The Future of Studio Monitors / Ex-Machina Ganymede Review

[@StickySli]

I feel like they used a Linkwitz transform to extend the bass. Even with a 7" driver, obtaining that bass extension in a closed cabinet is no easy feat with that flat bass shelf they have got. Correct me if I'm wrong.

[@ju1ceaudio]

Hmm i wouldnt know about that, they actually dont extend super low in my opinion. But its just enough. I have some Buchart a10s in for review with purfi woofers and those in a sealed cabinet extend crazy low.

[@Somebodysomewhere2]

I've just bought a pair for my room after a short adjustment period I changed from ATC scm25 mk1 .The Ganymedes are a great near field for mixing .

[@ju1ceaudio]

Nice bro! What did you not like about the Atcs?

[@Somebodysomewhere2]

@@ju1ceaudio i used them with trinnov and they were very good with trinnov but not very good without it . The tweeter was a touch dark too . I dont use the phase or delay settings on the ganymedes ,just a bit of eq from trinnov ,the phase on the atcs was not good without trinnov . I could use the ganymedes with no correction if i had to .

[@ju1ceaudio]

Ah i see, yeah the atcs can be a tad dark. Its hard to beat the coaxle speakers with phase. It just sounds so realsitic coming from one point instead of a bunch of drivers spaced far way from each other.

[@Somebodysomewhere2]

@@ju1ceaudio yea something about the drivers in the atc’s that didn’t quite blend together and hearing the ex machina made that a lot more obvious

[@ju1ceaudio]

yeah i heard the same thing with the 45a as well.

[@seekyeefirstforsound]

Great video! Would’ve loved to see a measurement in your mixing room instead of from the speakers website! Since you do live too. Would’ve probably helped to see how it translates.

[@ju1ceaudio]

Yeah thats true, but from what i heard it was dead flat. I usually Hear a big low mid boost in this room but i didn't with these. Thanks for watching!

[@JonnyParker-]

Nice one , i need to hear some of the Ex-Machina offerings in person .

[@ju1ceaudio]

you do bro they are next level

[@davidallanmusic]

I've owned the Pulsars for 2 months now and have no regrets about buying them. I'd recommend them to anyone in search of new monitors.

[@ju1ceaudio]

nice bro

[@denzelcallummusic]

Nice video bro been waiting on a review

[@ju1ceaudio]

Thanks bro

[@insitwo]

And their customer service is incredible 🎉

[@ju1ceaudio]

Oh yeah bro they are good people!

[@CanKohl]

Could someone tell me who the intro song is by? - Great review btw!

[@ju1ceaudio]

Thanks! its from Mattia Vlad Morello - Light Waltz

[@ju1ceaudio]

I got it on artlist!

[@Truth565]

​@@ju1ceaudio The intro music isn't even the type of music I listen to, but I was about to post the same question. I first watched this video on my iPad, and even on that it sounds like a great recording. Had to have.a 2nd listen on my studio monitors though.

[@RodneyD]

Against the Genelec 8361a??

[@ju1ceaudio]

I haven’t heard any genelecs actually so I can’t say much yet! but hopefully I will get my hands on some soon.

[@LBJedi]

These are actually my dream monitors, but they’re WAY out of my budget. I thibk I’m gonna get the Kali IN-8 or IN-5+Kali Sub, and work my way up to these babies in the future👍

[@ju1ceaudio]

Yeah bro the IN-8 and sub is a killer combo.

[@LBJedi]

@@ju1ceaudioI do mostly cinematic music, so I’m hoping the 3-way will give me some good clarity, and tge sub can help with the low surges and bass drum hits.

[@ju1ceaudio]

Oh yeah bro that is plenty!

[@drownedinwine]

I suspect hearing these for the first time is like first hearing a Quad ESL speaker

[@ju1ceaudio]

I had to look those up. Electro Statics sure have there benefits.

