cinematic_systems
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| EQ's... why doesnt everybody have one? Well thanks Eld. and Onhwy, for catching on to what concerned me. "Unlistenable" is a strong word if ITS your favorite music, that's like having an ulcer and your favorite food is Mexican.I don't want to go too far into this if it was just a misun... | |
| EQ's... why doesnt everybody have one? Jafox,"So much of my favorite music is unlistenable because the poor recordings sound worse and worse as my system has improved. Quite an unfortunate dichotomy."Actually your system is not improving if this is the case. Its been my experience that... | |
| HT, WHAT'S BETTER 2 CHANNEL + 3 OR ONE 5 CH Depends but then it doesn't really,5 monoblocks (if its a five channel system) would be the best, but keep in mind that amplifiers like the Bryston 9BST have five monoblocks in one box. sooooAnthem amplifiers have two power supplies, 1 power suppl... | |
| Why is 2 Channel better than multi-channel? "Do you want to know why a multi channel amp, with the same specs as a 2 channel, sound different when listening to a just a 2 channel amp on its own?"Yes I'd be very interested why."As for music in surrond in general ( if that's your question) Is... | |
| I'm Looking for some great electronic music While you're typing on Audiogon listen to www.MinistryofSound.com, I also rec. their DJ and chill compilations | |
| Good compact system? If he doesn't have a cable box to connect, then he can plug is X-box directly into the Blue Sky Media desk 5.1 system. Which is a studio grade powered system.This system handily out performs the totem dreamcatcher system with a competent receiver ... | |
| Are Avalon Ascents the Classics they seem to be? Hodelrecords,"Voices and instruments did not have their natural size etc."Apogees in general were slightly bright speakers, which was magnified by the common installation in a typical domestic environement. You may know the dipole radiation and di... | |
| Are Avalon Ascents the Classics they seem to be? The dude at Sonus is obsessive about modifying drivers, I can't remember which speaker but Scanspeak had to make him like 30-35 versions of the same driver. I had to patch into memory for how the Extrema performed and it seemed that it would be a ... | |
| Another Dealer sets the Bar LOW Patriot, For your future reference;Good deal is TWO four letter words back to back, and the cause of more audiophile pain than just about any other entity on the planet. "Why bother with a brick and mortar when you can get the same service"Its cal... | |
| Are Avalon Ascents the Classics they seem to be? "This device does not come into play until 20khz,and is beautifully integrated sitting just above the Ascents dome."Actually the supertweeter begins to lift the high frequency output of a linear system around 10K (note the shelving of the response... | |
| Why is 2 Channel better than multi-channel? Landok,My surround system costs about *$12,000, My home theater? well that's a story of priviledged ownership.Of course it helps that I built all the speakers and amplifiers but let me note with parts that you can easily buy yourself, the amplifie... | |
| Why is 2 Channel better than multi-channel? Landok,"The violin is a very musical instrument and it is not the same as the human voice enunciating words on the screen." ...only in your mind, my speakers do both with no problem. Infact being able to do intelligable speech is a tough one for m... | |
| Why is 2 Channel better than multi-channel? Mdhoover,7 IDS's with that Kimber crossover? would be quite good for a medium sized room. Imagine a soundfield that images the same way on everyside of the room, renderring the ambiance and image of far away concert right in your room!I have desig... | |
| Why is 2 Channel better than multi-channel? MdHoover,Can we agree it was my third post that got your attention?"I do NOT doubt that you are an expert on home theater and surround sound, and I also realize (fully) that I am NOT."The key to your comment here is the latter part of your stateme... | |
| Why is 2 Channel better than multi-channel? Landok,I'm sorry you feel I'm talking down to you, but I am attempting to make my message as clear as possible. I felt I needed to spell out my point succinctly as you seem unable at this time to grasp where I was coming from.I didn't want you to ... |