From ynottnaro@yahoo.com Thu Oct 10 05:12:10 2002
Subject:Re: CX3 Frequency Deficiencies

As Bruce so correctly points out...this is all totally
subjective...or as I like to say: Individual results
may vary!

tony
--- Bruce Wahler wrote:
> Hi Dave,
>
> >I've been reading some previous posts from Tony et.
> al. regarding
> >frequency deficiencies in the CX3 and i'm wondering
> if applying the
> >EQ adjustements as recommended by Bruce, may have a
> bearing here?
> >Using the CX3's on-board sim without a pre amp (ie:
> Speakeasy) is
> >without question way to shrill and i think in this
> straight forward
> >configuration you really MUST adjust down the
> treble as Bruce
> >suggests.
> >However, i'm wondering if these settings are not
> perhaps too severe
> >when using a real Leslie or Motion Sound,
> especially with a Speakeasy
> >in the chain.
> >
> >
>
> By all means, experiment with different settings,
> and if it works for you, go with it! My settings
> were posted as a good starting point for others, and
> because I am often complimented on my "Hammond
> sound." The settings are the result of discussions
> with two other list members who own CX-3s, Dave
> Osoff and Mark Longo, and some experimentation on my
> part. However, it should be noted that I use an ART
> Dual MP rather than a Speakeasy preamp, and a MOSFET
> power amp rather than the original tube amp.
>
> Also, even in the real Hammond world, opinions
> differ. Players stick with the original Jensen V-21
> tweeter in their Leslie, or they replace it with an
> Atlas, EV, JBL, or Gollehon driver for more scream.
> They swear by the 40W tube amp, or dump it for a
> Macintosh power amp, or a MOSFET amp like I use.
> There are aftermarket kits to add bass and treble
> controls, reverb, and more percussion capabilities
> than the original B-3, and some players couldn't
> live without them.
>
> Regards,
>
> -BW
>
> --
> Bruce Wahler
> Design Consultant
> Ashby Solutions™ http://consult.ashbysolutions.com
> CloneWheel Support Group and HiNote moderator
> 978.386.7389 voice/fax
> bruce@ashbysolutions.com
>

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