passive set up v active set up

[Infiniteloop]

please check your inbox Andrew..

infiniteloop could also bring sonus fabers.. we need at least one set of the speakers ( and amp) from every participant as we're going to compare systems not components..

I could also bring the Focals and SF's, but frankly I'd have to bring the stands for both of these too as I believe they perform at their best on their respective stands.

I also have a 24 Watt SET Valve Amp that sounds great with both these speakers.........

It could be a very long day. *shok*

 

[thewinelake.]

The real Ashley James?

You couldn't make it up.

Apparently this is the real Ashley James, despite rumours to the contrary...

 

[Morgunner]

The real Ashley James?

You couldn't make it up.

Apparently this is the real Ashley James, despite rumours to the contrary...

I met Ashley last summer when visiting the UK. I'd say that image is a few years old. He's had his hair cut, too.

 

[Andrewjvt]

please check your inbox Andrew.. 

 infiniteloop could also bring sonus fabers.. we need at least one set of the speakers ( and amp) from every participant as we're going to compare systems not components.. 

I could also bring the Focals and SF's, but frankly I'd have to bring the stands for both of these too as I believe they perform at their best on their respective stands.

I also have a 24 Watt SET Valve Amp that sounds great with both these speakers.........

It could be a very long day. *shok*

Just the devialet and a set of speakers if you can will do as with all the different options could become messy. Thats not to say on another occasion we could go to yours to hear all your stuff someday.
We talk about stands before the time comes.

It may be best to pm one of us i think Darius is best as he is good organizer.

This thread has lost its sell by date atm

 

[steve_1979]

The real Ashley James?

You couldn't make it up.

Apparently this is the real Ashley James, despite rumours to the contrary...

I met Ashley last summer when visiting the UK. I'd say that image is a few years old. He's had his hair cut, too.

I don't know which Ashley James you met but he must have been an imposter. Just look on Google images for 'Ashley James' to see what the head of AVI looks like.

Not bad for a retired 70 year old.

 

[Infiniteloop]

please check your inbox Andrew..

infiniteloop could also bring sonus fabers.. we need at least one set of the speakers ( and amp) from every participant as we're going to compare systems not components..

I could also bring the Focals and SF's, but frankly I'd have to bring the stands for both of these too as I believe they perform at their best on their respective stands.

I also have a 24 Watt SET Valve Amp that sounds great with both these speakers.........

It could be a very long day. *shok*

Just the devialet and a set of speakers if you can will do as with all the different options could become messy. Thats not to say on another occasion we could go to yours to hear all your stuff someday. We talk about stands before the time comes.

It may be best to pm one of us i think Darius is best as he is good organizer.

This thread has lost its sell by date atm

Okay. The Focals and SF's sound very different to each other with the Devialet and both have their charms. However, the Focals sound 'huge' and very clear and neutral and I personally would love to hear them next to the AVI's in combination with the Devialet.......

Oh, ****** it, I'll probably bring both!

 

[Andrewjvt]

please check your inbox Andrew.. 

 infiniteloop could also bring sonus fabers.. we need at least one set of the speakers ( and amp) from every participant as we're going to compare systems not components.. 

I could also bring the Focals and SF's, but frankly I'd have to bring the stands for both of these too as I believe they perform at their best on their respective stands.

I also have a 24 Watt SET Valve Amp that sounds great with both these speakers.........

It could be a very long day. *shok*

Just the devialet and a set of speakers if you can will do as with all the different options could become messy. Thats not to say on another occasion we could go to yours to hear all your stuff someday. We talk about stands before the time comes.

It may be best to pm one of us i think Darius is best as he is good organizer.

This thread has lost its sell by date atm

Okay. The Focals and SF's sound very different to each other with the Devialet and both have their charms. However, the Focals sound 'huge' and very clear and neutral and I personally would love to hear them next to the AVI's in combination with the Devialet.......

Oh, ****** it, I'll probably bring both!

Darius will send you a few possible dates that we can all meet up for round 2. Look forward to it

 

[lpv]

agreed date 23rd of September *pardon*

 

[steve_1979]

agreed date 23rd of September *pardon*

Great news!

I look forward to reading your findings.

 

[Andrewjvt]

agreed date 23rd of September *pardon*

Bring your camera

 

[Blacksabbath25]

agreed date 23rd of September *pardon*

Great news!

I look forward to reading your findings.

+1 well done *clapping*

 

[ID.]

agreed date 23rd of September *pardon*

Great news!

I look forward to reading your findings.

And I look forward to the potential hilarity that may ensue if the AVIs get a favorable write up.

 

[lpv]

I'll get the camera, speakers, sub, stands, I think I'll prepare a selection of - let's say - 10 various tracks send you both in advance so you can get familiar and then we play them on 3 different set ups and compare.. what you think? I'm also thinking to get a decent db meter to level match the playback ( seems like Avi remote also control hegel, haha)... any ideas anyone regarding the Round 2? we're going prepare this one more carefully so any sensible ideas welcome..

