RE: P 5 bass management to biamp 4 channels?

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In Reply to: RE: P 5 bass management to biamp 4 channels? posted by JBen on February 21, 2015 at 18:17:50:

Very helpful
Thank you
FYI: The 3.5s are true ribbons, with separate bass panels
FYI, originally I had the 3.5s near the same plain as the Swans, as I moved them farther away the bass integrated better. But when I turned them horizontally, I got substantial bass reinforcement
Keep in mind that the area from the Swans to my front wall is 6'8" x 19 wide with a 10' peak to the vaulted open-beam ceiling. Beyond this area another 24' x 19, all wide open- no back wall coupling to take advantage of. Adding to the problem, the entire 'back wall' is windows floor to ceiling which wrap back 7 and 9ft toward the middle of the room.
Getting music to sound right 'here' is a challenge
It is when I moved the 3.5s closer to the front wall that the bass solidified and integrated.
It appears the P5 provides volume with the bass management. That alone should help integration considerably. And i does provide several XO points
To solve the independent l/r bass controls how about 2 P5s, each in mono? Still pretty reasonable price-wise
FYI the Swans are biwired, so no problem taking the bass out at all. I suppose I could try integrating the P5 bass management on them as well;)
Eventually, I will try the 3.5s full-range, by themselves, vertically in their normal position.
It is clear now that the P3 just wasn't potent enough for this room. It is/was better than any passive pres I tried, both transformer and trans-less
I am working on a preliminary review, which I will post in AA Review area soon

Edits: 02/22/15

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Topic - Maggie 3 Series and Parasound P 5 - HiOnFi 04:38:26 02/20/15 (4)

RE: P 5 bass management to biamp 4 channels? - JBen 18:17:50 02/21/15 (3)

RE: P 5 bass management to biamp 4 channels? - HiOnFi 05:34:01 02/22/15 (2)

RE: P 5 bass management to biamp 4 channels? - pictureguy 23:36:01 03/05/15 (1)

RE: P 5 bass management to biamp 4 channels? - JBen 07:57:31 03/06/15 (0)

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RE: P 5 bass management to biamp 4 channels? - HiOnFi 05:34:01 02/22/15 (2)

RE: P 5 bass management to biamp 4 channels? - pictureguy 23:36:01 03/05/15 (1)

RE: P 5 bass management to biamp 4 channels? - JBen 07:57:31 03/06/15 (0)

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