joeycastillo

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Bass Traps
OP, I also observed the same effect you had experience (lower sub output) and i think, based on what i saw on REW, the amount of low frequency reflections seems to drop with the bass traps installed.  what i like most is that bass definition beca... 
Acoustics experts - a little help please
To OP As posted above, the recording must have the sense of depth and height. IMO, if the recording has the sense and you know it but cannot hear that, then i think it must be your speakers??  What i have observed is that I have a set of speaker... 
What is a good all around high quality speaker to purchase?
i owned in the past Kef Ls50 which i believe are good bookshelf  speakers and I also heard the Mofi source point 888 for floor stander. price points are entry level and great sound.     
Feedback on Costco & Amazon sound absorption panels from folks who have purchased them.
I tried a few from amazon and it "seemed' like it works. it dampens the subs resonance. BUT it does have the effective impact as compare to GiK or ATS panels that i use for the most part.  
ATC SCM150 Amp and Preamp recommendations
to the OP I own the PassXa25 and drives the 2nd pair of ATC SCM19 to satisfying levels, even if the specs dont seem to jive.  so with that said, i say, look into the Pass X260.8 power amps for your SCM150 for Preamp, i highly recommend the LINEA... 
How much do I need to spend to make vinyl sound better than digital?
to the OP. i think that your analog rig is below par as compared to your digital front end. I was in the same boat as you a few years ago and now, i beleive that my analog is on par with my digital. Just one advise first... your source vinyl play... 
Picking a power amp
OP   Klipsh speakers are nice and you seem to be eyeing them. they sound great and sensitive so most amps will work with them, even if they are bit low powered TUBE. as others have posted, listen to them first. but if you need to take leap of f...