devinplombier
I’am sorry if I angered you.
I'am new here ,I didn’t realize it was bad etiquette to make more than one post on the same subject.
I have got a lot of good advice here so I will try to watch that in the future.
Thanks
Dynaudio focus 360
I recently acquired a pair of Dynaudio focus 360's and hope there are folks here that have had these or similar Dynaudio's that can shed some light.
My system currently consist's of a Rega p6 and auralic vega1 into a McIntosh mx110,to a adcom gfa5452 out to the focus 360's.
First off I know these speakers like a lot of power and currant,and I have plans to get a amp with 350 watts per channel.
Here is what is going on.
If I listen below 70% of my maximum listing volume,the sound falls flat on its face and sounds like a cheap radio with 4 inch speakers in it.
If I turn up to 80%,things sound much better,at least modern quality recordings.
Tunn up to 90%,things sound real good,until the singer backs off for a softer vocal delivery.Bam.The vocals fall way way back and way to low.
Same thing with electric guitar.As long as its playing lead up front in the mix it sounds good,but the rhythm guitar just melds into mush.No tight loud crunch where it normally is.
The vocals only sound clear and good when it is a sparse mix,with few instruments competing for space.
Then the vocals sound very very good.
One example:Alison Krauss Baby now that I Found You.
Stunning,I mean it sounded like she had walked up to me and was singing 3 feet from my face.
Please assure me these drop outs in mid-range and vocals will go away with big power and currant.
These speakers sound fantastic with acoustic instruments and drums.
They just can't reproduce electric instruments with the required oomph on my classic rock recordings.
They come close when I crank it to 100% of my listening volume,but still the krang of a Marshall stack is missing.
It is strange how when ever the vocals are just a little bit reserved the volume drops a lot and looses all body,even on the intro of a song.
I'am going to wait until I try these with the more powerful amp before I make my final judgement,just hoping I can get some encouragement here that all will be well.
Thanks
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unclewilburI really like these speakers and will figure out a way to make them work. I moved them closer to the wall and put foam inserts in the rear ports. That made the bass tighter and the vocals sound more balanced. Thanks |
mrdecibel3,108 posts @twangy57 I was not trying to be negative, but I am familiar with the 360s as I have heard them a few times. A great speaker, for the right listener. @jeffbij The Mcintosh MX 110 has a mm phono stage. My best, MrD. I agree. I love the clarity on acoustic instrument's. I have pulled out my old Tony Rice Unit CD's Great bluegrass/jazz. Thanks |
mrdecibelI think I need to clarify what I mean when I say loud guitar. I just mean balanced within the particular song. I don't listen to rock music that loud by most of the people I know standards. I do not expect these speakers to sound like a real Marshall stack,or 1/10 as loud. I just want the mix of the guitar in the song to be out front when it should be ,and clear and laid back when it should be. Since I have moved the speakers back to about 18 inches from the wall and put foam inserts in the the baffle openings,we are almost there. I listened to Who's Next last night and it was fantastic! Baba O'Riley was amazing,and Won't Get Fooled Again had all the crunch I could ask for. I might have to re-adjust things once I get more power,but I'am thinking it will work out. Thanks |
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