tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925622045053615520.post8629824824333167022..comments2023-04-13T04:03:14.540-07:00Comments on audio blog: Review of Polar graphsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger65125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925622045053615520.post-11806759650022679822015-02-20T17:29:30.907-08:002015-02-20T17:29:30.907-08:00I have an external amp that hums.... None the less...I have an external amp that hums.... None the less I have no real idea. Not all of them do it, and the ones that do may not be all the time. Check them in several outlets and try eliminating the 3rd prong. None of my ADAMs do it nor the Mackie. The JBL is the worst offender here. DanTheManhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06523842666934527611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925622045053615520.post-33821995075299993012015-02-20T11:48:15.921-08:002015-02-20T11:48:15.921-08:00Ok.
Btw why do most active speakers have a hiss s...Ok.<br /><br />Btw why do most active speakers have a hiss sound ! ? The passives with external amps are always quiet...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925622045053615520.post-79469091255273095762015-02-18T07:38:02.821-08:002015-02-18T07:38:02.821-08:00I would doubt you'd have any real issue with a...I would doubt you'd have any real issue with an 80Hz crossover. I can't remember where I have my near field set up at, but I don't think it's even that low. DanTheManhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06523842666934527611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925622045053615520.post-9471675796164185902015-02-14T22:48:23.354-08:002015-02-14T22:48:23.354-08:00Btw, do you think, nearfield will require lower th...Btw, do you think, nearfield will require lower than usual crossover freq to sub i.e less than 80 Hz... ?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925622045053615520.post-55300234029494538962015-02-14T10:48:46.576-08:002015-02-14T10:48:46.576-08:00This one does look like LSR 3 series minus the amp...This one does look like LSR 3 series minus the amp<br />http://jblpro.com/www/products/recording-broadcast/3-series<br /><br />as both have the reference M2 like waveguide. Wish sound and vision had published polars as well..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925622045053615520.post-2628573436654295642015-02-14T10:15:45.646-08:002015-02-14T10:15:45.646-08:00That one does look good too. I'd love to give...That one does look good too. I'd love to give it a more rigorous test. I'd bet they hold up well judging by the LSR series. I with they made the LSR sans built in amp.DanTheManhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06523842666934527611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925622045053615520.post-91312374966383473902015-02-14T02:13:35.475-08:002015-02-14T02:13:35.475-08:00Just FYI : Another promising passive : http://www....Just FYI : Another promising passive : http://www.soundandvision.com/content/jbl-studio-2-speaker-system-test-bench<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925622045053615520.post-48519441317354045132015-02-13T11:44:43.185-08:002015-02-13T11:44:43.185-08:00Not sure I'd say eliminated. In actual SQ, I&...Not sure I'd say eliminated. In actual SQ, I'd bet the ports on the behringer have a bigger audible impact. <br /><br />If I were to guess about the repeat ability of these measurements, I'd bet it would hold up with other speakers.DanTheManhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06523842666934527611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925622045053615520.post-13008001248928060152015-02-13T10:21:31.587-08:002015-02-13T10:21:31.587-08:00One thing to note is, the port impact is eliminate...One thing to note is, the port impact is eliminated when stuffed, when they are located at bottom ( Adams ) unlike Behringers ? Or its just coincidenceAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925622045053615520.post-5887089479406388892015-02-10T16:30:59.956-08:002015-02-10T16:30:59.956-08:00Don't know Arny, but he might be on to somethi...Don't know Arny, but he might be on to something.DanTheManhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06523842666934527611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925622045053615520.post-20145716324978846812015-02-10T11:28:58.522-08:002015-02-10T11:28:58.522-08:00In case you know Arny Krueger, he once used 3 prim...In case you know Arny Krueger, he once used 3 primus centres as LCRs :)<br /><br />Btw some very new ones from JBL http://jblpro.com/www/products/recording-broadcast/7-seriesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925622045053615520.post-19454789760964227632015-02-10T11:12:16.508-08:002015-02-10T11:12:16.508-08:00The infinty don't look so good by their measur...The infinty don't look so good by their measurements. I'm not confident in their methodology though. None the less, they just don't look very promising.<br /><br />The super zero were well regarded in their time bang for the buck-wise. Not known to be too top flight though.<br /><br />Looks like the MTM Primus could still be an option.DanTheManhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06523842666934527611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925622045053615520.post-32451873961243693752015-02-10T10:42:24.360-08:002015-02-10T10:42:24.360-08:00found these measurements for the new 162
