erik_squires
Responses from erik_squires
| Speakers sound too bright. Are you sure the rear jumpers are in? | |
| Wifi vs ethernet revisited please correct me if I misunderstood, but after each ethernet run to each of my two audio systems (one of them is over 40'), I have a short fiber-optic "moat" which gets reconverted to ethernet via etherregens before they enter the audio system; ... | |
| Bose Chucks Mac Guess Ill have to trade in my Toyota for a Jeep. 🤣🤣🤣 | |
| Need Roon Advice. I don’t like ARC due to possible security issues. Last thing I need is a third party opening up a port in my firewall they leave open to goodness knows what. I know my IoT devices do the same but they aren’t running a full OS capable of anything. ... | |
| New split AC System impact on sound. I think the main problem with oversizing your AC/heat pump is if it’s bigger than the house requires, it cools your home too quickly and cycles on and off too much instead of running for a longer duration. Right, and these short cooling cycl... | |
| New split AC System impact on sound. Forgot to address the power issues. Major appliances plus seasonal variability cause your AC to fluctuate in ways a dedicated line won't solve. I've been watching my incoming AC for at least a decade, in apartments, condos and now a detached hom... | |
| Wifi vs ethernet revisited I do have a couple of tips. If using Ethernet over long runs (20’ or more) use an IEC 60601 certified isolator at the end of the run. It adds 4kV of surge protection. Don’t use shorting Ethernet surge protectors. EverStar is cheapest, TrippLite, ... | |
| New split AC System impact on sound. Not sure how it works, but if memory serves, a slightly warmer coolant means more dehumidification. The problem with very cold AC is it cools quickly without removing humidity. I think. I'll leave this to actual experts. :) But this is why th... | |
| Do I need upgraded power cables? Sorry, lets talk cables. Honestly always like to encourage first timers to consider making their own using high quality shielded cables from Parts Connexion. In an area of heavy use of network and Wifi I like to make sure any cables I build are s... | |
| Do I need upgraded power cables? Hi OP, Panamax and Furman are owned by the same company, and while some features have transferred some have not, and the mix of features per model is maddeningly complicated. Key features for noise reduction are LiFT and the other is SMP. Lift ... | |
| Need to learn about Audio Research My advice with ARC is to get advice about specific components. IMHO the sound has change a great deal over the years, and therefore what matches well with a specific speaker may be very much model/year dependent. | |
| 1 meter speaker cables My feelings are multiple. I do think speaker and interconnects matter more than the math about inductance, capacitance and resistance would lead us to believe. I also think they are the least cost effective "tone controls" money can buy. To get ... | |
| Wifi vs ethernet revisited I think most of this depends on the quality of your streamer. I know you said to ignore Wifi issues, which is fine, but for critical path things like my work PC and streaming I stick to hard wired. That way when things don’t work I know it’s NOT ... | |
| Short in my system? Bit off topic but I just discovered wool dryer balls. How did no one ever tell me about these? | |
| Is Full-size speakers for L-R Rears advisable? 1&2 - A subwoofer is especially useful between 16Hz and 40 Hz or so. The full answer depends on the in-room response of the speakers. HOWEVER - If you don't use full sized speakers for the surrounds their bass will have to go somewhere. Hav... |