Yes, I think some of the speakers we have owned benefited from slightly higher crossover...but that only works if the sub can perform at that level which is where your design is coming from. I suspect the PureLows can do some possibly the Wilson Benesch...and perhaps subs like Von Schweikert where they are presumably designing their subs not just for subterranean performance but for evening out lower bass generally so might possibly include more than just sub 45hz performance.
Alsyvox planars...prepare to sell your Magico's, YG's, Wilson's, Cessaro's. Maggie's, and all others!!
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Quintessence preamp sumerized L/R to center good for mono sub
Maybe this one
MAG Theatron THOR | Extremer Heimkino-Subwoofer 134dB
Der MAG Theatron THOR Heimkino Subwoofer liefert eine unvergleichliche Wiedergabe der niedrigsten Frequenzen bis hin zum Infraschallbereich.
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One slightly shabby Quintessence preamp in gold for sale in Norway now for USD 250ishQuintessence preamp sumerized L/R to center good for mono subView attachment 160898
Maybe this one
MAG Theatron THOR | Extremer Heimkino-Subwoofer 134dB
Der MAG Theatron THOR Heimkino Subwoofer liefert eine unvergleichliche Wiedergabe der niedrigsten Frequenzen bis hin zum Infraschallbereich.
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I was pleased to read Robert Harley review of Michelangelo in TAS: he says that the David Berning SET is " a match made in heaven" with the planars : I had the same feeling when I listened to the MA-5000 with my Botticelli X. Alsyvox unmatched transparency is magnified by a top quality SET amplifier : indeed a match made in heaven
The Aires-Cerat Achilleas are pretty much a heavenly match as well!
Hi Billygxx,
I am intrigued to know a bit more about this if that's alright with you. Do you run the WB IGx subs in parallel with your main panels running full range, or do you crossover your main panels below a certain threshold (eg, crossover main below below 38hz or 42hz at 12db slope, etc)
Additionally, does the IGx allow for any kind of DSP or equalization of its own frequencies from 40hz downward to smooth out bass frequency?
I am looking into the IGx but also the Perlisten D215s where its philosophy is to enable extremely high quality DSP/equalization which relates more to blending the subwoofer into the system...I am guessing a more complex/advanced version of what our current Velodyne DD18+ does with its DSP.
Thanks for any guidance. I have heard nothing but superlatives about the IGx particularly from those who use very exacting horns (AG Trios in 2 cases) as well as panels including yours.
Similarly, with Aries Cerat TriodeFET circuits embedded in the Ianus monoblocks, the Botticelli X sounded absolutely stunning in the Netherlands hifi show a few years ago.
It surpassed anything I thought I knew about panels.
It surpassed anything I thought I knew about panels.
Flyer had these speakers in his demo room with Ianus Essentia (and Ageto, etc.). Yes, the sound was good in principle: fairly neutral, good resolution, etc. But although low frequencies were reproduced, there was a lack of bass energy.
Above all, however, there was a lack of body. I haven't heard of any panel that can do that yet. Not this one either.
Well, when you consider low frequency, you can't compare Alsyvox and Quad... By the way, everyone who came to listen to my system was astonished by the "abyssal" low frequency register, including professionals who dont sell Alsyvox. What is your reference speaker concerning what you call bass energy or "body"?
Of course, you can compare Quad and Alsyvox. You probably meant that you can't classify the sound as the same or very similar. But I didn't do that either. Of course, the bass, resolution, and many other aspects of the Alsyvox are significantly better. But you definitely don't feel any moving air with either of them.
For me personally, the issue of body is much more important. And none of the panels I mentioned can do that, not even Alsyvox.
My reference is a custom-made speaker system with 18“ bass (active), passive 9” midrange (Fielcoil), and a large ribbon tweeter. Here you can walk around Satchmo on stage. Body, body, body. And yet still plenty of resolution.
I don't want to criticize Alsyvox either. They sound impressive. But from my personal point of view, they can't do everything either – and they don't have to, by the way.
Fascinating...would appreciate learning more about your custom made speaker with active 18" and 9" fieldcoil midrange and large ribbon tweeter. Just by that description, I am already intrigued! Any further description (if you are ok of course) would be most welcome!
Did you hear the Alsyvox Botticelli X in Flyer's room only (I know his room well),
or in the Netherlands Hifi Show too ?
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