Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Subwoofers from a high-end perspective?

2009-09-01 Thread mac
Robin Bowes;453009 Wrote: On 30/08/09 05:05, mac wrote: No need to spend that much money (for a SMS-1). The Inguz DSP plugin is ideally suited to this task... and it's free. For not much money one can buy an inexpensive calibrated measurement mic and use either free measurement

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] [SPAM] Re: Subwoofers from a high-end perspective?

2009-09-01 Thread Robin Bowes
On 01/09/09 07:26, mac wrote: True, but FWIW, your EQ doesn't provide linear-phase room correction capability like the Inguz/DRC solution does. Er, I think you'll find it does. Plug in the mic and press a few buttons - it does a pink (I think) noise sweep and generates a room correction

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Subwoofers from a high-end perspective?

2009-09-01 Thread mac
Robin Bowes;453607 Wrote: On 01/09/09 07:26, mac wrote: True, but FWIW, your EQ doesn't provide linear-phase room correction capability like the Inguz/DRC solution does. Er, I think you'll find it does.R. Sorry mate. Your Behringer uses IIR filters, not linear-phase FIR. Like I

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] mini monitor dilemma

2009-09-01 Thread ismarketing
i have two SB Classics and run Silverline Minuets on one and PSB AlphaB's on the other. Both are small, efficient, and sound very natural. The PSB are a bit less expensive and have more bottom end extension. The Silverlines are much smaller, more refined in the midrange and on top, and can be

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Subwoofers from a high-end perspective?

2009-09-01 Thread Robin Bowes
On 01/09/09 15:13, mac wrote: Robin Bowes;453607 Wrote: On 01/09/09 07:26, mac wrote: True, but FWIW, your EQ doesn't provide linear-phase room correction capability like the Inguz/DRC solution does. Er, I think you'll find it does.R. Sorry mate. Your Behringer uses IIR filters, not

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Subwoofers from a high-end perspective?

2009-09-01 Thread mac
Robin Bowes;453766 Wrote: On 01/09/09 15:13, mac wrote: Robin Bowes;453607 Wrote: On 01/09/09 07:26, mac wrote: True, but FWIW, your EQ doesn't provide linear-phase room correction capability like the Inguz/DRC solution does. Er, I think you'll find it does.R. Sorry

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] mini monitor dilemma

2009-09-01 Thread iPhone
esbrewer;453488 Wrote: I have used Paradigm Studio 20s (v.1) for about 14 years. I am still very happy with their performance. However, as a practical matter they must be mounted in bookcases (ports plugged) on either side of a fireplace. I understand this placement is less than ideal,

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Subwoofers from a high-end perspective?

2009-09-01 Thread Phil Leigh
If the reference signal is swept pink noise I'm almost certain they must be IIR filters - FIR uses impulses (like TACT, et al). -- Phil Leigh You want to see the signal path BEFORE it gets onto a CD/vinyl...it ain't what you'd call minimal... SB3 (wired) - TACT 2.2X (Linear PSU) + Good

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] mini monitor dilemma

2009-09-01 Thread esbrewer
I am familiar with the PSBs, but not crazy about the grille design for use in an older home. The Silverlines look like a great option though - although it doesn't appear they're available in black. Thanks much. -- esbrewer Server: 2.4GHz Core 2 Duo iMac running MacOS 10.5.7 and SC 7.3

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] transporter - wired ethernet vs. wifi?

2009-09-01 Thread Themis
The best USB cables provide error recovery for isochronous transfers. :) -- Themis SB3 - North Star dac 192 - Denon 3808 - Sonus Faber Grand Piano Domus Themis's Profile:

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] [SPAM] Re: Subwoofers from a high-end perspective?

2009-09-01 Thread Robin Bowes
On 01/09/09 18:13, Phil Leigh wrote: If the reference signal is swept pink noise I'm almost certain they must be IIR filters - FIR uses impulses (like TACT, et al). Interesting and probably reasonable logic. Perhaps I'll have to give a TACT a whirl some time... R.

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Subwoofers from a high-end perspective?

2009-09-01 Thread mac
Robin Bowes;453793 Wrote: On 01/09/09 17:48, mac wrote: My information is based on hands-on experience (ownership) with the Behringer DEQX units, and using (((acourate))), BruteFIR, DRC and convolver filters. That's not what I asked. Where did you find out what filters are used

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Subwoofers from a high-end perspective?

2009-09-01 Thread mac
Robin Bowes;453798 Wrote: On 01/09/09 18:13, Phil Leigh wrote: If the reference signal is swept pink noise I'm almost certain they must be IIR filters - FIR uses impulses (like TACT, et al). Interesting and probably reasonable logic. Perhaps I'll have to give a TACT a whirl some

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] [SPAM] Re: Subwoofers from a high-end perspective?

2009-09-01 Thread Robin Bowes
On 01/09/09 18:33, mac wrote: Aside it from being common knowledge, call or email Behringer support for confirmation of what I have already told you. Cheers. Well, fancy that... Unsubstantiated claims on the audiophile forum. Who would have thought it, eh? R.

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Subwoofers from a high-end perspective?

2009-09-01 Thread Robin Bowes
On 01/09/09 18:39, mac wrote: Not sure where you got pink noise from. I guessed - I can't remember if it's white or pink. I think you'll find I wrote: ...it does a pink (I think) noise sweep... It's been while since I did it, and I don't have a manual to hand. R.

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Subwoofers from a high-end perspective?

2009-09-01 Thread mac
Robin Bowes;453828 Wrote: On 01/09/09 18:33, mac wrote: Aside it from being common knowledge, call or email Behringer support for confirmation of what I have already told you. Cheers. Well, fancy that... Unsubstantiated claims on the audiophile forum. Who would have thought it,

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Subwoofers from a high-end perspective?

2009-09-01 Thread Robin Bowes
On 01/09/09 19:53, mac wrote: Not to mention a lot of wasted bandwidth. So, you make a claim which you are unable to substantiate, I call you on it, and now you talk about wasted bandwidth? I see. R. ___ audiophiles mailing list

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Subwoofers from a high-end perspective?

2009-09-01 Thread mac
Robin Bowes;453843 Wrote: On 01/09/09 19:53, mac wrote: Not to mention a lot of wasted bandwidth. So, you make a claim which you are unable to substantiate, I call you on it, and now you talk about wasted bandwidth? I see. R. Mr. Bowes, What I told you _should_not_ even

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] [SPAM] Re: Subwoofers from a high-end perspective?

2009-09-01 Thread Robin Bowes
On 01/09/09 20:44, mac wrote: Mr. Bowes, What I told you _should_not_ even require substantiation, especially given the credentials you cite for yourself. Behringer products implement Butterworth, LR and Bessel filters in the digital domain (check their users' guide if you doubt it). I

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] mini monitor dilemma

2009-09-01 Thread ismarketing
The rosewood finish of the Silverline Minuets is pretty dark. Not black of course, but very dark brown. Search for them on Audiogon. There a good seller there who offers them new at decent discount and you can talk him down a bit from his posted price. -- ismarketing

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] transporter - wired ethernet vs. wifi?

2009-09-01 Thread earwaxer
First of all - I dont know jack s**t about what I'm talking about, but the only way I can understand why the USB interface is subject to audible differences in cables is due to the streaming and clock oriented transmission of data vs. the packet delivery over ethernet. Hence the reason USB is