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Post by lhracing on Jan 15, 2015 20:59:39 GMT -5
My new XSP-1 came today, very nice looking preamp.
I installed it in my 2 channel system which now consists of the XSP-1, 2 of the XPA-1L amps, JBL L220 speakers and 2 of the Ultra 12 subs. Sources are a Marantz CD6004 and Technics SL-1200MK5 with a Ortofon 2M Blue cartridge. The system is configured with the stereo subs and the JBL’s crossed at 50hz. Now for the sound, OMG!!! I am overwhelmed, very clean and if you want, very LOUD and still clean. I am a happy old man.
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Post by creimes on Jan 15, 2015 21:20:26 GMT -5
Very very cool indeed, makes me wanna get home from work and mellow out with some tunes  Chad |
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Post by bub on Jan 15, 2015 21:32:35 GMT -5
Good for you. Its nice when a plan comes together. Im listening right now and tomorrow im going to insert xsp-1 back into system.. If not it goes back to HT..Great piece of gear.
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Post by deltadube on Jan 16, 2015 4:48:10 GMT -5
nice setup you make a lot of people jealous..
try crossing the subs at 100...
cheers
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Post by lhracing on Jan 16, 2015 8:14:21 GMT -5
nice setup you make a lot of people jealous.. try crossing the subs at 100... cheers Thanks. I have a question about crossing at 100hz because the mains don't start to roll off until about 35hz. Wouldn't it be better to be closer to the range of the mains? I will try the 100hz crossover tonight and see what I think, thanks for your input. |
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Post by Nodscene on Jan 16, 2015 10:32:49 GMT -5
I'd be curious to know as well as I have a pair of speaker that roll off around 35hz as well. I always feel like I'm wasting my speakers if I cross to high haha.
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Post by danny01 on Jan 16, 2015 10:41:40 GMT -5
nice setup you make a lot of people jealous.. try crossing the subs at 100... cheers Thanks. I have a question about crossing at 100hz because the mains don't start to roll off until about 35hz. Wouldn't it be better to be closer to the range of the mains? I will try the 100hz crossover tonight and see what I think, thanks for your input. Have you measured your in room response? Sent from my HTC6500LVW using proboards |
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Post by lhracing on Jan 16, 2015 11:27:31 GMT -5
Thanks. I have a question about crossing at 100hz because the mains don't start to roll off until about 35hz. Wouldn't it be better to be closer to the range of the mains? I will try the 100hz crossover tonight and see what I think, thanks for your input. Have you measured your in room response? Sent from my HTC6500LVW using proboards No, I don't have actual room measurements. This is something that I would like to do, I have down loaded REW but still need the hardware. On this subject can I use the microphone that came with my XMC-1 and the sound card that is in my PC? |
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Post by deltadube on Jan 16, 2015 18:52:24 GMT -5
I'd be curious to know as well as I have a pair of speaker that roll off around 35hz as well. I always feel like I'm wasting my speakers if I cross to high haha. maybe wasting the subs is a way to look at it too.... cheers.. |
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Post by deltadube on Jan 16, 2015 18:57:28 GMT -5
nice setup you make a lot of people jealous.. try crossing the subs at 100... cheers Thanks. I have a question about crossing at 100hz because the mains don't start to roll off until about 35hz. Wouldn't it be better to be closer to the range of the mains? I will try the 100hz crossover tonight and see what I think, thanks for your input. this word roll off... the roll off slope of the cross overs and not the mains is a better way to look at it.. you mains maybe start rolling off at 50hz need the chart to know.. the xsp 1 has a 12db/octave roll off slope for the subs and the mains.. think the bottom end could be better with the cross over set at 80-110 range.. why waste the power of your subs.. let em play up to 100hz or so, before the cross over starts sloping them off... and with my system I like the hi and low filters at the same level 100.. eg cut subs at 100 and also cut mains down at 100 eh.. cheers.. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 17, 2015 1:53:11 GMT -5
