macg19

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JBL's Marketing Blunder..
@rumblestrip + 3 or 4 or whatever count we are at. Especially the gatekeeping part.  
Borresen X3 vs Harbeth 40.2 -- my impressions
@fishagedone Understanding that you were looking at the 30's and 40's, which of course is utter nonsense (the nonsense would have been more believable of you claimed you were contemplating the 30's and SHL5's), and that you bought the SFs (which b... 
Borresen X3 vs Harbeth 40.2 -- my impressions
@arafiq You have a really nice and obviously very well thought out rig. What are you thinking for your next cart?   
Borresen X3 vs Harbeth 40.2 -- my impressions
@helomech Very cool, and glad you protected your hearing. I got to ride a few times a Sikorsky between Victoria and Vancouver. Very nice way to travel in that part of the world. My hearing was compromised 30 years ago. Got too close to a wall of... 
Borresen X3 vs Harbeth 40.2 -- my impressions
@helomech  I appreciate your comments. Car analogies are a slippery slope!  Changing subjects, is your user name a reference to your profession? (If you don't mind me asking)  
Do different speaker stands can really make a big sound improvement?
Yes they do. Check to see if Resonant Woods of New Hampshire is back in business (they were without a wood shop last time I checked which was 1 year ago). They are similar and high quality but a bit cheaper than TT.  Proper joinery / quality woo... 
Acoustic treatment ideas
@jastralfu thanks! Just ordered one.  
Acoustic treatment ideas
@audphile1 - I have tried pulling the speakers forward (didn’t like it at all) but not with the new room treatments so it is worth revisiting - thanks for the idea    
Acoustic treatment ideas
@jastralfu thanks for the tip. Can you recommend an adequate mic?  
Acoustic treatment ideas
@jastralfu @ghdprentice  Here's what I came up with.  Two 23x23x10 GIK full-range Sound Blocks on the floor behind the speakers. Big improvement.  Removable/temporary items: Custom made black quilted cover for TV from Digital Deck Covers. Does... 
Do high dollar mono blocks truly improve the Sound Quality over the mid tier amps
No advice on amps other than reviewing pre and sources as already mentioned- but your room and system look amazing!!! Does the vaulted ceiling etc present any acoustic challenges and if so, is there a way to address them in an esthetically pleasi... 
Help with tone arm geometry and bass
If you want to get it perfect with zero guessing, call JR at Wally Tools and get the cart analyzed and use the tool set to align to objective measurements. I’ve just done this with a MSL Signature Platinum on a Clearaudio Universal arm. Results ... 
Borresen X3 vs Harbeth 40.2 -- my impressions
It's interesting that no one has bashed Boressen speakers, or their owners (other than my deleted post which had zero to do with the speaker or owners choice of speaker). Yet the converse is not true. Why? I've never even seen a Borresen speaker... 
Borresen X3 vs Harbeth 40.2 -- my impressions
@deep_333 Don’t waste your breath with this crowd. Perhaps lead by example. patriotic brits who will only look at British things True, other than my German TT, Japanese cart, Italian phono stage, German integrated, Canadian streamer, Amer... 
Borresen X3 vs Harbeth 40.2 -- my impressions
@helomech  Typical sort of response from the Harbeth fanboy club.  The pot calling the kettle black.