Tektons still in business, surprising considering the owner attitude. Hopefully it will fold soon.
@ramseyedward794014 сағат бұрын
Are car speakers considered to be open baffle speakers?
@CarlVanDoren6122 сағат бұрын
EE audiophile has VMPS V60 With French 21" subwoofer In comparison prefer mine 😊 Much to do about mid range
@hificave11 сағат бұрын
Midrange is big. I agree
@bengleason508Күн бұрын
Funniest Man in Hifi! Quebec at least ;)
@hificave11 сағат бұрын
Hah!!
@amitanaudiophileКүн бұрын
❤🎉 You Got it...
@ramseyedward7940Күн бұрын
Are car speakers considered open baffle speakers?
@hificave11 сағат бұрын
Nah. They are enclosed in the structure of the car… althought I have see bang and olufsen do pop tweeters that seem to be open baffle on the dash…
@majtextwriter17942 күн бұрын
Yes, gear swaping is always very interesting... the outocome mostly depends on speakers and room by my/our observations. Some speakers can be very immune to changes in the system. But if it so happens, than the cables must be a reason :)))
@hificaveКүн бұрын
Or the crossover… In this event, both our systems, pre, amp & speakers, although very different, were made to sound so similar by swapping other components.
@NosTubes582 күн бұрын
Good one……., and having owned several pairs of Apogee’s their Centaur and Stage Mini brings back memories of a long forgotten journey. And as a Puritan Audio Labs PSM-136 owner, I’m not in the least surprised Dave liked what he heard. Great showing.
@bengleason5082 күн бұрын
I miss Loic!
@Pete.across.the.street2 күн бұрын
Death match!
@HifiBoomer2 күн бұрын
Hahahahaha love his reaction with psm 156
@dajikbatarang12 күн бұрын
Do I spy Apogee’s?
@MetalPackManКүн бұрын
Carver amazing speakers I'm pretty sure
@hificaveКүн бұрын
Yup, Carver. Amazing and can be purchased on used market for a bargain
@dajikbatarang1Күн бұрын
@@hificave these are the ones with dynamic woofers for mids and bass and ribbon for highs?
@hificaveКүн бұрын
@@dajikbatarang1 ribbon for mids and highs. Im not sure where the crossover point is set .
@davelistenstohifi22 сағат бұрын
@@hificave Crossover from Ribbon to Dynamic woofers is 120hz.
@dominicvalois2 күн бұрын
That PSM156 is out of this world! I was so impressed by it when you brought it to my place! Can’t wait to see that video!!
@user-od9iz9cv1w2 күн бұрын
Look forward to the video
@hificave2 күн бұрын
Full Video coming soon!
@user-ff9rx7kq2g3 күн бұрын
Thank you for making this video
@User_not_found_4034 күн бұрын
gives me comfort to know that tubes still in production can sound good - thanks for the video!
@hificave3 күн бұрын
100% they still make great tubes.
@DaleCrommie5 күн бұрын
Seamless….that is the major reason I love my Lii 15s. Boxes have never done this for me. I simply wanted the music to dance around me, more than the minutiae that we all can get focused on.
@hificave4 күн бұрын
Agreed!
@justlovelyaintit5 күн бұрын
So these aren' t full range?
@hificave5 күн бұрын
around 30hz to … 15k? Ish..
@justlovelyaintit2 күн бұрын
@@hificave Ok.But two drivers in one speaker.Not one full range unit.
@hificave2 күн бұрын
@@justlovelyaintit the bass driver is crossed at 300hz the top driver does the rest.
How are they compared with the Lii F15 open baffles?
@hificave5 күн бұрын
Smaller image, slightly deeper bass… different depth of stage, like viewing it through a different lense. But these are easier to position in the room then the lii f15 to get an amazing result.
@pietjepuk54275 күн бұрын
@@hificave Yes I agree.I was wowed by the bass out of those tiny Alpair drivers.But I prefer the F15' s.But they love a room with plenty of space around them.Thanks.
@fullrangeexperience7477 күн бұрын
kzfaq.info/get/bejne/p7ZlaayqktKpl2Q.htmlsi=zC_eOybE0mDB4Zn2 Are you tried a separate baffles for bass and fullrange?
