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Wade Baker Discussion 4.2 10-20-23 Part I Describe your tests and findings with your classmates. What seem to be the sonic characteristics of your system? After installing my new monitors and sub, I have noticed a great deal of difference in the overall sonic experience than what I was experiencing before. In general, from low to high, everything is crisper, cleaner and more clearly present than before. The "sweet spot" in the listening position is also wider than before (I get a larger area in which I can move and still experience a clear representation of the sound than before). Obviously, with the addition of the subwoofer, the bass presence is also greatly increased. Part II Were you able to confirm your subjective observations regarding frequency response with objective tests? see photos attached Are you still satisfied with the performance of your system? I am much more satisfied with the sound of the system than my previous cobbled together borrowed budget system I previously used. Did you find any deficiencies in your system? The biggest deficiencies that I'm finding are still based upon reflections and needing absorption, diffusion and bass traps. As I have the opportunity to budget for these expenditures, I am confident that these issues will be resolved. The sound system (monitors and subwoofer) has been a major upgrade and I'm quite satisfied with the sound I get from it .... it's the room sound that I believe needs addressing. How is the perceived or measured frequency response? See photos attached for measured response. The perceived response is so completely changed from what I was dealing with that it’s quite mind blowing what newer and higher quality gear can do for the listening experience. Is your system prone to distortion? I’m not hearing any distortion as I listen to our list of approved recordings for base comparison via Tidal streaming. Attached is the photo of measured distortion. Describe and discuss the difference between your speaker listening and headphone listening.
I feel that with my headphones, I can lock into specific sounds/frequencies in an easier fashion. I tend to first listen with headphones and then go to the full system. When listening to the monitors, i feel it gives a better "overall listening experience" than in the headphones. The full system helps capture the 'vibe' better. I've yet to do a recording/mix since purchasing the new monitors & subwoofer and am excited to see if this changes my experience. Equipment: Presonus Eris Studio 5 Monitors Presonus Eris Sub 8 Compact Subwoofer
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