gonglee3
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| Dare I admit? Low end speaker confusion - help Perhaps it's the three way design with a small mid woofer (3 inch is my favorite) that is giving you satisfaction with their clarity. Listen to other 3 ways sith a 3 incher, and you might find a smoother version of Radio Shack that doesn't give yo... | |
| Which components knocked you out on first listen? Old tannoy 15 incher with a tweeter in the center. This sounded so realistic! I went up to a grand piano, and closed my eyes, and played a few notes, and I had a hard time distinguishing them apart! I had a chance to talk to the famous maestro Jun... | |
| Most achingly-beautiful music Just about every single classical music piece can qualify - it just takes a bit of a commitment on our part to come to appreciate it. Since we all have nice systems I am sure, why not try to branch out and appreciate all sorts of music? | |
| Best drink while listening to your rig? A nice cup of your favorite hot tea like the British. I like to open as many windows as possible, and let the good air in - I am thinking of getting window fans to aid the good fresh air from coming in. There is nothing like being mellow to nature... | |
| How does one get off the merry-go-round? I read that our brain gets used to a sound after awhile, so we can come to enjoy a sensible modest systems like the majority of Europians. Even an esoteric systems can fail to satisfy us at moments, coz we get used to the sound and it simply doesn... | |
| Why Don't More People Love Audio? I think it's partially the power of designer's of audio manufacturers. Big corporations of Japan have sold to our eyes and not to our ear - knowing that vast majority of the population cannot even distinguish the difference in CD player's sounds. ... | |
| What is your favorite low-tech tweek? I like making DIY speaker cable out of thickest solid copper wire you can find, and combining with strands to get the best of both worlds. You can also add silver wire to it if you like. I love the sound of the silver for liquid and transparent ch... | |
| What is your favorite low-tech tweek? Clean your ear out with a wax removing liquid from any drug store. I kept turning down the vol. after I did this. I couldn't believe how loudly I've been playing all these years. No wonder my neighbors complained. They are good sports - I put up w... | |
| What is your favorite low-tech tweek? I like to put my speakers near my bed (but not too close) and fall asleep to music, especially after a good night bath, with my favorite cup of tea, I am in heaven. Somehow, it sounds better lying down - I have no scientific explanation for it. Ma... | |
| Review: Totem Acoustics Model 1 Monitor I think you will be even happier with a source upgrade (HK cd changer). "...sounds only as good as the weakest link..." You know the British approach of importance of the source. I am trying to track down sherwood newcaslte cd 680 or 980 - great r... | |
| Review: Shanling SP-80 Tube amp You don't find the NAK Cd tobe little hard sounding on the treble? If you do, you might try burr brown DACs, or tubed ones. Denon 370 is the most economical browns (ebay). Upscale Denon dvd players are also good ones. I think you are in for a plea... | |
| Review: NAD 3020 Receiver For those of you wanting 3020, I heard that their new c320bee is a refined version for ($330) - 10 watts more per ch. as well. Due to age, capacitors drying out, those of us missing that NAD sound might want to go with the newer model. | |
| Review: Meridian 506.20 CD Player I think it's entirely possible to have a musically satisfying momemts with your present price point setup. I read that our ear gets used to a sound, so even if we were to upgrade, we simply get used to it, and leaves wanting more. One suggestion i... | |
| Box speakers that sound like Electrostats? Just a note to say I prefer paper cone boxes to Electrostats. I am a classical musician, and I think they sound more realistic. The metallic sound of Electrostats somehow don't capture the full scope of musical expressions.I like old big 15inch Ta... | |
| Cheap tweaks...What would YOU reccomend? I would recommend getting into classical music. I like all music, but the classical musicians offer the best quality in tone. Their refined sound warms my heart, and re-vitalizes me after a hard days work. You've heard of the Mozart effect. Especi... |