@kineahora87367 күн бұрын
@Hi-Fi Cave Aha! That’s why the Qualio IQ is really good-it marries box bass enclosure to open baffle mids& highs in separate structures. I really wish I could hear all these things in New York in person… I would audition these, the Qualio, and some pure Sound project… of course I want the shortest ones for aesthetics in my room too… these Macarias look like they’re 5’ tall…
@carljung92307 күн бұрын
decware amps do not sound like olde tube amps. they are a pure class-A design, that you would not know it was tube based, just by listening to it. pro tip: glowing tubes > Macintosh VU meters
@carljung92307 күн бұрын
decware has an annual get together ("Decfest") where you can listen to all the products. if you know how it sounds, the waiting is bearable. they really are gorgeous sounding, and remarkably good value.
@carlessibila64067 күн бұрын
Hi! Very interested with this speakers for a small loft, but since the space it's an issue for me woukd ve nice to know the dimensions of the cabinet... I can't believe that's it's an impossible to find detail 😅 As an owner of Magic 8 speaker (with silver-8 driver ) I have the same impressions of your reviews
@hificave2 күн бұрын
9.5 inch wide 13.5 in tall 10.25 inch deep
@carlessibila64062 күн бұрын
@@hificave thank you!
@user-ff9rx7kq2g8 күн бұрын
I agree on all points, especially about the wife
@hificave7 күн бұрын
I agree on you agreeing.
@Ricky-cl5bu8 күн бұрын
Where can I buy them drivers
@hificave7 күн бұрын
Mine: Liisong dot ca or dot com. Macaria, those are owned by Maco and only come in the Macaria.
@ceylonmooney9 күн бұрын
a cv-181 is not a 6SN7 equivalent. some chinese manufacturers decided to deliberately misname some 6SN7 as cv-181 because it sounds cool. you paid way too much for those RCA. no need for that. heck, some of the tubes you reviewed are more expensive than good NOS tubes. in fact, your top 3 soundstage tubes all cost considerably more than many of the best old stock tubes. who made the stock tube?
@hificave9 күн бұрын
🫵😎
@njrumenos10 күн бұрын
GR RESEARCH have already mastered the art of OB just buy from them and be done with it
@j-rod642012 күн бұрын
I am looking for recommendations for an open baffle driver thats geared towards midbass . I am looking to add them to my magenpan lrs+. They are mated to a 15 powered sub which covers the deepest lower end but they are in definte need of some warmth and midbass punch. The lrs+ aren't capable of decent bass and do not like being pushed at all in those frequencies as they can't move air and distort. If you're someone who just listens to jazz ,classical or ambient stuff, they are fine as they are, but I'm not one of those.
@hificave11 күн бұрын
I use the lii-song W15 ( 2 of em) in their own open baffle on class D amps. They perform between 30hz and 2khz. But you cross them at the frequency you want to fill the gap you are looking for. They also have a 12, 18 and 21 inch model.
@j-rod642011 күн бұрын
@@hificave thanks😊
@arliecrumpler321312 күн бұрын
I watched your Willsenton R300B review. You were very impressed with it. I know people don't normally compare tube amps to solid state, but I am curious as to which one you would choose if given only one choice? I currently have the Willsenton paired with a pair of Klipsch Forte speakers... trying to decide if this is a worthwhile upgrade.
@hificave11 күн бұрын
I would not change a thing sir.
@arliecrumpler321311 күн бұрын
I'm glad to hear that. You saved me some money for sure. I've been watching a lot of reviews of people that are really impressed with the Galion. I was getting ready to pull the trigger on it😅 I've had my Willsenton about 3 years now with only one minor problem. The factory 5U4G tubes were causing a hum. China HiFi helped me troubleshoot the problem and sent replacements within 2 weeks. I did a little tube rolling with inexpensive tubes: NOS Philips JAN 6SL7WGT (2) NOS GE 6SN7 GTB (2) NOS Philips JAN 5U4GB (2) LinLai 300B-T The pairs are all matched. They sound better than the stock tubes for sure. Not perfection for some people, but good enough for my 66 year old ears. I appreciate your honesty and enjoy your reviews. Best of luck with your channel.
