hilde45
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| How to accurately gauge speaker sensitivity to match with tube amp? Thanks @pesky. 1 and 2 on your list sound like the key, here. “How far” the deviance is, and for how wide a range it spans, seem like the key to making a guesstimate. Erik gave some clue in his comment above. I am now searching the web for the mea... | |
| How to accurately gauge speaker sensitivity to match with tube amp? Thanks, @yogiboy ! There are local audition options for those. | |
| How to accurately gauge speaker sensitivity to match with tube amp? @yogiboy 1.Room size?430 sq. feet. 14x26 or so; listening on the long wall, about 9 feet away.2.Type of music you listen to?classical, jazz, rock3.Budget?4-5k tops4.Floorstanders or Stand mount?I'm open. Yes, Fritz's speakers sound very good. Been... | |
| How to accurately gauge speaker sensitivity to match with tube amp? @atmasphere Thanks for your answer. You're adding more technical information that is pertinent to my narrowing down the candidates -- the comment that "the speaker should not go much below 8 ohms especially in the bass region" is very useful, inde... | |
| How to accurately gauge speaker sensitivity to match with tube amp? @erik_squires The more variation, the more the impedance curve takes command of the frequency response….…but look how broad the under 4 Ohms is. That’s what I’d listen for. For the most neutral presentation from these speakers you are going to wa... | |
| How to accurately gauge speaker sensitivity to match with tube amp? What should I notice in those curves? Just that they don't dip down as you described -- down to... 2 ohms? For how far across the mid bass?Volume is fine with the speakers -- they get loud without a problem. It's that control, tightness, I'm looki... | |
| When comparing towers to bookshelves, do you let a subwoofer into the mix? Thank you so much. I read your blog post a while ago Erik, and it's wonderful.And I have been trying the subwoofer with the towers but they don't seem to add very much. what I'm hoping to do is get an honest to John comparison between the quality ... | |
| When comparing towers to bookshelves, do you let a subwoofer into the mix? Thanks @verdant. @Oldhvymec made a good point -- if it was for a review, then naked vs. naked. Otherwise, this is about the whole situation. And that would include (of course) dialing sub in, positioning, etc. Otherwise, it’s really not controllin... | |
| When comparing towers to bookshelves, do you let a subwoofer into the mix? Thanks Miller. Free diver, since you’re never in the situation described, your answer could only come out one way. But now we know what it is. ;-) | |
| Should people who can't solder, build or test their speakers be considered audiophiles? Why does the term need to be defined, anyway?i hereby declare myself an “audio liker.” No requirements to join my club. Who’s with me? | |
| Ever feel like a "low dollar" customer that your dealer doesn't think worth their time? @danvignau Appreciate your point and perspective. It's very important that we all consider one another's position; I always remember that the salesperson is, well, a person who needs to make a living. I try to be up front about my intentions, and ... | |
| Seeking tales of speaker demos Thanks @lalitk and @verdant for your very helpful comments. I'm copying the gist of them into my auditioning plan notes. | |
| Ever feel like a "low dollar" customer that your dealer doesn't think worth their time? @tomic601 Appreciate your points. There's no way I put up with abuse; what I've experienced is erratic and disinterested conduct which shows they don't care about my patronage. You and others have pointed me toward other really good dealers -- and... | |
| Seeking tales of speaker demos Thanks for the history, b_limo. I was curious just because I imagined that it would not be so difficult (50 pairs) to arrive at a speaker one likes enough to settle down. But if it’s fun, well, that’s what hobbies are for!As for myself, I’m genuin... | |
| Seeking tales of speaker demos Thanks, guys.@b_limo How does one own 50 pairs of speakers? Do you like to change them like shirts? Are you a perfectionist? Do you have a speaker for every room of your house? Do you just have a choice process that is full of errors? I cannot fat... |