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| Ceiling tiles using rigid fiberglass Maybe you could "tune" your ceiling by mixing in some solid panels with the fiberglass ones. You could rearrange them until you find a balance. Just a thought... | |
| Proper use volume control? Some systems don't come to life until you wick up the big knob. I like lively speakers, and a system that sounds good at low or high levels. Sometimes sheer output compensates for what is missing in overall sound quality. There are lots of uses fo... | |
| What's more important, watts or capacitance? This is similar to a recent thread about choosing speakers by specs. You might get a general idea about how an amp will drive a specific speaker, but in real world use you can not choose components by numbers. And even if you can predict an amp's ... | |
| does a subwoofer kill stereo sound? Most "fullrange" speakers with really good bass response are very expensive, even in high end audio $$$. Ohjoy40 Kevin may have the luxury of a listening room where a speaker's mid/high sound and bass response both work in the same placement. I wo... | |
| does a subwoofer kill stereo sound? Some will tell you it will degrade the purity of the stereo image. Others will tell you how it can open up the sound. I'm with the later camp, if you can get a good blend. I have used two subs, now I use one near a corner all the way to one side. ... | |
| Battle of affordable pre-amps: Rotel vs Parasound I think it was the MF A3cr that I enjoyed for a while. I see one just sold that had been listed for $550 (I think). Another Musical Fidelity pre I really liked was the X-P100. It was one of the small cased with an oval shaped faceplate units from ... | |
| Battle of affordable pre-amps: Rotel vs Parasound I've always felt Rotel's value was in power amps, and not preamps. This goes back decades, but not so long ago I sold a Musical Fidelity pre locally, and the buyer was instantly impressed, feeling it was a great improvement over his more current R... | |
| What Chores do Audiophiles Hate? I would rather mow, trim, blow and bag my yard than fill out a warranty card or some other form.Selling my mint Totem 1s was tough, but I visit them regularly so its not so bad. | |
| The best of Goodwill... On various forums there are lots of stories about finding classic speakers, amps and such a GW and consignment stores. "I scored (fill in the blank) for $15!" Never been so lucky myself. My buddy got his wonderful Bedini 25x25 for $250 at a pawn s... | |
| How to eliminate TT feedback/vibration A sub sonic filter my be needed. As for vibration control "crap", cones could be of great help. I have seen them help in the same situation. I'm not recommending spending a fortune on exotic stuff. You might want to try a set of Dayton dss4 speake... | |
| Stoned Plinth That stand looks nice with that slab on it.Granite has long been standard for inspection tables where precision surface and vibration isolation is required. I have no doubt that other stones have properties desired for audio applications. My defun... | |
| Great lost lps...the 80s....synth pop and others.. DEVO best predated the 80s, original weird synth pop.Wall of Voodoo "Call of the West" was a great album, not just the 'Mexican Radio' cut. I also have 'Ring of Fire' live on 12"45. | |
| Need a speaker for the blues lover... Beernut- the RF-52 was the room friendly newer model I was considering. Listen for a while and give your impressions if you get a chance. Would love to know what you think of them. My Fortes are fun to have, but boy are they big and fugly. I wante... | |
| What's the objection to Floor Standing Speakers? Looks to me like Larry(Lrsky) is looking more for "Tim the Tool Man" responses, and less for reasoned answers. I could hint that men with big speakers are compensating for something. Or quote Judge Reinhold's sales pitch from "Ruthless People" sug... | |
| What's the objection to Floor Standing Speakers? Most floorstanders have traditionally been less than what could be considered attractive. Many recent designs are much more aesthetic friendly. My wife loves our PMC FB1s. Allows me to set up my Klipsch Forte IIs. I have always prefered the look o... |