Work is under construction!
I've come across a couple of incredible deals over at Parts Express I hope to have the time and money to take advantage of. As you may know, I've been listening to the LM-1 as desktop speakers. They do a fantastic job with just 20 watts, but.... they really have no bass. It shows up more on games than movies.
The LM-1's have amazing bass in a bookshelf with very good rear wall reinforcement though!
Parts Express is selling a powerful but small 10" subwoofer/cabinet bundle for under $200, plus, they have a 2.1 channel plate amplifier for another $100. The combination makes the foundation for a perfect multimedia system that would still be small, and couple very well with the LM-1 kit.
I've been using the LM-1 with a full-range 20 Watt digital amplifier and they really sound great. I expect the 2.1 amplifier to sound even better. The plate amplifier adds a high-pass to the amp. So the speakers will still have 20 Watts, but dedicated to 80 Hz on up. A separate 50 Watt amp drives the subwoofer itself. See where this is going? Of course, everything depends, but you could end up with the same volume and power of a s150 Watt/channel system. Bi-amplified systems are more power efficient than single amp systems, generally speaking and with music so this idea makes mathematical sense.
The combination is the perfect size for a desk or dorm-room. I just hope the cash magically appears so I can build it before the sale ends.
Monday, November 14, 2016
Thursday, November 3, 2016
The LM-1 vs. Home Theater
As mentioned The LM-1 is most at home on a bookcase, with the back panel wall within 6" to 12" of the rear wall. For the all-analog audiophile that wants a purist system this is perfect.
However, if you are more progressive, and have access to room-correction then you can use the LM-1 pretty much anywhere. Of course, this usually means a home theater.
If you are going to use them with a sub you may wish to plug the ports though, as that will give you the most dynamic range and make for the easiest crossover matching.
Good listening!
However, if you are more progressive, and have access to room-correction then you can use the LM-1 pretty much anywhere. Of course, this usually means a home theater.
If you are going to use them with a sub you may wish to plug the ports though, as that will give you the most dynamic range and make for the easiest crossover matching.
Good listening!
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