T2 and Hot Rod Updates: Can someone please explain how these improve the sound?

[ernestov]

Presently all SoundLab speakers ordered come with Consummate backplates as a standard feature. There is nothing that needs upgrading any more.

[ghenschke]

Hi All, just FYI, unless Sound Lab recently changed it, the name of the backplates is “Consummate”. These have the Toroid II AND Hot Rod features. If you’ve been searching the web for “Commensurate” you might get some more hits with Consummate.

[Anonymous]

Yes, that was a term used to describe them. Here’s another link with info:

A3 – what are the latest updates for backplates ?

[ernestov]

There are multiple threads discussing this same issue in the forum. You might want to do a search.

[BounceHit]

To all, I apologize if my question is a naive one, but I found few resources explaining what it seems as an important SL question!

Thank you @Ralph! Does “Commensurate” refer to T2 transformers vs. T1?

Best,

BH

[Anonymous]

Hi,

I purchased my U1s with the Hot Rod update installed. Duke said the difference has to do with better passive parts including low noise Vishay resistors and more linear capacitors. Can’t give you a before and after perspective, but the improvements should be a more refined sound.

I did update to the Commensurate transformers which improved efficiency and bass response a bit. More output with same power.

[BounceHit]

And what exactly “is” the Hot Rod update? Thank you!

[Author]

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