How have you found them Shane?look what turned up today.
Did you consider any other SW such as REL.
JL Audio Fathom F112 v2
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Did you consider any other SW such as REL.
Going extremely well thanks. Certainly an improvement over the over achieving E110.
Adds obviously some bass weight. The sound staging, midrange transparency and overall ease of delivery have improved. Luving them and they really are probably not dialled in yet.
The F112's only have line level inputs so are feed from the 2nd set or preamp outs.
They do have auto EQ thou ( digital auto room optimisation), so you can choose what the auto eq selects or no eq.
Did I consider REL or anything else. I have had a REL Stentor 3 a while back and it was very good. However the little JL E110 I had did a better job. REL subs are exxy as well at the level I was looking at.
I did consider SVS sb16 ultra's, however a place that sold both said the SVS are not in the same league - I was set to listen to 2 x E110's at that shop as they said, they would be better than the SVS's for two channel music.
I stopped over at Audio Connection and by fluke they were moving on their demo twin F112v2's. at the price, easy decision.
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Congratulations, looks great.
At the time I was working with the MAXX2s and Karan electronics,
I didn't feel like I was lacking in the low end or needed extra boost,
however my Listening space is completely different from yours, and significantly smaller, I reckon,
the MAXX3s I have heard them several times, great!
BTW today I'm with physically significantly smaller speakers than the MAXX2's
and their lower range excites me more than ever, faster and panchier,
PILIUM's electronics bring out so much from them.
Enjoy mate, very impressive.
At the time I was working with the MAXX2s and Karan electronics,
I didn't feel like I was lacking in the low end or needed extra boost,
however my Listening space is completely different from yours, and significantly smaller, I reckon,
the MAXX3s I have heard them several times, great!
BTW today I'm with physically significantly smaller speakers than the MAXX2's
and their lower range excites me more than ever, faster and panchier,
PILIUM's electronics bring out so much from them.
Enjoy mate, very impressive.
See below-not sure how I did that .Going extremely well thanks. Certainly an improvement over the over achieving E110.
Adds obviously some bass weight. The sound staging, midrange transparency and overall ease of delivery have improved. Luving them and they really are probably not dialled in yet.
The F112's only have line level inputs so are feed from the 2nd set or preamp outs.
They do have auto EQ thou ( digital auto room optimisation), so you can choose what the auto eq selects or no eq.
Did I consider REL or anything else. I have had a REL Stentor 3 a while back and it was very good. However the little JL E110 I had did a better job. REL subs are exxy as well at the level I was looking at.
I did consider SVS sb16 ultra's, however a place that sold both said the SVS are not in the same league - I was set to listen to 2 x E110's at that shop as they said, they would be better than the SVS's for two channel music.
I stopped over at Audio Connection and by fluke they were moving on their twin F112v2's. at the price, easy decision.
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As for Subwoofer I also wanted to audit the Bowers & Wilkins DB1D. It turned out this "little" subwoofer hosting 2 active 12inch carbon drivers working back-to-back (opposed) was my choice at the end of the day. First it localizes it self in my room, calibrating it self via microphone, in order to cancel out unwanted frequencies that does not land well in my particular room. Second, the two active drivers cancel out cabinet resonances, ensuring that all power is used to create bass, not wasted vibrations (my Martin Logans bass drivers works the same way and is a proven way to ensure great results). Third, I trust the 2000 watt Class-D amplifier inside from well proven Hypex. Proportions make it an almost perfect cube of ca 17 inches per side. Finish is IMHO as perfect as a Subwoofer in this price range can be. As it comes with a hefty weight of 43kg and the amplifier is located in the bottom of the Sub, pointing toward the ground (and actually building some heat), I invested in a one Inch thick Black Angola granite stone. The stone serves not only as a stable foundation, it also lift up the subwoofer somewhat from the carpet, preventing any heat to reach the carpet. Most important the DB1D blends seamless with my ML´s. I feel (and hear) that the sound stage is much improved in all directions. Connecting it via a (one) subwoofer cable from AQ, the simple but elegant Greyhound. I am very intrigued to go for a second DB1D, not only for the music but also for the visuals. There is a certain beauty in having a 12 inch carbon driver facing you.
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