Eldartford:
I have my speakers on concrete paving stones. to get the tweeter height correct. Is this a good idea? |
Last week I decided to change the type of connector on my speaker cable. New bananas. Measured off two 6 ft lengths of 12 gauge wire from the same spool the current cable came from, terminated it and hooked it up. I would have sworn my system somehow sounded different / better. Just shows how easy it is to self-delude. It lasted about 3 hours. Its common to think that if you do something, then the sound must change. |
'I would also suggest that you try a set of bananas from WBT such as the nextgen and have a listen to their effect and compare them to the sound of the bananas that you tried, but something tells me you won't bother with that'
You missed the point of the post. I was replacing locking bananas because they were a pain to remove from the amps while in the rack. My point was to show how easy it is to imagine something that does not exist. I was not seeking or expecting a difference in sound. So to save you the trouble of sending a reply, I'll just say it for you....... 'Never Mind'!!
As far as trying the plugs from WBT, something told you correctly. |
Encase the entire component in cement? With openings for the cords and controls of course. |
"If some don't believe in the effects of vibration on electronics, or can't hear the results: let them enjoy their, "bliss."
Some may believe in vibration, but some may have a little trouble believing it changes what comes out of the speakers. At least any vibration not strong enough to register on the richter scale. Thanks for the links. You remembered the 'bliss' thingy. :) Your memory would do an elephant proud. Merry Christmas. |
"A solid slab of concrete will, because of its mass, minimize transmission of vibration to the floor. A hollow concrete structure "rings"
Thank you, I thought as much. BTW, that other fellow is just a true believer. Next thing you know they will be trying to neutralize the effects of the gravitational pull of the EARTH. That pesky gravity wreaks havoc on the high low mid bass, and sucks all the 'air' out of the music. |
"whether your ears, brain or system, are up to the task of such discernment, determines your mileage."
You forgot to list imagination, ability to self delude and a burning desire to be counted among the 'chosen few.' |
It's sort of hard to prove a negative, so I can't prove what I don't hear. But all of you that believe in vibration, wire, cable, pc and all other nonsense based on 'false' logic, can prove it in one afternoon. And some people will pay you to do it! BTW, what instrument was used to measure or detect resisters and caps shaking? Details!
Creed of the true believers:
ANYTHING, that can be detected, measured, theorized or observed, WILL BE heard by humans,(at least those that own high-end systems) and will have a negative impact on reproduced music.
Short version: That sounds like it should be true. |
"They aren't telling people to stick bare wire into a wall socket while standing in a pan of water.
However, the more expensive wire you use the better the experience."
hmmmmmmmmmmmmm You couldn't mean what I read. lol |
"If the voltage (waveform) applied to the speaker is identical, with or without vibration, then the sound it emits is identical regardless of what Rodman thinks."
Your statement is music to my ears. Rodman thinks? I didn't know he did. That's even more scary. |
The issue is the SOUND that reaches your ears. Vibration control can be crucial in other endeavors, but we are talking about SOUND produced from a loud speaker. How much vibration, if any, can there be in a stereo amp. And if there is virbration, how does that effect the sound. And if the inputs into the speaker are identical, why would the outputs be different. Even if one input came from a vibrating amp. |
the question concerned vibrating caps and resistors. You are changing the subject in mid-discussion. |
Makes a body wonder how the electronics on aircraft, esp high performance military jets, and space craft, like the NASA stuff, work at all. Of course their functions might not be as crucial in space travel as they would be in high-end power amps. |
Eldartford: you are priceless.
I worked on missile G&C in the army. Air Defense, Field Artillery, and anti-tank. Worked like a champ in the middle east thingy.
But nothing as complex as a high-end power amp. |
