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Post by elwicksto on Apr 2, 2010 1:14:30 GMT -5
my ultra-12 arrived today!  it wasn't packaged quite as fancy as the ERM-s (no black cloth bags) & i agree with others that the ERM finish looks more refined. however, for an ultra series speaker, i think it looks just fine & the overall quality/finish was consistent with what i've seen in other emo products. i'm 're-modeling' my living area system, so nothing is quite placed right, but my initial listening tests after a couple hours of break in were quite encouraging. bass was pretty smooth and tight. nothing that i noticed to be wrong or undesirable. i'm not as much of a bass connoisseur as some on this forum, but i can tell you that i hate boomy/muddy base, and that is not what i was hearing. so far it sounds like a winner to me! |
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Post by Nemesis.ie on Apr 2, 2010 7:15:35 GMT -5
Nice, we eagerly await a review/more pics.  |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 2, 2010 7:23:43 GMT -5
very much look forward to your findings!
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Post by Pauly on Apr 2, 2010 15:05:57 GMT -5
It does look pretty good in that photo. A bit better than the pics on the site. I can't wait to hear the reviews on these.
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Post by hemster on Apr 2, 2010 15:11:25 GMT -5
I saw the units at Axpona. They look a lot better in practice than in the photos. Damn,now I'm thinking a Sub 12 would fit in just right in my room.. I have a corner for it!  |
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Post by elwicksto on Apr 2, 2010 15:55:25 GMT -5
i'll post some more photos soon. i will mention that i don't have an answer regarding 220v operation. the back panel looks the same as on the emo site - only mentioning 110v & didn't see anything in the manual. i have lots of 220v outlets in my shop, but not quite feeling brave enough to plug it in there...  i'm also starting to formulate a few more thoughts on the sound but will take a few days for me to do some experiments before i speak. stay tuned! |
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Post by Pauly on Apr 2, 2010 16:23:16 GMT -5
Hey, good to see another Oregonian on here. I'm over in Hillsboro by Intel and the airport.
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Post by elwicksto on Apr 2, 2010 17:57:48 GMT -5
Hey, good to see another Oregonian on here. I'm over in Hillsboro by Intel and the airport. me too! (& PM sent) |
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Post by LuisV on Apr 3, 2010 10:40:56 GMT -5
Congrats on the new sub and when possible please post your opinion and findings...
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Post by Indycolts on Apr 3, 2010 12:51:44 GMT -5
I am waiting to hear something from elwicksto on his sub. I guess he did say it would take him a few days before he would post anything.
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Post by Topend on Apr 3, 2010 13:31:30 GMT -5
The subs are not dual voltage, only single voltage. Either 110 or 230, not both.
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Post by roadrunner on Apr 3, 2010 15:44:31 GMT -5
The subs are not dual voltage, only single voltage. Either 110 or 230, not both. Yes, Big Dan made reference to that on the Emocast yesterday. It wasn't clear why the Ultra subs would not be dual voltage, but Dan did say that "as of now" there will be different sku for 120V and 230V subs. He mentioned that these are the only Emotiva product that doesn't come ready for dual voltage use. I am curious if this was a sourcing issue; and I also wonder if the Ultra subs will eventually become dual voltage units. |
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Post by elwicksto on Apr 9, 2010 21:03:41 GMT -5
Sorry for the delay - folks! My environment still isn't in it's final form (I built my new cabinet, but there is still staining to do...) so I've been a bit reluctant to post audio impressions on an untuned system with speakers in the wrong places.. The other reason for the delay was I was starting to form an impression that I was hearing some undesirable rumble sounds. My u-12 in the corner of a ~25x25 room with vaulted ceilings and hardwood floors that, if I were to do them over, would have some additional subfloor bracing/support. Anyway, the net result is that when I started experimenting with sub placement, I found that I was getting pretty good results when I moved it closer to the wall (pretty much as close to the corner as possible on the back ~ 1 inch on the side). I also ended up getting a Rythmic D15SE-XLR (Brian now owe's ntrain yet another beer  ) for my theater, so today I was able to some initial comparisons. The (current) bottom line is that to me the ultra-12 sounds pretty damn good. It has no problem filling my reasonably large room with controlled and musical bass. I did a couple a/b comparisons with the rhythmic and I was really happy with both. I don't think the u12 has quite the "punch" & accuracy of the d15, but for half the price I can say that I'm really happy with my purchase & wouldn't hesitate recommending it. Anyway, those are my current thoughts... |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 10, 2010 3:10:06 GMT -5
Elwicksto, did you do the A/B comparison with the two subs side by side? If so were you able to reverse their position. Could you give any more info on your comparison findings as to low bass extension when you have time. Thanks. ;D
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Post by elwicksto on Apr 10, 2010 11:08:40 GMT -5
I had the u12 in the corner, and the d15 next to it.
I'll be able to do some more detailed comparisons tomorrow, assuming I still have hearing. My fiancé surprised my with black eyed peas tickets in Tacoma tonight!
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Post by combos99 on Apr 10, 2010 12:35:17 GMT -5
I had the u12 in the corner, and the d15 next to it. I'll be able to do some more detailed comparisons tomorrow, assuming I still have hearing. My fiancé surprised my with black eyed peas tickets in Tacoma tonight! ^ Hes gonna get that "Boom boom pow" |
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Post by RadTech on Apr 22, 2010 11:31:32 GMT -5
I like Fergie! ^^^^^
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Post by oregonbill on Apr 22, 2010 13:41:55 GMT -5
Us Oregonians need a road trip to hillsboro for some hands on listening.
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