 

[Infiniteloop]

I'll get the camera, speakers, sub, stands, I think I'll prepare a selection of - let's say - 10 various tracks send you both in advance so you can get familiar and then we play them on 3 different set ups and compare.. what you think? I'm also thinking to get a decent db meter to level match the playback ( seems like Avi remote also control hegel, haha)... any ideas anyone regarding the Round 2? we're going prepare this one more carefully so any sensible ideas welcome..

Sounds good, but can we each suggest some tracks - maybe 3 each? - I'd also like all tracks to be at least CD quality too.

 

[Andrewjvt]

I'll get the camera, speakers, sub, stands, I think I'll prepare a selection of - let's say - 10 various tracks send you both in advance so you can get familiar and then we play them on 3 different set ups and compare.. what you think? I'm also thinking to get a decent db meter to level match the playback ( seems like Avi remote also control hegel, haha)... any ideas anyone regarding the Round 2? we're going prepare this one more carefully so any sensible ideas welcome..

I was kinda thinking the same thing.

Seems there will be more than 2 combos we cant keep start stopping so maybe 3 songs from one then 3 from another.

Maybe others can add what they would do.

One thing must be clear - we dont want comebacks this time. No loop holes.

Your avi will be up against almost £10 000 worth of equipment. More cost than my car

 

[Andrewjvt]

I'll get the camera, speakers, sub, stands, I think I'll prepare a selection of - let's say - 10 various tracks send you both in advance so you can get familiar and then we play them on 3 different set ups and compare.. what you think? I'm also thinking to get a decent db meter to level match the playback ( seems like Avi remote also control hegel, haha)... any ideas anyone regarding the Round 2? we're going prepare this one more carefully so any sensible ideas welcome..

Sounds good, but can we each suggest some tracks - maybe 3 each? - I'd also like all tracks to be at least CD quality too.

 

Do you normally listen too?

Btw we should charge for this entertainment lol

 

[lpv]

4 tracks each then? I'll prepare classical, vocal jazz, electronic, and just a good song.. all lossless.

 

[CnoEvil]

4 tracks each then? I'll prepare classical, vocal jazz, electronic, and just a good song.. all lossless.

Don't forget some Irish Country, like Brendan Shine or Hugo Duncan. *dance4*

 

[Alberich]

Any reports of a certain spikey creature being mishandled or forced to endure an AVI shootout, RSPCA will be notified.

 

[steve_1979]

I'll prepare classical, vocal jazz, electronic, and just a good song.. all lossless.

any ideas anyone regarding the Round 2?

It's good to use high quality music to test speakers with but could I also suggest that you listen to one rough sounding song too. Preferably something that's harsh sounding and badly mastered. I'll let you choose the track but go for something with really awful sound quality such as 'Parallel Universe' by The Red Hot Chili Peppers or 'Rock Superstar' by Cypress Hill.

AVI have an unfounded reputation for only sounding good with good quality music. Some people have claimed that with low quality music their high clairty can make them unlistenable. As a DM10 owner I know that this is untrue so it would be an interesting test to see which of the three speakers is really the most unforgiving when listening to harsh sounding music.

 

[Andrewjvt]

Any reports of a certain spikey creature being mishandled or forced to endure an AVI shootout, RSPCA will be notified.

Will be harmed i promise

 

[lpv]

Any reports of a certain spikey creature being mishandled or forced to endure an AVI shootout, RSPCA will be notified.

hafl a day on the phone with RSPCA headquarters and they've promised to deliver first thing in the morning high end mock ups of DM10's with new high power traps fitted into.. you know, too much security is never enough..

It's good to use high quality music to test speakers with but could I also suggest that you listen to one rough sounding song too. Preferably something that's harsh sounding and badly mastered. I'll let you choose the track but go for something with really awful sound quality such as 'Parallel Universe' by The Red Hot Chili Peppers or 'Rock Superstar' by Cypress Hill.

AVI have an unfounded reputation for only sounding good with good quality music. Some people have claimed that with low quality music their high clairty can make them unlistenable. As a DM10 owner I know that this is untrue so it would be an interesting test to see which of the three speakers is really the most unforgiving when listening to harsh sounding music.

cheers Steve, we did that last time.. some averagely recorded rock.. you can listen to that but then you put some well recorded material and.. you know what *biggrin*

 

[Alberich]

Sequels often disappoint, somehow I don't think this one will.

 

[ID.]

I'll get the camera, speakers, sub, stands, I think I'll prepare a selection of - let's say - 10 various tracks send you both in advance so you can get familiar and then we play them on 3 different set ups and compare.. what you think? I'm also thinking to get a decent db meter to level match the playback ( seems like Avi remote also control hegel, haha)... any ideas anyone regarding the Round 2? we're going prepare this one more carefully so any sensible ideas welcome..

Sounds good, but can we each suggest some tracks - maybe 3 each? - I'd also like all tracks to be at least CD quality too.

Yes, at least CD quality. None of that distorted, compromised vinyl crap some audiophiles bang on about

 

[Morgunner]

I know, you don't want a flood of suggestions for tracks to try, but still, the best single testpiece for many speaker chatracteristics I've found in the past decades is very possibly unknown for most: https://open.spotify.com/track/3BVyHrsUC4CajqLLbSTz7h