Which center? Luna, S2, or Horizon?

[davef]

How much fun are you having with the Klippel on a scale of 1 to 10?

Lol, 2 at best. There is nothing fun about the NFS. It is a ground-breaking device but it does require a TON of work.

[Shazb0t]

Testing towers with the NFS is a bit complicated due to both height and mic distance limitations. Klippel offers 2 versions of the NFS, one standard and one with a longer Z-Axis (more expensive). We purchased the unit with the longer Z-Axis which was in anticipation of being able to test our towers.

Coincidentally, I spent much of the weekend reconfiguring our NFS to allow for a greater microphone distance (R-Axis extension) and increased microphone height (due to limited ceiling height). I am hoping this new configuration will allow for an accurate test of our towers, but we are not quite there yet.

Looking forward to your results!

[sonic icons]

Hi, Dave. I hope you are feeling better, and I look forward to hearing more about the Luna and Duo V2. Thank you for your dedication to speaker design and to your customers.

[davef]

Hi, Dave. I hope you are feeling better, and I look forward to hearing more about the Luna and Duo V2. Thank you for your dedication to speaker design and to your customers.

V2 versions of the Luna and Duo are progressing nicely. We have approved final crossover samples and they are now in production. I don't yet have a firm timeline when we will receive these, predicting delivery times for anything these days is nearly impossible with the ever growing port delays.

I might decide to ship a batch these in by air, which would dramatically speed things up.

[msound]

Your post made me laugh... Somewhere / somehow your original question was forgotten, sorry about that.

Here is my recommendation in order of priority

Assuming you are a subwoofer:

1. Horizon
2. Sierra-2EX if can be positioned vertically
3. Duo V2 center
4. Sierra-2EX positioned horizontally.

If no subwoofer:

1. Horizon
2. Sierra-2EX positioned vertically
3. Sierra-2EX positioned horizontally
4. Duo V2 center

Hope this helps!

What if you have a sub and have an option for vertical placement for the duo V2? How would it compare to a vertical 2ex?

[davef]

What if you have a sub and have an option for vertical placement for the duo V2? How would it compare to a vertical 2ex?

In this scenario, it would be best to go with whatever your left/right speaker are. If Sierra-2EX, go with vertical Sierra-2EX center. If Duo left/right, go with Duo vertical center.

[yummypuppy]

wow that was quite the read, and i am very happy that the luna's can be upgraded! as a happy owner of the lunas and horizon (and future owner of the towers when i'm able to return to the US), do you think it's possible or likely that you might make tweaks to the horizon or towers with the results from the NSF?

[kdaq]

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This is the most epic revival of an old thread that I've ever seen! Amazing 5 part story.

As for me, about a year and a half ago, I ended up going with a Duo for my center. It pairs beautifully with 2EXs. That said, v2 certainly sounds intriguing.

Thank you so much Dave, for continuing to offer upgrades for existing customers. Your transparency and commitment to constant improvement is really impressive.

[D33vious]

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This is the most epic revival of an old thread that I've ever seen! Amazing 5 part story.

As for me, about a year and a half ago, I ended up going with a Duo for my center. It pairs beautifully with 2EXs. That said, v2 certainly sounds intriguing.

Thank you so much Dave, for continuing to offer upgrades for existing customers. Your transparency and commitment to constant improvement is really impressive.

My question to you would be have you heard anything "off" about your Duo? From how you have described the speaker I would guess not.

[racrawford65]

I have the Duo now, previously S2 center. Duo is really good - better than S2. I’ve not heard anything off. Of course, curiosity got the best of me and ordered the Horizon with Raal, to go with my Towers w/ Raal