Author Topic: My dream theater (Read 400284 times)

pchin · « **Reply #2640 on:** Oct 05, 2011 at 02:27 PM »

Quote from: ninjababez® on Oct 05, 2011 at 12:23 PM

going focals ?

Haha wish I could, that's way beyond my reach!

lithium_deuteride · « **Reply #2641 on:** Oct 05, 2011 at 02:56 PM »

Paul;

Great pics. Care to share camera settings, lens type etc.? Did you us multi flash units? Shot in raw and did processing work? I know how hard it is to take indoor photos that are as sharp as those.

As for the HT, dayum!.

streetsmart · « **Reply #2642 on:** Oct 05, 2011 at 09:53 PM »

Quote from: pchin on Oct 05, 2011 at 12:02 PM

Phew...It's always a pleasant experience visiting Mark's awesome HT. I'm immune to SARS attack for almost one year & suddenly after visited Mark's place...BOOM! I'm infected!! $:-\$

Hi Paul! Thanks for visiting my HT and watching the new Star Wars BD! Your HT is still among the best in pinoydvd!

streetsmart · « **Reply #2643 on:** Nov 16, 2011 at 06:48 AM »

Ito sana ang maganda (except for the color) ...

ninjababez® · « **Reply #2644 on:** Nov 16, 2011 at 07:15 AM »

Quote from: streetsmart on Nov 16, 2011 at 06:48 AM

Ito sana ang maganda (except for the color) ...

bro mark broken link

Stagea · « **Reply #2645 on:** Nov 16, 2011 at 01:35 PM »

Quote from: streetsmart on Nov 16, 2011 at 06:48 AM

Ito sana ang maganda (except for the color) ...

Papalit or dadagdag ba ng subs, sir Mark? New model ata yan.

praktikal · « **Reply #2646 on:** Nov 16, 2011 at 02:17 PM »

Hanep ka talaga sir Mark! kulay lang ang isyu...

streetsmart · « **Reply #2647 on:** Nov 16, 2011 at 02:36 PM »

Quote from: Stagea on Nov 16, 2011 at 01:35 PM

Papalit or dadagdag ba ng subs, sir Mark? New model ata yan.

This is the first time I've seen these subs. I think they are Focal Sub Utopia EM's. Their drivers don't have permanent magnets. Instead, they use powerful electromagnets. Looks like they use 16" woofers. I don't think there is an SRP yet.

Stagea · « **Reply #2648 on:** Nov 16, 2011 at 03:25 PM »

Quote from: streetsmart on Nov 16, 2011 at 02:36 PM

This is the first time I've seen these subs. I think they are Focal Sub Utopia EM's. Their drivers don't have permanent magnets. Instead, they use powerful electromagnets. Looks like they use 16" woofers. I don't think there is an SRP yet.

I see. That's similar in tech to the Grande Utopia EM's 16" woofer then.

markcrenz · « **Reply #2649 on:** Nov 16, 2011 at 04:19 PM »

nice subs!

how about the fronts sir? grande o stella na ba?

streetsmart · « **Reply #2650 on:** Nov 16, 2011 at 05:12 PM »

Quote from: Stagea on Nov 16, 2011 at 03:25 PM

I see. That's similar in tech to the Grande Utopia EM's 16" woofer then.

Yes ... and the Stella Utopia EM. It's a brand new tech. I wonder how it sounds.

streetsmart · « **Reply #2651 on:** Nov 16, 2011 at 05:14 PM »

Quote from: markcrenz on Nov 16, 2011 at 04:19 PM

nice subs! how about the fronts sir? grande o stella na ba?

Ano ba ibig mo sabihin?

D kakasya mga yan sa munti kong room.

markcrenz · « **Reply #2652 on:** Nov 16, 2011 at 06:15 PM »

Quote from: streetsmart on Nov 16, 2011 at 05:14 PM

Ano ba ibig mo sabihin?

D kakasya mga yan sa munti kong room.

just a hunch.

yun lang naman ang possible upgrade from maestro.

streetsmart · « **Reply #2653 on:** Nov 16, 2011 at 06:18 PM »

Quote from: markcrenz on Nov 16, 2011 at 06:15 PM

just a hunch. yun lang naman ang possible upgrade from maestro.

Good point! Good idea!

iiinas · « **Reply #2654 on:** Nov 16, 2011 at 06:21 PM »

Quote from: streetsmart on Nov 16, 2011 at 06:18 PM

Good point! Good idea!

dibs ako sa maestro sir mark ha...

BWAHAHA! in my dreams!!!

streetsmart · « **Reply #2655 on:** Nov 16, 2011 at 06:24 PM »

Basta kaw, neighbor Iiinas, first dibs ka!

markcrenz · « **Reply #2656 on:** Nov 16, 2011 at 06:38 PM »

sayang naunahan ako ni kagawad, di na papakawalan yan.

dibs na lang sa purple shirt!

streetsmart · « **Reply #2657 on:** Nov 16, 2011 at 06:42 PM »

Quote from: markcrenz on Nov 16, 2011 at 06:38 PM

sayang naunahan ako ni kagawad, di na papakawalan yan.

dibs na lang sa purple shirt!

Ay sorry. D pwede yun. Rare yun.

Nelson de Leon · « **Reply #2658 on:** Nov 16, 2011 at 08:54 PM »

Quote from: streetsmart on Nov 16, 2011 at 05:12 PM

Yes ... and the Stella Utopia EM. It's a brand new tech. I wonder how it sounds.

