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Discussion in 'Speakers' started by uncola, Nov 23, 2016.

  1. Cspirou

    Cspirou They call me Sparky

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    That mini Jamo looks great! It's probably -3db at 400hz though, haha.
     
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    I will try measuring with my miniDSP mic with and without the subwoofer so I can see if the sub is adding a XO or EQ. Not much info out there so far. It appears the sub has separate controls for like master volume and sub volume.

    FYI the sub is not open baffle so kinda ruins the point. I wonder why they chose that. I've been wanting to make some cheap OB subs anyway (cheap OBs in general - DIYaudio) so no big problem. These Jamo DS7 were just convenient because I know can sell them easily later locally when time, pre-made, and better WAF.
     
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    Very interesting! Here's the product page: http://www.jamo.com/products/ds7 (says it was released in 2016 but I hadn't seen it before). It's a complete powered system for $499 with analog, optical, and Bluetooth inputs.

    Edit: $300 at Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Speakers-DS-7-Subwoofer-Wireless-Bluetooth/dp/B077ZP7MGB

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    One of the guys who taught me a lot of about recording engineering called the in wall speakers the "lets have fun speakers." Everything sounds good on them, and you just blast them to show your friends how good your mix is. The NS10's get 90% of the use in the studio though. If your mix sounds good on NS10's it will translate fairly well to other speaker systems (especially shitty small radios,) cause if it sounds good on NS10's, chances are good its a decent mix.

    I actually think that the rise of better consumer audio systems over the years has led to the trend of less and less NS10's being used in studios.
     
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    do ns10s still so important nowadays?
    on gearslutz at the very least from the studio guys there, the ns10 are still useful but not as THE nearfield anymore
     
  6. Cspirou

    Cspirou They call me Sparky

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    I've heard of studios using a 'Grot Box' or some kind of full-range speaker to mix with(like these). Seems to have a similar function to using an NS10.
     
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    9suns [insert unearned title here]

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    They were very popular because of it's very nice time domain response and the sealed enclosure, the funny thing is that, in terms of frequency response, they have almost no bass under 100hz and a super nasty peak around 1khz, so they aren't accurate. The Auratones/Avantones (very small full range speakers) were also widely used as a second reference to check mixes, the NS-10 usually plays a similar role.
    Here's an article that explains why it became so popular in greater detail
    https://www.soundonsound.com/reviews/yamaha-ns10-story

    Btw, they're not as popular today, there're much more options to choose for a sealed studio monitor, and plenty of studios are using boomboxes or cellphones as a second reference/check apart from the main speakers and the nearfield monitors.
     
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    9suns [insert unearned title here]

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    PMC AML2

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    A fine entry. I heard a set of PMC's about ten years ago (not the AML2) and have wanted a pair ever since. Great monitors.

    Some more goodness

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    ButtUglyJeff Stunningly beautiful IRL

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    I have a crush on the Focal Kanta #2, but this display takes it over the top...
     
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    Cspirou They call me Sparky

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    Some ATC driver porn, these are the "small" drivers for their entry level bookshelf speakers.


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    This product is not suitable for cats.
     
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    A friend of mine has these. I need to visit him for a fresh listen, but I remember it being the best sound I've heard in a room.
     
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    Zellaton Reference MK2
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    Never heard a pair, and the price is a joke (150k o_O), but I really like the fact that they're using the same type of driver, made of the same materials, all loaded the same way (semi open cabinet) for everything, the tweeter is also a cone driver, it should sound super coherent due to that.
    I wish they sold the drivers separately (the ones used in their speakers, the whole enchilada, not the usual Gorlich midbass drivers), one can only dream...
     
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    Livingvoice Vox Olympian.
    More horny goodness. I know they're hideously expensive, but some of the best sounds from these, as well as incredible build quality. The drivers on their own cost several thousands before the metal and workwork begins, and then there's the finishing...

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    More horns from a modern, industrial aesthetic. These are from a company in NY called Oswald's Mill Audio. They have a lot to say for the interested about the unique advantages of the conical horn with straight sides.

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    Pricing is, of course, ridiculous. Their smaller stuff looks great too:

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    And some monitors they make with front baffles made of slate and dovetail joinery on the wooden cabinets.

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    Whoa! I'm too old for multiple orgasms at this rate!

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