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A brief Super MMG and MMG comparison
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Posted on February 8, 2014 at 19:04:18 | ||
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I've had a few days of directly comparing the latest version of the MMG (bought in May '13) and a freshly manufactured super MMG system (1 DWM) in the same room*. I've experienced 4 configurations: 1) MMG 2) MMG plus DWM (placed in the center) 3) Super MMG plus DWM 4) Super MMG alone I think there are 2 things to emphasize about the DWM: it shouldn't be treated as a subwoofer (maybe already known if you've made it to reading this) and its significant upper bass output makes it function as a derived center channel that anchors imaging. If you already have a pair of MMGs and are thinking about just adding a DWM then do yourself a favor...don't. Yes, it does add more oomph and I can certainly understand how one could form a preference of a MMG/DWM system over an MMG setup alone. The effect I noticed is that while the DWM adds more bass energy, it also adds more upper bass that comb filters with the MMG's output. The resulting sound is richer but is also less precise than just an MMG system or SMMG. I think one would be far better off selling or, if possible, trading in for a SMMG system proper. The SMMG panels with the DWM in the center is a significantly different experience from an MMG pair alone. It creates a more robust center image due to the DWM upper bass output. This output is blended well with the L/R SMMG panels' roll-off. It makes one wonder if the SMMG's crossover may also be properly phased with the DWM when compared to the MMGs. Anyway, the SMMG L/R panels by themselves do sound quite a bit like MMGs, only slightly leaner. I would not be surprised if they would function quite well with a subwoofer by themselves. *The room is 10x12 with absorptive acoustic panels directly behind the speakers at the back wall and at the first reflection points along with tri-corner traps to the ceiling. The speakers are roughly 3' out from the side and back walls on the shorter end. |