Just remember i was the first one to congratulate you.

ninjababez® · « **Reply #2659 on:** Nov 16, 2011 at 08:55 PM »

Quote from: streetsmart on Nov 16, 2011 at 02:36 PM

This is the first time I've seen these subs. I think they are Focal Sub Utopia EM's. Their drivers don't have permanent magnets. Instead, they use powerful electromagnets. Looks like they use 16" woofers. I don't think there is an SRP yet.

bro mark ano difference sa speaker with electromagnets? ibig sabihin ba kailangan ng external power supply ng speaker na gagamit nito?

JojoD818 · « **Reply #2660 on:** Nov 16, 2011 at 09:15 PM »

Quote from: ninjababez® on Nov 16, 2011 at 08:55 PM

bro mark ano difference sa speaker with electromagnets? ibig sabihin ba kailangan ng external power supply ng speaker na gagamit nito?

Correct bro.

ninjababez® · « **Reply #2661 on:** Nov 16, 2011 at 09:18 PM »

Quote from: JojoD818 on Nov 16, 2011 at 09:15 PM

Correct bro.

thanks sa reply bro.

bro mark bili ka na bago ang xmas fartee

streetsmart · « **Reply #2662 on:** Nov 16, 2011 at 09:18 PM »

Quote from: ninjababez® on Nov 16, 2011 at 08:55 PM

bro mark ano difference sa speaker with electromagnets? ibig sabihin ba kailangan ng external power supply ng speaker na gagamit nito?

Yes. There's a dedicated power supply for the electromagnet of the woofer. Quite unusual nga. Ordinary magnets have certain physical limitations. The electromagnet-powered woofer has up to 4x less distortion than an ordinary woofer. Frankly, though, I haven't heard it yet. Hopefully, soon.

Stagea · « **Reply #2663 on:** Nov 16, 2011 at 09:25 PM »

Aside from the EM motor, ang ganda ng passives ng Grande Utopia.

Kung mag Grande Utopia EM si Sir Mark, baka maging pang wide channels na lang yung Maestro.

Tapos dedicated bass amps for the EM drivers.

streetsmart · « **Reply #2664 on:** Nov 16, 2011 at 09:37 PM »

Quote from: Stagea on Nov 16, 2011 at 09:25 PM

Aside from the EM motor, ang ganda ng passives ng Grande Utopia.

Kung mag Grande Utopia EM si Sir Mark, baka maging pang wide channels na lang yung Maestro.

Tapos dedicated bass amps for the EM drivers.

Di pwede yan. D kasya. My room would need to be about 10 feet wider which means I'd need a new house. Hopefully, in 10 years time.

Nelson de Leon · « **Reply #2665 on:** Nov 16, 2011 at 09:44 PM »

Quote from: streetsmart on Nov 16, 2011 at 09:37 PM

Di pwede yan. D kasya. My room would need to be about 10 feet wider which means I'd need a new house. Hopefully, in 10 years time.

Oo nga. Stella na lang.

markcrenz · « **Reply #2666 on:** Nov 16, 2011 at 10:21 PM »

Quote from: Nelson de Leon on Nov 16, 2011 at 09:44 PM

Oo nga. Stella na lang.

dumaan na kaya ang streetcar named desire?

Quote from: streetsmart on Nov 16, 2011 at 06:42 PM

Ay sorry. D pwede yun. Rare yun.

gagawa na lang ako ng sa kin para tukayo rin shirt natin.

Stagea · « **Reply #2667 on:** Nov 16, 2011 at 11:50 PM »

Quote from: streetsmart on Nov 16, 2011 at 09:37 PM

Di pwede yan. D kasya. My room would need to be about 10 feet wider which means I'd need a new house. Hopefully, in 10 years time.

Ayun o, antayin namin yan sir.

Though maski na sa current room, for the meantime pwede naman adjust yung curve ng LF output nung Grande EM.

streetsmart · « **Reply #2668 on:** Nov 17, 2011 at 06:00 AM »

Quote from: Stagea on Nov 16, 2011 at 11:50 PM

Ayun o, antayin namin yan sir. Though maski na sa current room, for the meantime pwede naman adjust yung curve ng LF output nung Grande EM.

Consider this -- The electromagnet (EM) of the Grande Utopia serves only the 16" bass woofer, which goes from subsonic up to 80 Hz. From there, the 11" mid-bass driver takes over and it doesn't use an electromagnet. Therefore, only the frequencies up to 80 Hz benefit from the EM.

The Stella Utopia has an EM which serves a 13" woofer that goes up to 220 Hz. Therefore, the benefit of the EM is felt all the way up to 220 Hz, and those are very critical frequencies.

In a way, the Stella Utopia has more value than the Grande Utopia.

Stagea · « **Reply #2669 on:** Nov 17, 2011 at 11:03 AM »

Quote from: streetsmart on Nov 17, 2011 at 06:00 AM

Consider this -- The electromagnet (EM) of the Grande Utopia serves only the 16" bass woofer, which goes from subsonic up to 80 Hz. From there, the 11" mid-bass driver takes over and it doesn't use an electromagnet. Therefore, only the frequencies up to 80 Hz benefit from the EM.

The Stella Utopia has an EM which serves a 13" woofer that goes up to 220 Hz. Therefore, the benefit of the EM is felt all the way up to 220 Hz, and those are very critical frequencies.

In a way, the Stella Utopia has more value than the Grande Utopia.

Both are truly wonderful speakers, I am sure. I would think that the desired performance above 80Hz is achievable with a more conventional motor design though, which is probably why Focal went with that for the Grande EM's dedicated midbass.

Limiting the bandwidth fed to each driver type and designing specialized enclosures for each should also have its advantages. The ability to focus/aim the drivers in the vertical axis is also an added plus.