helomech
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| Klipsch Forte IIs, which amp? Get a 20 to 50 watt tube amp. Given your budget restrictions, a little Cayin A50T or similar integrated will likely sound much better with your Forte IIs than any entry-level SS separates. | |
| What DB level is best for judging audio equipment? Smartphone meters are rubbish. Most cannot register SPLs above 90db and they tend to display a level that is 5 -10db lower than actual c-weighted SPL. The problem is you cannot judge the accuracy of your smartphone mic and app without referencing ... | |
| Basic integrated amp for $700-$900 https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F173780100200 It's a little above your budget, however this amp smokes the Sphinx V2, and many others in the $1K category. It's not even close. I owned both for a fair... | |
| I wonder why...... 4) Several responses supported the "there is no point to aftermarket cords" theory. Whether true or not, that was not the point of my original question.That may not be the point of your question, however, it doesn’t change the fact that it’s the t... | |
| I wonder why...... It's because electronics manufacturers tend to know how electronics work, unlike most audiophiles. | |
| Klipsch, high end? No, Klipsch speakers don't sound good with AVRs, which is the major problem, because that's what most hear them paired with. The 3rd iteration of legacy models are far more refined in the treble and mid-range than most of their HT towers. Anyone w... | |
| Basic integrated amp for $700-$900 Pre-owned Exposure 3010SYamaha A-S801Teac AI-1000Pre-owned Sony TA-A1ES | |
| Omega Super Alnico Monitor/Aric Audio SE KT88 I've looked at these many times but have my doubts about using 6" drivers in my rather large room. Louis does excellent veneer work - other small-scale manufacturers should take note. | |
| ATC SCM7 vs SCM11 ? Which one would you choose? If you don't care about wood veneer, you might save some $$$ by considering their pro monitor speakers. They are practically the same aside from their slightly larger cabinets and matte-black finish.https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/SCM12Pro... | |
| Most impressive small footprint speaker Note the "full-range" requisite folks.Spendor A4s - amazing for the price and size. Haven’t heard the A7s but I’m sure they’re excellent as well. | |
| What were some of your early Hi-End audio gear/influences? Not long ago I bought a pair of mint New Large Advents - with the bullnose cabinet. You might be surprised how well these fare when paired with some modern ancillaries. I prefer them over many modern designs, upwards of $3K. They handily outperfor... | |
| Budget floorstanders - Sonus Faber vs. Revel vs. Focal Haven't heard the R900s but I really like the tonal balance of properly positioned LS50s. A nice feature of the Uni-Q driver is that the speakers don't have to be placed on-axis for good imaging. You can use toe-in to adjust tonal balance to taste... | |
| Recommendation for detailed/analytical bookshelf speaker? Hi. In terms of making bad recordings (e.g. some awesome 80s and 90s tracks that while great were very bad/cheaply recorded or the ones made under the loudness war), being that both speakers (KEF LS50 and ATC SCM11) are known for being detailing, ... | |
| the BBC slot... revisited Apparently acts as a low pass filter for the woofer. Didn't get any further but the whole white paper is available for download here:https://www.bbc.co.uk/rd/publications/rdreport_1967_57 | |
| Budget floorstanders - Sonus Faber vs. Revel vs. Focal @helomech - surprised that you think the Revels would be brightest, as it seems like the Focals have more of a reputation for brightness. That’s very helpful.For the most part, Focal deserves that rep, however, the Chorus line is probably their mo... |