[@bilguana11]

@@ju1ceaudioIf you had to look up Quad ESL then you are an audio novice.

[@benjaminduk5764]

How do these compare to the ATC's? I see you have the 45's so I was wondering if you would pick these over ATC SCM25A's.

[@ju1ceaudio]

I would take these over the 25as anyway. someone in the comments actually noted how they switched from the 25as to the Ganymede

[@benjaminduk5764]

@@ju1ceaudio I missed that reply in the comments. Thanks for the clarification.

[@bilguana11]

Are they as fast as HEDD TYPE 05?

[@ju1ceaudio]

Ive never heard any hedds, but ive used alot of adams and this blows those out the water. The adam tweeter is very fast though.

[@denzelcallummusic]

Are they flat as the Genelec tri monitors?

[@ju1ceaudio]

I actually havent heard those but i heard they are super good.

[@zanza_the_rewolverine]

This vs ATC 20 ASL pro mk2 + ATC Sub70 Pro?

[@ju1ceaudio]

Ive never heard the 20 asl's but atc vs exmachina is more of a preference thing. They both are amazing

[@abboberg]

Who do these sound relative to Adam Audio S3V?

[@ju1ceaudio]

I havent used any adam S series monitors yet but i will be soon so ill let you know!

[@abboberg]

@@ju1ceaudio It took me about a year to figure out how to get the absolute most out of the sound for home listening. The key was to remove any "junk" between the signal source, such as Poweramp Equalizer and Dolby Atmos. The S3V "likes" to have its own internal EQ used to produce the purest sound. Also, I use a Benchmark DAC 3L - what a difference over the much less costly alternatives! I currently stream YT Music from a Samsung S8 tablet at 24/192 using a USB cable into my DAC. The biggest draw for the S3V, I think, is that it is a bargain for all that you get. I got 40% off retail in a "no box" deal from Guitar Center.

[@ju1ceaudio]

Oh yeah dac makes a huge difference. My next video is about the rme adi dac so stay tuned on that!

[@discoking7188]

Good review, except i strongly disagree with the argument that DSP is ahead of analog technology. Although you cant buffer and fully phasealign an analog filter across the entire spectrum the same way you can with DSP, it is not necessary. A perfectly designed analog solution will still be the pinnacle in natural and faithful reproduction of sound in my opinion. However a very good DSP solution will definitely sound better than the average analog design.

[@ju1ceaudio]

Yeah but price point wise at least, like the kali audios are super cheap but have so many dsp tuning options that would not be possible at the price range. Of course it would sound better to do with analog adjustments.

[@psyphonyxaudio]

Amazing stuff

[@ju1ceaudio]

Is that a purifi woofer in your picture? lol

[@psyphonyxaudio]

@@ju1ceaudio... Only the pros know such things. I'm happy to meet some of the best out here :-)

[@ju1ceaudio]

Haha thanks! I have some speakers in for review called the buchart a10s that have a 6.5 purifi. The bass is crazy for a sealed box. Ill be posting the review in about 2-3 weeks. Hopefully more studio monitors use that woofer.

[@psyphonyxaudio]

@ju1ceaudio - I've spoken to Mads about those also. 🙃🙏 same.. same. We put here doing the same kinda work. (Media / review) I've been a Purifi supported for aprx ~5 years.. long before they were widely used anywhere. I'm a tech fan.. not necessarily a final product fan. The guts and how it works make me excited.. The how it performs is just a result of the first part. 🙃😊

[@ju1ceaudio]

Sick bro, yeah I talked to mads he didnt hold back on the details. I wish I take it apart to see the woofer but I shouldnt lol I was under the impression that scanspeak was the best mid woofers so far from many models that have them but I am so impressed by these I cant wait to make the review. I wonder do they make anything else besides woofers?

[@Sylvain_de_Boscherville]

Hello, It is important to understand that theoretically, to do mastering, speakers must go below 30hz.