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Cost effective Schumann Resonator

After reading about the Acoustic Revive unit, I was looking on Ebay and found a Schumann Resonator for $175 (plus $20 for a very nice plexiglass case). It's model designation is Chartres Mk.2. It is made by a fellow named David in Indonesia. He was a pleasure to deal with, start to finish. The unit arrived in about 10 days. The fit and finish was reassuring. It is a circuit board with good quality components mounted between two sheets of well cut and finished plexiglass.
I have read, and failed to understand a lot that has been written about Schumann resonators, but I am willing to. Suspend disbelief and try a tweak that a lot of folks say works. My initial reaction on hooking up the resonator was disbelief. Sound stage and localization were noticeably better. I had to disconnect and reconnect the unit several times to convince myself that I wasn't fooling myself. Mechanism of action be hanged, it made a very positive difference in my system. This finding was confirmed my moving it to a second system where, again, spatial information seemed much improved.
I am very happy with this purchase. Results rule!
shyood

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jazzonthehudson:

I also use and enjoy these Schumann frequency generators. As you pointed out positioning is a key to their being used with success. Too low in placement, and the sound is fuzzy with increased low frequencies. As the unit is elevated from the floor the focus and clarity improve. I have one between the speakers (my horn system), and one  behind the listener, both 
at a height of 6' 8" off the floor. Six inches of height change made all the difference between being an improvement versus just a change in sound.

I also have one installed inside the car - next to the interior ceiling and 1 foot behind the driver and passenger seats. Same effect- instruments have better focus. Confirmed by independent passengers who have no idea what I am turning on and off.

The ultimate version of this technology is the Synergistic Research Atmosphere Unit. It generates more than one frequency  and pulse duration.  This model is currently installed in my Terasonic speaker system, and allows you to synchronize the sound of each recording with the rooms acoustics. Adjusted easily using an I Pad as a remote control.

It allows each  recording to be heard at it's best. Expensive but to me, worth it.

David Pritchard
                   

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Nonoise and James:

Experimentation is the Key to Having the Schuman generators improve the sound. Five to eight feet is often the normal range for best results and centered between the speakers.
I do like their effect using them in a traditional stereo system, a dedicated headphone system, and a car system. Acoustic Revive, Telos, Stein, and by far the most beneficial - the Synergistic  Research Atmosphere units. 
Enjoy.

David Pritchard



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