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My biggest concern is the drop from 400 to 1Khz. Could this be due to old passive networks? Would going the active route correct this? I know the spike from 100 to 150hz is big too but we're talking a difference of 50hz and not 600hz! There is a lot being missed here and I tend to believe it's not the room. Again measurements taken from 1 meter being careful not to get reflections from the room. Any direction would be helpful.

Not at all an expert but this looks like dog poop to me! This was done on 904's with mic 1 metre away, sound panels on either side of the speaker past the mic, carpeted/padded floor and sound panel ceiling. Outlaw audio 990 with Sunfire amp

@garyeandersonWhen the weather breaks I will be veneering a set of 904's in walnut and this thread will be the inspiration. I didn't know what direction I was going to go with until now. It won't be cheap to do but it will make the wife and I happy. Thanks

First thank you for taking your time out. Second, you're right in that I was taking my measurements at the listening position. I thought searched enough threads about the subject but I guess not. Here is what I intend to do: 1. Take measurements 1 metre from the speaker. I have carpeted floor with padding, 95% of my ceiling is made up of acoustic paneling. I will also put two acoustical panels on the sides of each speaker and take REW measurements this weekend from varies heights. 2. Evalutae the data. 3. More than likely buy a Xilica vs. a new passive xo after I buy @Westcoastdrums amp next week if it doesn't sell by then. 4. Hide both the amp and Xilica from wife. 5. Play with it. Make wife jealous. (Please no jokes here) 5. Have a CRAP LOAD of questions. 6. Smile. 7. Work on a Subwoofer....or two and piss wife off. 8. Fly @Chris A (and pay$) to listen and evaluate. Dinners will blow you away. 9. Finally have the system where I want it. 10. Start all over and build some 402 MEH's! Thanks Chris.

@Chris A This what I was watching Chris. I'm trying to get educated on REW somewhat before asking any questions so I don't sound dumb......to late. At least you clarified that for me. Now I can take that and run all new measurements this weekend! Thank you for your help. I try not to burden the forum with dumb questions.

They only have a week though, then it's mine.

I'm sorry, my last quote was in reference to buying the QSC unit from Westcoastdrums. I posted it here to give a bump to Rockhound. Read above posts and you'll see whats goung on☺

One week left before I buy!

@Dave A Did you ever get this resolved? I also have the the same speakers but no crackle. Everything is currently stock but feel something is missing and am leaning towards the digital crossover vs getting a new passive for it. When I run REW it seems the HF is not hot, but then again I watched a video on REW (still learning) and they said anything over 500-700HZ you should disregard in a home environment. Not sure how much truth there is to that though.

Gotta love Danny Carey, one of the best drummers ever!

And I will say, if your amp doesn't sell in two weeks, I'll buy it.

Two great amps! Two great prices! Not mine!

Oh crap.

Wow....is this going to be a war? Only her folks! Get your TICKETS! BUDWIESER! HOT DOGS! PeeeEEEANUTS! Forgive me, I've had a couple of those budweiser things.....

@odd ogg I would have posted in the Technical/Modifications forum, but here is a current thread going on that you might be interested in.

Wow! Another great price! GLWS

I have a QSC 3402 that has been sitting idle for a while but I do plan to use it for a upcoming sub project. I paid $700 used back in 2005 and that was a steal. If I remember correctly Deang really liked this amp, said it sounded very natural. I used mine for a long time when I didn't want to use my tube amps, not saying it sound like tubes, but a very good amp. Someone needs to jump on this. Mine hasn't let me down. Great price! GLWS

@Foxman You are absolutely going to love the your setup. Great speakers and with all the hard work that went into your room you'll be proud when guests come over. They'll see and hear the difference. Great work and cannot wait to hear the report when you fire those babies up!

Just gotta say, uploading pics suck! I cannot upload a pic even after I sized croped it. I wanted to show how the pork looked shreded. How do you all get multiple pics on one post?

Sorry, forgot, if anyone cares....

You tease. Bet it as delicious.

No offense to anyone, yes, Brisket is a very difficult meat to cook. I don't know how many thousands (literally) cooking brisket. But, to say it's the most challenging to me I have to disagree. Cook a 7 rib Prime Rib and get it medium rare wall to wall with a perfect char on the outside. That is a $315 cut of meat. Cook chicken for judges so that when they take a bite the skin doesn't come off with it. That means you have to scrape off the fat that is attached to the skin so that you can see through the skin. Cook ribs so that when you take a bite the meat doesn't fall off the bone but just leaves the outline of your bite. What I'm trying to say is that all meats have their challenges. Brisket has it's own as well. The biggest thing I've learned from BBQ is that you use a thermometer as a guide and not fact. Certain cuts you use it to let you know when it's finished, other cuts you use it to see if it glides in like butter with no resistance and then you know it's done. I have found it takes a lot of practice and you use different techniques for different cuts. Case in point, majority of people say to sear a steak first to seal in the juices. Wrong! Slow cook a steak at say 275 degrees. When you hit 100-110 internal, take it off. Crank up your grill to 600-700 degrees and sear it. Perfect medium rare wall to wall no grey and great char everytime. Num num num. Learn the technique for your specific cut and it's not that much of a challenge for anything is what I'm trying to say. Oh and get your smoke and fire right!

That's a tease. You showed us the flat on the weber, then it wrapped in the cooler? There should have been a "before rest" pic!

I absolutely LOVE beef ribs! I like to do ametuer BBQ competitions on the side and have won with my pork ribs, but beef is where it's at! I'm holding off doing anymore competitions until I get my 20' trailer done with two reverse flow smokers, a grill, a roof and my hereseys's hanging down.

I'll definitely add that to the honey do list! Thank you for the advice👍