Atomic Clr not so Atomic ....

markfoerster · October 27, 2020 at 8:31 PM

I've been using headphones out of the Kemper for 3 yrs with 2 Atomic Clr Monitors in storage.

Finally got them out and plugged it all in , and....drum roll........MEH - I miss the ooey gooey fidelity and subtleties of my Sony studio monitors Headphones.

The Atomics sound fine but have a paper cone effect on all the profiles - not all the time but less fidelity. Many profiles that were gorgeous are now just ok out the speakers.

Just wondering if thats just the way it is (amp like) or maybe audition some other PA speakers to get that "finished record" sound.

This will eventually be used for live band

TAK

Mark

clarkydaz · October 27, 2020 at 8:41 PM

have you tried switching the backline switches? i remember when i had mine there was one setting i preferred as the other 2 had too much bass and punch for me,

i wouldnt say they lacked fidelity, if you mean clarity? They let a lof of information through

markfoerster · October 27, 2020 at 8:56 PM

Yes I have played with the backline switches, It's probably too Ref for me coming from the headphones - as I was used to the "stereo" quality - and yes clarity is what I'm looking for and better frequency response or "perceived frequency response. Also much of the reverb from the rigs that was magic in the headphones now is making things "busy" and confusing to hear...

sambrox · October 27, 2020 at 11:10 PM

Sound in headphones will never give you the same experience as sound through speakers. Ever tried to mix a song exclusively on headphones, only to find it to be really unbalanced through speakers?

If you’re intending to use your Kemper live, I’d rather suggest dialling it in using your CLRs, as that will give you the most accurate representation of whatever comes out the PA and what the audience hears. Remember to turn them up to gig volume.

markfoerster · October 27, 2020 at 11:38 PM

Yes - all good points ! thankyou

whippinpost91850 · October 28, 2020 at 12:06 AM

I’ve been using a CLR for gigs for years, and it sounds great to my ears.
make sure you adjust your profiles at gig volume

markfoerster · October 28, 2020 at 12:19 AM

I left for the afternoon and came back and they already sound way better on third listen

whippinpost91850 · October 28, 2020 at 12:21 AM

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dave5150 · October 28, 2020 at 5:30 PM

I really liked the sound of my CLR. I only sold it because I felt my Laney LFR sounded about 90% as good for aound 30% of the price.

whippinpost91850 · October 28, 2020 at 10:22 PM

I have a Kabinet clone. That sounds very good.. But I am still using my CLR live( I think it's pretty much as good) and holds together with my guitar synth