jsm71
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| Pairing Planar Speakers With A Subwoofer (Eminent Technology) I have JansZen hybrid Valentina ESLs mated to twin Rythmik 12G subs. I think the key for my setup was a combination of settings. First, crossing over the subs just below the 30Hz level with the steepest filter slope, the bottom range of flat resp... | |
| Is a GREAT turntable under $2000 possible??? Nobody chimed in on the isolation platform so here goes. You can duplicate Mapleshades offererings for less money. I use a Booz Block cutting board. It's 2 3/4" thick as I recall. I use the same iso block pads they offer as well but you can ge... | |
| Contemplating DEVORE SPEAKERS (and others)....LONG audition report of many speakers Prof,I live in Cincinnati Ohio and David Janszen operates out of Columbus, a 1.5 hour drive north. I demoed, bought, and have had a couple of minor upgrades done while visiting with him. I was one of his early customers. He may be able to say i... | |
| Contemplating DEVORE SPEAKERS (and others)....LONG audition report of many speakers It’s clear you have a certain type and sound you are seeking. What a nice list you started with. You started out mentioning that speaker size, I assume positioning, and looks were factors in addition to wonderful sound (a must). As someone who sti... | |
| How much do I need to spend to get a preamp that sounds better than no preamp? To me the real benefit of a good active preamp is better dynamics, increased soundstage dimensions, better imaging, and (if tube based) having the ability to match tube choices that best mate with the speakers.It was mentioned earlier in this thre... | |
| What is your listening chair? I also use a pair of the leather version of the Poang chairs. I originally used the cloth cushions and maybe that is geoffkait's objection? The leather surfaces don't absorb any sound. At least to my ears they sound better than the cloth cushio... | |
| Wow moments while listening to vinyl records Willie Nelson's Stardust album is one of my reference recordings. This is a nice collection of classic standards, recorded when he could still sing.It has minimal instrument background and Willie's voice is RIGHT THERE. If your system images wel... | |
| My first visit to AXPONA I haven't been to tons of shows, but I've done Axpona twice, RMAF once, and most recently last year's Capital Audio Fest. Each show venue is different, but each offers entertainment and a great deal of education if you limit evaluations to things... | |
| Notable very small loudspeaker companies (other than Tekton!) My +1 vote goes to JansZen Loudspeakers. David Janszen has kept his father’s amazing work (KLH 9s) alive with ESLs of his own design as well as supports the 9s that are still running out there. Every customer pretty much works with David directly.... | |
| Good Speaker within a budget of USD10,000 @asif3038 What part of the country are you in? Folks here can also point you toward close by and trust worthy retailers if you are not aware of any. | |
| Good Speaker within a budget of USD10,000 Your room size is similar to mine (13 x 17). I use JansZen Valentina hybrid ESLs paired with twin Rythmik 12G subwoofers. The JansZen’s are flat to 30Hz and do bass really well. With the subs I have the scale and impact of a much larger and expens... | |
| Good Speaker within a budget of USD10,000 @asif3038 - Starting with choice of speaker is smart when starting from scratch.What are your listening objectives? How loud do you listen? What is your room size? Will you have speaker placement limitations? What genres do you listen to most? Is... | |
| Why do no audio enthusiasts use McIntosh? Mac amps and preamps need to match well with whatever speaker you choose. I had a MC 7270 amp and MC C37 preamp driving Thiel CS3 speakers for over 20 years, starting in the late 80s. That was a wonderful match. I hated the weight of the amp, but ... | |
| Thoughts on the most difficult instruments for speakers to reproduce? @wspohn - "I tried it later on my Electrostat system and it works there too - pretty sure it wouldn't if it was a hybrid speaker mating a cone woofer with the main panels."My JansZen Valentina hybrid ESLs are the exception. I shopped for Martin ... | |
| Is a GREAT turntable under $2000 possible??? @knollbrent - my earlier suggestion of the Marantz was my attempt to keep the total cost =< $2k. I owned the Marantz myself and it served me well for about 5 years. I have since upgraded to the Technics 1200G. It's my retirement table.You m... |