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| Speaker recommendation for Home Theater Your not listening to two channel, its just TV. The latest Marantz receiver that fits the budget. Read the reviews on their latest pre/pro and go from there.Nobody goes back to 5.1 from 7.1. The 7.1 matrixing of 5.1 material is really good now esp... | |
| What is the most dramatic way of increasing a speaker's Bass and Low mid? After years of merry-go-rounding with electronics for a fuller bodied presentation without resorting to equalization I dug out my DIY JBL two way horns and bingo. Unfortunately the delicacy of imaging and sound staging suffered greatly. My solutio... | |
| Tube / SS amp that handles 4ohm loads well and delivers lively texture / palpability atmasphere6,710 posts11-14-2018 9:07amI've never heard 'tight bass' in real life. I play string bass, played in orchestras, jazz and folk combos and play in a rock band (keyboards) right now. IME/IMO 'tight bass' is a thing that only exists in ste... | |
| Avalon Acoustics? My last contact with Avalon Acoustics was to replace self inflicted damage to a standard Eidolon tweeter which was handled very smoothly over three years ago. My second hand news is quite dated that their sales staff has changed somewhat and are p... | |
| Paradigm Persona series Obviously there are many variables that can alter and/or detract from any speakers presentation. Audio shows and brick and mortar stores offer variables in spades just like end users listening rooms.I never fail to be impressed by just how well ma... | |
| Paradigm Persona series If you search my previous responses to Paradigm Personas I’d caution against them as a multi Paradigm customer and a brief experience with their Persona flagship at my familiar Paradigm retailer.After living with my Avalon Acoustics Eidolons, orig... | |
| Accuracy vs. musicality They did not communicate to me as well.So, what’s more important: precise accuracy or musicality?rvpiano10-12-2018 9:39amIf I'm reading it correctly you answered your own question. The live recorded sound of my Double Bass almost never makes it pa... | |
| Enthusiast Audiophile Writer wanted If I didn't have spellcheck I'd be SOL, a total hack nimrod. I'd like to second the earlier suggestions of two spectacular people who have graciously helped many of us here with their vast audio knowledge. Writing for an audio blog would be so muc... | |
| speakers with active bass They're usually better than speakers without active but not as room compliant as a pair of optimally located subwoofers. | |
| Does this image give you claustrophobia? wolf_garcia4,241 posts10-05-2018 10:05amIf somebody wants to blow large bucks for a wall of Macs I say COOL. It's like art...sort of...and I do like blue meters as I'm shallow and easily drawn to shiny objects. I know some people with too much mon... | |
| Decware Mini Torii single ended tube amp OR Wyred 4 sound SX1000 mono blocks ( Class D )? I have switching amplifiers powering studio monitors and powerful push pull tube amplifiers powering moderately efficient three way dynamic main system speakers. Neither is preferred doing the others job. If you could possibly audition the Mini's ... | |
| Vandersteen 5a vs Quatro ct which do you choose? tooth2th, even though I've never even seen or know anything about their setup procedure the suggestions for the Vandersteen Sub 3s with their eleven bands of EQ look to be a no brainer. | |
| Vandersteen 5a vs Quatro ct which do you choose? I've heard the 7s, 5A carbon, CT Quattro's and Treo's in two different showrooms at different times with different electronics. I wouldn't begin to offer an opinion other than to say that older Thiel and Vandersteen's line are some of the few reas... | |
| Carver 275 Crimson tube amp --- any feedback appreciated I've enjoyed tube amplifiers from Marantz, Dynaco, MFA, and Bob Carver as well as linear and switching solid state amplifiers in between. I experienced noticeable output tube degradation within one to three years as well as typical bias adjustment... | |
| Velodyne Minivee Repair or replace I suggest contacting Velodyne directly regarding your repair and advise on the benefits of a new much lower distortion version in your price range. Their newest models have improved dramatically and are worth serious consideration. Velodyne is fa... |