Surround Master V3

[SaltSpringStudios]

Is the Surround Master V3 still in production? If so, where can I get one in Canada? Thanks.

 

[DuncanS]

Is the Surround Master V3 still in production? If so, where can I get one in Canada? Thanks.

They only sell direct or from the USA https://involveaudio.com/demo/ I had to import my V2 into the UK from Australia

 

[SaltSpringStudios]

They only sell direct or from the USA https://involveaudio.com/demo/ I had to import my V2 into the UK from Australia

Thanks. Just wondering if the V3 will be in production again. Looks like maybe it will. I can import it from Australia or the US.

 

[chucky3042]

Thanks. Just wondering if the V3 will be in production again. Looks like maybe it will. I can import it from Australia or the US.

Hi SaltSpingsStudios

Sorry I was distracted and I missed your question. I was prompted this morning from this thread:
https://www.quadraphonicquad.com/forums/threads/all-software-sm.34293/post-821425

A new batch of SM3 boards are on their way from China and here is a couple of recent photos:

 

[Settembrini]

I have a question regarding the speaker choice for the SM V3: is it essential for the speakers to belong to the same brand/ line (e.g. Polk reserve, Wharfedale diamond etc)?
If not (and I hope not) how should one decide which speakers "match" properly?

 

[par4ken]

I have a question regarding the speaker choice for the SM V3: is it essential for the speakers to belong to the same brand/ line (e.g. Polk reserve, Wharfedale diamond etc)?
If not (and I hope not) how should one decide which speakers "match" properly?

Ideally all speakers in any Quadraphonic system should match. Second best would be to use the same brand/similar drivers. You may get satisfactory results using different speakers for front and rear, a lot of people do that. In that case the best set should be used for the front.

 

[Settembrini]

Ideally all speakers in any Quadraphonic system should match. Second best would be to use the same brand/similar drivers. You may get satisfactory results using different speakers for front and rear, a lot of people do that. In that case the best set should be used for the front.

Cheers!
So maybe Wharfedale Aura 2 (front) and Emotiva B1+ (rear) could match, since they both have ribbon tweeters?

 

[DuncanS]

Cheers!
So maybe Wharfedale Aura 2 (front) and Emotiva B1+ (rear) could match, since they both have ribbon tweeters?

Go for it! Its the music which really counts.

I had mismatched speakers for a few years (AR93s in the front, with tiny Yamahas for centre and rears) until I'd accumulated enough surround discs to make upgrading to new Floorstanding Monitor Audio speakers all round + Centre worth while, which improved things, but there is no point in having a great system but can only afford a couple of discs!

 

[chucky3042]

I have a question regarding the speaker choice for the SM V3: is it essential for the speakers to belong to the same brand/ line (e.g. Polk reserve, Wharfedale diamond etc)?
If not (and I hope not) how should one decide which speakers "match" properly?

Its best that the fronts are the same brand and the rears are whatever but if they all match that is best. Just remember my new rule.....when choosing a speaker against another speaker with an identical bass frequency response, go for the one that sounds less bassy as it will have less bonging!. Also if possible go for concentric and even better go for dipoles. I know this is all controversial!

 

[Settembrini]

Its best that the fronts are the same brand and the rears are whatever but if they all match that is best. Just remember my new rule.....when choosing a speaker against another speaker with an identical bass frequency response, go for the one that sounds less bassy as it will have less bonging!. Also if possible go for concentric and even better go for dipoles. I know this is all controversial!

Cheers!

 

[jaybird100]

I have a question regarding the speaker choice for the SM V3: is it essential for the speakers to belong to the same brand/ line (e.g. Polk reserve, Wharfedale diamond etc)?
If not (and I hope not) how should one decide which speakers "match" properly?

In any surround system, timbre-matching of speakers is highly recommended. No two manufacturers voice their speakers exactly the same. I personally use Polk Audio all the way around, with the sub being the exception. If you need to mix brands, find the ones that come closest to the timbre of your front speakers. If you already have the speakers, and you like what you hear, then sit back and enjoy!

 

[barfle]

I have a question regarding the speaker choice for the SM V3: is it essential for the speakers to belong to the same brand/ line (e.g. Polk reserve, Wharfedale diamond etc)?
If not (and I hope not) how should one decide which speakers "match" properly?

I have to admit, I’ve NEVER had enough of the same type of speakers to have a full surround setup like that. Yes, in a perfect world, all speakers would be the same, but my dear old Realistic Minimus 7s have been doing yeoman’s work providing my back channels for forty years.

I imagine there’s a fair amount of EQ from my Audessy setup, but even before I had that, they sounded pretty good.

And I love listening in surround.

 

[Settembrini]

In any surround system, timbre-matching of speakers is highly recommended. No two manufacturers voice their speakers exactly the same. I personally use Polk Audio all the way around, with the sub being the exception. If you need to mix brands, find the ones that come closest to the timbre of your front speakers. If you already have the speakers, and you like what you hear, then sit back and enjoy!

If I may ask, would you hapoen to have the Polk R100 on your setup? I have a pair of R700 that could work as front and maybe the R100 will work as rear speakers (and they are affordable)