XCS2K as a Sub or Gotham v2?
Hi Mac fans,
I wanted to ask you a question that has been buzzing in my head for a few days: would it be possible to use an XCS2K as a Subwoofer? I'll try to be clearer... :scratch2: Using a MEN220 as a crossover and connecting the Sub-Out to a MC1.25KW and the latter to the section that drives only the bass of the XCS2k (the three 12" Woofers to be clear) what results could I obtain? A decent subwoofer or am I just wasting time and money? :tears: I ask you this because I would have the opportunity to buy one of these at a good price and since the XRT2K (in my opinion the best loudspeakers available on planet Earth, but too expensive for my pocket) are unthinkable, with an XCS2K, I would have half the performance of an XRT2K, and maybe one day I could use it as a central channel... What do you think about it? (Masterlu, I look forward to your comment on this :D) |
I own two XCS2K’s and know them extremely well. You should not expect it to perform anywhere near a dedicated Subwoofer, which would cost a fraction of the XCS2K.
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I drool every time I see the photos,:eatndrink: congratulations... Quote:
The problem is that McIntosh doesn't build subwoofers and I'd like to stay at Mcintosh brand and continue to have that sound that has haunted me (in a good way:naughty:) for years... Sin...:no::tears: |
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Yes, I've seen you use a double Fathom together with a double Gotham, really impressive...
Excuse me if I do a little off-topic, sorry: I bought a Paradigm SUB25 precisely because when I compared it to a Fathom f113v1 I found it superior and I fell in love with the Paradigm with 15" woofer. The SUB25 is now discontinued and therefore I have to migrate to other waters... You say that with a single Ghotam I would feel really comfortable? I have read many rumors on the internet claiming that a JTR RS2 is much better than a Gotham for a lot less money... In your opinion are they true or are they approximate comparisons since these people have never listened to a JL Audio? Thanks Ivan. :thumbsup: |
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As far as the JTR RS2 being better than a Gotham, that really is funny. Hard to say why a rumor like that starts, but it certainly isn’t true. The Gotham’s performance is truly in another zip code. |
Thank you very much for your detailed and as always comprehensive answers my friend.
I will follow your advice and as soon as I can I will take home a nice Gotham! But first I'm trying to negotiate to go from the current 601 to my future goal, that is, the MC1.25KW ... I will keep the mac-community updated! |
But one other question arises spontaneously: :D
let's say that absurdly I managed to find the material to "replicate" a Gotham, let me explain please: :yes:
(with the money saved you could think of a McIntosh) [If I remember correctly Charles used an MC1.25KW to drive his Wilson Thor's Hammer] Crossover/dsp: MEN220, already in my possession. Wouldn't I get a performance similar to half the price in the worst case? Thank you in advance for your reply Ivan...:thumbsup: * Here an example of the application of carbon fiber... ** I could even use three... :naughty: |
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Without sounding like a cheerleader for JL Audio; they are hands down the World leader in subwoofer manufacturing, and sales. I could post some staggering numbers, but I will refrain. There are videos on YouTube of the construction process of Gotham Subs. It takes JL Audio over 2 weeks to just make the cabinet. The amount of R&D that is in the Gotham is the culmination of everything they have learned about making Subs from the beginning. I have visited the factory in Miramar, FL. it is like no other. :o |
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