Previous Thread
Next Thread
Print Thread
Rate Thread
Page 26 of 39 1 2 24 25 26 27 28 38 39
Re: I just ordered a pair of M3 v3 Bookshelf Speakers
grunt #318692 08/16/10 03:00 AM
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 7,786
axiomite
Offline
axiomite
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 7,786
I agree with Dean. I listen to music quite a bit louder with my M80s. For fun, I should try to get my micro system up to the 85db I often listen to music at.


Fred

-------
Blujays1: Spending Fred's money one bottle at a time, no two... Oh crap!
Re: I just ordered a pair of M3 v3 Bookshelf Speakers
fredk #318695 08/16/10 04:39 AM
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 3,466
connoisseur
Offline
connoisseur
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 3,466
Another thing, using one's ears to judge relative sound pressure levels isn't going to be accurate. I'd be curious what an SPL meter says about the playback levels of the two sets of speakers with the knob set in the same position.


Pioneer PDP-5020FD, Marantz SR6011
Axiom M5HP, VP160HP, QS8
Sony PS4, surround backs
-Chris
Re: I just ordered a pair of M3 v3 Bookshelf Speakers
ClubNeon #318732 08/16/10 06:49 PM
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 10,420
J
shareholder in the making
Offline
shareholder in the making
J
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 10,420
I think it is the fact you are used to a 'wall of sound' that a lesser speaker will produce over the more detailed sounds from better speakers. You are used to a bloated lower end and to achieve a similar feeling for the music you turn the volume up. I went from Bose 201's to M22's and experienced this sensation but I didn't need to turn the volume up as much as you have described.

As Chris has mentioned it would be interesting to see on an SPL meter if the speakers are playing the same volume levels att he much different settings.


Jason
M80 v2
VP160 v3
QS8 v2
PB13 Ultra
Denon 3808
Samsung 85" Q70
Re: I just ordered a pair of M3 v3 Bookshelf Speakers
jakewash #318736 08/16/10 06:58 PM
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 117
jerrymb Offline OP
veteran
OP Offline
veteran
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 117
Originally Posted By: jakewash
I think it is the fact you are used to a 'wall of sound' that a lesser speaker will produce over the more detailed sounds from better speakers. You are used to a bloated lower end and to achieve a similar feeling for the music you turn the volume up. I went from Bose 201's to M22's and experienced this sensation but I didn't need to turn the volume up as much as you have described.

As Chris has mentioned it would be interesting to see on an SPL meter if the speakers are playing the same volume levels att he much different settings.


That makes sense.


Jerry
Re: I just ordered a pair of M3 v3 Bookshelf Speakers
jakewash #318742 08/16/10 07:33 PM
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 3,569
connoisseur
Offline
connoisseur
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 3,569
Originally Posted By: jakewash
I think it is the fact you are used to a 'wall of sound' that a lesser speaker will produce over the more detailed sounds from better speakers. You are used to a bloated lower end and to achieve a similar feeling for the music you turn the volume up. I went from Bose 201's to M22's and experienced this sensation but I didn't need to turn the volume up as much as you have described.

As Chris has mentioned it would be interesting to see on an SPL meter if the speakers are playing the same volume levels att he much different settings.


I think you and I use the term “wall of sound” differently as I consider the M80s to produce a “wall of sound” that is also quite detailed. In that they can sound like there is a concert performance right in front of me while simultaneously each instrument and singer is discreetly placed including hearing musician’s fingers sliding along guitar strings.


3M80 2M22 6QS8 2M2 1EP500 Sony BDP-S590 Panny-7000 Onkyo-3007 Carada-134 Xbox Buttkicker AS-EQ1
Re: I just ordered a pair of M3 v3 Bookshelf Speakers
grunt #318743 08/16/10 07:37 PM
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 1,333
connoisseur
Offline
connoisseur
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 1,333
Originally Posted By: grunt
I consider the M80s to produce a “wall of sound” that is also quite detailed. In that they can sound like there is a concert performance right in front of my while simultaneously each instrument and singer is discreetly placed including hearing musician’s fingers sliding along guitar strings.



+1 For my M80's and my Dad's M3's

Scott


Scott

My HT
Re: I just ordered a pair of M3 v3 Bookshelf Speakers
a401classic #318749 08/16/10 08:14 PM
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 3,596
Likes: 1
connoisseur
Offline
connoisseur
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 3,596
Likes: 1
That's 4 times the "B" word was used here in print.

I though that was disallowed! Unless, like 901's, one wears their underwear backwards.


Always call the place you live a house. When you're old, everyone else will call it a home.
Re: I just ordered a pair of M3 v3 Bookshelf Speakers
BobKay #318750 08/16/10 08:15 PM
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 3,596
Likes: 1
connoisseur
Offline
connoisseur
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 3,596
Likes: 1
Semper ubi sub ubi!


Always call the place you live a house. When you're old, everyone else will call it a home.
Re: I just ordered a pair of M3 v3 Bookshelf Speakers
BobKay #318751 08/16/10 08:18 PM
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 6,928
axiomite
Offline
axiomite
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 6,928
That's an early Roy Orbison song, isn't it Bob?


Half of communication is listening. You can't listen with your mouth.
Re: I just ordered a pair of M3 v3 Bookshelf Speakers
jerrymb #318752 08/16/10 08:18 PM
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 7,786
axiomite
Offline
axiomite
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 7,786
Kudos to you Jerry for the effort you are going through. As I wrote before. Take full advantage of the 30 days and look at all your options.


Fred

-------
Blujays1: Spending Fred's money one bottle at a time, no two... Oh crap!
Page 26 of 39 1 2 24 25 26 27 28 38 39

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