My new XSP-1 came today, very nice looking preamp. I installed it in my 2 channel system which now consists of the XSP-1, 2 of the XPA-1L amps, JBL L220 speakers and 2 of the Ultra 12 subs. Sources are a Marantz CD6004 and Technics SL-1200MK5 with a Ortofon 2M Blue cartridge. The system is configured with the stereo subs and the JBL’s crossed at 50hz. Now for the sound, OMG!!! I am overwhelmed, very clean and if you want, very LOUD and still clean. I am a happy old man. Good system! Those are nice JBL's! Crossover at 100Hz is too high IMO. Good rule of thumb is somewhere in the 20-30 Hz above the -3dB area of the mains. I couldn't find the -3dB spec on your L220's but it has a strong 14" woofer and your 35Hz estimate is probably quite close (maybe in the 35-40Hz range. 50Hz might be just a hair low and you might go little higher and try 60-70Hz for the best blend. |
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Post by lhracing on Jan 17, 2015 12:19:58 GMT -5
My new XSP-1 came today, very nice looking preamp. I installed it in my 2 channel system which now consists of the XSP-1, 2 of the XPA-1L amps, JBL L220 speakers and 2 of the Ultra 12 subs. Sources are a Marantz CD6004 and Technics SL-1200MK5 with a Ortofon 2M Blue cartridge. The system is configured with the stereo subs and the JBL’s crossed at 50hz. Now for the sound, OMG!!! I am overwhelmed, very clean and if you want, very LOUD and still clean. I am a happy old man. Good system! Those are nice JBL's! Crossover at 100Hz is too high IMO. Good rule of thumb is somewhere in the 20-30 Hz above the -3dB area of the mains. I couldn't find the -3dB spec on your L220's but it has a strong 14" woofer and your 35Hz estimate is probably quite close (maybe in the 35-40Hz range. 50Hz might be just a hair low and you might go little higher and try 60-70Hz for the best blend. I did some measurements with REW and the JBL's in my room are about 3db down at 32hz. I moved the crossover up 2 marks on the XSP-1 and balanced the subs, now the system is 3db down at 21hz. I think I will leave it alone and just listen to it. Thank you for your suggestion. |
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Post by vneal on Jan 17, 2015 13:37:05 GMT -5
My new XSP-1 came today, very nice looking preamp. I installed it in my 2 channel system which now consists of the XSP-1, 2 of the XPA-1L amps, JBL L220 speakers and 2 of the Ultra 12 subs. Sources are a Marantz CD6004 and Technics SL-1200MK5 with a Ortofon 2M Blue cartridge. The system is configured with the stereo subs and the JBL’s crossed at 50hz. Now for the sound, OMG!!! I am overwhelmed, very clean and if you want, very LOUD and still clean. I am a happy old man. Good system! Those are nice JBL's! Crossover at 100Hz is too high IMO. Good rule of thumb is somewhere in the 20-30 Hz above the -3dB area of the mains. I couldn't find the -3dB spec on your L220's but it has a strong 14" woofer and your 35Hz estimate is probably quite close (maybe in the 35-40Hz range. 50Hz might be just a hair low and you might go little higher and try 60-70Hz for the best blend. I agree. But try for yourself. Roll the crossover at 80 and roll at 70,60,50, and 40. Pick the sound you like best. For me 80 works best |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 17, 2015 14:37:53 GMT -5
Sounds like a nice setup. I have the JBL Studio 280's. I like them, but considering the SVS SB-1000. I think they could use a little help, especially at low volume, but I'm still on the fence as I live in a condo. Can somebody help a brotha out? Sorry not trying to hijack, just a fellow JBL fan.
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Post by vcautokid on Jan 17, 2015 14:42:28 GMT -5
Congrats on your Emotiva experience. It will thrill your music, and movies no end!
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Post by lhracing on Jan 17, 2015 14:59:03 GMT -5
Sounds like a nice setup. I have the JBL Studio 280's. I like them, but considering the SVS SB-1000. I think they could use a little help, especially at low volume, but I'm still on the fence as I live in a condo. Can somebody help a brotha out? Sorry not trying to hijack, just a fellow JBL fan. I wish that I could help you with some suggestions on newer JBL's. My newest pair that I am using is 35 years old (L220) and the oldest is 46 years old (Alpha 70). I purchased my first JBL speakers in 1968 and have had a thing for them ever since. Perhaps someone else can comment on the newer JBL lines. |
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