cdc

Responses from cdc

How does one get off the merry-go-round?
All too often, hi-end audio over complicates things to justify a higher price tag, no other reason.As for paying $4,000 to get from 98% to 99%......well some people just don't know when it's time to quit IMHO. 
Can I hear from some Emerald Physics Cs3 owners
Sorry, I guess not =:0~ 
How does one get off the merry-go-round?
How about tube socks? 
How does one get off the merry-go-round?
Knowledge is knice, but wisdom is better.Knowledge is the facts. Understanding is the ability to lift the meaning out of the facts, and Wisdom is knowing what to do next.Knowledge Understanding WisdomFacts Meaning What to Do NextInformation Princi... 
Why We Need Audiophiles ?
But I don't get how he ignores all the pops and hisses but then listens so intently for a pin drop or virtually inaudible changes with a $4,000 cable. 
Why magic at 80 db?
Low-efficiency speaker like ATC and Dynaudio have this problem. Some with heavy cones need more juice before they come to life too.Just food for thought, but for anyone who thinks 80dB is quiet, try 80dB with active (no passive crossover), line ar... 
Recommended Bookshelf Speakers $1200
Wow, another Role Audio fan! Not sure if they will play loud enough for rock music though.I would give Ascend Acoustics CBM 170 a listen. Don't rule them out just because they are cheap. 
Active monitors, 3k used, great nearfield sound
Second Shadorne's rec. of Genelec. I only heard them in the store but felt they bettered Dynaudio, KRK, Mackie for natural, non-fatiguing sound. 
Is the most efficient speaker the best speaker?
I don't understand how a 4" driver, even if has high efficiency due to horn loading, can move enough air to have much dynamics. A 12" driver has TEN times to surface area, not to mention much, much higher Xmax.(Forgive me but I have not read every... 
So what is the best speaker you have ever owned?
Rockadanny, sure.... if people would do that. But they aren't so it's just another -list your favorite- thread. 
So what is the best speaker you have ever owned?
Audiofeil, I agree. Just feeling cynical today (I wonder if there is a speaker for that). 
Is the most efficient speaker the best speaker?
1) I disagree about horns efficient = more dynamic based on actually hearing them. Yes, they can play LOUDER as they are more efficient but as for actual dynamic contrast (difference between musical peaks) ATC active 100's were far more dynamic an... 
So what is the best speaker you have ever owned?
So, basically every speaker made is going to be someones favorite. What does this thread accomplish? 
Cheap tweaks...What would YOU reccomend?
Well, wouldn't the cable which causes less grunge (damage) be the preferred cable?If a cable which distorts the sounds is preferred, is it fair to say that it's covering another flaw somewhere else in the system? 
My love of music is killing me.
An emotional injury can be worse than a physical injury. I would suggest 1) Eat well 2) Exercise 3) Write your thoughts down. Take care of yourself, you couldn't be good to a nicer person.