onlyconnect
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Finally got my SBLs assembled after a couple of years in boxes.
Have been using Ninkas pending finding time to work on the SBLs.
Fortunately I had some new gaskets which Naim sent me some 20 years ago, when they were free of charge.
However since I have no more gaskets after this I was keen to use a smear of Fairy Liquid.
Here we are after fitting the new gasket.
I have to say, I found the assembly much more difficult than before. I don't find it easy to get the nice even bead of sealant, and using the soap seems to make it more difficult. It took me several attempts to get a seal on one of the speakers. Got there in the end. I don't know if it is optimal but they do sound very good.
Interesting comparison with the Ninkas. I do like the Ninkas, they don't annoy me at all. However there is just a trace of bass bloat at times which *never* happens with the SBLs. On the other hand the Ninkas do go that bit deeper but I do prefer the SBLs overall. I love the tuneful bass and precise sound. And no, they do not sound remotely harsh.
Comment from Mr Vereker: https://community.naimaudio.com/t/naim-sbl-problem/3729/32
"Judging by the comments on the forum, I would suggest that at least 50% of SBL users or tryers are not listening to them at remotely their full potential."
Tim
Have been using Ninkas pending finding time to work on the SBLs.
Fortunately I had some new gaskets which Naim sent me some 20 years ago, when they were free of charge.
However since I have no more gaskets after this I was keen to use a smear of Fairy Liquid.
Here we are after fitting the new gasket.
I have to say, I found the assembly much more difficult than before. I don't find it easy to get the nice even bead of sealant, and using the soap seems to make it more difficult. It took me several attempts to get a seal on one of the speakers. Got there in the end. I don't know if it is optimal but they do sound very good.
Interesting comparison with the Ninkas. I do like the Ninkas, they don't annoy me at all. However there is just a trace of bass bloat at times which *never* happens with the SBLs. On the other hand the Ninkas do go that bit deeper but I do prefer the SBLs overall. I love the tuneful bass and precise sound. And no, they do not sound remotely harsh.
Comment from Mr Vereker: https://community.naimaudio.com/t/naim-sbl-problem/3729/32
"Judging by the comments on the forum, I would suggest that at least 50% of SBL users or tryers are not listening to them at remotely their full potential."
Tim