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In the Thread: A quest for a better monitor.

Post Subject: Have druids, know what you meanPosted by zanon on: 12/1/2009

All:

I have Druid MkIV and know exactly what you mean in LF. LF overall is quiet, but the ragged frequency response sounds weird. (Weirder than their ragged response in MF and HF). In measurements there is a massive suck out at 150 and at 30.

http://www.soundstagemagazine.com/measurements/zucable_druid/

Those measurements were not taken quite right as they did not load the port, but I don't think things would be too too different even with correct port loading.

My room imposes additional problems with LF which cannot be dealt with until I move house. My amp is also inadequate from a pure Watts level, but I do not know of any other amp that has the characteristics that Romy suggests. If anyone has ideas, and I can afford it (not likely) then I will be happy to conduct a test. I am guessing that no such amp exists and will have to be constructed, something which is beyond my abilities most likely. I have never heard the explanation Romy gives for the problem though, and will think upon it further.

Right now, I am planning to see what I can do by adding stereo subs. Zu Subs (when they are in production) are also of an unusual design. It has 2 15 inch drivers, and a very weird port design with a audio lens almost. No idea how it sounds, never heard one. I think that Bag End are the only other people making subs with similar designs, and they are not a household name either, so no chance to hear them.

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