PLynas;560411 Wrote:
The main problem I have is that the setup is just a little too laid
back and lifeless, even more so when not on loud. There's no real
impact there. Also (obviously really) there is a bit of bass pwer and
definition lacking and instruments that are not at the forefront
Phil Leigh;560999 Wrote:
Quad 11L
The best option I agree, but still with no remote and the volume
control on the back. Also they still have lights on the front (I
believe)?
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No lights...
Quad 9L has a remote...
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Phil Leigh
You want to see the signal path BEFORE it gets onto a CD/vinyl...it
ain't what you'd call minimal...
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The Quads look pleasant enough and seem to have gotten some decent
reviews. This thread has gotten me thinking active again.
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Phil Leigh;561033 Wrote:
No lights...
Quad 9L has a remote...
Good point (although they still have led's) question is - are they
going to solve my current problem and offer a significant improvement
over my current setup (Cambridge Azur 640A and Wahrfedale Diamond 9.1)?
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PLynas
PLynas;561054 Wrote:
Good point (although they still have led's) question is - are they
going to solve my current problem and offer a significant improvement
over my current setup (Cambridge Azur 640A and Wahrfedale Diamond 9.1)?
Purely personal opinion - I'd keep the 640A and get some
Proper active speakers (not just speakers with amps inside them) are an
expensive proposition...
Yes, but IMHO, they are the future.
I don't think you save money, but the amp engineer can deliver what the
driver engineer wants, how, when, what flavor, etc.
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pfarrell;561058 Wrote:
Proper active speakers (not just speakers with amps inside them) are
an
expensive proposition...
Yes, but IMHO, they are the future.
I don't think you save money, but the amp engineer can deliver what the
driver engineer wants, how, when, what flavor, etc.
Phil Leigh;561061 Wrote:
Agreed - I've been running a fully active setup (with active crossovers)
since 1987. Wild horses wouldn't drag me back to passive crossovers...
:-)
And this is the dilemna - because I don't want to keep upgrading again
and again if I can avoid it (famous last words I
PLynas;560411 Wrote:
I recently made big changes to my room containing my hifi and have since
become unhappy with my hifi setup, for whatever the reason. I had been
toying with changing things for a while and this as really prompted me,
trouble is, I'm not sure what path I should be taking
Quad 11L
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Phil Leigh
You want to see the signal path BEFORE it gets onto a CD/vinyl...it
ain't what you'd call minimal...
Touch(wired/XP) - TACT 2.2X (Linear PSU) + Good Vibrations S/W - MF
Triplethreat(Audiocom full mods) - Linn 5103 - Aktiv 5.1 system (6x
LK140's,
esbrewer;560752 Wrote:
I have considered going the active route for a while to make my system
less conspicuous - but always find that the homely active monitors with
their visible lights and controls, and/or stylized drivers defeat the
purpose. Why don't they offer grilles for these things
I recently made big changes to my room containing my hifi and have since
become unhappy with my hifi setup, for whatever the reason. I had been
toying with changing things for a while and this as really prompted me,
trouble is, I'm not sure what path I should be taking to get the best
for my
Before you do anything, you might experiment with room acoustics and
speaker placement. You'd want to look at the relationship of your
listening spot to the speakers. If there are any strong primary
reflection points, those can affect imaging. You can experiment by
temporarily hanging something
Using one of the room correction options out there can bring significant
improvements for very little cost - particularly for LF issues. Give
Inguz or Brutefir a try. The KRK Ergo is an affordable option as well.
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Hi thanks for the quick replies and the sensible answers. I will look
into the room correction and see how I get on, however I do also fear
that it may be a red herring in my original post.
Basically we knocked a wall down and rearranged rooms in the house, so
my setup is now in a combined
PLynas;560424 Wrote:
There's no way I could move anything around now, but to be honest there
is no better layout for my system than the one I have as it is pretty
much spot on.
In that case, assuming you don't find any benefit from digital room
correction, then you are pretty much looking at
Room correction/EQ is not going to fix what is probably missing, the
foundation of all Music: Bass.
Monitors can only go so low but more importantly start rolling off well
above how far the spec says they go down to. Have you considered or have
room for floor standing speakers?
Active are a
If I'm understanding this correctly, you've modified your room to make
it bigger and now things sound a bit lifeless?
I'm afraid the only cure for this is:
1) more efficient speakers, with more bass capability to drive the
enlarged room properly
2) a bigger, beefier amp (but only after 1 above)
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