jrareform
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| Room Treatments - ATS Corner Bass Trap Agreed with @kevinzoe , although I have no experience with membrane traps. Filling your rear corners are top priorities for trapping, with as much as you can get in there loosely (using R19 or R13 type stuff, the fluffy kind) and then covering wi... | |
| Anyone have experience with Cardas Parsec power cables? @v-fi I may just do that. Free trials. In other words audio rabbit holes that keep me from work. Gotcha 😂 | |
| Anyone have experience with Cardas Parsec power cables? @v-fi I've heard good things about Veritas but haven't ever had a chance to demo. I'll make sure I keep an eye out for one of those locally to try. Thanks for the info | |
| Anyone have experience with Cardas Parsec power cables? Yea I'm sure synergy is the key here. My system is super resolute and has plenty of air and detail so maybe it likes the warmth. Or maybe it is a dynamic system, so having cabling that matches the flavor makes it shine. Hard to say exactly. An... | |
| What decibel level do you listen at? What is ideal? @jonwolfpell agreed, Pass designs like my XA30.8 are totally sufficient at lower wattages even for higher spl listening. I also have subs which really helps take the strain off the amps. I've blasted it loud as hell and haven't seen the needle ... | |
| What decibel level do you listen at? What is ideal? @larsman you should get an actual db meter. There's almost no way you're actually listening that low. Your app is probably messed up unless you like library volume level soft rock @jonwolfpell I agree that listening loud with certain genres is ... | |
| Power Help - What Conditioner - WHERE? @ghdprentice spot on If you don't have separate lines, then plug audio gear into your best conditioning device and everything else into a separate one, such as a surge protector etc. Preferably they would be on separate lines but otherwise anoth... | |
| What to upgrade from a Kef ls50 meta? I would definitely try to audition some speakers at a local hifi shop if that's available. They may even let you borrow some to try in your space before you buy. So hard for strangers in the internet to determine the right speaker for you. What... | |
| MBL Insolvent @kerrybh well said and good riposte to JasonBourne's ultimatum Ultimately value is in the eye of the beholder. I have no problem with people buying high end stuff. I know people with systems that cost more than 10x their car. Priorities and i... | |
| Streamer recommendation I agree with those saying stick with Aurender but I also like the comment to try the Wiim. It's about $300 to see if it can save you a ton. And the app rocks for sure. I suggest buying a few streamers or borrowing some from a hifi shop and see ... | |
| Battle of the affordables None of the above. I prefer a live and realistic sound. Tekton Design is my vote for whatever price. Have heard most of the speakers on your list and they don't have a sense of realism that I like in speakers. Tekton double impacts 3k and buy ... | |
| Seeking Advice to Improve My Audio System ($1000 Budget) OP, I'm glad you decided to do some trialing instead of just purchasing something based on someone else's experience. I highly recommend you start looking at used components as well though. A new system is going to cost twice as much to get the ... | |
| Best Receiver for “Mid-Fi” System? I love my Yamaha A4A. I use external amps as well but the receiver has a decent amp in it, although I'd be using it mainly for the preouts to a separate amp. You can get a Yamaha factory refurb A4A straight from accessories4less for $749. This ... | |
| Seeking Advice to Improve My Audio System ($1000 Budget) If you're unsatisfied with the sound your system is providing, yes speakers would be the most significant upgrade. Do you live in an area with audio dealers or with a solid craigslist / FB marketplace? If you really want to stay under $1000 and ... | |
| Havelock Wool acoustic panels vs fiberglass/Rockwool Is there a concern about the rockwool or other insulation being breathed in? Are you not double covering the panels? I used white batting and then guilford of Maine for my first reflections. I can't see any insulation particles making its way t... |