Here's to the temperate, the gentle, the moderates in audio

Hans B !

I have found Shane over at aussieaudiophile to very informative, humble and a worthwhile YouTube audio reviewer. I have learned quite a bit by watching OCD Mikey's videos. He freely gives out valuable information from which I have learned quite a bit.

This thread seems to have gravitated toward Youtube channels rather than dealers/manufacturers,  but let me throw J.R. Bosclair (WallyTools) into the list. He's a great example of the kind of people who make this hobby enjoyable.

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assetmgrsc

can you or anyone else speak to the audio quality of music pulled off of Utube.

Do you mean the music they play when reviewing components or music for listening?

For music, it is better than some crappy MP3 download’s I have done. I don’t do critical listening but sounds in the ballpark - comparable CD’s IME. Others here can help you much more compared to streaming than I. Maybe you should post a new topic.

As for components, who really knows? There are so many variable such as what mic’ing techniques. It would be great if this was a viable way to audition. It would help the hobby a lot.

Maybe for general points it is okay.The risk is you may reject a component that would sound great when set up in your room.

I did hear the Linkwitz LX521.4 and thought they sounded bright. Same with Technics SB-C700. Goldenear plays some good representative music to demonstrate his points (ie DAC’s) and I could hear it.

I would recommend some full range Tang-band 3" paper or metal cone from Parts-Express in one of their cabinets. Just be careful to get a flat F-R or be aware if it is not. IMHO that would give you more accurate reproduction than Audio Engine (Disclaimer, I have not heard them).

Another one that looks really good, albeit only down to 140Hz.

Seas Orbit FL4RCN/F 40mm Aluminum Cone Fullrange

JR is an absolute credit to the industry