Taking it to the next level!

[Bruce B]

Decided to get that last 1-2% out of my room. Look what UPS just dropped off!!

(2) JL Audio f112 v.2 subs
JL Audio CR-1 crossover

I've decided to turn the room around 180 degrees again (the way it was built to be). Then, set up everything to sound (and measure) the best that it can be before implementing the subs and crossover. Once that is done, JL Audio will come here and give it the final thumbs up!

 

[RogerD]

Bass Bass! Have fun!

 

[Steve Williams]

Indeed have fun. You should connect with Marty who used the crossover with a pair of Gothams

Bruce out of curiosity why the F112 instead of the F113

 

[MadFloyd]

Very cool! Let us know if you find the CR-1 to be transparent.

 

[Steve Williams]

Very cool! Let us know if you find the CR-1 to be transparent.

Ian

You should read Marty's review of the CR-1

I've heard it in his last system and he had it dialed in as good as it gets.

 

[Bruce B]

Bruce out of curiosity why the F112 instead of the F113

Because the freq. response of the f112 goes much higher (21 - 119 Hz (±1.5dB) as opposed to the f113 (20 - 86 Hz (±1.5dB), and JL had suggested a crossover point much higher (~85-90Hz) than what you and the rest use. Guess we'll see if that works! Remember, my speakers are MUCH less efficient than yours!

 

[Ki Choi]

Now, it will be even more difficult to keep up with the Browns...

 

[LL21]

this should be fun...looking forward to reading more!

 

[Bruce B]

Now, it will be even more difficult to keep up with the Browns...

You and Mike are way ahead of me. I'm just trying to keep you in my sights!!

 

[Mike Lavigne]

congrats Bruce!

I'm sure you will get it just right.

 

[Bruce B]

Thanks guys. I know this will be a long process. Plan to start next week after I get back from Mesa, AZ. Turning the room around will take about 2-3 days!

 

[Mike Lavigne]

and I expect that the benefit to the mid bass with the f112's will pay dividends to that all important frequency band. that is where the music lives.

 

[Barry]

Because the freq. response of the f112 goes much higher (21 - 119 Hz (±1.5dB) as opposed to the f113 (20 - 86 Hz (±1.5dB), and JL had suggested a crossover point much higher (~85-90Hz) than what you and the rest use. Guess we'll see if that works!

With a higher crossover Fq you can tame some room mode "bumps" 1 to 2 octaves above even with a steep crossover slope without touching the mains.

 

[microstrip]

Congrats Bruce. I am really curious about your experiences - it will take some weeks before I connect my "stacked" version!

 

[Bruce B]

Congrats Bruce. I am really curious about your experiences - it will take some weeks before I connect my "stacked" version!

Now that looks cool. They should go great with the Wilsons. Bet you can't wait!!

You should seriously look into the CR-1 crossover....

 

[microstrip]

Now that looks cool. They should go great with the Wilsons. Bet you can't wait!!

You should seriously look into the CR-1 crossover....

It arrived before the subs. It was intended to be used with Martin Logan Descent i's. Unfortunately the RCA connectors of the CR-1 are very close to each other and I could not use them with my RCA cables and cj equipment. I will probably try it in a fully balanced system.

 

[LL21]

Congrats Bruce. I am really curious about your experiences - it will take some weeks before I connect my "stacked" version![of JL Audio F 113 Subs]

ha-HAHHHH! You just answered one of my other questions to you in another thread about whether you were going to re-investigate sub-integration!!!!! Enjoy! Get it right...i have no doubt you will...and i cannot imagine you will ever go back. Magnificent.

 

[Ki Choi]

Dr. Bruce,

I'm working on something... to compensate.

 

[rockitman]

Sounds like a fun project Bruce. Congrats ! Do you have your new Wilsons yet ?

 

[Bruce B]

Sounds like a fun project Bruce. Congrats ! Do you have your new Wilsons yet ?

New Wilsons?? AMG??? New Wilsons?? AMG???...... hmmmmmmmmmm.....might be a while for those.... LOL