Mana soundbases with Royd Abbot speakers
Posted by: Boz on 13 May 2003
I have my Royd Abbot floorstanders' spikes on "stands-unique" protective chips on top of old solid victorian wooden floorboards.
I have read a bit about the Mana soundbases really improving the sound but have any forum members tried them with fast speakers like the 'abbots?
The speakers measure 8 inches wide by 11.5 inches deep any idea which size soundbases I need and how much they are?
I have read a bit about the Mana soundbases really improving the sound but have any forum members tried them with fast speakers like the 'abbots?
The speakers measure 8 inches wide by 11.5 inches deep any idea which size soundbases I need and how much they are?
Posted on: 16 May 2003 by Boz
anyone out there that can share their experiences ?
Posted on: 16 May 2003 by Mick P
Boz
I have both Briks and SBL's mounted on Mana.
I think most people would define SBL's as fast and they did improve the sound considerably.
They are virtually covered by the SBL, so appearance is not an issue.
I bought mine second hand and got a mint pair for £100.00 inc delivery. I had plenty of offers and I got a good result from
www.hififorsale.com
Regards
Mick
I have both Briks and SBL's mounted on Mana.
I think most people would define SBL's as fast and they did improve the sound considerably.
They are virtually covered by the SBL, so appearance is not an issue.
I bought mine second hand and got a mint pair for £100.00 inc delivery. I had plenty of offers and I got a good result from
www.hififorsale.com
Regards
Mick
Posted on: 16 May 2003 by Craig B
Boz,
I've no actual experience with them, but the SBL sized Soundbases might fit if turned sideways. ISTR that Vuk uses/used a pair in this orientation with his Neats (although his speakers are/were very slightly wider than tall, the bases underhung quite a bit fore and [possibly] aft).
Probably best to check with Mana direct prior to purchase though.
As to their suitability performance wise, I haven't a clue. Could end up being too much speed and not enough emotion, but again I don't have any direct experience.
I do have a question for you though.
Do the Abbots require placement hard up against the back wall, or do they work well a foot or so out?
The reason I ask is that I am considering either a pair of Abbots or Ela Mk1/Mk1.5/Mk2 for my newly redecorated living room. As there is no available wall they will have to be positioned across a corner of the room (most speakers that can stand to be a foot or so out from a flat rear wall seem to do well in this position in my room).
My Naim gear will be moving to a more IBL friendly room whilst which ever new living room speakers I end up with will be driven by a Rega Elex with Planar/Planet/Radio/video up front.
Thanks,
Craig
I've no actual experience with them, but the SBL sized Soundbases might fit if turned sideways. ISTR that Vuk uses/used a pair in this orientation with his Neats (although his speakers are/were very slightly wider than tall, the bases underhung quite a bit fore and [possibly] aft).
Probably best to check with Mana direct prior to purchase though.
As to their suitability performance wise, I haven't a clue. Could end up being too much speed and not enough emotion, but again I don't have any direct experience.
I do have a question for you though.
Do the Abbots require placement hard up against the back wall, or do they work well a foot or so out?
The reason I ask is that I am considering either a pair of Abbots or Ela Mk1/Mk1.5/Mk2 for my newly redecorated living room. As there is no available wall they will have to be positioned across a corner of the room (most speakers that can stand to be a foot or so out from a flat rear wall seem to do well in this position in my room).
My Naim gear will be moving to a more IBL friendly room whilst which ever new living room speakers I end up with will be driven by a Rega Elex with Planar/Planet/Radio/video up front.
Thanks,
Craig
Posted on: 17 May 2003 by Mike Hanson
I've attached a really terrible picture of one of my speakers. It's sitting on a DIY Sound Base. It's angle-iron topped with MDF, and about 12x12 inches. If you want, I can drag out my digital camera and take another.
I had a problem with bass going from my Royd Albions into the floor, and this pretty much cured it. I suspect I might get slightly better results with a real Mana Sound Base (the rest of my gear is on Mana at phases 5/4/3), but I don't feel any pain at the moment.
If you're handy, or know someone that can weld, then you can probably build one yourself. Otherwise, I suggest that you buy some from Mana. They'll offer a nice improvement to your system.
-=> Mike Hanson <=-
I had a problem with bass going from my Royd Albions into the floor, and this pretty much cured it. I suspect I might get slightly better results with a real Mana Sound Base (the rest of my gear is on Mana at phases 5/4/3), but I don't feel any pain at the moment.
If you're handy, or know someone that can weld, then you can probably build one yourself. Otherwise, I suggest that you buy some from Mana. They'll offer a nice improvement to your system.
-=> Mike Hanson <=-
Posted on: 17 May 2003 by Boz
quote:
I do have a question for you though.
Do the Abbots require placement hard up against the back wall, or do they work well a foot or so out?
The reason I ask is that I am considering either a pair of Abbots or Ela Mk1/Mk1.5/Mk2 for my newly redecorated living room. As there is no available wall they will have to be positioned across a corner of the room (most speakers that can stand to be a foot or so out from a flat rear wall seem to do well in this position in my room).
One of the resons I went for the Abbots (apart from the fact they are so fast and detailed) is they really are very unfussy about placement and work back against a wall or well out. I have mine about a foot out so you should be OK. My brother has similar set up with Rega Ela's and whilst they are great at the hiher frequencies I thought the Abbots added more bass but still very detailed.
David J Bostock
Posted on: 27 August 2003 by Craig B
David,
A belated thanks for your response.
Craig
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A belated thanks for your response.
Craig
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