Deang Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 ...until you get used to listening to crap then you begin to think crap sounds good. Naw, I think I just like crappy sound. I always compare two things, then pick the one that sounds the worst for my application. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike stehr Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 I received my unit last week. Sucks big time with my Lamhorns 1.8 (16 ohms load). Hopefully it will be better on my CWs. But as of now, color me unimpressed with the new cheapo hype. ?!! Why did you fall for it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOSValves Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 ...until you get used to listening to crap then you begin to think crap sounds good. Naw, I think I just like crappy sound. I always compare two things, then pick the one that sounds the worst for my application. Well then that explains the Jubilee............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cut-Throat Posted June 1, 2007 Author Share Posted June 1, 2007 I received my unit last week. Sucks big time with my Lamhorns 1.8 (16 ohms load). Hopefully it will be better on my CWs. But as of now, color me unimpressed with the new cheapo hype. Well, for my $129 it sounds pretty good. Much better than the pair of Monarchy Monoblocks that I just got rid of. You can send yours back to the MFGR and get your money back within 30 days. I'm keeping mine for the conversation piece value alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauln Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 I received my unit last week. Sucks big time with my Lamhorns 1.8 (16 ohms load). Hopefully it will be better on my CWs. But as of now, color me unimpressed with the new cheapo hype. Could you describe what you heard? Hopefully maybe it was just the impedance and the CWs will sound fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 Well then that explains the Jubilee... I had to downgrade the speakers to make the amp sound better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painful Reality Posted June 2, 2007 Share Posted June 2, 2007 ?!! Why did you fall for it? Mostly because: I wanted a low heat amp for the western australian climate. My tube amps still have to be converted to 240 V line voltage. Note to self... never follow the herd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painful Reality Posted June 2, 2007 Share Posted June 2, 2007 Could you describe what you heard? Hopefully maybe it was just the impedance and the CWs will sound fine. No bass, harsh high, horrible midrange. $130 worth of shitty sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painful Reality Posted June 2, 2007 Share Posted June 2, 2007 Well, at least you got your money's worth. I reckon. Spent way more than that on some shitty Aussie wines (Sci-Fi Boy would probably call it "wines with impurity") over the last 4 months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOSValves Posted June 2, 2007 Share Posted June 2, 2007 Well then that explains the Jubilee... I had to downgrade the speakers to make the amp sound better. Are we having fun yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOSValves Posted June 2, 2007 Share Posted June 2, 2007 ?!! Why did you fall for it? Mostly because: I wanted a low heat amp for the western australian climate. My tube amps still have to be converted to 240 V line voltage. Note to self... never follow the herd. Footnote to self ......especially when Dean is the wagon master.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted June 2, 2007 Share Posted June 2, 2007 No bass, harsh high, horrible midrange. Dr. Jeff, please read through this page: http://www.michael.mardis.com/sonic/sonic3.htm you're a smart guy, how much useable power do you really have with a 16 ohm load? You're description is the complete antithisis of how the sound is normally described by people, but lines up very well with the sound of a clipping amplifier. Also, through the midrange and high frequencies, these amps are very much like SET amps in that FR will track impedance. I can't find an impedance curve for the Lamm, but since it doesn't have multiple drivers and a network it should be relatively benign -- but you never know. This guy seems to be O.K. with them, but I suppose his hearing is suspect as well.http://home.earthlink.net/~mobile_homeless/P6D/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted June 2, 2007 Share Posted June 2, 2007 Footnote to self ...especially when Dean is the wagon master. Heeah, giddiyup! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrWho Posted June 2, 2007 Share Posted June 2, 2007 Sucks big time with my Lamhorns 1.8 (16 ohms load). Lamhorns? lol, go figure... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddy Dee Posted June 2, 2007 Share Posted June 2, 2007 Footnote to self ...especially when Dean is the wagon master. Heeah, giddiyup! Heademup movemout Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike stehr Posted June 2, 2007 Share Posted June 2, 2007 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDehTfim014 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddy Dee Posted June 2, 2007 Share Posted June 2, 2007 bad dudes in Tiny Town Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painful Reality Posted June 2, 2007 Share Posted June 2, 2007 Lamhorns? lol, go figure... Not Klipsh. Not Bose. Lamhorns are the perfect illustration that everything in audio is a compromise (and overpriced). Trained audiophiles, according to your own definiton of it, have give it two thumbs up. http://sixmoons.com/audioreviews/lamhorn/18.html http://www.lowtherloudspeakers.co.uk/lamhorn.html Not too many impurety in this wine... But aromas some are preferring might be found lacking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted June 2, 2007 Share Posted June 2, 2007 Pretty efficient too, at a 100dB or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whell Posted June 2, 2007 Share Posted June 2, 2007 I received my unit last week. Sucks big time with my Lamhorns 1.8 (16 ohms load). Hopefully it will be better on my CWs. But as of now, color me unimpressed with the new cheapo hype. Try them with the CW's. Also, I'd let the amp play a solid day or two before rendering judgment. I left mine on a local FM station for a couple of days - with me out of the room during the 2 days - before I did any critical listening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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