jb8312
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| RCA cables from preamp to amplifier My gut impression says, yes, not good for the sound. That just may be too long a run with suspect wires.You may want to save up. Also, with that distance you should really consider XLR (balanced) cables.Enjoy the journey, John | |
| Are the JL Fathom subs really that good.... "I think you don't know how to setup a sub...or have a general understanding of sound reproduction, and small room acoustics." When and where did I ever say that I have ever tried to set up a sub!? And then, upon what basis do you make the second ... | |
| What quest have you embarked on? Yes. From the time I first heard a pair of Verity Audio, I knew that someday I had to own a pair. In 1997, soon after the birth of VA, I listened to the first iteration of the Fidelio at a Primus Audio Pleasure in KC, MO. I sat there for well over... | |
| Man Cave or No? When we moved into our current home, all I asked for was control over the "family room", which is 21x21x8. Which I got, the wife give me complete control over the decorating and media in this room and all I had to give up in exchange was any iota ... | |
| Is it really the system? After 20 or so years, all of which started with a pair of ADS speakers and a Hafler kit for amp and pre, I am done. I have not changed a thing since purchasing my speakers...and although I toy with the idea of moving up the product line of VA spea... | |
| Anyone heard the new Focal Grande Utopia EM? Wow, those are fugly...IMHO, of course... | |
| Construction Question If you live in any reasonably large meto area, seek out an HT install/desin center. They will help.If not, or in addition too, seek out such design reccomendations on the web.Short answer, if you are planning such extensive construction, you may a... | |
| Autos with stock awsome sound systems; Recomend? Almost hate to admit it, but I love my Boze system in my Audi A6....it kicks butt! | |
| Playstation 3 Blue Ray quality - How good is it ? WOW, if Kenny and Zombie are correct, I cannot even fathom just how good a stand alone player is, as the PS3 is pretty awsome. Granted, I am much more of an audiophile then a videophile...Enjoy the search and report your finding please....jtb | |
| Playstation 3 Blue Ray quality - How good is it ? What he said! I love watching new releases in blue-ray....WOW, Diehard rattled the windows in a big way, it was so fun! Not to mention, Gan Tourismo Prolog...Then when the market stablizes, I'll get a dedicated player | |
| Bookshelf speaker suggestions for Office Look into the NuForce iCon desktop amp and speakers, I am using/reviewing a pair right now. Pretty good nearfield monitors. I also use a pair of Silverline Minuets on my desktop with good results.Desktop system:Nuforce iCon Integrated & S1 mat... | |
| budget component in high-end system? Absolutely. While I was a cable believer before, when I went to a complete rewiring from Crystal Cables from wall socket to speaker terminal, the synergey this brings to my systems is nothing short if amazing. I will never mix and match again. But... | |
| Speaker placement: Your favourite shortcut? For a "short cut" as you asked, I use a set up disc...not sure who made it, but there are a few out there.But, that is for short cuts, use the above methoeds to really get it right.John | |
| upgrade or all new? You have really opened up the door to any and all possibilities, huh...To get the most help out of this place, try to figure out what it is you really want or need...then focus on getting it..Is your system too bright? warm? bass heavy? Boonmy? Wh... | |
| Blu Ray or Oppo? You can do what I did: beg for a Playstation 3 for your brithday!Now, I have a player that is pretty darn good in the interim while the market fully developes AND I get to play Gran Toursimo (Prolog) with amazing picture and sound qualiy. Enjoy th... |