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Where to start? sonically balanced system ..???

How am i supposed to be able to balance my system for it to sound good ?
I understand the theory of balancing warm and dry components to get a "desired" aspect of sound..
but how to do that ? where to look ?

like right now i'm on the market for a cd player..
i only really have Mirage OM-10 speakers that will stay in my in current building system
How do i choose wich component ( like cd player here )
that will match the speakers and the rest i am planning to buy?

It's kinda hard for me ( as a beginner :p hehe )
to imagine and feel the different attributes of sound on my components..and right now i can't judge nothing cause my input and my receiver sucks ( only temps stuff )

so i don't even know how my speakers really sound

please i need help on how to design, plan and think of my future system :)

( i was planning to get bryston 3b or a small classe amplifier soon but now i'm not sure..tube or SS eehhe )
jinmtvt
caravan123a
5 posts
 
forget stereo audio stuff go to live concerts all these people in audio are wackos
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krell1
250 posts
 
Do yourself a favor and pick up a copy of "Guide to High End Audio" by Bob Harley. It is a fairly popular book among audio wackos. Also, try auditioning and listening to as many different combinations as possible, ie. dealer demos, friends systems, etc. You will gain a knowledge of what you specificly like and expect from your own personal system. Remember there is no one best set up for everyone and avoid the hype and trust your ears. And BTW never stop checking out live perfomances.
gregm
3,405 posts
 
Hi Jinmtvt.

Choose 1-2 CDs (since that's yr s/w) that you know well and like. Use these for auditioning equip with YOUR speakers.

*1st, amplifier-speaker matching: a)qualitative: good quality tunes emanating fm the speakers AND you should LIKE that sound. b) quantitative: the amp must have sufficient power to drive those speakers well, at least at (your) normal listening levels and deal with dynamic peaks at those levels, too.

Depending upon your budget, an integrated amp or separates (pre+power); integrates can range from average sounding to excellent -- so, do not rule them out by any means.

Tube or SS: only your ears can be the judge. Bryston & Classe have nice offerings IMO; a quick search under integrated amp, here, will give you lots of insight & ideas.

Last, not least, you do need the help of a dealer in order to audition the equipment.

*2nd, source. There's a number of excellent sounding, value-for-money used cdp's. IMO go for one-box. Again, try a search (there are current threads on the subjects) on A'gon.

*3rd, accessories: you'll need to put some money on the side for cables, power cords, and some support for your equipment. While this doesn't have to be mega$, good supports, simple tweaking and "wiring" will give you improved tunes for a little investment in time & money -- and lots of fun!

Finally, try not to worry about offsetting what you don't like (say, "dark") in one piece of equip with counter short-comings (say, too "bright") in another. A well matched system will play well & give you pleasure w/out compromise at home.

Concerts are great, but for outside home.

Good luck and enjoy!
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