erik_squires
Responses from erik_squires
| Rate my system and chose the next upgrade Related to room acoustics, what kind of EQ / room correction is present for the sub? | |
| Rate my system and chose the next upgrade What about your room acoustics?? | |
| What makes you build a system around an amplifier? Hi @gdhal - I definitely am not looking for agreement, so much as understanding. Different audiophiles seek out solutions differently. I think the following statement is true:Some audiophiles build their systems around their amps. Some around thei... | |
| Amplifier speaker relay problems. Should also point out, you should not just replace the relay with a fuse. The protection circuitry prevents turn on/turn off transients and DC protection which a fuse will not. | |
| Amplifier speaker relay problems. What is the problem with simply replacing the relay? Also, I've had similar issues with Yamaha's. While I was upgrading parts, I also used a relay socket. This lets you swap relays in/out quickly without resoldering. Relays have been standardized ... | |
| Would appreciate advice on speaker-amp pairing Potentially. Synergy will matter a great deal. I'd suggest you get the SFs and try both amps out. I don't think you'll have a power issue so much as a timbre issue. See which you like more. | |
| Cone impedance question I'm going to give you advice you will not take. This happens at work often too.The hardest thing newbies do is try to replace a woofer for an existing speaker, while keeping everything else the same. It is nearly impossible to do well. Of course, ... | |
| Physics of downward firing woofers inna - Usually done for omni or semi-omni directional designs, like Linkwitz LX Minihttp://www.linkwitzlab.com/LXmini/Introduction.htmFloor bounce is the wrong word for bass, but interference is a real thing. Anytime you see a woofer far from the ... | |
| Physics of downward firing woofers Just did a little more reading, and there are indeed reasons NOT to do a downward firing woofer, one of which is simply gravity. Gravity will pull a cone downwards, moving the resting point away from the neutral position, and straining the suspens... | |
| Physics of downward firing woofers One example is the Alison Model 9. Roy Alison’s later models tried very hard to eliminate boundaries as reflection points, and this was an example of his ideas. While the woofer was down firing, the entire speaker was meant to be placed along a wa... | |
| Physics of downward firing woofers If I recall, it has more advantages than merely cosmetic. The main advantage is you eliminate any sort of "floor bounce" effect, where the direct woofer sound is affected by the delayed floor response, causing interference, or a noticeable dip or ... | |
| 2.1 tube pre with ht bypass? Yeah, but even as a 2.1 channel pre, the P7 is pretty nice, and quite reasonable used. It is a better 2 channel pre than the P5 by far, just ignore the extra inputs/outputs. But... no reason for you to go that route either. You don't need a 2.1 es... | |
| 2.1 tube pre with ht bypass? The P7 is a MUCH better pre than the P5, and mine had none of those issues. Quite flexible bass management, and 7.1 in/out. But tubes, I think the Cary models would work, but I've not heard great things about their service now. Best,E | |
| Which Snell Type A do I have? A-I or A-Original? Among my favorite speakers of all time, but the woofers unusual construction led to early failures. They added mass in the form of a poured resin which, over time, would cause the suspension to sag.Best,E | |
| Subwoofer failings and their use-related reasons Size matters. :) A larger driver will have far better heat dissipation, and will be subject to far less linear excursion. Sadly, my sub (15" Hsu VTF-15 Mk II) is the size of a small refrigerator! I wish I had the same performance with a 4" drive... |