johnnyb53
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| High quality subwoofer - which one? I ended up contacting JL Audio tech support to get more detailed information about setting the sub up for optimal performance. I was told by Barry that playing speakers full range and crossing the sub at the lowest octave would result in mish mas... | |
| Good budget amp for Mirage M1 04-09-12: Doug99The M1's need a lot of power. ...Look to the Emotiva XPA-2. This amp lists for $800 and is built like a tank. It weighs like 75 pounds and is high current with a really good sound.Yes. That's an even better suggestion than the Outl... | |
| High quality subwoofer - which one? I've heard and implemented a fair number of subs with both stereo and 5- and 7-channel surround. I have four subs active in my house right now and implemented two different subs over time on my neighbor's 2.1 system.Based on the subs I've heard, i... | |
| Good budget amp for Mirage M1 I just remembered: They aren't nearly as common as used Adcoms, but a *really good* amp well within your budget is the Heathkit AA-1600. I use one of these to power a pair of Mirage OMD-15s and it's marvelous. It's rated at 120 wpc but I think it'... | |
| Good budget amp for Mirage M1 I'm a long time owner of Mirage floorstanding speakers, including a pair of M5si's I've had for 16 years. You definitely want both power and current, and large gauge cable going to the woofer inputs. I use a 6-gauge cable run to my bi-wirable M5si... | |
| Need advise on speaker upgrade 04-06-12: IslandmandanYou might consider something in the Dynaudio line. Their small speakers are noted for their great sounding bass output, which belies their size, and their power-handling abilities. The Dynaudio Excite X12 is only 11.2" tall a... | |
| 2 Subs I use 2 subs. I wanted something lively and quick, and that would fit into a very small spaces, so I got a pair of MIrage MM8s, which are 9" cubes. They don't go down to 20Hz, but they fill out the 32-50 Hz region where so many speakers are down 1... | |
| Best Small Floorstander for Rock Music -Magico/B&W Since you're willing to spend Magico money, look at what Sonus Faber has to offer in your size and budget. I just auditioned a pair of Cremona M's and mm-mm-mm. Geez Louise these are great virtual reality devices! They're good on all kinds of musi... | |
| Need Advise for open sounding monitors GoldenEar Aon 3 ($1K/pair retail). It employs a modern folded ribbon based on the Heil concept. Upper mids and treble are very clean yet relaxed with no edginess. Yet treble is very extended and like the old Heils, they're very fast. The built-in ... | |
| what is the best sounding speakers for under 5000. Magnepan 3.7s and haggle a little bit? | |
| wyred 4 sound vs odyssey khartago 04-02-12: PhdUnsound, thankyou for bringing this info on the CS2's. I was under the impression they presented a difficult load.Me too. But I gotta say, that impedance plot in the Stereophile review is about the most amplifier-friendly curve I've e... | |
| Best real world radial / omidirectional speaker Since Klipsch bought out API (Mirage, Energy, now-defunct Athena), they've been blowing out the higher end models via Vanns.com at 60-70% off. Sooo... you could get a $2500 pair of Mirage OMD-15s for $800/pair or the $7500 flagship OMD-28s for $28... | |
| Bob Carver LLC Black Beauty Review 03-26-12: Chashas1I was hoping he had gone away for good. Guess he needs money.Aah. Nothing so refreshing as an unsubstantiated cheap shot. And so rare in the world of audiophilia.After all, what good could one say about a man who brought quality ... | |
| Imagine Mini vs Image B4 I don't think the issue is "big sound." The Imagine line is built to a higher standard than the Image line. The Imagine Mini could simultaneously sound smaller and cost more, but should have better resolution, transparency, and imaging from better... | |
| Speaker for Rogue Cronus Magnum with high WAF How about the Dynaudio Focus 220 mk II? Petite floorstanders with nice cabinetry in mahogany, maple, or cherry, or gloss black or white for an upcharge. Originally $3600 but currently on closeout, often for something right in your price range. The... |