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In the Thread: The Loudspeaker (Troels Gravesen project); Finally!
Post Subject: Bass and TreblePosted by Paul S on: 9/3/2023
Something about The Loudspeakers that shoppers have
likely noticed is that the original design electrically splits the 18” woofer
from the MF, HF and UHF drivers. And,
just to be clear, there is sound thinking based on lots of experience behind
this design. It takes lots of power to get deep, Musical bass at concert levels
from a loudspeaker, and if there is a work-around here, I have not heard it
yet. To be clear, I am not talking about sound effects or Mobile Sound Club
systems, but I am talking about serious Music via home systems. Troels saw/heard
the wisdom of Hypex for LF, to allow for better sounding amps for the other
drivers. And anyone who goes another direction (as I have done) will want to
think it through carefully (as I have done) before committing funds and effort.
I am still playing with my Loudspeakers, but another thing worth thinking about
is that a woofer that does 200 Hz Musically won’t be doing Musical 18Hz at the
same time. Based on things I read, it looks like plenty of vocal audio people think
“good bass” means prominent bass, just like “good HF” means lots of details and
“air”. I think I will not get on my soapbox but I will answer questions about
this if/as they come up. Meanwhile, 18” woofer notwithstanding. The
Loudspeakers have nothing to do with prominent bass or sound effects but
everything to do with the unaffected revelation of the Music that’s in the
recording, at least this is true of my version. I will say I would not be happy
if I found myself mentally parsing the Music as I listened to it. I am OK with
the compromises embodied in The Loudspeakers (my version, anyway) because they
have a very broad range of Musical expression that allows me full access to my
Music Library.>>
Paul S
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