@Tls49, you know. When i read the topic, the first image in
your post came to mind. Funny
your post came to mind. Funny
a crazy free audiophile tweak
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Actually, I have tried it and I generally don't like it as it makes the sound a little too closed in and bright for me, but my speakers are very wide disperion and I prefer that open sound. As my system is changing and I'll be doing more nearfield listening that may change. Onhwy 61 is right, Sam Telling did tout (actually, I think he was having some fun with us) a product like this and there was a picture of him wearing them, I believe they were called Serious Listeners, and they were ear-like extensions you put on your ears to make them bigger. Very funny looking things. |
Of course cupping hands improves the gain, like a satellite dish diameter, but it also interferes with or changes some other things like frequency response and soundstage/ambiance. The biggest effect is when the system dynamic range is kind of compressed or when playing at low volumes. My first product was going to be Ortho Ears but it never made it out of R&D. :-) |
If you put the WA-Quantum chips behind each ear this works equally - if not better - than the Ear Horns. Or, you can place them ON the Earn Horns for the ultimate in a Hi-Fidelity. |
Yea, this idea has been around for decades, and this is exactly what you are looking for, http://pocketnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/EarHorn.jpg but you would probably want the top of the line model here, http://huttshead.files.wordpress.com/2012/11/oreilles-dutch-ecoute-ww-03.jpg Sorry, I just don't know any dealers. |