avanti1960
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| wide baffles and baffle step wide baffles reflect more midrange back into the room because the larger wavelengths cannot disperse around to the back of the enclosure. this creates an uneven response at midrange frequencies that must be filtered with a BSC circuit in the cross... | |
| Hegel vs Naim vs Creek for DIY speakers scanspeak drivers thrive with lots of amplifier power, at least 100 watts per channel depending on room size. there are any number of high quality integrated amplifiers in your budget that can deliver it without compromise. | |
| How to judge an amplifier's performance with a "powered-woofer" speaker? Turn a powered woofer into a positive by reducing the demand on and for an amplifier. For example you can power them with a smaller amplifier than with a typical passive woofer speaker. For example a tube integrated Primaluna amp driving a power... | |
| Separates to tube integrated sounds like you want to change it up for change's sake, some new toys. rarely do new toys satisfy long term if the sound quality takes a back step.separates are a clear upgrade from an integrated amp because of their capabilities- namely power, d... | |
| Subwoofer. Great one song. Not so great the next song. yes there is a great chance you can adjust the sub for good integration. if your main speakers and sub are against the wall that is most likeky your biggest problem though. your speakers neec at least two feet from the wall and sub at least 12 i... | |
| Looking for Tube Preamp + SS Power combo for $5000 used rogue audio rp 5 into a parasound a21 | |
| Harbeth Super HL5 Plus speakers & integrated amp pairing recommendations running a rogue audio tube preamp with rogue stereo 100 power amp. dynamic, powerful and delightful with mu shl5+. | |
| Harbeth vs Vandersteen vs Sonner FYI i have the Rogue Stereo 100 driving Harbeth SHL5+ quite well. It is not your typical 100 watt amp, it is more robust and dynamic sounding than a 150 WPC solid state amp I have. I also comes close to the 200 watt cary audio solid state amp th... | |
| Recommendations for power amp placement/dampening Just put the amp on a solid, stable stand with lots of ventilation and no shelf above it. An IKEA Besta is a very reasonable solid shelf system with solid 1-1/2" top and bottom plates. I added the top tempered glass plate to mine. for additional m... | |
| Harbeth vs Vandersteen vs Sonner Harbeth is a highly renowned manufacturer of well regarded audiophile monitor like speakers in the BBC tradition for 40 years. They are currently selling at a premium all they can make and orders were 8-12 weeks out before the pandemic hit. Vander... | |
| 100W, 200W, or 300W? 100 watts per channel could be enough but not that particular Mac. It sounds strained at higher volumes compared to other more robust 100 WPC amps. 200 WPC should be enough, I have heard that combination and it sounds excellent, the Mac takes the ... | |
| Seeking advice on Speakers that create an intimate 2 channel listening experience aj,Since you are going to need an amplifier, speaker recommendations tend to be somewhat hollow unless amplification is taken into account for compatability and synergy. it needs to be figured out with the speakers. what is your total budget inclu... | |
| $1000 bookshelf speakers with "recessed", "laid back" or "flat" mid-range? Buchardt S300Focal Chora 806Revel M16Wharfdale Denton | |
| Putting weights on speakers? basically you added mass and therefore reduced the natural frequency of the enclosures. is there a limit to heading in this direction where the sound becomes something we do not car for? example- Magico aluminum enclosure speakers and subwoofers.... | |
| Putting weights on speakers? @ebm and your post was helpful how? |