@hificave8 күн бұрын
@@arliecrumpler3213 thank you! Enjoy your hifi rig! Thanks for the feedback.
@gordonbitting165913 күн бұрын
I have had single drivers speakers (Lowthers) for 50 years same cabinets but newer drivers.
@gordonbitting165914 күн бұрын
Enjoyed your review. I have been an advocate of single drive full range type speakers and chose Lowthers above all other speakers I heard 50 years ago and still have them all though new drivers. I think the Sibelious speakers would be my other choice.
@hificave13 күн бұрын
When you fall in love with full range drivers, its hard to go elsewhere. :-)
@noahman2714 күн бұрын
I cannot afford to watch this channel anymore!
@hificave13 күн бұрын
Here is a tip, dont buy everything :-) Its all just cataloging our experiences.
@hduu14 күн бұрын
what preamp are you recomending with torii mk5
@hificave14 күн бұрын
Dont need one unless you want a remote for volume control. Personally, imo, in the budget friendly area, musical paradise preamp with vcap upgrade and best rectifier you can afford (ie: Nos, cryotone, linlai, even new psvanne horizon is pretty good for the price). Most preamps in the 5000$+ range will also sound amazing, its really a question of taste in sonic character at that point.
@suryapratamak169016 күн бұрын
Hi I really enjoy all your ube comparisions. I understand your are big fan of cryotone and i am curious to try them. Just want to ask, the cryotone 6sn7WC on their site now has a brown base rather than the usual black base in your video. Did they change the source of their tubes? and do you know that there is any difference. thanks. I am using the shuquang treasure globe grant fidelity special edition at the moment.
@hificave16 күн бұрын
I do not know if they change their oem providers.
@ScottoGrotto16 күн бұрын
Wonderful discussion, 2nd video, new subscriber! Also appreciate the beautiful nature backgrounds!
@hificave16 күн бұрын
Welcome to the channel!
@Artemis_Prix17 күн бұрын
Great and insightful review. I had recently swapped out a pair of the Tung Sol 6sn7GTB tubes on my Freya+ with the cryo treated Electroharmonix 6sn7 from Upscale Audio (Platinum level) and had endowed my system with similar characteristics you had attributed to the Cryotone tubes. Wonderful and warm enhancement in the mids, airie and holographic highs, and a very much welcome enhancement in the bass. The Tung Sols were quiet, but not quite as quiet as the Electroharmonix, and by comparison were on the drier side of neutral and didn't sound as lively and dynamic as I would have liked. I'm looking to replace the remaining pair of Tung Sols with some new tubes and will certainly give the Cryotones a try. Thank you for this great review.
@stevejenkins-rq3fq17 күн бұрын
GREAT.... THIS IS SO USEFUL FOR ME ... I AM LITERALLY IN THE MIDDLE OF MAKING BAFFLES FOR F15s AND WAS WONDERING ABOUT HIGHT OF DRIVER ... I DECIDED LAST NIGHT TO SETTLE FOR EAR HIGHT IN A 2/4 FT BAFFLE. THATS 32 INCHES IN MY CASE. MY RELS ARE AT THE READY TO FILL IN THE LOW END..... FINGERS CROSSED ... !... FINISHED IN ABOUT A WEEK.
@hificave17 күн бұрын
Hope it works out!
@tubical7117 күн бұрын
Hi, I do like your videos. But I really miss some music run to these. I currently use mid 60s Goodman audiom 12inch full range in a DIY enclosure (I built PA stuff for 10 years and had been in the pro PA rental biz for some 5 years as well (up to 50kW and also with large horn systems 2x4 mtr mouth for big open air shows) So I know a little on what to expect and what not. Also I built a 330ltr. Scoop with different plates for 12 up to 18 inch speakers. Which currently has a 15inch Rola PA Bass mounted. Since it's vintage and I mostly listen to my system at loud levels, that 15inch is the first one which is at it limits. I also tried b&c, 18-sound and RCF 15inch speakers, which can do very high SPL easily but also don't deliver the low end with I want. And I also don't want to build a 500+ ltr. Enclosure for a 21inch PA driver. I don't have that space without ditching some more interior 😉 So I think may be one of these 15/18 inch drivers may, handle that. While the usual PA drivers have a roll of around 50 down to 40 hertz, these W-type will fit nicer in my scoop which is tuned to 30hz. Thanks for your words... And don't listen go haters. They gonna hate anyway. Your channel, your decisions. Cheers.
