jhills
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| something is not right here and it's on purpose!!! Sam, my very bigly brain tells me that the earth frequency is consistently present, wether we like it or not and on a very minute level, affects everything we hear. Even if the earth frequency was not captured in the recording process, it is prese... | |
| something is not right here and it's on purpose!!! To say that the re-mastered digital LP pressings sound like they have been run through a distortion pedal, is quite exaggerated. In all cases, however, I've experienced, in both vinyl and CD, the remastered recordings sound slightly more strident ... | |
| Is Wife Acceptance Factor (WAF) sexist? Over the years, I have used the term WAF only a few times. I feel entitled to use the term, as it specifically applies. She is and has been my wife for a very long time and her opinion and approval has merit. Fortunately, she is quite flexible wit... | |
| Speaker shootout update; aggressive treble eliminating some (fairly?) @hilde45 Con-grads on getting the SALKs. There has been some very good advice here and It looks like you’re on your way to an incredibly good set up. I agree about the hobby idea. After a point, we can find ourselves obsessed with the fiddling and... | |
| Speaker shootout update; aggressive treble eliminating some (fairly?) @decooney In a small room, I'd say the Spacials have a more recessed and slightly broader stage and a more neutral sound, as apposed to the Harbeths being a bit more forward and on the warm side. The sound of the Spacials (at least the older, M 3 ... | |
| Speaker shootout update; aggressive treble eliminating some (fairly?) Maybe I missed - just curious - judging from the low ceiling, your audio room must be in the basement? If so, it probably has a concrete floor and if so, is carpeted or covered with a large area rug? If the ceiling is sheeted with sheetrock, addin... | |
| What do/did you do for a living? After four years as a Machinist Helper, another four years of apprenticeship and years of vocational training, I worked my way up through the ranks of the Mechanical/Electrical Field Tech. Division of one the two giant international electrical cor... | |
| is this the greatest live band of all time? @limomangus We're showing our age. As a young kid, I remember my parents could not miss a single episode of Lawrence Welk and what 10 or 12 year old kid wouldn't be infatuated with the Lennon Sisters LOL :-)Jim | |
| Seeking advice on Speakers that create an intimate 2 channel listening experience I may be a little late to the game to add any meaningful advice, but incase You haven't made a decision yet.....Regarding the Quads and the Maggies, I, over the years, have owned and immensely enjoyed both. For 20 years I had as my primary speaker... | |
| What do you sit on? Since my little Maggies, as set up, image incredibly well, in or out of the sweet spot and being line source, seating height isn't critical, I am most happy with my three cushion Flex Steel sofa. It is medium firm and comfortable for long listenin... | |
| is this the greatest live band of all time? My vote is for The Lennon Sisters.Followed, of course, a close second by Pink Floyd.....Jim | |
| good discussion on power cords Not to offend, but IMO - If you have a $10K amp. properly matched with your pre amp and speakers and it takes a $2K power cord to make it sound good, - I'd ditch that sucker and buy an amp with a decent power supply and save yourself a couple of g... | |
| Really need some help finding a full range speaker If you can find a used pair of the PSB Stratus Gold i, they are a very dynamic speaker with deep and solid bass. Also, if you have room to place them out from the wall, at least 2’, and 2’ from the side walls, they are also very open, with a large... | |
| Speakers that are a great value! Maggies+4Jim | |
| Low volume listening dynamics For the last several years, I have adjusted the volume level down. Most of my listening now is at a more comfortable, maybe 55-60 db. For me is kind of a sweet spot - loud enough to be dynamic and for the highs to come out, but low enough to keep ... |