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In the Thread: Entry level DSET Melq?
Post Subject: The can, the worms, and the whole enchiladaPosted by Paul S on: 1/26/2008
Mark, what is it exactly that you have heard from the S2s that attracted you in the first place? This is important, I think, because this is what you have as a starting point, to work from and to use as a reference point as you develop the sound of your drivers.
No, I am certainly not the guy for S2 info or advice; but I am touched by your situation. For reference, my own very limited experience with Vitavox was with the old 2-way theater systems, which were bad beyond belief, believe me. I have been both amazed and delighted that Romy heard something special in the typical stock S2 howling and growling and that he has been able to take it so far. I literally could not stay in the room with them.
Romy's success notwithstanding, I am guessing that others will have a very rough go with these drivers, and this has been stated in so many words so many times at this site that IMO it is a wonder that people stay hopeful for their own S2-based projects.
Please don't get me wrong; I am NOT making any assumtions about you, personally. For all I know, you will pull it off with ease. But IMO, generally speaking, aspirants should keep in mind that the list of S2 problems in the recent "negative" post is pretty much the half of it, at least according to what I have heard.
But Romy did throw out a fish, as well, which I hope was duly noted.
To close, if I were to try horns again I would not use the S2s unless they literally fell into my lap; and even then I might take advantage of current S2 hysteria and sell them to buy something else, like...
Best regards,
Paul SRerurn to Romy the Cat's Site