@user-sc9iw6iq2h17 күн бұрын
I hope they sound good because they're not very good looking
@hificave17 күн бұрын
They sound amazing
@user-sc9iw6iq2h16 күн бұрын
@@hificave better than wilsons?
@hificave16 күн бұрын
@@user-sc9iw6iq2h they hold their own.
@patrickpoole928118 күн бұрын
Love the review and the channel. Very curious what pre-amp you paired with the Decware?
@hificave18 күн бұрын
Melody p1688 signature sir. :-)
@jackryder673222 күн бұрын
I heard about this company through one of the dealer in Toronto. I got the 6 outlet ps 106dc, one step down. Right away I saw, a good difference in picture and audio quality. So, that said. I stick with European brand, north American cant trust them
@hificave21 күн бұрын
Its not subtle. 😎
@TonioMallia24 күн бұрын
Hi. Love your channel and your way of getting great sound at not too high a price. Just got a pair of new W15s to handle bass below 70hz via an active crossover, powered by a Hegel H120 ( 2 x 75 W into 8 Ω and stable at 2 Ω ). For some reason W15s are crackling quite easily on reaching peaks. I would have thought that these powerful speakers would easily cope with peaks and high wattage. Wonder if you could help me out or give some advice as you must have loads of experience dealing with these speakers.
@hificave23 күн бұрын
Cracks? Hmmm. when using with an amp that was struggling at 2ohm, the amp would cause distortion. Does it happen when just a single coil is connected? (It has two sets of jacks on it, are they both wired or just one set?)
@TonioMallia23 күн бұрын
@@hificave Thanks for prompt reply. I first tried single connection and then in series by having an additional short wire connection between the two terminals. So problem persisted both when using single and both coils. The Hegel amp has good current capabilities and high damping factor so I would have thought that there would be good compatibility. I realise that the W15 are quite efficient but did not expect them to struggle when dealing with peaks.
@hificave23 күн бұрын
@@TonioMallia since I moved to class D no struggles. But maybe there is more to it.
@TonioMallia23 күн бұрын
@@hificave Thanks for advice Loic. Will see if I can get or borrow a class D amp to see if that changes things.
@hificave23 күн бұрын
@@TonioMallia how loud does the distortion happen?
@wronghandshooter24 күн бұрын
What preamp were you using?
@hificave23 күн бұрын
Melody p1688 signature.
@BaileyWiggebutt24 күн бұрын
13:04 OCD Mikey rocks! He is unapologetic and his opinions are very authentic. I love that he’s upfront that he’s trying to sell and promote his audio business day 1. PS. I will let Mikey know you want to connect and possibly visit his system. We’re buddies and went to Axpona together in 23.
@MsCorbacho25 күн бұрын
Yes, it is a learning curve , and not always with good visibility , I think that what you state in the video , is what a lot of us , audiophiles go trough I am now almost 55 , I am in this “ hobby” of ours since i was about 15/16 , I do not even want to think the amount of money I have spent in this voyage , More than 70/80 pair of speakers for sure , I do not know how many amps , mostly tube, cassette decks , R2R , and so on…..and on…..and on……. I Now , live in another country , and my financial meanings are way less , so……in a way that teached me a lesson , …..that’s : live with what I have , and make the best of it , I have a pair of harbeth p3 esr 40 th anni. For near field auditioning , and yes , have to confess i bought a pair of lii song f15 full range drivers , in part mostly due to your channel ( and because the price is not that high) , I now have everything to build them ( apart from the wood ) , but have to wait due to first have to renew a old house that I bought , so…..in about 2 years I can build them :)
@MsCorbacho25 күн бұрын
mostly from trying , I now tend to use any pair of speakers until know ,…almost as a giant pair of headphones , it almost always tends to be the best solution for me, I eliminate a lot of reflections that way, that has of course to do with the room that I have the system on , I now tend to focus on room acoustics first , and build from there ,