| Re: First graph They went great Phil, thanks for asking. I must say that I can listen to a lot of detail that I didn't was there, and I also can raise the volume a lot more. Since I had that huge peak at 30-40Hz I was used to a very different experience. I played mostly music on Saturday, and when doing A-B comparisons with the BFD in bypass and with the filters on, teh difference was very noticeable.
I did have to explain to my girlfriend and a friend what the difference was about and allow them to listen to several tracks, but it was very obvious there was a difference. They could hear that with the BFD Off, there was more volume but in a bad way. And they did appreciate the higher detail revealed when the BFD was on.
Then, my friend asked me to test a movie. I selected Innocence (Ghost in the Shell 2) on Blu-ray and I was amazed. The experience was new again and I could feel the emotion, I must say I was really happy with the results. I also had to change teh Phase after using the BFD. Apparently my peaks were in phase before hand, and after removing them I had to invert the phase and got an even better integration.
Of course I listened to a bunch of HD-DVDs after that, including the NiN concert, Superman and V for Vendetta and was equally amazed by the great sound.
But I was more impressed when listening to the Pink panther Theme on SACD, the detail was very rich and integrated. I don't know how to describe it.
There are still some doubts there, like how "hot" I'd like to run teh sub over the mains, right now I have it running 3 db hot.
I also tweaked a bit the response when integrating it with the mains, I don't know if this is right or not.. I am experimenting. I want to ask a few questions heer after I do some graphs regarding that.. but mainly it is about having a more even response just before the crossover point when testing with the mains and sub. I have some bumps at 80 Hz and 100 Hz, is it recommended to "flatten" those to a more even curve when both are on?
I'd like you guys to give me your opinion in this matter, I will post the graphs of the situation tonight so I can explain the situation better. Thansk a lot, I really love the results and am learning a lot from you guys. |