Hey Guys,
So... some of you may recall my trials and tribulations with the JL Audio F112 subs (i.e. low level hum). After much debug, I was able to reduce the hum, but never completely eliminate it. The fact that I could swap in a Velodyne SPL1000 with zero hum finally convinced me that the JLs simply did not want to play nice in my 2-chan setup. As such, I sold one and the other was "banished" to the HT downstairs (where the hum can't be heard... hmmm).
So, what to do, what to do (about LF augmentation in 2-channel land). I did a lot of reading and almost pulled the trigger on one of Paradigm's new Subs (the Sub 1 in this case). But after visiting a local shop and hearing one of Paradigm's other reference subs (forget which model... big one with alien looking feet etc.), I realized that it too had some low level hum as well, even in the shop's setup. Not wanting to risk it, I shifted away from Paradigm
OK, now what? Well, I figured I might as well "come home" to Martin Logan, so after much reading and chatting with a pal who owns the Depth i, I rolled the dice on a pair of Maple Depth i as well. They just got here today... didn't take long before I had them both set up and dialed in to the CLXs... guess what. Zero hum. Absolutely dead quiet (until of course they thunder to life when called upon).
I find them every bit as satisfying as the F112s wrt quality bass and integration with the CLXs... but better obviously as they run silent and deep, like a good sub should (marine or otherwise).
Just thought I would share this ML "family reunion" with y'all.
Cheers
