolutely deserves a very high Class B (Restricted LF) rating in our 'Recommended Components.'"
OP
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Not a major advertiser.
Keith
Keith
DSJR
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That brand really does seem to like the ~1kHz response peak as I recall most if not all their speakers have this
It gives a one-note and 'ice cold' kind of presentation I remember.
OP
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The chap who wrote to me took some measurements while he was there, I hope he posts.
The whole sorry story is frankly hard to believe.
Keith
The whole sorry story is frankly hard to believe.
Keith
Own 801fs and 105.1 getting harder to find now,fantastic speakers from a golden era of Hi-Fi.....I agree as regards the 801, but domestically at the time, the KEF 105 got all the attention, so it seems that here in the UK at least B&W put their energies into promoting the 800 speaker range in professional studios (mastering especially and some mixing rooms too). I heard the same set of late originals (pre M cabs) sound a bit relentless and 'hard toned' in a Decca (Belsize Road) mastering room and driven by a large HH MOS-FET stereo amp (V800?), but when this pair was replaced by a Matrix cabinet pair and they were donated to my mastering engineer pal on 'permanent loan' many years ago now, they sounded superb in his home - and still do I gather, some decades later
I heard a set of N801s in a large space, Classe driven I recall and I have to say I wondered where the presence range had gone (light small-orchestral work was played). Nothing like you'd hear live and no venue atmosphere at all I remember. No idea on the silly-money new bling ones though.
I wonder if the latest ones are an attempt to slowly lead the fans into something a little better? Going fully active will be a step too far for their market I suspect (I remember liking the now ancient John Bowers Active Ones), although PMC have launched amp packs for their domestic towers and Harbeth have significant investment in a new (mostly pro orientated) range coming to market.
JustJones
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Perhaps he will. However, with the possibility of WB recognising the comments of an ex-employee, would that person be safe from repercussion?
Chris
