Topic: Comparison: "nBox+" vs "Schoeps VMS02ib"

[T.J.]

i had a chance to listen a couple times through my Senn cans. here are my thoughts:

HIGHS: 1 & 2 are very similar. I could barely discern differences between the two. I would have to say, if anything, #1 seems a tad bit brighter. Not by much though.

MIDS: Both samples were silky smooth. A+ in my book for both recordings. No discernable difference.

LOWS: Here is where I found the most difference. I think #2 was more punchy and in your face compared to #1, which I found to be little less "bassy." #1 wasn't lacking a good bass response, it just seemed a bit smoother of a response.

It's tough to tell which one I prefer b/c they are VERY similar. I'm not too familiar with VMS02ib recordings because I haven't critically listened to many sources. I am familiar with the Nbox+ and have an idea which one it is.

By a very slight margin, I'm gonna say I prefer #1.

[gmm6797]

Spoiler... if you are just finding this and dont want to know the answer yet
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1.wav = VMS02ib
2.wav - nBox+

[willndmb]

which did you pref greg?

[gmm6797]

It was a tough one, I will agree... but I did vote for #2

[todd e]

i listened to both samples and had a VERY HARD TIME telling any difference between the two.  the only difference i could hear on my playback was in the low-end, but even that was really tough to say.  i guessed sample one was the nbox and sample two was the vms - guess i got them wrong.  thanks for the comparison, i was always curious about the nbox, now i have to give it more credit than i had in the past.

[taylorc]

Do these files still have any life?

[gmm6797]

sorry about that, moved to here: http://www.tikcuf.us/soulstewcomparison.zip

[taylorc]

Thanks for the link.  Fwiw, listening to these through monitors w/Fostex 95db drivers and two Dayton subs... the low end was much smoother/cleaner with the VMS.  Other than that, very similar.

[gmm6797]

Anything you can tag on to phoam's comments Nick?

Just curious

[schoepsnbox]

It seems that all that participated in this poll had differences in opinions.  I originally mapped them wrong as well.  Compared them again and like others had mentioned it seems the bass is a tad bit deeper on the vms source, which isn't always a good thing for bass heavy mixes and boomy rooms.  They are both great pieces of gear and this is not to say one is better than the other...but to say there is a reason for different gear in varying situations.  My 2 cents.