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2 bookshelves for a center
Do the math. Remember, there will be interference of all frequencies ABOVE the one whose 1/2 wavelength equals the separation. Therefore, a low cut is irrelevant.Kal 
2 bookshelves for a center
Separating them farther does not eliminate the interference, it simply extends it down into lower frequencies (frequencies whose 1/2 wavelength is less than the distance between the drivers). Your suggestion of using them one above and one below (... 
2 bookshelves for a center
There may be no unanimity but there is a consensus based on experience and science. Now, of course, it is always best to try something that interests you (as long as it does not cost a limb) and decide for yourself.Kal 
2 bookshelves for a center
I advise against it. The standard MTM center is bad enough in terms of HF interference and corrupted radiation patterns. Using two speakers side-by-side, whether horizontal or vertical, would increase these problems. (Have you noticed that virtual... 
SONY TA-N9000ES
Possibly but (1) you will have to figure out some way to balance the two amps and (2) there's little gain (!) in doing so.Kal 
Digital XLR vs. Analog XLR - Balanced Cables
Kijanki-You point out the parameters which are important for digital and those which are important for analog. However, none of these parameters are incompatible making it entirely possible for a single cable to be optimal for both. As for anti-vi... 
Hearing Loss & Equalization
A query like this is posted every six months or so. The problem is that there is no way to do it since neural adaptation will make the shift from real world to EQ-ed phones/speakers wrenching all the time. I have done this for a friend with severe... 
Best real DSD recordings on SACD.
There an appendage, RITR, to most of my columns with my favorite new releases.Kal http://www.stereophile.com/musicintheround 
Digital XLR vs. Analog XLR - Balanced Cables
Right. The devices may not be connected in the same way although those differences are less common these days. Nonetheless, the only reason for not having the usual direct connections in the cables is to compensate for differences between the devi... 
Best real DSD recordings on SACD.
Too many. 
Digital XLR vs. Analog XLR - Balanced Cables
The wiring in the cable is irrelevant since it is straight through. That is, 1 to 1, 2 to 2 and 3 to 3. So, as long as the source and receiver match, any will do.Kal 
Digital XLR vs. Analog XLR - Balanced Cables
They will work just fine. Both are straight-through cables with 600ohm impedance.Kal 
Spectrum analyzer?
Juanpablocuervo wrote:but the best RTA its your ears,make everything as silent as possible , then clap real hardif you listen something other than your hands clapping, thats what you need to fix.Actually true since no RTA will give you that inform... 
SONY TA-N9000ES
What differences were you expecting? I doubt there would be any major ones as long as the amp is operating properly.Kal 
Spectrum analyzer?
I said "chancy" intentionally; it does not mean that they never work. Besides, flattening the bass response, by itself, is advantageous.Many people have had excellent results with the DEQ2496 using REW as the tool for setting up the filters. I do ...