OilyBoy
-
Posts
65 -
Joined
-
Last visited
Content Type
Forums
Events
Gallery
Posts posted by OilyBoy
-
-
welcome to the forum, i will follow up on your project...very nice to see this old gear still being respected!
-
3 hours ago, Khornukopia said:
On my bi-amp systems, I use the same amps for bass and treble, so the gain is always matched as the volume (voltage) goes up and down.
I understand, but with the Jubilee, that is not necessary due to the digital crossover. So, once the gain is matched, it will adjust evenly when you turn the dial on the preamp.
-
On 9/8/2022 at 3:30 PM, Islander said:
I run identical Class D amps for bass and treble with my JubScala IIs. No gain matching issues, and consistent sound from lowest bass to highest treble.
i got this advice recently from a dealer. not perse class D but he did advise me to use the same amps. and maybe go for horizontal bi amping. so that the character of the amp covers the whole spectrum.
food for thought
-
at this moment i drive my LF cabinets with a Hypex 500wpc class D amp, just did a comparrison with one of my Crown K2 amps but for now my impression was that the hypex has better low end and more punch.
for the 402`s i am switching between the First watt J2 and tubes. not sure what i like best yet.
both the J2 and the LM219IA are 25 watt amps.
i am a tube guy but you need a really really good tube amp to keep up with the J2.
will try my Mc275 on the horns next week, and after that a Sun Audio 2A3 from a friend of mine.
something in me doesnt want to part with tubes
but the J2 is no nonsense and top sounding.
-
5 hours ago, KT88 said:
Truly an aristocratic sound system!
And he has enough spiritual drinks in case his ears need a fine-tuning😀
you have a well trained eye for the drinks
-
1
-
-
but the copper plate should have said... 2nd jubilee owner in NL
lol.
-
and .. it is not a listening room offcourse.
-
i am definitly sure it will sound great. its more that they wont reach their full potential. but i have to admit does look rad
-
1
-
-
9 minutes ago, Flevoman said:
Such amazing speakers and then to tightly integrate them into a large wall unit without angling them even a bit, and then placing a big desk right in front of the speakers? Such speakers deserve better.
Amen
-
dutch prince:
https://www.atube-highfidelity.nl/nieuws/bernhard-van-oranje-kiest-voor-klipsch-mcintosh/
(translation)
BERNHARD VAN ORANJE CHOOSES KLIPSCH AND MCINTOSH Alongside the Hifi Rose RS150B and high-end cabling from Audioquest
THE BEGINNING A project for an installation like this doesn't come together in just a few days. The initial encounter dates back to March 2022 when Bernhard visited our old showroom on Argonweg in Almere to listen to the Klipsch Klipschorns. Why Klipsch? Well, during a trip to America, he had experienced the combination of Klipsch + McIntosh, and both the looks and sound had stayed with him.
After a thorough listening session, the initial impression of the Klipschorns was positive. By that time, we had moved into our new showroom on Televisieweg, where we were the only ones in the Netherlands to have the Klipsch Jubilee's. Considering Bernhard's preferences and the dimensions of the room where the speakers were going to be placed, we couldn't recommend anything else but to give the Jubilee's a try.
So, as the saying goes, it was done, and we continued with a listening session featuring the Jubilee's in our new showroom. The Jubilee's, in comparison to the Klipschorns, showcased remarkable versatility. While the Klipschorns excelled in genres like Diana Krall in a live concert or Jazz from Miles Davis and Mozart's Requiem, the Jubilee's, without any adjustments to the equipment or settings, could make Armin van Buuren and Martin Garrix sound like the best nightclub installation you've ever heard. They delivered power, bass, and dynamics you'd desire, yet maintained the softness and finesse of a hi-fi set, allowing you to enjoy high volumes without discomfort after just 2 minutes.
Where the Klipschorns made a good impression, the Jubilee's were practically a no-brainer, and this set was nearly perfection in every sense of the word.
After finalizing the order, we proudly and enthusiastically went to Amsterdam multiple times to install and fine-tune this set. We also collaborated with other parties extensively to seamlessly integrate the installation into the bar/wall unit where it now stands beautifully.
THE SET To fill a space of approximately 8x12 with a ceiling about 6 meters high with grand and beautiful sound, there's arguably no speaker better suited than the Klipsch Jubilee. The flagship model of Klipsch leaves nothing to the imagination. Despite being beautifully integrated into a colossal bar by a furniture maker, they might seem somewhat manageable in size. However, don't be deceived by the dimensions of these powerhouses (DxWxH): 76,127,175 cm.
The Klipsch Jubilee's, with their external active crossover, require at least 2 stereo power amplifiers to independently drive the mid/high and low frequencies of both speakers. When you think of iconic, reliable, and powerful, you usually think of only one brand... McIntosh.
With the C53 serving as the preamplifier and the MC462 and MC312 as the power amplifiers, there is extreme control over the sound, even at very high volumes. The MC462, with 2x 450 watts, handles the low frequencies. As mentioned, these massive cabinets can produce an immense amount of pressure and low-end. To continuously do this for hours on end, no amplifier suits better than the MC462. Additionally, the MC312 is the amplifier for the mid/high frequencies with 2x 300 watts, more than sufficient for the highly efficient Klipsch drivers with the mega horn.
