9-driver SLAs L/C/R and TT/THT Home theatre odyssey

[myn]

Excellent info

Thanks for testing these 2.

[thunderw0lf]

How is the THT for music?

[maxmercy]

Both the TT and THT do real well for music, but the THT may be overkill in that regard, as not many music tracks have strong content below 30Hz (telarc cds notwithstanding), while movies definitely do.

I prefer my TT for music, and the THT for both movies and music. It basically boils down to what you need. If you need below 30Hz, THT. If you need above 30Hz, TT. If you need insane volume, THT (an 8" can only give so much). If you will listen to music at below concert level, TT.

For the money and space, the TT is the best deal. The THT simply gives you more volume and extension, but it costs more to build, and is quite a big piece of audio equipment...

In room, both will need to be equalized, or carefully placed, just like any other subwoofer. And if you play movies at high volume, high-pass the TT to prevent distortion.

JSS

[justphil]

An amazing read Max =)
Phil

[SeisTres]

(an 8" can only give so much).
JSS

no if you QUADRRRRRRRUUUUPLE load the TT!!!!

But seriously, nice thread. I just finished my first TT here and I'm truly stoked. Too bad I still watch movies with my headphones so I really don't need the THT

I guess that's a sign for me to finally start my dr's

[roots600rr]

I've tested a couple center channels and come of them sound boxie. Is this also the case with the SLA? Im considering the SLA for my center channel speaker.

[maxmercy]

SLA needs EQ like most speakers do once in a room, and yes, the center channel sealed variant sounds different than the L/R ported variant, mainly the difference is low frequency extension. While my L/R SLAs can only really reach to 150Hz or so, the Center can reach to 100Hz.

My SLAs are NOT per plans, so take that into account. I changed driver count, wiring, enclosure size, and the subtended angle of the center channel.

They have serious compromises, but for $80 in drivers, it is hard to beat them bang-for-buck if you want high spl playback at low power demand.

JSS