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Responses from erik_squires
| It is not you, the sound really is getting worse My experiences with this design have been negative Can you be more specific??So, let’s talk Toole. Always happy to point out we are not actually disagreeing. I quote your quote: The simple one, often called the “midrange-tweeter-midrange” or MTM, ... | |
| Good Inexpensive Multi Plug Furman. I wrote about this somewhat here:https://inatinear.blogspot.com/2019/04/power-management-for-frugal-audiophiles.html | |
| Macbook Air to dac Yes, but.... A USB isolator might be needed. It doesnt’ have to be expensive. The test is to try listening on battery power and with the Air plugged into the wall. If you hear a difference, you need the isolator. | |
| It is not you, the sound really is getting worse Added to the problem is the design of a lot of center channel speakers. The two midrange drivers with the tweeter in the middle is not a good design in terms of dialogue clarity. @spenav What? It’s a fine design on-axis. Off-axis depends a little... | |
| Are all Audiophiles masocists? The only true masochists in audio are those who try to get into selling speakers commercially.The rest of them are just shoppers. | |
| Best way to measure an Amp's power capability The answer is really that it's complicated. The issue isn't just a matter of power and current but the speaker impedance and how the amp interacts with it. Some speakers may have a dip in the mid bass, causing a dip in amp output. Well, that ma... | |
| It is not you, the sound really is getting worse The first movie I remember really having a problem with dialogue was LoTR and a small section of Frodo’s dialogue and the Elf Queen. Had to really dial in the EQ on the center channel before it popped out. Later I learned final mixing was done by ... | |
| Turned Off My Subwoofer ... And My Speakers Sound Great perhaps the treatments negate the need for one at all.They sure do reduce the need, yes. By reducing the mid and treble energy in the room they can restore the bass/treble balance. Even if adjustments need to be made on the sub, such as more futz... | |
| Turned Off My Subwoofer ... And My Speakers Sound Great Sorry, one of those links was a duplicate which should have gone here:https://speakermakersjourney.blogspot.com/2020/01/the-snr-1-room-response-and-roon.html | |
| Turned Off My Subwoofer ... And My Speakers Sound Great It's like you are asking for me to appear. :) I wrote about this here:https://speakermakersjourney.blogspot.com/2020/04/how-to-not-buy-subwoofer.htmlAnd here:https://speakermakersjourney.blogspot.com/2020/04/how-to-not-buy-subwoofer.htmlAnd here: ... | |
| Does the first reflection point actually matter?? Wow, @lemonhaze you misread my original post and misread my "preaching to the choir" post and now are all mad about both. Let's just agree to disagree and move on. | |
| What headphone failure would cause no dialog on a laptop? Sounds like your laptop is configured for Dolby playback and your headphones are missing the center channel. This is exactly what happens if my center amp is off. If you have recently installed any movie / DVD watching software this could be the ... | |
| ...Grounded or Ungrounded Power Cords... The middle prong is an AC safety ground. It has exactly one purpose and that is to prevent electrocution. Whether or not a manufacturer chooses to have their equipment grounded is based on safety regulations and construction. It is most definit... | |
| Danny Richie "fixes" the Linkwitz Arion loudspeaker I wish I had an Orion to measure, but DR accuses Linkwitz of a number of bone-head mistakes, which I doubt, not because I’m a huge fan boy but because the late Dr. Linkwitz was one of the most meticulous speaker designers I’ve ever ever seen. With... | |
| Does the first reflection point actually matter?? Sorry @lemonhaze but I am not responsible for whatever tangent you misread into my post or my follow ups. Erik |