deecee
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| What Meatloaf and Beer Have Taught me about Audiophiles “Ladies and gentlemen! Meat Loaf!” - Christopher Lee, SNL | |
| Picking speakers 3000-5000 budget I’m surprised that the Aerial Acoustics line of speakers haven’t been mentioned. They are another company that frequently go “under the radar”. Disclaimer: I own a pair that are nearly 30 years old. Oh sure, I get that audiophile itch but then I ... | |
| Do You Unplug Equipment During Thunderstorms? I formerly lived in Florida. Despite having a whole house lightning arrester and zero surge protection, I unplugged if the lightning is too close for comfort/ A direct or nearby strike can STILL fry things. Short answer: YES. | |
| The best opening act you've ever seen & heard? In the seventies, Earl Klugh (who I never heard of at the time) opened for Bob James. After the concert, the record store was still open, so I bought every Earl Klugh album they had. His live performances are WAY better than his studio work (whi... | |
| what is more popular silver or black face plates I prefer black because unlike children, equipment should be heard and not seen. However, I will buy any color if there is a deal to be made (there are also exceptions too; I surprised myself when I selected red for my office speakers, without r... | |
| Surge protectors--how many $ make sense? I lived in the lightning capitol (Orlando) of the US (over 20 years). I installed a whole house surge protector and as a cherry on top added a Brickwall surge protector (Zero Surge will also do). If your building takes a direct strike NOTHING wil... | |
| What were your top musical discoveries of 2024? Wanubale (now known as Wnbl) - German jazz/funk fusion band Samara Joy - Straight up jazz - old soul, young lady | |
| Thoughts on Speakers for a Small Audio/Video Room I own Aerial 7s (the original) and my room is 12’-2” by 11’ after downsizing; I ended up using GIK Impressionist Corner Bass Traps which helped. Unfortunately, your room constraints doesn’t appear to be workable for that option (as well as bringi... | |
| Favorite scream in rock? Nobody mentioned Zack de La Rocha from Rage Against the Machine? WAKE UP!!! | |
| Which sounds better 2 way or 3 way speaker design I’d rather own a nice 2 way over a crappy 3 way and vice versa! I use my ears and pocketbook as the final arbiter. | |
| Can you recommend Jazz for some one that doesn't like Jazz? I saw The Crusaders but no one mentioned Joe Sample’s solo efforts??? Terrifically accessible! Others that may be accessible by non-jazz folks: Ramsey Lewis, Warren Bernhardt, Candy Dulfer (funk, R&B fusion). I’m sure there are others but it... | |
| Drinking Songs playlest... What am I missing? Stoned Soul Picnic - Laura Nyro/5th Dimension Whiskey - Jimmy D. Lane Joan Armatrading - Water With the Wine Beastie Boys - Drinkin' Wine Lee Ritenour - Wicked Wine Eric Burden & War - Spill the Wine | |
| Truly Stunning Vinyl Album Not my favorite, but Crystal Clear Records Charlie Byrd Direct Disc recording has a drum solo that will blow you into the next century! Also, almost any Sheffield Direct to Disc recordings are outstanding; I particularly like Thelma Houston I’ve... | |
| $8k for speakers - new or used I would look at Aerial Acoustics line of speakers. Their sound signature is similar to B&W but with less of an upper midrange edge. Extremely dynamic speakers with great bass. Give them a try! | |
| REAL MUSIC VS. SHOW MUSIC PERFORMANCE AT AUDIO SHOWS. PRESENTATION V. PERFORMANCE? WHY? Haven’t been to an audio show in YEARS. My choice of music covers multiple genres across various quality of source material. All I know is that the “heart” of the performance should be there. I did get a major smile when after a Gregory Porter co... |