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Rives Audio Consulting - Advice?

I am currently trying to take my system to the next level. Before I purchase any system upgrades I want to focus on room optimization. I am considering hiring Rives Audio for either the "Entry" or "Custom" package. Please advise for either. My room is about 16 x 13ft with speakers on the long wall but the backside of the room is completely open into the kitchen and then to the rest of the house where the ceiling rises. Cosmetically, I do not want too much crazy looking stuff. Please advise if this will be worth my while. BTW, I have Revel F52s with all Ayre gear (C-7xe, K-5xe, V-5xe). Should this be my next step?
solecky
zieman
339 posts
 
The whole idea behind a Rives room is to avoid the ugly stuff.
slipknot1
1,423 posts
 
Absolutely! A 100% percent recommendation. They did my room a few years ago, and i have been a very happy camper ever since.

At least give Richard a call. He is very easy to talk to, a gentleman in every sense of the word. One of the "good guys" in this crazy hobby of ours.
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hoff48
26 posts
 
I consider the room the most important component. You can upgrade and upgrade all your different equipment, but until you get the room right, you are just pissin' in the wind.
I feel Rives is a great value and his rooms have a high WAF. I know, because my wife is OK with our room.
solecky OP
9 posts
 
Thanks all - the WAF is important - should pursue the "Entry" or "Custom" eval?
goatwuss
877 posts
 
Hi,

You will want to do the Level 1 service. I recently did that with Rives, and I am currently assembling everything from the plans.

You can't go wrong with a Rives consultation, it's the best money you can spend for your stereo. The speaker/room interaction dictates the majority of what you hear, and fixing the problems here should be the #1 priority.
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