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In Reply to: RE: Magnepan 3.6 height posted by ketchup on April 27, 2024 at 08:14:13
I did that (3 absorption panels on the ceiling) just because I could, but really didn't perceive any difference, and it is too difficult to remove them and put them back to check. They may make more of a difference on a hard smooth surface like painted drywall than the 2x4 soft and pitted acoustic panels I have in my drop ceiling.
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That's disappointing, but I bet they would help more with a drywall or plaster ceiling.
The reason I have not installed mine yet are because it's a pain and I have not figured out a really clean way to do it yet. I may have to put holes in the plaster and use cables that I'll attach to joists in the attic (I have access from above). I want the panels tight against the ceiling since the ceiling is low enough already and the panels are 3.5" thick.
Primacoustic make some nice cables to attach them, but if you want them flush on a hard ceiling I think you may need to just use some construction adhesive.
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Thank you, gentlemen. I'm going to get to work on this asap. The reason I have an unused pair of 3.6 is because several years ago I bought a pair of used 20.1 from a true Maggie nut. He was so meticulous. The 3.6 have been setting unused far too long and if I recall they have a unique sweet balance that is so pleasant. I'm hoping a Jolida JD1000RC integrated will power them OK because that's the only amp I have available at tis time. I have cheap wood panel walls, crackle ceiling, and cheap thin carpet. 15' X 14'.
Why are you deciding to no longer listen to your 20.1s?
(They are so much above 3.6s!)
And no, sorry ... the Jolida JD1000RC integrated will simply not deliver the best your 3.6s have to offer. :-((
As you only have this amp ... is this the reason you are giving up on your 20.1s?
Andyr, I have a modwright amp and preamp for the 20.1 and they are still playing in their larger room. The 3.6 are going in the low ceiling room. The Jolida 100 WPC tube integrated has also been one of those pieces I bought and have rarely used. The thing I dread about a matched octet of EL-34 is the cost. After all this gets accomplished I will post my experience. I really want to hear the deep bass balance in the room with low ceiling. THANKS
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