What I did with my B&W matrix 3's and asw sub was to make adjustments for crossover and volume on the sub using the Stereophile disc. I got virtually flat down to 25 Hz- at most 2 dB's up or down. Then I listened to familiar music through my Grado 200 headphones alternating with the speakers instead. I tried to get the bass coming from the speakers to match that in the 'phones. It worked pretty well but I liked a little more bass for movies which doesn't matter to you. The bad news is we moved and it was all for naught except I get to do it again. Good luck Dan
Sub Questions: Speaker-level vs Line & Crossover S
I've got a pair of NHT Classic Threes that I'm going to be pairing up with a newly acquired Velodyne Optimum-8.
This is a music-only system. Absolutely no movies, etc.
First, connections: I've got Audioquest Type-4 cables to the NHTs and I have a spare set on hand that I can use for the Velodyne. Is there any reason I shouldn't just do this in lieu of purchasing 10' interconnects to go from the pre-out on my amp to the sub? Just don't want to spend the money if there's no sonic benefit from it.
Second, crossover setting: I'm planning on running the Classic Threes at their full range - I'm very very happy with how they sound and just want to augment the lower registers with the sub. I, also, don't have a processor loop on my amp short of the tape monitor loop. At any rate - I want to run the NHTs fully.
That being said, where should I start experimenting with the crossover setting on the sub? The -3db point of the NHTs is 45hz. Both the NHTs and the Velodyne are sealed enclosures so, if I understand correctly, they should both roll off at -12db/octave, which should make integration easier, right?
Any input on either of these issues is greatly appreciated - thanks!
This is a music-only system. Absolutely no movies, etc.
First, connections: I've got Audioquest Type-4 cables to the NHTs and I have a spare set on hand that I can use for the Velodyne. Is there any reason I shouldn't just do this in lieu of purchasing 10' interconnects to go from the pre-out on my amp to the sub? Just don't want to spend the money if there's no sonic benefit from it.
Second, crossover setting: I'm planning on running the Classic Threes at their full range - I'm very very happy with how they sound and just want to augment the lower registers with the sub. I, also, don't have a processor loop on my amp short of the tape monitor loop. At any rate - I want to run the NHTs fully.
That being said, where should I start experimenting with the crossover setting on the sub? The -3db point of the NHTs is 45hz. Both the NHTs and the Velodyne are sealed enclosures so, if I understand correctly, they should both roll off at -12db/octave, which should make integration easier, right?
Any input on either of these issues is greatly appreciated - thanks!