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| Best Isolation Device for Speakers? Theaudiotweak...The natural period of swinging object (of any weight) on a chain as short as 40 inches is one second, not an audible frequency. The force exerted due to cone motion (its mass and air resistance) is a few ounces, and won't move a 10... | |
| The Klipschorn It depends on what kind of music you are playing. If it's a symphony orchestra going full bore, a pair of Klipshorns will make your little monitors (that image so perfectly) sound like a toy. | |
| Magnepan 1.6 vs Magnepan MG-1 Gmood1...That is an interesting summary of all the Maggies. I note that the crossover of the MG1.6 is given as 600Hz acoustic. From an electrical point of view, the woofer is 3dB down at 180 Hz and the tweeter is 3dB down at 1800 Hz. The crossover... | |
| Magnepan 1.6 vs Magnepan MG-1 Gmood1...After some study I have settled on the following design.I will retain (at least for now) the original terminals and fuse holder.I will remove all the original crossover components.In the space of the original crossover, I will install the... | |
| Best Isolation Device for Speakers? Zargon...I understand the problem. My speakers don't hang either, although I did try it for a while, pre-wife. But I have heard speakers set up this way in a very large room with cathedral ceiling, and it was superb. | |
| Magnepan 1.6 vs Magnepan MG-1 Gmood1...I have been through the experience of burning up tweeter wires on my old original MG II, so I am happy to have the peace of mind afforded by the fuse.I do use the "tweeter attenuator" which is the same thing as the "padding resistor" that... | |
| Best Isolation Device for Speakers? Zargon...When isolating, the heavier the better! Ceiling joists are similar to floor joists and can easily handle several hundred pounds. In your case I don't think that the fishing line would hack it, but decorative chain, rope, or wire would be ... | |
| Good uses for a sound pressure meter? Your ears are how you hear live sounds. Your ears frequency sensitivity would probably look terrible on a plot. However, not to worry, because your brain has learned the appropriate "equalization".If it sounds good, it is good. There is no extra c... | |
| Best Isolation Device for Speakers? Theaudiotweak...Enclosures should be solidly constructed of "dead" material, shaped so the panels don't vibrate, (cylinders are good), internally braced, and internally damped. If the top/sides of your enclosure vibrate, even glueing the bottom to... | |
| Best Isolation Device for Speakers? Isolation vs coupling...I won't go there. However, if you want to isolate, nothing is better than suspending the speakers from the ceiling. Chains or wire, and perhaps monofiliament fishing line works. For even better isolation (from the ceiling) ... | |
| Magnepan 1.6 vs Magnepan MG-1 Long ago I had MG II.There have been quite significant improvements in recent Maggies, and the MG1.6 has benefited most. Money was not an issue when I selected MG1.6 over the MG3.6. I liked its sound just as well as the more expensive model. Taste... | |
| subwoofers: the bigger the better? Bigger is better, if only because the more cone area you have, the less cone excursion is necessary for a particular SPL. Of course there are the spatial issues which others have mentioned. My three front speakers have six SW drivers backing them ... | |
| Best way to terminate speaker cables ? Marakanetz...Of course you are correct that there is no need in the home audio situation for the extra connection involved with using termination devices, spades, bananas, or whatever. Minimal bare wire, solder tined to avoid strands unraveling, i... | |
| Magnepan MMG's just arrived Jafox...If you are still searching for an "affordable" high powered amp to suit Maggies, try the CarverPro ZR1600 digital amp. Don't laugh! For about $840 you can find what you are looking for. | |
| recommendation to dampen bass for wood floors Hang the speakers by chains from the ceiling. Try it, you'll like it. Sell the spikes. |