In addition to musicality, the set had to be an eye-catcher. Despite the large space they occupy, you're immediately drawn to the cabinet with all the McIntosh equipment and their dancing VU meters upon entering. Equally impressive is the Hifi Rose RS150B. This streamer with a full-size touchscreen display uniquely and addictively displays the album art of the current music.
For cabling, we looked at the top segment of Audioquest, from Robin Hood to Black Beauty, and also Monsoon and NRG. A set like this would not be complete without reliable and high-quality cabling.
LIST OF EQUIPMENT The set consists of:
- Klipsch Jubilee
- McIntosh C53
- McIntosh MC462
- McIntosh MC312
- Hifi Rose RS150B
- Audioquest Niagara 3000
- Audioquest Robin Hood
- Audioquest Black Beauty
- Audioquest Monsoon
THE FIRST SET OF KLIPSCH JUBILEE At the time of Bernhard's order, the Klipsch Jubilee had just been released. Not only were we the first to have this set ready for demonstration in the Netherlands, but we were also proud to deliver the first consumer set!
To immortalize this, we captured it with a plaque and in style.
In this way, the already extremely exclusive set gains an extra touch of personality and uniqueness.
-
6
-
On 2/16/2024 at 6:12 PM, Khornukopia said:
Nice speakers! What amplifiers are in your picture?
Line Magnetic LM-219A (not using this at the moment)
currently driving the jubs:
Cambridge CXN v2 streamer
Mcintosh c220 Preamp
First Watt j2, playing on the 402`s
2x mono Hypex Nc500mp playing on the LF bins
-
3
-
-
On 2/17/2024 at 11:11 AM, diamonddelts said:
Nice! Please make a thread with your first impressions of these speakers compared to the underground Jubes. I'm dying to hear from you!
I will. Give me a couple of weeks.
-
2
-
-
-
Well ... about last week...
-
9
-
1
-
-
On 1/18/2024 at 1:53 AM, dtr20 said:
I'm currently using a Parasound P6 preamp with a subwoofer output with built in crossover. I'm trying to change my setup to use my subwoofers settings to manage bass instead of my preamp. This will make demoing preamps without sub outs easier since we are thinking about upgrading. Jubilee bass bins go down to around 45hz. I currently have my SVS crossover set for 50hz with a slope of 6db.
I'm really not certain what I'm doing. I've basically been taking measurements with REW and making changes. I've been trying to keep the frequency chart as flat as possible with trying to let the sub go as deep as possible before roll off. Any advice?
you must be one of the only, if not the only one using a sealed sub in stead of a hornloaded. Have you also used a hornloaded? or is this your first try. very curious on how it sounds. i currently use two THTLP subs.
-
4 hours ago, Schu said:
UJ been tough to wrestle with and its been trouble to get right... but it's been a cool journey.
That i feel... but i have to say that i have not heard the herritage yet.
-
I might not be the first to ask here..
But how many forum members own the new Herritage Jubilee for now?
And did all of you guys upgraded from UG jubilees?
-
-
On 12/6/2023 at 9:16 AM, parlophone1 said:
If this is your actual room layout, than no.
If you can get rid of that table and chairs, than placing the speakers on a long wall might be worth a try.
no can do, This is my man cave but also a recreational/dining/game room. So the table is an important factor. Also now we can sometimes watch movies or a match while having dinner. I did think about placing them against the long wall and rearrange the whole room but the roof is not symetrical in that position. i thinks this would not lead to better acoustics, and leave less room for a table.
-
1
-
-
On 12/8/2023 at 12:10 PM, Islander said:
I might turn the carpet 90 degrees, so that there's less bare floor directly in front of the speakers. Having a hard reflective surface right in front of the bass horns may cause some "floor bounce", causing early reflections to be received soon after the sound from the bass horns.
However, I'm not an audio engineer. It could be that no carpet could be thick enough to have any effect on long wavelength bass notes.
my plan is to buy 2 more small carpets for under each jube.
-
1
-
-
any more thaugts on this?
-
On 12/5/2023 at 6:24 AM, Flevoman said:
MWM... I had to look it up 🙄
Never seen or heard anything about the MWM before.
Is this an official Klipsch bassbin?
Very impressive though
Couple of years ago there was a Marktplaats ad in the Netherlans.. it was the old PA set from "De Melkweg" in Amsterdam. This systems also used the MWM`s . So i guess they are still somewhere here in NL
-
1
-
-
any more thaughts?
-
I had the Fortes on the Yamaha AS-2100 which sounded perfect.
-
1
-
New Klipsch Jubilee owner
in Klipsch Pro Audio
Posted
Congratulations! and welcome to the club.
I am getting good results with:
2x mono Hypex Nc500mp Class D on LF
For HF i switch between a Line Magnetic LM-219IA and a Nelson Pass First Watt J2.
I am starting to lean towards the Line Magnetic, but the downside is it has some slight hum/hiss.
Offcourse while listening at moderate levels this is no problem.
For a preamp i use a Mcintosch C220
and for source i am very happy with my Cambridge CXN V2.