CSS Audio Criton 2TD-X Towers Music Demos

Рет қаралды 9,356

2 жыл бұрын

CSS Criton 2TD-X Tower Speakers sound demos. All tracks recorded from just the two towers playing. No SUBS!, I promise, they were not even plugged in.
Using my Integra DRX-5.3 Receiver to power everything and play the high resolution Flac and standard quality MP3 files. I did run the Integra's AccuEQ Room Correction program to help cancel out some of my room's standing wave but all other adjustments were shut off and the EQ was set to flat.
Recording Equipment:
Tascam DR-2d Linear PCM Recorder
2 Audio-technica AT2035 Large Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Mics
Speakers were set 24 inches from the front wall, 9 feet apart, and 8 feet from the mics, toed in about 15 degrees
Music was recorded at a sampling rate of 96kHz, 24 bit
Source Material:
Most of the sound clips are free downloadable High Resolution Flac files. The last 3 clips are standard resolution MP3 downloads from Tunetank.com just to show that they can rock too
KZfaq link to my CSS Criton 2TD-X Build:
• CSS Audio Criton 2TD-X...
Link to Sound Demo comparison to the GR-Research X-SLS Encores, and X-CS Encores:
• CSS Audio vs. GR Resea...

Пікірлер: 23

@DonnieMulligan 2 жыл бұрын

Here is the youtube link to my CSS Criton 2TD-X Tower Build. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mrinf5iKldTHaac.html

@welderfixer 2 жыл бұрын

Very, very nice build - Donnie. I'm 100% jealous! This build is on my bucket list if my ship ever comes in. But, then I'll need a system worthy of driving the speakers. I hope you get to enjoy these beauties for many years to come.

@dockettome 2 жыл бұрын

Great job on the speaker build. It's refreshing to finally come across a speaker sound demo where not only good microphones were used, but it's recorded in stereo! I'm listening on my Yamaha HS8's and your speakers sound great. I'm considering the 2TD-X MTM, or the towers versions in your demo.

@DonnieMulligan 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I think you will enjoy either pair. Most reviewers are surprised by the midrange clarity and bass output of the MTM's, but the bass extension on the towers is ridiculous. You would swear there is a hidden sub somewhere in the room. Useable bass below 30Hz +/- 3dbs. I have stop searching for full range towers currently. I am content to enjoy what I have.

@a3marketing991 Жыл бұрын

I love the sound of these speakers. It's YT, but I can get a good feel for the sound presentation. Air, smooth and good bass.

@DonnieMulligan Жыл бұрын

I have found contentment with these towers and that is a rare thing for me. I would have to spend 2 or 3 times their cost to match them and I do not feel any need to at this time. CSS Audio kits are the real deal!

@jvburnes 6 ай бұрын

Wow, really impressive midrange and a bit of air.

@DonnieMulligan 6 ай бұрын

This is an amazing tower speaker kit. This is still my favorite kit.

@phillipmorris9847 2 жыл бұрын

sound great thanx for sharing

@drdrill2124 2 жыл бұрын

Nice Donnie! I’ll have to listen in person sometime.

@DonnieMulligan 2 жыл бұрын

Come on over. I'll leave the light on for ya.

@ufarkingicehole 2 жыл бұрын

These are really nice!! Have you had any experience with Solstice DIY speakers from parts express? Wondering how they would compare. Nice job on the end result and grills!

@DonnieMulligan 2 жыл бұрын

I haven't seen any kits from Parts Express that could compare. Most of theirs are budget kits. GR-Research, Madisound and Meniscus Audio offer Hi end kits like CSS Audio.

@danhorton6182 Жыл бұрын

@@DonnieMulligan well the Solstice is definitely not a budget speaker build, it uses higher end Morel drivers and was designed a by a very competent speaker designer, Jeff Bagby who unfortunately is no longer with us. I’ve not had the opportunity to hear either, but read nothing but rave reviews for either speaker. I’ve read the bass and midrange clarity on the Solstice is something to behold, yet have read the same for the speaker in this video. You probably couldn’t go wrong with either.

@DonnieMulligan Жыл бұрын

@Dan Horton I stand corrected. I have heard more about the Morel kits and they do look impressive. It's good to have several hi-fi choices.

@danhorton6182 Жыл бұрын

@@DonnieMulligan yes it certainly is. A lot of talented people giving us multiple options is a very good thing. Beautiful build by the way.

@ufarkingicehole Жыл бұрын

@@DonnieMulligan I have added another DIY kit on the list from Jeff Bagby called the "spirit wind" . Meniscus Audio has them. Apparently they are bookshelf speakers that are supposedly a step up over both the Critons and the Solstice. It's over $2k and will still need cabinets added on. A bit pricey.

@sumitgenzyme Жыл бұрын

Donnie...It's a rear ported speaker. Need to know the placement of the same to avoid the booming effect.

@DonnieMulligan Жыл бұрын

For the sound clips I had them about 2 feet from the front wall. Because of my room setup I back them closer to about 18 inches from the wall and EQ'ed the bass down about 4db.