I actually have OC54 on my ceiling corners, only covered in fabric with an art deco pattern. Amp and turntable sitting on granite. If you're handy I can show you how to make the most stable, stiff, and massive stand ever https://www.theanalogdept.com/c_miller.htm
Im looking for an expert review of my system
Hello...my nameTom and been working on my 2 channel system for the past 30 years or so..always looking for improvement. ..it sounds terrific now but l want some analysis and criticism. ....equipment is as follows :
Infinity Kappa 9 speakers,first gen.
McIntosh Mc1.25kw mono blocks
McIntosh C52 pre amp
McIntosh MCD 600 cd player
Richard Gray 1200S pair
Bluesound vault cd ripper hard drive
Samsung 18.5 tablet touch screen
Monster cable MK2 bi wire cables
Custom silver inter connects balanced
Is there another speaker out there that will blow these Kappas out of the water in my price range?
In afraid to replace them and make a huge mistake. ...they really sing....l use the system ever day its sounds amazing. ....l think my listing room could use improvement at this point not my equipment. ....anyone have any ideas?
Infinity Kappa 9 speakers,first gen.
McIntosh Mc1.25kw mono blocks
McIntosh C52 pre amp
McIntosh MCD 600 cd player
Richard Gray 1200S pair
Bluesound vault cd ripper hard drive
Samsung 18.5 tablet touch screen
Monster cable MK2 bi wire cables
Custom silver inter connects balanced
Is there another speaker out there that will blow these Kappas out of the water in my price range?
In afraid to replace them and make a huge mistake. ...they really sing....l use the system ever day its sounds amazing. ....l think my listing room could use improvement at this point not my equipment. ....anyone have any ideas?
Showing 5 responses by millercarbon
Then don't bother with HFT, etc. Tiny little dots, whattre those? Instead maybe great big tube traps, sculpted to look like Roman columns, with maybe a life-size David on each side holding a shield, only the shield is a cleverly disguised acoustic panel. Then for the amp you get one of these https://www.amazon.com/HHIP-4401-0011-Granite-Surface-Plate/dp/B01LW4167T/ref=asc_df_B01BHHXVA0/?tag... You never heard dynamics and slam until you put your amp on a solid foundation of a big ol slab of granite. Then to complete the look you get some trick ceiling coving, only what's trick about it is you put Owens Corning 54 acoustic panel behind so its another acoustic treatment, and some intricate plaster cornice panels, which look purely decorative but in reality are diffusers. https://www.shutterstock.com/image-photo/intricate-plaster-cornice-ceiling-95775232 Bada bing, bada boom, you got a killer room! |
+1 for millercarbon ... Thanks, Frank. I think its safe to say that everyone who has gotten serious about trying tweaks eventually realizes its not only the most cost-effective thing you can do but can actually take you to realms beyond the reach of mere component upgrades. I just added speaker kits and wide angles to my existing complement of HFT and ECT and the palpable presence is scintillating. But if that all seems expensive vinny maybe start with something easy like giving everything a good dose of anti-static spray? https://www.amazon.com/Static-Guard-Spray-5-5-Pack/dp/B006M1AOWU/ref=sr_1_5?crid=3VSN0YE0HW3B5&k... |
The HFT and ECT might not look like much, but they will make your speakers disappear. You only think they sound good now. These things won't change the fundamental character of your speakers at all. They will sound exactly like they do now, only with greater clarity and better imaging in a deeper, wider sound stage. You will hear improvement from the very first one, and more only keeps adding until by the time you're doing the speaker kit the speakers are even more invisible. Search around you'll find threads with a bunch of people with the same glowing comments as on the highend-electronics website. Perfect time right now they're having a promo all through March. |
You're basically happy with your system. Your speakers really sing. You think maybe the room....? You are right! https://highend-electronics.com/products/sr-hft-high-frequency-transformer |