rshep
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Great job, rshep!!!! Normally, I don't like the industrial gray look, but you've knocked it out of the park with these. They look clean, purposeful, and downright attractive. 'Gotta pat you on the back for this job. Very impressive.
In my case, the 30923 network simply transformed the sound of my 802Ds to something quite magical. What are your thoughts now that you've had a chance to hear them with and without the eq network?
Would also like to hear your thoughts on the bass response. Is it good in the 846 cabs? I have 416-8Zs in my cabs (6.5 cu ft) and the bass response is fantastic for typical pop, jazz, and rock. Much better than I had anticipated. Probably not low enough for lovers of organ, but perfect for my fare.
GeeDeeEmm
Thanks so much for the props, I'm really happy with how they turned out.
I agree with the magical sound. Very handy having the midrange adjustment, great for fine-tuning the speakers with different amps ie tube vs. solid state.
Overall, I just love the dynamic sound. Vocals pop out and are the best that I have heard in any speakers I've owned. I prefer listening to the the Altecs over my Magnepans, at least for right now. That's a high compliment because the Magnepan's with the ribbon tweeters are very nice.
I was warned that the bass might be lacking in the Valencia's. I read that the 416-8Z woofer can do better in a more optimized cabinet. However, I'm happy with the bass. I have a couple of subwoofers that I could use but don't feel the need. I think the bass response is just about right. I listen to classic rock, prog rock, new prog and jazz. Some recordings could use more bass, while others are a little bass heavy. Most of the music I listen to has the right bass mix.
The only criticism that I have is that the speakers sound so good at 90 db peaks that I've been listening a little louder with them. They're very satisfying cranked up, I just worry about my hearing which isn't great. I'm usually very careful with loud sounds, wearing hearing protection with power tools and at concerts.