knotscott
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| Why do we demand so much from our systems? Our threshold of what’s suitable evolves with time and experience. As our systems become more refined, what used to be good is no longer satisfactory. I want my system to trick my mind into thinking I’m listening to actual music. | |
| list of speakers Very cool...lots of good info there. That's a great reference. I never knew there was so many great speakers that aren’t particularly efficient, yet can still sound amazing. | |
| Is more amp power always better...? My advice is not to focus exclusively on the watts. A lot of mediocre amps are made to meet a big spec, but not necessarily play well in a system. A better amp and bigger amp aren't necessarily the same thing. All watts are not created equal. You ... | |
| Upgraded my cables and they transformed my system!!! Good on ya, and congrats! I’ve been there...cables matter IMO, and price isn’t a great predictor of synergy with any given system. As far as the accusations of confirmation bias...long term listening will confirm or disprove that in the end, so n... | |
| Is Anyone Using Subwoofers the Same Size as Their Mids? What are the speakers you're using? | |
| Integrateds: Luxman vs. Ayre? Haven't heard the Ayre integrated, but was a big fan of Charlie Hanson. I'd be shocked if it wasn't really good. | |
| Your greatest high end audio purchase!!! Like you and many others, I began this quest in the early 80s with a receiver and decent speakers. Many amplifiers and speakers later, the hobby eventually led me to working with Merlin International speakers, and then a speaker business of my own... | |
| can subwoofers make things worse? A sub shouldn’t detract if it’s setup well, and isn’t total junk. Depending on how you configurate it and the type of filters used, some subs offer a high pass filter to keep the lows out of your main speakers that theoretically could detract a bi... | |
| Advantages with an outboard power supply There can be a lot of reasons why an outboard power supply might help, and it’ll depend a lot on the particulars of a given circuit and the PS specifics, but a good PS can certainly be an audible upgrade in some circumstances. I built a regulated... | |
| It's attention, not money, we should budget Interesting point. My budget has always been nearly non-existent, so bargains and DIY options (time) have been a requirement in assembling my system. In that regard I’d have to agree whole heartedly because time invested can pay off big. If my in... | |
| 15 in full range drivers Some things need more help than they’re worth, but you’re really the only one that can decide whether to keep working on them or get rid of them. How optimized is the rest of your system, and how much experimenting with placement have you done? T... | |
| Is toeing speakers a bad idea? Every room and every speaker is different. Experiment and trust your ears. | |
| Young audiophile metal head looking to level up speaker choice Speaker selection is extremely subjective, and room dependent. Every room is different. Don’t be impressed with any brand or model or review at any price before listening to it. It’s easy to get swayed, but only your ears and heart can tell you f... | |
| (dons Helmet, kevlar vest and cup.) Biwiring Cornwall IVs any benefit? @paqua123 Every room and setup is different, so YMMV. | |
| What to ask when buying used speakers? Aside from the usual cosmetic, function, and seller's history, I'd ask if anything had ever been repaired or modified, or has any abnormalities when pushed hard. Hopefully they'll answer that they never pushed them hard, and wouldn't know. If th... |