cinematic_systems

Responses from cinematic_systems

The problem with the music
"I did not see anybody making loud and clear statements about how pathetic recordings are. I do see statements that say that some recordings are pretty crappy, and i dont think anyone will disagree with that. Looks like you are somewhat confused."... 
Crossover definition
Sorry Markphd,That would be completely incorrect, anyone else care to try? 
The problem with the music
Well Nrchy,Real world studios uses ATC loudspeakers and the money they have spent on production facilities sounds like he was just shining you on a bit. No harm in that. Look All I see is people backing away and softening their loud and clear stat... 
The problem with the music
Nrchy,Just typical audiophile crybaby BS in response to a criticism of your system. I thought being a biker you might have a little thicker skin. I think I tried to make it very clear that I wasn't attacking you or taking a cheap shot.Yet instead ... 
The problem with the music
Metralla,Picture at an Exhibition and Scheherazade, are the two discs.Scheherazade isn't great but dire?...that's being overly critical. On the 5 systems I have heard it on this is not the case.The Moussorgsky is very good. Neither are unlistenabl... 
The problem with the music
Well Slappy,My advice had nothing to do with being liked, and like I said it was not meant as a cheap shot. If you knew anything about equipment you'd have some insight about what Nrchy systems problem is. Look at the pictures if they are up to da... 
The problem with the music
Nrchy,Although the components in your systems are all excellent, they are a very poor match.The combination of equipment you own will on a few occasions be spectacular but most of the time on most average recordings be grating and harsh. LP's are ... 
New Construction Acoustic Design & Consulting
Stehno,There are never guarantees, but this is obvious. Not getting the right people involved is a mistake in a complex multifaceted project and leaving it to an inexperienced person's common sense doesn't make sense at all. I don't know what achi... 
Harmonic Technology Cyberlight cables
My biggest beef with these cables is the ridiculously short 1 year warranty.for $2K cables you'd think a little more backup for simple devices like these.I can agree with the non-transferrable warranty.Have to wait and see how they sound, by the w... 
New Construction Acoustic Design & Consulting
Stehno please, do you really believe that?"As with some to many things in life, designing a truly superior system and associated room is perhaps more art than science. And "for the level you imply" ultimately, this generally can be accomplished on... 
New Construction Acoustic Design & Consulting
"there is an inherent conflict between selling a product and selling a design."What? ...a little knowledge can be dangerous Dbk.----------------------------------------------------------The best and only advice IS to get a good consultant, Bob Hod... 
Best Speaker Placement Rules you've used?
Well width height and depth of image are a function of reflected energy which it does measure. So it can maximize the image your speaker system is capable of producing. It will tell you how far your speakers are from the microphone, which can be v... 
Best Speaker Placement Rules you've used?
http://www.etfacoustic.com/wow, sorry guys thought ETF was pretty much common knowledge.Great easy to use program/measurement system that takes the theory out of speaker placement and lets you know what is going on with your system.Price has gone ... 
Best Speaker Placement Rules you've used?
Buy ETF, the $400 get it done right the first time rule. 
Speaker design myths revealed
TWL, et'alkeep in mind the downside of having the baffle stop reinforcing at one frequency will be a very specific baffle step point. I would use a rectangle or maybe a slightly squished octagon with folding wings to extend the cancelation points ...