@oregonpapa ,
Hi, Frank.
Yes, geoffkait has been banned. For how long and if it is permanent, I do not know.
Hi, Frank.
Yes, geoffkait has been banned. For how long and if it is permanent, I do not know.
Biggest audio hoaxes
Often when people discuss audio, they talk about "snake oil" or "hoaxes."
It's pretty typical to use the term hoax as a tactic against another who disagrees with one, or holds an unusual opinion or vouches for something which has not been verified. That's not what I mean by a "hoax."
By "hoax" I mean an audio product or claim which has been pretty definitively disproved. Maybe not to everyone's satisfaction, but to common consensus.
So -- with that definition of hoax in mind, what are some of the biggest audiophile hoaxes you've heard of?
It's pretty typical to use the term hoax as a tactic against another who disagrees with one, or holds an unusual opinion or vouches for something which has not been verified. That's not what I mean by a "hoax."
By "hoax" I mean an audio product or claim which has been pretty definitively disproved. Maybe not to everyone's satisfaction, but to common consensus.
So -- with that definition of hoax in mind, what are some of the biggest audiophile hoaxes you've heard of?
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no romance- In fairness, MC walks the walk and don’t forget, we all stand on the shoulders of others. That’s for sure. Which is why I credited Rixthetrick for helping me with springs. Truth is, and this is on the record, the minute the first person came along with a coherent argument I not only listened but was persuaded and in not time flat was adopting. Of course he did have to actually explain himself, and not with incessant smart alecky jokes and riddles but actual structured argument. If anyone can find even one coherent post about springs from the loon please do, and I will promptly eat my hat. https://youtu.be/q-6w8nZ-0sk?t=27 |
Probably not in context with the entire thread but thanks to some of our regulars I picked up a set of Nobsound Springs. Initially tried under sub, and now my CD 6006 Marantz. Improved clarity of voices, instruments, soundstage. Will be getting some more! Would try Townsends but too much for me to swing as just ramped up what I have over last 3 years.... |
"Geoffkait, can you please explain how the super stiff springs can effectively prevent taps, bumps, and vibrations from subwoofer?" "The subwoofer puts out what maybe 20Hz if you’re lucky. So the iso system doesn’t actually have to be too heroic for subwoofers. The resonant frequency of the iso system for the sub would only have to be what about 8 or 10 Hz to be effective at 20Hz and above? The idea of course is to prevent subwoofer cabinet resonance to feed back to the rest of the system via the floor. The Super Stiff Springs will provide between 2 and 4 Hz resonant frequency for the isolating system depending on total mass on springs. So, let’s say your subwoofer weighs 100 lbs. For the lowest resonant frequency of the system you would use three Super Stiff Springs but since the subwoofer’s lowest frequencies aren’t really an issue - as they are for components when seismic vibrations are involved - four springs are recommended under the subwoofer for stability. You still have to isolate the rest of the components from seismic, subways, footfall and tap, i.e., all sources of structureborne vibration. But by isolating the sub you eliminate one big contributor to structural vibration in the room." "If anyone can find even one coherent post about springs from the loon please do, and I will promptly eat my hat." Anyone reading what geoffkait wrote find it incoherent? While you're eating your hat, it may taste better with a big side of crow. |
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