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In Reply to: RE: For MMG owners posted by Davey on February 10, 2017 at 18:59:24
I remember seeing pics from the 50's and 60's, in High Fidelity, Stereo Review, and Audio Magazines (and maybe even early Stereophiles), of speakers elevated way off the ground, on top of poles, for the taking of measurements. Danny Richie has an anechoic chamber, which is what everyone, even the Canadian National Research Council and the BBC, now use. No good?But that's an issue separate from the reason for your belief that Danny Richie lacks the chops to take accurate measurements, isn't it? That's what I was asking about. I took "lack of chops" to imply much more than just insufficient measurement technique.
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Maybe you should actually read what I said, vice reading between the lines and inferring something else??
It's no secret that I'm not that impressed with Danny Richie's designing capabilities or product offerings. But, I do believe he's miles better than many inhabitants of the audio industry who are selling vastly overpriced shit. Danny provides nice value kits and he's obviously not getting rich selling them. There's something to be said for that in this crazy industry.
Just my two cents. Worth what you paid for it.
Try my method of measurement on your upcoming ET/hybrid project. You might find it works rather well.
Cheers,
Dave.
Your statement, Dave: "I don't believe Danny Richie has the chops to properly measure a speaker like this" ("this" referring to the MMG). I don't think I was "reading between the lines and inferring something else"---the meaning of your statement seems quite clear, no need for inference! I was just curious as to upon what that opinion was arrived at.
I will indeed employ your measurement method when I have everything ready to go, thanks for the information and advice, it's greatly appreciated (and needed!)---Eric.
I am glad to see that you will measure at SPL. With some care, it may help you chisel things into a great sounding system. And at a reasonable, even bargain costs. One piece of advice, whichever method you choose to measure your speakers with, keep it.
Don't go on changing methods if you want meaningful data across time. Note mic position, signal levels, noise, etc. Make changes "one at a time", mindful that planars react to everything around them. (For example, don't move the speakers and a sofa at the same time.)
It is the comparative measured changes across time that will tell you the most from measurements. Your own ears MUST lead, measuring will confirm the trends, as you make changes. REW and a calibrated mic (even cheap <$20 ones) can do the trick. Just stick to the discipline of measuring under the same method. I chose "listening position aimed at speakers" but as long as you control the noise environment, others will work.
I read some of what you linked to. The guy is on to something on at least two counts, not that anyone would care to know. Importantly, it seems that in spite of his measuring with a less-than-ideal method, he is sticking with it while using his ears well. Having walked along similar paths, in reading the flavor of what he says, I can correlate some of it.
That said, I'll do as always, what the hell! If you can go for line-level multiamping, most Maggies can deliver glory for peanuts.
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