erik_squires
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| Diagnostic and Repair Advice Might also want to look at this:http://www.audioholics.com/diy-audio/upgrade-speaker-crossover-polk-audioThe tool you really want to use is the Parts Express DATS V2. It will let you measure every single component in your speakers. BUT, you can pr... | |
| Downsizing Speakers in Main Listening Room - Your Feedback on Some options Ask Fritz Speakers for models with a ScanSpeak woofer. :) | |
| What makes you build a system around an amplifier? Guys, Let's leave a welcoming environment for those who start with amps please. Too much of "you are doing it wrong" and we'll never get to hear the other point of view. Best,E | |
| Open Floor Plan Listening Room Two subs such as the Hsu VTF-15H Mk II.... properly integrated will be magical. That is kind of key though. JL makes some of the best auto-EQ subs, but super expensive, and have known reliability issues. Leave the room plan alone. Best,E | |
| What makes you build a system around an amplifier? So @wolf_garcia and @jaybe : Can you be a little more specific? :) What SET do you put in this category? Jaybe, which Pass amp? | |
| Do I need a preamp/processor? This is always a bit of an issue. You could use a Parasound P7, which has 7.1 in and out along with something like an Oppo 103 or later which has 7.1 outs. This is what I do. I'm a little disappointed with the P7 however, as it is not completely t... | |
| Is a power supply beneficial for component SQ if you have a quality power conditioner? I think it depends. Price matters! In the sense that don't overspend for a fix. I have replaced the wall wart on my Squeezebox Touch and my Mytek Brooklyn (not exactly a wall wart) but to be honest I haven’t found a big difference. Maybe I should ... | |
| What makes you build a system around an amplifier? Hi @charles1dad I don't want to challenge you, but specifics would be good! :) What amp, and WHY? May we all know? And what did this mean about your speakers? Did you end up with ultra efficient, designs without a crossover? Best,E | |
| "Disjointed", Forward Bass | Harbeth Monitor 30.1 Um, if you can hear a location, it's mid-bass. Bring your speakers out from the walls as much as you can. Both sides and rears.E | |
| Computer Speakers DIY? :) Mine plus an NAD D 3020 should run about that.https://speakermakersjourney.blogspot.com/2016/02/the-lm-1-bookshelf-version.html | |
| What makes you build a system around an amplifier? oh, and a big Astron variable voltage/current power supply for the DAC. Some Furman power conditioners running around too. | |
| What makes you build a system around an amplifier? @dekay It’s not a big secret. :) The main beast:Oppo 103 (the cheap version)Mytek Brooklyn driven by Linux server via USBParasound P73 x custom Class D amplifiers with ICEPower 250 ASP modules. (L, C, R) because I can’t put up a full 5.1 in the ro... | |
| What makes you build a system around an amplifier? Randy-11 I am sure that statement is true. Erik | |
| What makes you build a system around an amplifier? So @roxy54 - Be specific! :) What amplifiers did that, and what was it that drew them to you, regardless of speaker? :) Best, E | |
| Rate my system and chose the next upgrade Go to GIK acoustics where they will give you all sorts of great advice on your room. You can post pictures and floor plans. http://www.gikacoustics.com/The other thing to consider is improving the sub to speaker and sub to room integration. Best ... |