Hi All,
I'm looking to upgrade speakers as per my signature. I've not yet found a pair that would be suitable Quad S2 would be a consideration but closest demo is couple of hours drive away. I'll certainly make a drive once and if I sell my Roksans.
My only gripe with the speakers I own is the fact that they're top heavy (forward upper midrange). I knew it when buying and wondered if it's a smart choice. In fact I knew it wasn't but was so enchanted I couldn't resist. Now I'm leaning more towards neutral sound. In fact I recently only listen to either my second set (Qln Qubic 122 not necessarily neutral but much more neutral) or via headphones.
Ideally I'd like a pair with ribbon tweeters either standmount or small floorstanders. Transmission line also appeals to me but that's not necessary. Looked at IPL sets that seem to match what I need. If only I was confident about the finished product.
Second option which potentially could be a cheaper solution would be to rework the crossovers and tame the ribbons giving the speakers a more neutral presentation. I know this was addressed in the S2 version Roksan is now selling.
I know this is not a DIY forum but any advice would be helpful. I don't mind experimenting a bit. Physically should be able to do it and although I've never designed a crossover I believe to be smart enough to understand how it works. Potentially making changes to crossover to match S2 are what would be needed.
I probably should add that at this point I don't even own a soldering iron though have used it one in late nineties Nor do I own any equipment to measure frequency response of speakers.
Any thoughts about the subject welcome. Am I underestimating the complexity of it?
I'm looking to upgrade speakers as per my signature. I've not yet found a pair that would be suitable Quad S2 would be a consideration but closest demo is couple of hours drive away. I'll certainly make a drive once and if I sell my Roksans.
My only gripe with the speakers I own is the fact that they're top heavy (forward upper midrange). I knew it when buying and wondered if it's a smart choice. In fact I knew it wasn't but was so enchanted I couldn't resist. Now I'm leaning more towards neutral sound. In fact I recently only listen to either my second set (Qln Qubic 122 not necessarily neutral but much more neutral) or via headphones.
Ideally I'd like a pair with ribbon tweeters either standmount or small floorstanders. Transmission line also appeals to me but that's not necessary. Looked at IPL sets that seem to match what I need. If only I was confident about the finished product.
Second option which potentially could be a cheaper solution would be to rework the crossovers and tame the ribbons giving the speakers a more neutral presentation. I know this was addressed in the S2 version Roksan is now selling.
I know this is not a DIY forum but any advice would be helpful. I don't mind experimenting a bit. Physically should be able to do it and although I've never designed a crossover I believe to be smart enough to understand how it works. Potentially making changes to crossover to match S2 are what would be needed.
I probably should add that at this point I don't even own a soldering iron though have used it one in late nineties Nor do I own any equipment to measure frequency response of speakers.
Any thoughts about the subject welcome. Am I underestimating the complexity of it?