MBL 101 E MK II install advice

FRO said:
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Your system is looking great!

I see that you added a pair of Rel S212SE subs. How do you like the end results? Easy to integrate with the 101s?

I just removed the Stillpoint Apertures and a number of Vicoustics absorption panels. While the system sounded pretty darn good, the room was a bit too dark. I left the bass traps in the corners and some minimal absorption. The change brought a substantial improvement in the stage and a bit more detail.

I’m very sensitive to bright sounding speakers. I was afraid the removal of the panels would make the room too lively but it didn’t.
 
Thanks, Mike!
Just (1) Rel 212SE sub currently.
Integrates great with the MBL's, with REL's advice of locating sub diagonally in the corner.
I'm really enjoying what these Apertures do in my room!
 
pdemasco said:
Just to circle back on this. After a lot of thought and talking with a piano mover I decide to build a custom carrying rig. It consists of a platform that the speaker can be bolted to and a partial cover that is easily attached with 3 pipes that also serve as handles. They were moved efficiently and safely up my 2 flights of narrow stairs 2 days ago. I set them up in a sensible (but probably not ideal) location and will start tweaking as soon as I can unplant my butt from my listening chair!!! :D
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Great idea! Glad the move worked well for you. Now, it’s time to enjoy the music!
 
A few audio tweaks this weekend.

Upgraded my main dedicated power line with a new 30amp circuit breaker.
Cleaned all contacts and added Silver Conductive Grease to contacts.

Gigafoil filter and custom silver ethernet cable to the EMM Labs NS1.
Powering Gigafoil with my Uptone JS-2 Linear Power Supply.

Added upgraded Morrow REL subwoofer cable and Purist Audio Design DOMINUS power cord to REL 212SE subwoofer.

Installed AddPower Sorcer 2 to adjacent power conditioner outlet, added upgraded Audioquest Hurricane HC power cord.



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Update on dialing in my MBL101E speakers.

Kudos to Mike for the footer delete suggestions.
Instead of using the factory supplied spikes or trying expensive aftermarket footers, Mike suggested the same thing he did to his MBL system.
Completely remove the entire factory footer assemble (spikes and brass coupling), and place speakers directly to my Symposium Ultra platforms.
I also pulled the speakers out further from front wall to 52" (center tweeter), no toe-in.
Results were firmer bass and great vocal center imaging.
Minor adjustments will also be a lot easier since the Symposium platforms slide easily on the carpet.

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Nice set up! What is your center to center dimension? (Tweeter to tweeter)

You can try removing the plastic inserts that attach to the top of the box and check if you like the change.
 
Center to center dimension - (Tweeter to tweeter) is 100".
Thanks!
 
FRO said:
Update on dialing in my MBL101E speakers.

Kudos to Mike for the footer delete suggestions.
Instead of using the factory supplied spikes or trying expensive aftermarket footers, Mike suggested the same thing he did to his MBL system.
Completely remove the entire factory footer assemble (spikes and brass coupling), and place speakers directly to my Symposium Ultra platforms.
I also pulled the speakers out further from front wall to 52" (center tweeter), no toe-in.
Results were firmer bass and great vocal center imaging.
Minor adjustments will also be a lot easier since the Symposium platforms slide easily on the carpet.
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For reference, my MBL 101s are setup as follows: (Center of the Tweeter)

- Side walls - 38"
- Front wall - 55"
- Tweeter to Tweeter - 104"
- From Speaker to Seating - 128”

My speakers remain slightly toed-in in the angle Jeremy (MBL US President and Distributor) and I set them up last year. I may play a little and remove the toe-ion for kicks. Who knows, maybe they will sound even more delicious than they do today!
 
Ritmo said:
For reference, my MBL 101s are setup as follows: (Center of the Tweeter)

- Side walls - 38"
- Front wall - 55"
- Tweeter to Tweeter - 104"

My speakers remain slightly toed-in in the angle Jeremy (MBL US President and Distributor) and I set them up last year. I may play a little and remove the toe-ion for kicks. Who knows, maybe they will sound even more delicious than they do today!
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What is your sitting distance from each speaker (from center of tweeter to listening position)
 
Just for reference, currently mine are:
- Side walls - 50"
- Front wall - 82"
- Tweeter to Tweeter - 123"
- Speaker to Seating - 168”
- Rear wall - about 80 inches behind seating position

Speakers toed-in toward listener.
 
nicoff said:
Just for reference, currently mine are:
- Side walls - 50"
- Front wall - 82"
- Tweeter to Tweeter - 123"
- Speaker to Seating - 168”
- Rear wall - about 80 inches behind seating position

Speakers toed-in toward listener.
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Ritmo said:
For reference, my MBL 101s are setup as follows: (Center of the Tweeter)

- Side walls - 38"
- Front wall - 55"
- Tweeter to Tweeter - 104"
- From Speaker to Seating - 128”

My speakers remain slightly toed-in !
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FRO said:
Center to center dimension - (Tweeter to tweeter) is 100". No toe in ..!
Thanks!
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A quick Setup reference .... ;)
 
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