blindjim
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| The midrange is the most important driver. Unquestionably. It is not all that matters though, of course.Splitting the bandwidth into thirds, tweeters and bottom end MUST be represented, equally, if possible. Pointing to anything past the mid range as being the next most important or as ne... | |
| Oppo BDP-103 vs UDP-203 audio only This type of thread returns periodically. Especially with Oppo players.The note above on getting the PS upgraded is quite good. Most all upgrades in what ever gear begin there.The second idea I’d remind someone of is keeping up with the times.I’ve... | |
| $20K to spend on speakers…. . wait! There’s a catch! @bassdude2Thanks a lot.@cycles2Appreciate it.= = = = = = = = = =The choices are all well received and certainly appreciated. And as your own examples of purchases, fine enough. But….Again, here is THE ‘CATCH!!!!What would you do buying speakers in... | |
| Are HT speakers best for primary audio listening or not? @Mikhaelkuz> Good luck and let audiophile gods be with you! Blindjim > thanks. Hopefully a greater power than all combined will be with me. And, us all. In fact, I’m fairly sure that’s going on already. | |
| $20K to spend on speakers…. . wait! There’s a catch! soundsrealaudioCheers!= == =@Inna > Gryphon or Ypsalon. Blindjim > I hear you. loud and clear. I sincerely appreciate each and every insight provided me thus far. Several have been eye openers. Would never have suspected them otherwise mos... | |
| $20K to spend on speakers…. . wait! There’s a catch! Life is not a riddle to be puzzled out, but a mystery to be lived. R Kippling.Fear is a big deal. It will keep one from driving on the wrong side of the road, stepping off tall buildings, or spending too much time with one’s mother in law. Fear ... | |
| $20K to spend on speakers…. . wait! There’s a catch! @jon_5912 > time to buy blind. It's when you are confident that you're getting something more for your money than you'll get otherwiseBlindjim > we are on the same wavelength there.> “Performance isn't even relevant if the look isn't wha... | |
| $20K to spend on speakers…. . wait! There’s a catch! @phusis > Funny thread. Would active speakers be granted access to this experiment?Blindjim > it is unconditional …. Any sort.. any tech… its about tactics not about types.Albeit, mentioning brands and models has its value too. Especially ... | |
| $20K to spend on speakers…. . wait! There’s a catch! @sbrownnw > ProAc D48 and be doneBlindjim > I know less about this line of speakers than possibly any other. Thanks for the input.= == = = = @inna > amp first… speakers will come.Good call! Could be.Perhaps. Everything is on the table pre... | |
| $20K to spend on speakers…. . wait! There’s a catch! Paladin > … The second time was with a little known company (Voce audio) & man was this the real deal & I sold my Strad's!!!!Go figure?Blindjim > yep. I’m fast coming to a wider perspective on getting the most out of an investment. W... | |
| $20K to spend on speakers…. . wait! There’s a catch! @inna > I think, you are leading yourself into a permanent trap. they are there and you are here - no connection.Blindjim > you may well be right. I appreciate it. Thanks.However, this is a hypothetical scenario. A ‘what would you do’ sor... | |
| $20K to spend on speakers…. . wait! There’s a catch! @Johnk > I would buy a collectible horn based loudspeaker used for 20kBlindjim > which ones are these? The new pr., or the used pr?= = = = @Inna > $20k buy great used speakers, it doesn't buy great new speakers, … so I would proceed with... | |
| More effecient speakers? Are these the Floor standers or stand mounts?I heard the FS driven by EAR 100wpc tube amp. Although I wasn’t thrilled entirely with that presentation, due to some other aspects of the system but not the power, amp driving them, it proved to me as... | |
| Are HT speakers best for primary audio listening or not? @shadorneThanks man. Your input is always well received … thanks.Granted sound is sound.I’ve got a sincere bias here apparently, as I’m feeling HT speakers deliver ‘sound’ differently than dedicated music only loudspeakers should as I’ve said abov... | |
| Can a Quality Full Range Speaker be the Limiting Component in a system? One last point.For some perception is reality.An obvious after the fact result occurred following some of my previous steps up the audio finesse ladder as more costly items arrived replacing former old friends.The overall sound quality. The soni... |