MT102 @ home/studio

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   Hey all!

Looking for your advice. My current speakers are Altec 9842 ( 2-way, vented box, 12" + 1" compression driver/horn, crossed 1500hz). I dig the speakers but i feel they lack punch and authority in lower range. So i was thinking going 3-way, new mid/bass below 1500 hz and using the Altec compression driver. 
My thinking:

MT102 with the Altec cd and subs (186 horn?) crossed about 250hz. 

What do you guys think about the idea? I know it`s a huge system for domestic application,  but I`m looking for advice/comments how it would sound? Listening position about 3m from the speakers, too close maybe?  186 Extension only 50hz, how about in real world (small space), Fidelity, no idea... 

Music mostly electronic, but basically it should sound good at any given material. Comments? Also if somebody here in Helsinki Finland has build the MT102, MT122 or the 186 sub, would be really nice to hear them..

-Jarno

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granoj Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List New Member Joined: 15 October 2010 Location: HEL FIN Status: Offline Points: 2	Post Options Post Reply Quote granoj Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: MT102 @ home/studio Posted: 15 October 2010 at 9:03am
	Hey all! Looking for your advice. My current speakers are Altec 9842 ( 2-way, vented box, 12" + 1" compression driver/horn, crossed 1500hz). I dig the speakers but i feel they lack punch and authority in lower range. So i was thinking going 3-way, new mid/bass below 1500 hz and using the Altec compression driver. My thinking: MT102 with the Altec cd and subs (186 horn?) crossed about 250hz. What do you guys think about the idea? I know it`s a huge system for domestic application, but I`m looking for advice/comments how it would sound? Listening position about 3m from the speakers, too close maybe? 186 Extension only 50hz, how about in real world (small space), Fidelity, no idea... Music mostly electronic, but basically it should sound good at any given material. Comments? Also if somebody here in Helsinki Finland has build the MT102, MT122 or the 186 sub, would be really nice to hear them.. -Jarno

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	go reflex on the bass. would be more musical seeing thats its for domestic use.

granoj Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List New Member Joined: 15 October 2010 Location: HEL FIN Status: Offline Points: 2	Post Options Post Reply Quote granoj Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 15 October 2010 at 10:11am
	Thanks for the input! What about the MT102 for mids? Suggestions for good reflex box? I think my Altec sound a little "boxy, trying to avoid that character...what about reflex bass vs boxyness?