Linn speaker development

[Kiwimac]

Hi All

Found my way here (eventually!) from the Wam.

I am intrigued by the 150’s. I’m currently running the original Selekt hub through an Exaktbox-I to M140’s on the upgraded bases.

It’s a great system but IMV lacks bottom end. You can hear the bass but certainly can’t feel it unless listening at unpleasantly high volume.

Do you think the 150’s would be a worthwhile upgrade - and is it ok to run only six channels from 8 on the Exaktbox if I do?

[timster]

Hi All

Found my way here (eventually!) from the Wam.

I am intrigued by the 150’s. I’m currently running the original Selekt hub through an Exaktbox-I to M140’s on the upgraded bases.

It’s a great system but IMV lacks bottom end. You can hear the bass but certainly can’t feel it unless listening at unpleasantly high volume.

Do you think the 150’s would be a worthwhile upgrade - and is it ok to run only six channels from 8 on the Exaktbox if I do?

Yes and yes. 150s are rated down to 38Hz cf 55Hz for the 140s. I run only 4 channels of my Exaktbox10. There will be filters etc. for your Exaktbox running 150s.

[timster]

BTW, do you use Space Optimisation? If you do, have you tried moving the Preference slider up a bit? Could release a bit more bass.

[akamatsu]

Is your original Selekt Dynamik or Utopik? If Dynamik, you know what to do. Also, the next wave of Utopik upgrades should be out soon (November?). So the Exaktbox-I could get the treatment. I know, not as exciting as new speakers, but I would think more impactful for less money. I've found the source to be the source of bass as well.

[Kiwimac]

Is your original Selekt Dynamik or Utopik? If Dynamik, you know what to do. Also, the next wave of Utopik upgrades should be out soon (November?). So the Exaktbox-I could get the treatment. I know, not as exciting as new speakers, but I would think more impactful for less money. I've found the source to be the source of bass as well.

Dynamik. In both boxes. And Katalyst in the Exaktbox.

[Kiwimac]

BTW, do you use Space Optimisation? If you do, have you tried moving the Preference slider up a bit? Could release a bit more bass.

I do. Yes I tried that but I felt that it smudged the detail and presence when I did.

[Kiwimac]

My dealer suggested adding a sub woofer rather than the new speakers - although none of the speakers are yet in the country so he admits he’s not heard them yet.