erik_squires
Responses from erik_squires
| Using a Rel Sub with a dedicated center channel Yes, subwoofers are great, no you don't need more. :) So long as your center is set to small ( instead of full range) your HT processor is already sending the bass to the subs in addition to the LFE. You already have the benefits. Personally, I g... | |
| carbon nanotube tech still not more conductive than copper Just to be clear, the only claim made for CNT in the NASA link is better performance per weight. It's not clear if this is due to lower resistance or higher heat tolerances. Is there any reason to think this would sound better? | |
| Do you like your speakers aimed directly at each ear or.... Depends very much on the speakers and the room. Focal's tend to be designed to be flat to the wall behind them. In a narrow room, pointing the speakers so they cross in front of your head may minimize early reflections. | |
| Are integrated amps technically better than separates? Here, if we are going reasonably close to cost, perhaps comparing the top Luxman pre and amp to the D'Agostino amp is a closer match? https://www.whathifi.com/dan-dagostino/momentum-integrated-amplifier/reviewWhile I haven't heard the integrated, ... | |
| Are integrated amps technically better than separates? t I got something that was better for me at $3K. I guess it must not be as good since it is cheaper. This preamp is going to be paired with the Luxman m900u amp or something a little bit higher in cost (must be better then). I've never suppor... | |
| Streaming - ? To my old fashioned stereo. Oppo has a Tidal app. I suggest you subscribe to Tidal and then use Oppo for it. | |
| Vandersteens on active speakers and room correction I don't know who Johnny Rutan is, but I assume he's experienced at doing this sort of thing, and that kind of proves my point, that the biggest benefit of ARC systems isn't the EQ so much as the sub configuration. It's not easy. I wrote about thos... | |
| Help with upgrade bug... Spend $2k on room acoustics first. | |
| Are integrated amps technically better than separates? I compared the Luxman 509x integrated vs the Luxman c900u and m900u. Oh for peete's sake. You compared a $9,500 integrated to a combination that runs ~ $40k. How does this tell you anything? | |
| There's a lot more bass in a 6.5" driver than most of you think Just wanted to mention, I've taken a quick peek at the SS Ellipticor measurements on the same sight and the IM distortion is almost as good as the Purifi. :) A shootout of these high end mid-woofers would be fascinating. | |
| Kii Three vs. actives with analog crossover So I meant to say this, above:One of the main reasons I would not go with a fully active speaker system is I love the sound of my electronics, and speakers. I love how my DAC and amp sound. I’ve had ICEpower Class D amps and it was very good, but ... | |
| Your One Bullet Point Solution; Electrical Upgrade Any thoughts or consideration of adding a separate copper ground rod for the audio only panel? Do it, but you MUST bond it to the rest of the grounds. You can't create an independent ground network that is separate from the house ground that is b... | |
| Kii Three vs. actives with analog crossover @b_limoYou can argue that there are pro’s but also cons. Don’t get me wrong, DSP processing of audio is fabulously flexible, and I rely on it for my living room in both Roon and to EQ my sub. The main argument against a DSP crossover really is the... | |
| Vandersteens on active speakers and room correction I have to say that when it comes to convenience, automatic room correction is super hard to beat, especially in configuring a subwoofer. | |
| Your One Bullet Point Solution; Electrical Upgrade Square D and Siemens have a fantastic reputation and I’ve never heard anyone complain of their quality, unlike GE. Best in-panel breakers are... in-panel. That is, they take 2 breaker slots and bond right to the busses, with a single pig tail to g... |