johnnyb53
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| KEF LS50 Stereophile rated them "Class A, limited bass." In other words, from about 50 Hz on up, they compete in transparency and musicality with the best. Limitations, of course, are bass extension and ultimate dynamic range. But if you want the midrange ... | |
| Best Bookshelf speaker 1300.00 budget Audition a pair of GoldenEar Aon3 or Aon2 stand-mounted speakers before you buy. GoldenEar is well-distributed and it shouldn't be hard for you to find a showroom nearby. You may want to see if you can bring your own amplification. The GoldenEars ... | |
| one 12in sub or 2 8 inch subs 03-17-13: 2012chipmunk57Hey just curious... Which other speakers are you runnin with the sub. That will probably help you decide as well. Just an after thought.I agree; it should have been the first thought, not an afterthought. If you're matching... | |
| How much magnification required to see stylus? You can get inner groove distortion from a dirty stylus. You can check for gunk buildup on a stylus with an 8x loupe. I do and it works.Then I clean the stylus with a Magic Eraser, brush away the residue, use the loupe to ensure that the stylus is... | |
| Choosing a Floorstander by Footprint Size There are two GoldenEar dealers in Hawaii--one in Honolulu (Oahu) and the other in Kihei (Maui). They are custom dealers without a storefront, but you can call for an appointment and audition and they sell to the public. The Triton 2 tower would b... | |
| Curious record side labeling When the LP came out, it was a quantum leap in so many ways over the 78--way better sound, it held far more music, and was far more durable as well. It never occurred to most people that the LP was capable of far better sound than they were hearin... | |
| SL1200 upgrade tonearm or replace cartridge? 03-05-13: Dave_72Of course there is better, but I have a hard time justifying the prices when the Technics does a lot for me sound wise.I agree. In the belt drive world, turntables that have the speed accuracy of the Technics cost $2500 or more. H... | |
| SL1200 upgrade tonearm or replace cartridge? 03-04-13: Dave_72Oh ok, thanks for that. Interesting stuff. However, the stock tonearm on the 1210M5G doesn't ring or send subsonic signals through my speakers when tapped. And the 'table doesn't howl at high volumes. Maybe it's true that this is ... | |
| Ultimate sub? Thor's Hammer is great, and is no doubt on the very short list of cost-no-object subs. But if cost is an object, it's $21K without crossover or amplification. By contrast, the top of the line JL Gotham, with two 13.5" drivers, is $12K complete wit... | |
| SL1200 upgrade tonearm or replace cartridge? 03-03-13: Dave_72How would you go about mounting an SME tonearm?Sound Hi-Fi of England, purveyor of many SL1200 mods and aftermarket parts including an SME arm board.Tone Audio Issue 22, which includes a piece by the editor about mounting a SME ar... | |
| Choosing a Floorstander by Footprint Size 03-02-13: Rsjm80Have you also thougth of the Golden Ear Trition 2?Another good suggestion, though the Triton 2 is $3K/pair. However, they also make the smaller Triton 3 at $2K/pair, which would be plenty of speaker for the space, and it's 2" shall... | |
| Recommendation on soft dome bookshelfs under $1K 03-02-13: MapmanI live right up the street from Goldenear. My first speakers ever a pair of Lafayette Criterions had heil AMT tweeters. Would love to hear those these days off of a decent rig. Might have to give these a listen locally.As before, t... | |
| Choosing a Floorstander by Footprint Size There's another speaker that nudges the footprint size a bit, but they're a little shorter at 33-7/16" tall. They're about 7-1/4" wide and about 9-3/4" deep. They are supplied with plinths and easily adjustable feet that widen the stance and there... | |
| Recommendation on soft dome bookshelfs under $1K As I see it, soft dome tweeters are a means to an end, a particular sort of sound you want in the treble. Could I assume that you want a smooth, natural treble devoid of ringing, overshoot, and peaky resonances that often accompany metal dome twee... | |
| Recommendation on soft dome bookshelfs under $1K ^^^Sorry for getting a bit high-handed. I should take your request at face value. At your price range I'd look at entry level Dynaudio or used. Nola Boxers would be great; they list at $1500 new but perhaps you could pry a used pair from someone a... |