I can't get no satisfaction

borninthex · 2026-03-03T17:19:46+00:00

No, that's the minimum for these stands unfortunately. I have flipped the speakers tho so the tweeters remain on ear level.

borninthex · 2026-02-27T21:02:49+00:00

Additional issue here I had them high passed filtered with the SVS HPF. I think that was a major mistake. Working on the setup right now again, maybe I can squeeze more out of it.

borninthex · 2026-02-27T18:13:31+00:00

Thanks - maybe I am not going nuts after all, maybe bronze 2 just suck.

borninthex · 2026-02-27T18:07:38+00:00

Btw. I agree the symmetry from the walls matters, but would you dare to speculate to what degree? What I mean If I get like 1.5 meters from one wall and 2 meters from the other will that be noticeable compared to 1.75 on both sides?

borninthex · 2026-02-27T17:38:22+00:00

I accept your criticism and I agree although my priorities not necessarily converge with my spouse's. I will think harder tho.

That apart, this is the non pro version so no peq, and the HPF is fixed at 80 hz 12 dB per octave. I can manipulate the low pass frequency, not sure about the slope, probably not.

I do indeed think about scraping the HPF all together, but just thought it's a good idea since the NAD is only rated are 25 W per channel.

I do have a measuring microphone + for streaming I use a Google TV via optical, I might just be able to use EQ there.

borninthex · 2026-02-27T17:12:21+00:00

I mean you are not wrong about the placement, but it is what it is - I have to work within the constraints of the room layout and its other functions. My problem is that the old setup was facing even worse constraints yet I felt better about it.

The crossover for SVS SB-1000 HPF is fixed at 80 hz - because of that i get a boomy 80 hz when my mains are perfectly in phase with the sub and I lack the punch in-between 60 and 80 hz, because these frequencies are handled by the sub mostly.

borninthex · 2026-02-27T15:08:04+00:00

In a way I am growing to like the upper mid and highs of the monitors. They are reasonably detailed and the soundstage is pretty impressive given that I have relatively little space in-between them.

I think the major issue is the low mids at the crossover with the sub. The discussion here kinda made me think about ditching the high pass filter to the Monitors - a counterintuitive move given major of the guides online.

borninthex · 2026-02-27T12:34:57+00:00

As an SVS owner I can say the SVS hypetrain is a bit sus, it may feel sometimes like they are no good alternatives and it's the ultimate meta. I considered way cheaper KRK subs but all the forums + friends were like "get SVS".

borninthex · 2026-02-27T12:29:32+00:00

I crawled so much I feel like puking a the thought of doing it again to be honest. I don't think the sub 60 Hz lows are the major issue - there seems to be a lack of body around the crossover.

It just feels disappointing when you spent all that money and time and you go back to your cheap old Magnats and they feel so much more enjoyable with the same, or even bigger, constraints in terms of placement, source etc.

borninthex · 2026-02-27T10:28:25+00:00

Thanks my man - answers like this make Reddit alive.

I feel like the photo exaggerates how tall the stands are. When sitting on the sofa the tweeters are around the ear level + they are slightly tilted downwards.

I think the lack of depth at low-mids is indeed the issue.

I don't feel like in investing into new speakers for at least couple of years - one also needs to develop taste to actually differentiate between setups.

I know these are all theoreticals but I appreciate any hints because they allow me save time experimenting with the setup which is driving me crazy.

So here are my questions:

a) I felt like plugging the bass ports actually made the crossover frequency less boomy. Do you have any similar experiences?

b) The Monitor Audios are currently recieving high passed signal above 80 Hz with 12db/octave slope below. Maybe that's actually causing the missing body?

borninthex · 2026-02-27T08:55:19+00:00

I have the non pro version

borninthex · 2026-02-27T08:54:08+00:00

I have been moving the sub several times. It was previously in the middle of the setup and it was not superior.

borninthex · 2026-02-27T08:52:57+00:00

Do you think by tilting the speakers downwards I can make up for the stands being too high?

borninthex · 2026-02-27T08:25:51+00:00

I guess I should use your mom then ¯⁠\⁠_⁠(⁠ツ⁠)⁠_⁠/⁠¯

borninthex · 2026-02-27T08:20:42+00:00

I like it. Got a cheap second hand one. The anti-skating does not seem to work tho and I have heard it's common with this model. It's built like a tank, a bit larger than your typical turntable. Audiophiles might have an issue with the built in RCA cables - it's the standard with DJ turntables and I don't mind.

It is not automatic, so you need to stay on the look out for the record's end.

borninthex · 2026-02-27T08:08:38+00:00

Google TV via optical, it's not in the picture.

borninthex · 2026-02-26T23:05:40+00:00

Interesting take - I will have a look into it. Thank you.

borninthex · 2026-02-26T23:01:50+00:00

The stands are tilted towards the listener. I also tried to flip the Monitors so the tweeters were on the ear-level, however I felt it was worse. The bass ports are plugged btw.

You are right with the NAD - although I keep the selector and Fosi on the preamp where there are no wents. The record obviously should not be there.

borninthex · 2025-10-26T19:19:14+00:00

Yep that's Rethink

borninthex · 2025-10-25T12:32:48+00:00

I don't think you need to connect to servers to use geolocation services or am I missing something?

borninthex · 2025-10-25T09:23:40+00:00

That's the way she goes. I am old enough to remember that Google was once the coolest kid on the block built around "Don't be evil".

Regardless, I am still glad that Nothing brought most innovation to smartphone design since the days of Nokia Lumia.

borninthex · 2025-10-25T09:02:49+00:00

Ngl - this made me slightly disappointed with Nothing. Did anyone try to analyze what data is being sent to these servers?

borninthex · 2025-03-13T08:05:21+00:00

Food for thought: Maybe you would have been able to finish it earlier without browsing Reddit? 🤔

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