|
How suitable are X-tro for acoustic music? |
Post Reply 
|
| Author | |
Abe The Babe 
Registered User 
Joined: 16 September 2011 Location: Ireland Status: Offline Points: 336 |
 Post Options
 Thanks(0)
 Quote Reply
 Topic: How suitable are X-tro for acoustic music?Posted: 07 December 2011 at 10:46pm |
|
What would X-tro be like for acoustic music, like traditional Irish music, or jazz? anyone have any experience?
|
|
 |
|
|
cravings
Old Croc 
Joined: 30 January 2007 Location: Ireland Status: Offline Points: 7442 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 08 December 2011 at 12:20am |
|
no idea, never heard any.. but for the money you'd pay to load a pair, i'd start hustling this guy... http://www.adverts.ie/1169258
|
|
|
|
|
toastyghost
The 10,000 Points Club 
Joined: 09 January 2007 Location: Manchester Status: Offline Points: 10919 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 08 December 2011 at 12:29am |
|
Not ideal, get a load of really nice BMS reflex.
|
|
|
|
|
Abe The Babe
Registered User
Joined: 16 September 2011 Location: Ireland Status: Offline Points: 336 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 08 December 2011 at 12:47am |
|
good find cravings
|
|
|
|
|
Abe The Babe
Registered User
Joined: 16 September 2011 Location: Ireland Status: Offline Points: 336 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 08 December 2011 at 12:48am |
|
where are you based? are you into pro audio?
|
|
|
|
|
cravings
Old Croc
Joined: 30 January 2007 Location: Ireland Status: Offline Points: 7442 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 08 December 2011 at 1:02am |
|
dublin, have a few rigs of stuff i've built myself / old stuff i've fixed up... electronic dj stuff in pubs etc..
|
|
|
|
|
Speaker Sol
Young Croc 
Joined: 15 September 2009 Location: Ireland Status: Offline Points: 1320 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 08 December 2011 at 8:25am |
|
I have heard the X-tro a few times and while a good speaker, it would not be my first choice for acoustic/traditional music.
I think you will find that it is the wrong size format for what you wan to do, It's a big speaker.
|
|
|
|
|
godge
Young Croc
Joined: 07 July 2010 Location: Gloucestershire Status: Offline Points: 597 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 08 December 2011 at 12:26pm |
|
I thought I'd test it out, I played a bit of recorded acoustic suff (Lauryn Hill MTV acoustic) earlier and to be honest it sounded pretty good, the x-tro covers all the range and vocals were sounding very crisp and clear through the 8 and compression. Played a bit of Chet Baker through them and again sounded very nice.
BUT...... What it costs to load and build an x-tro, just to playback acoustic stuff you would probably be better off buying a smaller three way speaker. But if you've got the cash I'd say go for it.
|
|
|
|
|
toastyghost
The 10,000 Points Club
Joined: 09 January 2007 Location: Manchester Status: Offline Points: 10919 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 08 December 2011 at 1:52pm |
|
Sorry but the 15s on an Xtro are far too honky and boxy for this kind of music, good, tight reflex is what people will prefer and what the artists will expect. Just look at Meyer for examples of this. Plus it'll be a much simpler build and cheaper to boot.
Edited by toastyghost - 08 December 2011 at 1:52pm |
|
|
|
|
Speaker Sol
Young Croc
Joined: 15 September 2009 Location: Ireland Status: Offline Points: 1320 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 08 December 2011 at 2:44pm |
|
I think the main issue is, where would you be going with such a large box.
I would image that the size of gigs in that music category that require a that size of box, would be looking for a named brand... |
|
|
|
|
godge
Young Croc
Joined: 07 July 2010 Location: Gloucestershire Status: Offline Points: 597 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 08 December 2011 at 3:18pm |
Very true, I've played in many jazz gigs and the audience numbers aren't huge, for size of venues and amount of people etc you'd be better off with a pair of Impulse 4t or something similar
|
|
|
|
|
JD01
Young Croc
Joined: 23 August 2004 Status: Offline Points: 819 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 24 December 2011 at 1:15am |
|
If you linearise the frequency plot of the Punisher they will be very good for this kind of music, or any other kind, as long as you don't need output below 40Hz. The X-Tros on the other hand aren't ideal for this kind of music. the lowmids are strong, but a bit too muddy for my taste.
|
|
|
|
|
Post Reply
|
|
| Tweet |
| Forum Jump | Forum Permissions You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot create polls in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum |
Topic Options
Speaker Sol wrote: