mortslim;200900 Wrote:
Well,
I just mentioned the solution a few days ago on this specific forum but
here it is again:
For those audiophiles who want the cleanest sound possible when
connecting to powered speakers, I found a little product that balances
the signal when converting from
Balthazar_B;201104 Wrote:
Here are some I have considered, or am considering:
Another user posted this link to a review of the powered Quad 11L
monitors*, which I happened to remember seeing a show sample pair deal
on Audiogon**.
* http://www.whats-new-at-totallywired.com/march2007news.html
I'm not sure I'd call an online article from a retailer a review,
exactly :).
BTW, I believe Quads and Wharfedales are made of the same components,
mostly, by the same Chinese firm (both Quad and Wharfedale, as well as
a number of other venerable brands, were sold to the Chinese some while
Eric Seaberg;201171 Wrote:
If you follow the link I posted in my original reply, you will find an
answer to your question.
I did read that blurb, but it didn't mention the manufacturer/model of
the DAC, only its specs, which are very like many DACs:
The digital audio input accepts a
Balthazar_B;201244 Wrote:
I'm not sure I'd call an online article from a retailer a review,
exactly :).
Well you can hardly trust anything you read online anyway. Whenever
someone gets something new it sounds fabulous.
There are a lot of reviews of the 11L, and I trust the retailer that
the
Balthazar_B;201246 Wrote:
I did read that blurb, but it didn't mention the manufacturer/model of
the DAC, only its specs, which are very like many DACs:
So you are actually more interested in the make+model of the DAC chip
than the fact that it's inside a speaker and next to an amplifier?
Balthazar_B;201246 Wrote:
Based on the specs, I'm guessing that they might benefit from some
bottom reinforcement. I wish they weren't S-P/DIF only, but I'll think
a bit about them (Genelec's new 8240A/8250A models with more flexible
digital inputs seem VERY nice, but it would be a choice
Eric, very clever setup. I imagine you've optimized their placement in
your bedroom. How's the low end on those monitors? Do you sometimes
find yourself wishing for bass reinforcement, either with music from
you SB or whatever from your TV?
--
Balthazar_B
Yes, I do wish for more bottome end, but they ARE only 5 woofers. It's
not my main listening room, but a place where I can listen to whatever I
want while falling asleep or waking up or getting ready or watching TV
in bed... not a real priority.
I figured I could add a sub if necessary, but
Balthazar_B;200872 Wrote:
I'm thinking a couple of meters per each run would be typical. I do
know cases where RF and other nasty noise has gotten into unbalanced
runs from preamps to amps, but I'm uncertain how sensitive unbalanced
runs from the SB to an active monitor would be (I guess
mortslim: Yes, I recall seeing your earlier message. Thanks for
reminding me to check out the cleanbox.
SuperQ: I like DynAudio stuff, but their studio monitors are just a bit
rich for my blood, especially if I compare value/dollar with other
options. The BM 5As are 3x the cost of the Wharfs I
I put together a portable setup similar to what you are considering with
an SB3 into Audioengines. I attached handles to the top of the AEs to
make them easier to move out onto the deck and even velcroed the SB3 to
the top of one of the speakers. To me, they sound great, and it
certainly helps
mortslim;200900 Wrote:
For those audiophiles who want the cleanest sound possible when
connecting to powered speakers, I found a little product that balances
the signal when converting from rca to XLR.
It's from ART (Applied Research Technology) and called the Cleanbox
(not to be
Balthazar_B;200833 Wrote:
I know several forum members use active monitors, and I'm wondering
whether there's any significant downside to using the unbalanced outs
from the SB3 for this purpose.
For the short interconnect runs you're envisaging, an unbalanced
connection should be fine. The
cliveb wrote:
mortslim;200900 Wrote:
It's from ART (Applied Research Technology) and called the Cleanbox
You say it gives the cleanest sound possible, but I'm skeptical.
ART and Behringer are price driven designs for entry point folks playing
with recording audio. They don't claim to be
I actually take the Coax S/PDIF out of the SB3 into a pair of Genelec
2029As. You can find them on eBay going for around $600 per pair.
Info on this discontinued monitor is at:
http://www.genelec.com/products/previous-models/2029a/
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Eric Seaberg
Eric Seaberg - San Diego
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That outlet on the AudioEngines is one of its nice features. It has
several other touches that make it nearly ideal when using an iPod as
the source, which I considered but came to think my wireless SB would
be superior in many ways (not least its connectivity to Internet
radio).
Some diffs
attaching handles: this is vague, however if it involves drilling
holes, there are two risks: compromising the integrity of the cabinet
from an audio perspective if not from a structural perspective in that
the audio is based in part on the resonsnce of the cabinet. and also
the risk of your
Regarding drilling into the cabinets, I checked with the company to
determine the cabinet thickness (20mm or a little more than 3/4 inch)
and drilled accordingly. As for resonance, I don't think replacing
3/16ths of an inch of MDF with a metal screw in four spots is going to
make that much
Eric Seaberg;201042 Wrote:
I actually take the Coax S/PDIF out of the SB3 into a pair of Genelec
2029As. You can find them on eBay going for around $600 per pair.
Info on this discontinued monitor is at:
http://www.genelec.com/products/previous-models/2029a/
Do you know what kind of DAC
Here are some examples of REAL speakers:
Yamaha (prior generations of these speakres could be found in almost
every sound studio in the world)
http://www.yamaha.com/yamahavgn/CDA/List/ModelSeriesList/0,,CTID%25253D560744%252526CNTYP%25253DGENERAL,00.html
M-Audio (owned by the Pro Tools company
mortslim wrote:
Here are some examples of REAL speakers:
Yamaha (prior generations of these speakres could be found in almost
every sound studio in the world)
It is true that the Yamaha NS10 are in every studio on the planet.
But that does not mean you want to buy them. They are used because
Here are some I have considered, or am considering:
Wharfedale 8.2 Pro Active:
http://www.wharfedalepro.co.uk/frames/monitor_diamond.html
KRK Rockit (budget line):
http://www.krksys.com/index2.php?cat=prodlandpage=rokit
E-MU (these have occasionally been on sale for as little as $95/ea):
Balthazar_B;201090 Wrote:
Do you know what kind of DAC the 2029A uses?
If you follow the link I posted in my original reply, you will find an
answer to your question.
We have over $40,000 in Genelec monitors throughout our production
facilities, 3-pair having digital inputs (S30-D). The
I've done several forum searches but didn't quite find what I was
looking for...
For some measure of portability (e.g., outdoors, in the garage -- in
general, anywhere that doesn't merit permanent installation of
SB/speakers), I'm looking at picking up a pair of active monitors
(leaning towards
My SB connected to active speakers isn't anywhere near Wharfedale class,
but I've had no problem with the unbalanced outputs. How long an
unbalanced run are talking about, because that can make a huge
difference. If it is a long run, I've read some posts from people who
used cat5 to make just the
I'm thinking a couple of meters per each run would be typical. I do
know cases where RF and other nasty noise has gotten into unbalanced
runs from preamps to amps, but I'm uncertain how sensitive unbalanced
runs from the SB to an active monitor would be (I guess this would be a
line input, no?).
Well,
I just mentioned the solution a few days ago on this specific forum but
here it is again:
For those audiophiles who want the cleanest sound possible when
connecting to powered speakers, I found a little product that balances
the signal when converting from rca to XLR.
It's from ART
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