hilde45
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| 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... | |
| speaker recommendation for 35watt tube mono blocks +1 Fritz, esp. Carbon 7s mk 2. | |
| Sub $1k Power Conditioners? Any Assistance Appreciated... I had the same question. This was suggested by Almarg on this forum.Total cost: $622Audience Adept Response aR2p power conditioner used, $326Wiremold UL210BC Power Strip (w/tax, shipping) new, 91.63Porter Port Audiophile electrical outlet audiogon... | |
| Really need some help finding a full range speaker I could not believe what my single REL 328 sub did with any speaker I paired it with. Also, I saw some nice Totem Element Earths on sale at Echo hifi which looked great. If you look at The Music Room, you'll see quite a few great ideas, including ... | |
| What are the most used terms that say the least in the "High-End"? Scrumptious. | |
| speaker recommendation for 35watt tube mono blocks I've heard very good things about Martin Logan Motion XL 60s. Supposed to be quite easy to drive with tubes. | |
| GE Triton 2+ or Focal Aria 936? Both the OP's speakers are of interest to me, too.If the OP or others would care to contrast these similar candidates, I'd be curious:Evoke 30'sRevel Performa3 F208 ML Motion XT 60 Paradigm PrestigeTannoy Revolution XT 8F-DW | |
| Ever feel like a "low dollar" customer that your dealer doesn't think worth their time? @ebm said:If a dealers treats you badly MOVE ON!!Yes, this makes sense. Maybe this is easy for you, but it’s not that simple for many people. In an age of declining B&M stores, really helps to audition things, and there are not many places to ... | |
| Ever feel like a "low dollar" customer that your dealer doesn't think worth their time? I wish it was just the salesperson. |