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| Anybody else using a distributed array sub system? I've said this before, and I'll say it again. The problem with subwoofer integration isn't the speakers, it's the room. Solve that and you can seamlessly match with any speaker. The notion that planar speakers (of any kind) are difficult to inte... | |
| QUALITY: HDMI vs. ANALOGUE At some point in the chain the digital information must be converted to analog, so part of the question really is which has a better DAC, not which has a better connector. In addition to the quality of the DAC, there's also the issue of room corre... | |
| ???Why The HUGE Discrepancy in Sensitivity Ratings??? FYI, sensitivity and efficiency are two different things, and is rarely the same for any given speaker.Efficiency is measured at 1 Watt, and is also called "Power Efficiency." Sensitivity is measured at 2.82 Volts and is also called "Voltage Sensi... | |
| Anybody else using a distributed array sub system? My biggest objection to the distributed array idea is that you have to be willing to give up everything for the sake of the subwoofer locations, and of course you have more subwoofers and more wiring. From a practical standpoint, I'd much rathe... | |
| From a Close Minded Audiophile--Sumiko S5 Subwoofer Helps What I think Bob is saying is that low frequency distortion is kind of inversely related to driver size. The only way to get clean distortion free, low bass is with lots of surface area. Few report it or measure it, but fortunately SoundStage does... | |
| From a Close Minded Audiophile--Sumiko S5 Subwoofer Helps All speakers roll off eventually, so you don't necessarily have to high-pass filter the mains. However, your amplifiers still have to pump out the same amount of effort as if there was no subwoofer, so you don't get the benefit of higher dynamic r... | |
| From a Close Minded Audiophile--Sumiko S5 Subwoofer Helps The minefield in most rooms is the below 100 Hz, if not the below 40 Hz area, where room modes are most likely to be excited. Since most floor standers cut out around this region, they are less likely to get into problems. So, less setup drama, b... | |
| Speakers Women Like You can have the cabinet made by Lee Taylor. The only thing after that is the crossover, and that can be purchased fully assembled from Madisound. If you can install a speaker in a car, this would be a piece of cake. Best,Erik | |
| Help me replace my beloved Wilson System 6 The Magico S1 Mk II + Subwoofers + room treatment will beat all of those sound and looks wise for significantly less if you have the floor space to let them breathe. They have a better, smoother and more lively top end. than any of those listed, ... | |
| difussor's Usually, if you lack imaging you need more absorption in the axis of the imaging problems. Good bass traps work in different frequencies and they aren't located where you need them. You need to eliminate strong and direct reflections, so start abs... | |
| Dazed and Confused - Upgrading System But Too Many Options! How about a Parasound integrated? Has a very nice DAC built in. You'll still need a streamer. I see New Old Stock (NOS) Squeezebox streamers in Audiogon for around $500. The most important part for me at least is the remote software support, so w... | |
| Speakers Women Like Interesting. I'm actually a big fan of Monitor Audio. The last time I heard Thiel's though Jim was still alive and I found their sound piercing, so it's hard for me to imagine you liking the Monitor Audio AND the Thiels.If your a bit of a techie... | |
| From a Close Minded Audiophile--Sumiko S5 Subwoofer Helps Hi JB!Subwoofers are great when they are well set up, which is rarely. I would strongly encourage you to make the most of them by learning how to measure your room and the speakers. Room EQ Wizard is free, and an inexpensive, calibrated mic star... | |
| Speakers Women Like Don, I don't have invisible speakers and all the ladies who've listened love them. Honestly I think lots has to do with the quality of the speakers. My audiophile friends don't love my speakers that much either, but music producing friends do. Th... | |
| How to merge home theater with 2 channel In your Oppo, make sure you set the DTS Neo:6 mode to Cinema. I believe this adds virtual surround if you don't have it, but can do funky things for streaming stereo sources. Also, with the Oppo there is a Tidal and Pandora clients I believe, so ... |