immatthewj
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| How good is good enough? I think that I am probably a tad diagnostically OCD, and due to that I will never ever be truly happy knowing that there is always something I could do to improve some aspect. However, I am at a point in my life and disposable income that reality... | |
| Peformance at price point for speakers manufactured in China? @kennyc , I suppose the comparison I was most interested in making would be with speakers manufactured in the US or in Europe. | |
| Basic question about sensitivity Any significant upgrade with modern speaker can turn out a downgrade so take that into consideration. It was the best monitor they've ever produced. They're easy to drive with tube amps, because of their stable impedance. Thank you for respond... | |
| Basic question about sensitivity I went back and had a look at John Atkinson’s measurements for your V12. On paper, even accounting for the 4 Ohm tap, they don’t look like an ideal match for one another - due to the tough load and limited efficiency. However, a lot depends on wh... | |
| Basic question about sensitivity @elliottbnewcombjr , if my memory serves me (and it may not), ARC was claiming that the VTM120s with four 6550s in each one were making 100 wpc. In retrospect, I think that they sounded great. They could rock the house or whisper real quiet or ju... | |
| Basic question about sensitivity @yoyoyaya , my amp does have 4 ohm taps. Do you think that might compensate for "tough impedance/phase dips in the bass and low midrange"? And what did you mean by though they are a bit polarising ? | |
| Peformance at price point for speakers manufactured in China? More likely more profit from the product. With consistent quality control, the final product is the same no matter where it’s manufactured. @thecarpathian , I guess that's kind of what I meant, as don't they all want to make as much profit as... | |
| Basic question about sensitivity Try Tube Amp(s) now or some day? My friend is currently looking for a pair of 100 wpc tube mono blocks. Very limited, big, heavy, hot, big price @elliottbnewcombjr , I am presently running a Cary tube amp (EL 34s). Prior to the Cary I o... | |
| Peformance at price point for speakers manufactured in China? When it comes to being manufactured in China, the list would be shorter for what isn't. I have no problem with products assembled in China. I wonder how many negative posts and comments are made from an IPhone? Sorry @bigtwin , the point of ... | |
| Basic question about sensitivity @yoyoyaya , thanks, that's interesting (particularly since I am kicking around the idea of upgrading). Given that my 805s are going on 30 yeras old, and taking in account for inflation and technology, how far do you think I'd need to go to make ... | |
| Basic question about sensitivity The B&W 800 series are a good example of speakers that are relatively efficient but difficult to drive. @yoyoyaya , I am running an ancient (going on 30 years old) pair of B&W 805s; I just took a look at the literature that came with th... | |
| Basic question about sensitivity Thank you to all for the informative responses. | |
| Basic question about sensitivity 4. Specific Amplifier Requirements: Harbeth speakers have a nominal impedance of 6 ohms, which can be a challenge for some mainstream amplifiers. These amplifiers may not deliver enough current to drive the speakers to their full potential, poten... | |
| Basic question about sensitivity Higher efficiency = easier to drive. Higher sensitivity = more output at given voltage. When the speaker is 8 Ohms, efficiency and sensitivity are the same. @erik_squires , thank you. The Monitor Audio Gold 300 5G (sensitivity 90) minimum imp... | |
| What say you binding posts or direct wire? I wonder what no outlets or power cords would do for sonic effect? Instead of hooking the Romex to an outlet, continue the run straight to the equipment and then solder it in? |