What we know about the measurement:

Ex-Machina Pulsar MKII is an active bookshelves that cost around 11700 USD for a pair.

  • Quality of the measurement data is high.
  • Origin of the data is ErinsAudioCorner.
  • Format of the data is generated by a Klippel NFS .
  • -3dB (resp. -6db) point v.s. reference is at 32.2Hz (resp. 26.4Hz).
  • Reference level is normalised to 0.1dB computed over the frequency range [300.0Hz, 5000.0Hz].
  • Frequency deviation is 2.7dB over the same frequency range.
  • Directivity
    • Horizontal directivity is (-40.0°, 50.0°) between 1kHz and 10kHz. Angle computed for +/-6dB.
    • Vertical directivity is (-50.0°, 50.0°) between 1kHz and 10kHz. Angle computed for +/-6dB.
  • Tonality (Preference) Score
    • Tonality (Preference) Score is 4.63 and would be 5.74 with a perfect subwoofer.
      • Details: NBD: ON 0.546, LW 0.524, SP 0.564, PIR 0.53; SM: SP0.769, PIR0.435; LFQ 1.067, LFX 26Hz
    • Tonality (Preference) Score is 6.75 with an EQ and would be 7.65 with a perfect subwoofer and the same EQ.
      • Details: NBD: ON 0.402, LW 0.382, SP 0.42, PIR 0.368; SM: SP0.955, PIR0.895; LFQ 1.067, LFX 23Hz
  • Link to original Review: eac review. .
  • Vendor specifications:
    • SPL
      • peak: 110 dB
    • Size
      • Width 289mm
      • Height 483mm
      • Depth 345mm
    • Weight 23kg
Ex-Machina Pulsar MKII
AutomaticEQ (IIR)
Set preamp gain to: -3.0dB.
Type Freq Q Gain
PK 32.0 0.76 2.99
PK 58.0 2.54 1.8
PK 93.0 1.51 -2.96
PK 253.0 2.89 1.32
PK 391.0 2.73 2.06
PK 873.0 2.76 1.91
PK 2082.0 1.76 -2.13
PK 6069.0 2.75 -2.86
PK 10361.0 1.03 -1.46
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These EQ optimise the Harman score and is a good start for far field listening like in your living room.

Ex-Machina Pulsar MKII filters_auto_eq

AutomaticEQ

Ex-Machina Pulsar MKII filters_eq_full

Target v.s. EQ

Ex-Machina Pulsar MKII
Graphic EQ 15 bands
Set preamp gain to: -0.6dB.
Type Freq Q Gain
PK 25.0 2.14 0.5
PK 40.0 2.14 0.25
PK 63.0 2.14 0.25
PK 100.0 2.14 -0.5
PK 160.0 2.14 0.0
PK 250.0 2.14 0.25
PK 400.0 2.14 0.25
PK 630.0 2.14 0.0
PK 1000.0 2.14 0.25
PK 1600.0 2.14 -0.25
PK 2500.0 2.14 -0.5
PK 4000.0 2.14 -0.25
PK 6300.0 2.14 -0.75
PK 10000.0 2.14 -0.5
PK 16000.0 2.14 -0.25
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These EQ is designed for a 15 bands graphical EQ.

Ex-Machina Pulsar MKII
Graphic EQ 31 bands
Set preamp gain to: -0.4dB.
Type Freq Q Gain
PK 20.0 4.32 0.0
PK 25.0 4.32 0.25
PK 31.0 4.32 0.25
PK 40.0 4.32 0.25
PK 50.0 4.32 0.25
PK 63.0 4.32 0.0
PK 80.0 4.32 -0.25
PK 100.0 4.32 -0.25
PK 125.0 4.32 -0.25
PK 160.0 4.32 0.0
PK 200.0 4.32 0.0
PK 250.0 4.32 0.0
PK 315.0 4.32 0.0
PK 400.0 4.32 0.25
PK 500.0 4.32 0.0
PK 630.0 4.32 0.0
PK 800.0 4.32 0.25
PK 1000.0 4.32 0.0
PK 1250.0 4.32 0.0
PK 1600.0 4.32 -0.25
PK 2000.0 4.32 -0.25
PK 2500.0 4.32 -0.25
PK 3150.0 4.32 -0.25
PK 4000.0 4.32 0.0
PK 5000.0 4.32 0.0
PK 6300.0 4.32 -0.5
PK 8000.0 4.32 -0.25
PK 10000.0 4.32 -0.25
PK 12000.0 4.32 -0.25
PK 16000.0 4.32 0.0
PK 20000.0 4.32 0.0
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These EQ is designed for a 31 bands graphical EQ.

Ex-Machina Pulsar MKII: comparison between EQs
Ex-Machina Pulsar MKII

Comparison betweens various EQs

Ex-Machina Pulsar MKII

Improvements made by EQ
CEA2034
CEA2034 Normalized
On Axis
Early Reflections
Estimated In-Room Response
Horizontal Reflections
Vertical Reflections
SPL Horizontal
SPL Vertical
SPL Horizontal Normalized
SPL Vertical Normalized
SPL Horizontal Contour
SPL Vertical Contour
SPL Horizontal Contour Normalized
SPL Vertical Contour Normalized
SPL Horizontal Contour 3D
SPL Vertical Contour 3D
SPL Horizontal Contour Normalized 3D
SPL Vertical Contour Normalized 3D
SPL Horizontal Radar
SPL Vertical Radar
CEA2034
CEA2034 Normalized
On Axis
Early Reflections
Estimated In-Room Response
Horizontal Reflections
Vertical Reflections
SPL Horizontal
SPL Vertical
SPL Horizontal Normalized
SPL Vertical Normalized
SPL Horizontal Contour
SPL Vertical Contour
SPL Horizontal Contour Normalized
SPL Vertical Contour Normalized
SPL Horizontal Contour 3D
SPL Vertical Contour 3D
SPL Horizontal Contour Normalized 3D
SPL Vertical Contour Normalized 3D
SPL Horizontal Radar
SPL Vertical Radar
Frequency Frequency with EQ
Frequency Frequency with EQ
Frequency Frequency with EQ
Frequency Frequency with EQ
Frequency Frequency with EQ
Frequency Frequency with EQ
Frequency Frequency with EQ
Frequency Frequency with EQ
Frequency Frequency with EQ
Frequency Frequency with EQ
Frequency Frequency with EQ
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