erik_squires
Responses from erik_squires
| Room Acoustics http:://www.gikacoustics.comBest,E | |
| Sanity check on new system? Mc's can be bright, so can B&W's. I would listen to the combo first. :) Also, when you get it, learn about room acoustics. From floor rugs, to pillows on the floor and thick curtains, all can help your system come up a few notches. A good roo... | |
| 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 |