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vantagesc replied to machinehead's topic in Headphones & Speakers
True, but bass below 20hz is actually important to some people for certain movies. For music, I don't think the SMS rolloff is a big concern unless it affects you in the upper bass. -
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vantagesc replied to machinehead's topic in Headphones & Speakers
Thanks. That's very surprising! It's worth a read, as the issue is not simply that the SMS will produce 50% distortion in every case, but still, a curious design decision. -
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vantagesc replied to machinehead's topic in Headphones & Speakers
Have any links on the subject that adding an SMS-1 adds 50% distortion? Don't see why a param. eq should do that, particularly when you use it to cut peaks rather than filling gaps in frequency response. -
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vantagesc replied to machinehead's topic in Headphones & Speakers
I also went with a Rythmik sub, though I purchased one of their ready made options. So far I have achieved pretty good integration with my Monitor Audio bookshelves. For me, the Rythmiks have a great combination of features, output, extension, small size, low distortion, and price. You could even use them for home theater if you wanted to, but they excel at music.