http://ww...found these measurements for the new 162<br />http://www.soundandvision.com/content/infinity-reference-r162-speaker-system-test-bench<br /><br />This another one looks very good (though its polar could be not so good as there is no waveguide)<br />http://www.soundandvision.com/content/nht-absolute-zero-speaker-system-ht-labs-measures<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925622045053615520.post-26139890938046794032015-02-10T09:18:14.580-08:002015-02-10T09:18:14.580-08:00The Primus center channel speakers do not have a f...The Primus center channel speakers do not have a front port either.DanTheManhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06523842666934527611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925622045053615520.post-9882862796729165542015-02-10T09:15:07.973-08:002015-02-10T09:15:07.973-08:00I'd bet the 163 would be near identical. The ...I'd bet the 163 would be near identical. The new Reference Series looks very interesting to me. It has no port issue and uses flat cone mid woofers which should reduce diffraction to the bare minimum.DanTheManhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06523842666934527611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925622045053615520.post-61210458671023314972015-02-10T08:21:00.313-08:002015-02-10T08:21:00.313-08:00I believe when longevity/reliability and chances o...I believe when longevity/reliability and chances of getting a bad piece ( due to bad amp) are considered, passive is much better option , though most studio monitors are active. Given by your appreciation for Infinity P363 I wonder how P163 bookshelf will be... (measurement for 162 http://www.soundstagenetwork.com/measurements/speakers/infinity_primus_p162/ which also has the port issue i think)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925622045053615520.post-76332513913283328652015-01-25T06:05:53.539-08:002015-01-25T06:05:53.539-08:00Here I see you made a comparable graph of 2031 to ...Here I see you made a comparable graph of 2031 to ER18DXT<br />http://techtalk.parts-express.com/showthread.php?221189-Behringer-B2031A-vs-ER18DXT-which-would-win/page5<br /><br />ER18DXT does look flatter, but not sure if that will be audible difference...<br />2031 has some dips and is also narrower in dispersion...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925622045053615520.post-43535828450712038072014-09-13T12:06:04.088-07:002014-09-13T12:06:04.088-07:00I've always wanted to try a very short(like 3 ...I've always wanted to try a very short(like 3 driverr) CBT. All tiny full range drivers. Never found a suitable one though.DanTheManhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06523842666934527611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925622045053615520.post-85634520802629806832014-09-13T10:03:55.893-07:002014-09-13T10:03:55.893-07:00Found your thread as well :)
http://www.diyaudio....Found your thread as well :) <br />http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/multi-way/158012-importance-vertical-polar-response.htmlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925622045053615520.post-77368534727723080772014-09-13T10:01:28.022-07:002014-09-13T10:01:28.022-07:00Hehe :)
I can ask there as well as diyaudio.
Need...Hehe :)<br /><br />I can ask there as well as diyaudio.<br />Need to find which filters results in largest vertical lobe which will be needed in nearfield.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925622045053615520.post-22372575658625888072014-09-13T09:56:17.417-07:002014-09-13T09:56:17.417-07:00That should say "shape and direction"......That should say "shape and direction"...DanTheManhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06523842666934527611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925622045053615520.post-11822584656836388262014-09-13T09:55:20.457-07:002014-09-13T09:55:20.457-07:00The crossover won't really effect directivity....The crossover won't really effect directivity. It will effect the shape of the vertical lobe and the power response. I'd bet if you asked this question on the PE board, you'd get some detailed responses with great info(and likely some BS that always comes with forums). DanTheManhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06523842666934527611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925622045053615520.post-1531435671173943172014-09-13T06:55:42.323-07:002014-09-13T06:55:42.323-07:00Are crossover slopes and horizontal and vertical d...Are crossover slopes and horizontal and vertical directivity related ?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925622045053615520.post-65743389832577184742014-09-10T11:20:27.371-07:002014-09-10T11:20:27.371-07:00DIYing is tough unless you want to do something a ...DIYing is tough unless you want to do something a bit more mundane. I'm still looking at options.DanTheManhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06523842666934527611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925622045053615520.post-10750316862397754952014-09-10T09:40:15.334-07:002014-09-10T09:40:15.334-07:00Now all demand a serial #. When tried locally they...Now all demand a serial #. When tried locally they even ask the old drivers to submitted... :) Buying something like their cheapest Q100 is the only option...<br />Seas now has two coaxs as mid-tweet only (MR18, C18), though the excel version is very costly.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com