CAB in PHX
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I'll go ahead and drop my .02 worth about the B6s. I received mine one week ago today. I replaced another "bargain" classic - B&W DM302. I am currently running a NAD 316BEE amp, U-Turn Orbit (base AT cart), Project Phono Box E and the Onkyo C-7030 . . . All budget sweethearts.
I loved my 302s. Great midrange and solid imaging. Well, when I fired up the B6s . . . I felt sick to my stomach. The only way I could describe the sound was very muddy . . . Kinda smeared. The bass was boomy and the high end completely rolled off . . . Gone. Not that they cost a lot of money, I just expected so much more.
What I hadn't considered was that the 302s were ported in the front. I moved the B6s another 10 inches away from the back wall and wow what a difference. Everything got better . . . Bass tightened, mid and highs cleared up and there is a real depth to the soundstage. I have about 10 hours on them now and I feel I hear improvement every time I fire them up. The highs are not too bright, maybe a little rolled off, the midrange is clear and well defined, and the bass has authority without being boomy. Can't wait to try them on my Jolida and the EL34s. I would highly recommend the B6 to anyone running comparable, quality, entry level gear.
I would welcome anyone's opinion on this . . . Do I upgrade cartridge first or pre amp first? Probably go with the Ortofon Red and Bellari V-130. Opinions welcome . . .
I loved my 302s. Great midrange and solid imaging. Well, when I fired up the B6s . . . I felt sick to my stomach. The only way I could describe the sound was very muddy . . . Kinda smeared. The bass was boomy and the high end completely rolled off . . . Gone. Not that they cost a lot of money, I just expected so much more.
What I hadn't considered was that the 302s were ported in the front. I moved the B6s another 10 inches away from the back wall and wow what a difference. Everything got better . . . Bass tightened, mid and highs cleared up and there is a real depth to the soundstage. I have about 10 hours on them now and I feel I hear improvement every time I fire them up. The highs are not too bright, maybe a little rolled off, the midrange is clear and well defined, and the bass has authority without being boomy. Can't wait to try them on my Jolida and the EL34s. I would highly recommend the B6 to anyone running comparable, quality, entry level gear.
I would welcome anyone's opinion on this . . . Do I upgrade cartridge first or pre amp first? Probably go with the Ortofon Red and Bellari V-130. Opinions welcome . . .