I’m running into issues with A/B Testing and maybe my receiver just wont support it (TSR-7850), but I think there could be some good discussion on this topic. I currently have my AVR with line out to a power amp (Mitsubishi DA-A10DC) that does have an A/B selector.
What I would like is to EQ each set with the same woofer and switch between the two. I’m working with some Allison CD-9 (Sensitivity 90dB) vs KEF LS50 Meta (85dB). I suppose I could have someone do the switching for me and adjust volume for each. I’m guessing I need a receiver that I can easily switch zones on and set each one up like for like.
Anyways, do you have a good process? For the record, I think I still like my Allison speakers better, might need to adjust some positions though.
I still have the pair of Allison Two loudspeakers I bought in college. I put new surrounds on the woofers and plan to re-do their crossovers once I finish my Beogram restoration that’s gonna take at least a year to do.
I’ve been in an Allison internet group for several years. Roy Allison would reply occasionally and there were some speaker designers on there as well. Anyways, everyone says to not screw with the cross overs. They are built very well and unless you see them leaking it’s just a pain to get in there.
I own One’s, Three’s, two Sets of Nines, and a pair of Six’s. I’ve always wanted 2’s and 4’s. I unfortunately don’t have a big house in the suburbs so only 3 pairs live in my house and surround sound isn’t really an option with my room setup. I have the One’s and Six’s are at a couple different friends houses though.
Anyways, I got them all pretty cheap and refoamed them as well. I’m eager to A/B test these with the KEFs…I can’t find my YPAO Mic at the moment though either. I think Allison Speakers are the best bang for your buck since they aren’t well known you can get them fairly cheap.