[Cornwalls and bass trap]

I am 350 hours in on breaking the speakers.

 

At this point I cannot tell if the change in sound is due to break in or because of changes I have made.

Since my last post I have removed everything from between the speakers and placed two 24 X 48 diffusers.

This has made amazing difference. Soundstage is better and I think music has opened up.

Bass is tight and precise but not boomy.

 

This weekend I am going to try and push the speaker towards corners and see at what point do I feel the bass is too much or boomy.

I think at this point I am just experimenting for fun. The sound I am getting is fantastic. I cannot wait to get the Decware in October!

[Cornwalls and bass trap]

Thanks for all the replies.

So a small update. Cornwalls are in the HOUSE!!!

I was lucky enough to get demo unit which was very new. Just about 10-20 hours play time. However the dealer gave me 25% discount!!!!

 

I have been breaking them in for past week. Here is what I have observed:

 

1. The sound difference from 10-20 hours to 75 hours was very noticeable.

2. After 100 to 250 hours I could not make out that much difference.

3. At about 250 hours yesterday I did notice difference. It is sounding much better. Mainly I can make out that bass has cleaned up a lot. I do understand it could be just me  getting used to the sound. So not a scientific statement here.

4. I still have 6 months wait before I get my Decware Torri Jr so currently I am using Willsenton R8. I am amazed by the sound. I wonder how much better Decware be? And yes I do understand Willsenton is not neutral sound.

5. Next year I do want to add a non tube amp. I am not sure what pairs well. Maybe PassLabs INT25?

 

As for placement and sound absorption:

1.  I have similar experience as @jcn3 . It sounded better without bass trap.

2. Its toed in to cross a foot or two behind me. Just to my shoulders.

3. I tried it with 45 degree toe in. Sound was interesting and holographic but my preference is the way it is now.

4. I do have absorption on my first reflection point on side wall and ceiling. Corner Bass traps have moved behind me. The corner bass straps are absorber diffuser type from Gik https://www.gikacoustics.com/product/corner-ct-alpha-bass-trap-absorber-diffusor/

 

Right now things are sounding the best they have. However...... everyone in the house is annoyed with me. Dog thinks I am neglecting her. Wife is sick of hearing Jazz radio play from morning to night every day as I break in speaker. But I have a smile on my face....which does not help lol.

 

I don't think I am done experimenting yet. I will report back in case I make any change. 

 

[Cornwalls and bass trap]

@jcn3 Thanks for the reply.

That is interesting. I will try that. I have bass traps on my front wall currently. I guess I can move those to back (my back) wall.

Did you at all try diffusers between the speakers?

[Cornwalls and bass trap]

Hello,

I am new here though I have been lurking in the forums for sometime.

I am finally about to get Klipsch Cornwall IV. To give you some idea, I have wanted these since I was 18 in India.

I can finally afford it, so you can imagine my excitement.

 

It is going to go in my room which is 16 x 23 x 8 on the short wall. (Unfortunately I don't have option to place it on long wall so that is just out)

 

I had one question. How are people handling these speakers with room treatment?

If these speaker are to be placed in corner then what about corner bass traps?

And if I place it on the wall just beside corner base trap, is it a good idea to place absorption / diffusion right behind it like we do with other speaker?

 

I am sorry if this question has been handled before. I have searched but could not hand an answer.

 

Thanks,

Rohit