Some time ago I posted a question asking how to best connect two Beovox Conas to my Beomaster 4500. Some seemed that a single Cona was the most appropriate option. Alternatively, some members thought a dual subwoofer configuration was credible as well. I hope all who read this keep an open mind and consider the reality of the many factors that can change an acoustic performance. My apologies for a brief and blunt test as I will be going out of town for thanksgiving and wanted to get this to all of you as fast as possible.
I am here now, at the request of a few of the latter mentioned members to present my findings.
This is very amateur but here goes...
Two Conas:
Before I had received the 2 pin DIN plugs necessary to connect them to my 4500, I hooked them up to my Yamaha Natural Sound R-7 receiver along with a pair of RL60.2s. The Conas were joined to the Yamaha in stereo and were being fed 80 watts each. They sounded great, as expected. Once attached to the Beomaster I did many more intensive experiments. During the move the Conas moved from my large open basement to my relatively small room, so sound at lower levels is much more noticeable. They are nearly inaudible at volumes below 40. But they really hit once past 60. The stereo sound is very smooth, clean and clear through the volume scale and not overbearing with boom and resonance like all other standalone subwoofers. (I actually ended up knocking a hat off of my TV!) Having only one signal per Cona also keeps the bass down for times when you don’t want it, like before bed and parents are already asleep. As for stereo imaging, it was forecasted that it would be slim to none. Being more of a musical subwoofer, the Cona did surprise and there was a little stereo imaging noticeable when directly between the Conas. But this little imaging was noticeable at very high volumes.
One Cona:
Having two signals going to a single Cona does have a few advantages. First of all, one notices the power, immense power! This also reflected in low level listening, much more noticeable lower down on the scale. But for me the combined left and right signals didn’t sound as clean and smooth as two separate Conas did.
Conclusion:
I hope this gave everyone some useful insight. I will continue my listening with two Conas in stereo and I recommend that anyone who has two at their disposal should try it for themselves; they won’t have wasted their time. I hope you all enjoyed reading.
This type of post is very new to me, so go easy on me please!