Previous Thread
Next Thread
Print Thread
Rate Thread
Page 2 of 6 1 2 3 4 5 6
Re: M60ti's audition finally. Impressions Very long
#101109 07/02/05 06:05 PM
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 11,458
shareholder in the making
Offline
shareholder in the making
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 11,458
Great Review!


::::::: No disrespect to Axiom, but my favorite woofer is my yellow lab :::::::
Re: M60ti's audition finally. Impressions Very long
#101110 07/02/05 06:08 PM
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 6,331
axiomite
Offline
axiomite
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 6,331
In reply to:

I was thinking if my stereo music only system should grow to a multi channel due to interest in SACD or DVD A, I was going to go with 60’s or 80’s with 22’s and a 500 sub for closer timbre matching. Not sure if I would go with a center channel or run it in phantom. Do you guys have any thoughts on that?


I realized I had forgotten to address this question. 80's or 60s with 22s as rears would be a great system. I would prefer to have a center, but there are those around here who prefer a phantom center. Your call.

As far as the surrounds go, it would depend on your ratio of movie watching relative to SACD/DVD-A listening. The QS8s are such great surround speakers that you don't lose much when using them for SACD/DVD-A. It's just my opinion, but I think you would lose less using QS8s for SACD/DVD-A (I've done this), than you would using 22s for movies. On the other hand, though I've not had 22s as rears, others have, and have made good reports.



Jack

"People generally quarrel because they cannot argue." - G. K. Chesterton
Re: M60ti's audition finally. Impressions Very long
#101111 07/02/05 06:30 PM
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 11,458
shareholder in the making
Offline
shareholder in the making
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 11,458
If you listen alone and sat exactly in the sweet spot, the lack of a center may not be a problem. But remember how often vocals are mixed to the center on mult-channel recordings and weigh that importance "into the mix".

Personally, I would want to be able to move a foot or two left or right on occasion!


::::::: No disrespect to Axiom, but my favorite woofer is my yellow lab :::::::
Re: M60ti's audition finally. Impressions Very lo
#101112 07/02/05 07:00 PM
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 562
oz350z Offline OP
aficionado
OP Offline
aficionado
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 562
Jack
Thanks for commenting on the multi channel audio pice of my review. My impression was that the QS8 would be very good. When we listened to David Gilmore DVD it was great. My buddy Tom from work whom I mention in the review is so adament that not only the drives have to be matched but the cabinets design and size must be exact as well. I guess I was just looking for others views on this. I don't think I'm quite as anal as that but wanted to hear opinions.
Now does anyone have any thoughts on the dissapointing HDCD experience also mentioned.
Thanks
oz


"Life is what happens while your busy making other plans" John Lennon
Re: M60ti's audition finally. Impressions Very lo
#101113 07/02/05 07:06 PM
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 562
oz350z Offline OP
aficionado
OP Offline
aficionado
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 562
Mark
I'm sure you are right. In due time. In due time. Everyone is so impressed with the wide soundstage I just thought. But your right they are mixing the tracks for that center channel. But maybe I won't miss it too much while I save my allowance. 8>)
I'm not even sure I will get into multi channel at this point. As close to perfection as I can afford in 2 channel is my goal right now.
oz


"Life is what happens while your busy making other plans" John Lennon
Re: M60ti's audition finally. Impressions Very lo
#101114 07/02/05 07:11 PM
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 562
oz350z Offline OP
aficionado
OP Offline
aficionado
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 562
Thanks I may just do that. This is a great group. I have learned so much from you guys. What I relly like is when something starts to get a little heated someone chimes in with some comic relief. I have seen it more than a few times. Reminds me of U2's "How to Diffuse an Atomic Bomb" You guys are great
oz


"Life is what happens while your busy making other plans" John Lennon
Re: M60ti's audition finally. Impressions Very lo
#101115 07/02/05 07:13 PM
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 7,463
Likes: 1
axiomite
Offline
axiomite
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 7,463
Likes: 1
I've found that some older recordings sound bad on "good" speakers. It doesn't really matter if it is HDCD or SACD--if it wasn't recorded well to begin with nothing can improve it much. My brother-in-law brought over one of his Billy Joel SACDs and it really sounded thin and anemic on my speakers. What you may end up getting with some CDs is a "high definition" reproduction of a poorly mastered recording. It's like putting turtle wax on an old rusty VW (I used to own one ). I know, not the greatest analogy, but I'm in a hurry. Gotta go to work. . .


***********
"Nothin' up my sleeve. . ." --Bullwinkle J. Moose
Re: M60ti's audition finally. Impressions Very lo
#101116 07/02/05 07:53 PM
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 562
oz350z Offline OP
aficionado
OP Offline
aficionado
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 562
Yeah it takes a lot of running around to find this stuff. I'm glad I'm in a decent sized city. Don't know what I'd do if I lived in Fumbuck or somewhere like that. Actually can't wait till its all over and I know what I'm getting.
oz


"Life is what happens while your busy making other plans" John Lennon
Re: M60ti's audition finally. Impressions Very lo
#101117 07/02/05 07:58 PM
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 562
oz350z Offline OP
aficionado
OP Offline
aficionado
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 562
Thanks Brey
How is that booking working out? Hope all is well with you. I know things are picking up around here. It was fun in the beginning but I just want to make a decision and get them. I keep telling myself to be patient.


"Life is what happens while your busy making other plans" John Lennon
Re: M60ti's audition finally. Impressions Very lo
#101118 07/02/05 08:10 PM
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 6,331
axiomite
Offline
axiomite
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 6,331
In reply to:

I'm not even sure I will get into multi channel at this point.


Well if you ever DO, do NOT make Diana Krall's "When I Look Into Your Eyes" SACD, or for that matter, ANY of her multichannel recordings, the first multichannel disc you listen too. That's what I did. Her SACDs are so well mixed and mastered that I've yet to find any that sound as good, and it's driving me NUTS (I know, I know! For me, it's a short drive )


Jack

"People generally quarrel because they cannot argue." - G. K. Chesterton
Page 2 of 6 1 2 3 4 5 6

Moderated by  alan, Amie, Andrew, axiomadmin, Brent, Debbie, Ian, Jc 

Link Copied to Clipboard

Need Help Graphic

Forum Statistics
Forums16
Topics24,939
Posts442,452
Members15,615
Most Online2,082
Jan 22nd, 2020
Top Posters
Ken.C 18,044
pmbuko 16,441
SirQuack 13,840
CV 12,077
MarkSJohnson 11,458
Who's Online Now
0 members (), 221 guests, and 0 robots.
Key: Admin, Global Mod, Mod
Newsletter Signup
Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.7.4