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In Reply to: RE: Lovin my MMG's, except..... posted by tinnitusintx on February 17, 2012 at 08:17:27
Has the Emotiva amp improved the impact of your drum playback?
Do you still have subwoofers around, or at least box speakers with strong bass drivers and an etra amp?
If so, get yourself a cheap commercial active crossover, like the Behringer 3400 - or get a better Rane or Ashly unit if the budget alows - and you can integrate the subwoofers or the box speakers' bass into the system and get the extra bass impact you want.
PG's crossover upgrade is also worth pursuing.
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Satie,
Prior to the Emotiva I was running a Soundcraftsmen MA5002....which sounded great through the Maggies. Warm and dynamic and I really liked it. It went into protection mode shortly after I got the MMGs and after that happened the XPA-2 crossed my path and I took it in. I didn't get a chance to do a back to back comparo against the 5002, but it seemed to offer more detail with perhaps slightly better dynamics. I do have a freshly recapped and modded Hafler 500 that I compared to the Emotiva and it just didn't have the presence of the Emotiva. I can say with certainty the Emotiva has detail almost to a fault....but I suspect as I improve the fidelity of the MMGs I'll come to better appreciate the Emotiva. However, the Soundcraftsmen went out for a complete refurb with new output transistors and upgraded, higher value caps. I should have it back next week and I'm pretty excited to hear it. It's a great amp.
Yes, I have dual DIY subs with 12" Dayton Titanic MkIII drivers in a slot ported box tuned to 35 hz but I'm gonna seal them and see how that sounds. They integrate with the Maggies pretty good, but could be better. Surprisingly fast for a ported box, though.
RickyM,
Nice to have someone familiar offer a little Asylum perspective so thanks for sharing the info. I don't want to ruffle feathers but, you know, us Texans have that pride thing.....for better or worse.
Yeah, I've been a little busy. The Maggies just compel me to want more. They're so good when you start to hear the deficiencies you just have to get on it and make them that much better. My stands were just an attempt to see how responsive the MMGs were to a few adjustments I felt were necessary. I'm all about a more concerted, serious effort to get the most out of them. BTW, the link to the pictures of your Quasi-Gunned project you PM'd me on AK wouldn't open. I'd sure like to see your build.
And are there pics anywhere of the 'sticks mod?
T-TX, here are some pics. They may make more sense if you check the link at the bottom. No rocket science here...fireworks give me a hard enough time.
1. Do note the black tape at the top of the oak stick (1"x2"). It allows the cloth to slide back over the top without snags or tears.
2. In some cases, the original cloth will not be able to fully reach the bottom of the MMGs after the mod. [It suits me well for access to the contacts, which I later cover with another cloth segment. New covers will be ordered later.]
3. These are original-design MMGs. The frame sides on the newer ones are wider, perhaps allowing for a slightly wider stick on each side.
4. When covered back, I also use the original wood trim. I would not advise to leave the edges soft...but you are welcome to experiment.
5. Re-tighten to torque or just check every 6 months during first year.
Here are a few "assembly stage" pics of my MMG's. Unfortunately, I never took any pics during construction.
Damn pretty sight, Rickey!
I am not envious...I am not envious...I am not envious...(97 more times and ten flogs should do it, i hope : - ))
Boy I'll tell ya' what. If I find someone selling the same "Edge-Glued Hardwood Panels" that I used for the MMG's in the size I need for my 2.5's, it's on!
Maybe I should mosey over to Lowes?
Search for them as custom-made online. Here at the bottom is one source I just found. They do have Poplar.
Also, if it works for you, check the Janka hardness index. Poplar is like 300 vs the oaks of various types > 1200. For enhanced Stixbees I am looking into either Hickory, Persimmon, or perhaps even Ipe. These 3 are probably overkill in the mode that you frame...and much harder to work on.
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