mapman
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| Gallo 3.5 vs Merlin VSM-MXe Goatwuss,How big was the room you used these in?BP's argument as I understand it is that the VSMs are optimal for a smaller 12X12 room like the OPs.My experience based on other highly regarded smaller monitors I have heard including my own in simi... | |
| Should I bother to try a subwoofer? Hmm, wish I found this thread earlier.I have the same Dyns. Yes, they can benefit from a sub with some kinds of music in particular. But the Dyns can sound lovely with bass down below 50 hz or so by themselves, so it is a tough call. I do not use ... | |
| Headphones for use with Squeezebox Radio Th Klipsch are ordered and on their way.I'm very interested to see how these stack up with what I have (30 year old Realistic Nova 45 on-ear open back phones with Titanium drivers that these are targeted to replace and also 20 year old rock solid ... | |
| speakers for 24/96 audio "In the past I've heard 1/2" 15 or 30ips tape with Dolby sound spectacular in a studio, but how many of us have access to such a thing?"I'm referring to modern large format R2R reference recordings I have heard.Yes, few have or would want access, ... | |
| Is the most efficient speaker the best speaker? Bottom line, is the sound has to reach certain SPL levels to meet the listener's need.I suppose one way to look at it is that with very efficient speakers, the amplifier is asked to do less to achieve that goal. That opens up a whole different bal... | |
| Is the most efficient speaker the best speaker? Anybody know what the typical efficiency rating of a Victrola is?It uses no electricity yet can fill a quite large room with quite lovely sound. Gotta be extremely efficient! This may be the ticket!Not much bass or high end though in those old 78's! | |
| Is the most efficient speaker the best speaker? I by chance stumbled into an old style general store along the bike trail the other day and was thrilled to find that the owner specialized in refurbished Victrolas and had an assortment to listen to and purchase.I asked to hear a couple of the be... | |
| Is the most efficient speaker the best speaker? "Speaker manufacturing has evolved. Technology has improved in the form of materials, software and the equipment that drivers are made from. "I'd say that is a fact.It's why the rules that determine best solutions these days are not the same as 50... | |
| Headphones for use with Squeezebox Radio Having reviewed the options, and given my limited usage needs for these,I may test the waters with a pair of Klipsch Image S4 in ear phones.These get almost universally good reviews for both sound and comfort. They are also only 18 ohm which shoul... | |
| speakers for 24/96 audio Sounds like the consensus is that the original CD redbook format engineers did a more than adequate job, at least in theory.So does that mean that when we hear deficiencies in specific redbook CDs compared to other formats (say R2R or very good vi... | |
| Is the most efficient speaker the best speaker? So what is the best speaker then?And what is it's efficiency?And how big is it?And how much does it cost?Sorry,these things matter to me so the ability to fill an arena with sound best does not necessarily make it the best speaker for my applicati... | |
| Noob with unusual maybe, what do I know? issue. Quick sidenote, that would be the "topology" or how things are connected, not topography,which describes the form of the earth's surface.The phono or wires connecting it may be picking up radio frequency RF noise from the nearby digital gear. Move... | |
| Why I like my home system better than live music I think it helps to think of your home/room as your own personal venue and play to its strengths rather than fighting it's weaknesses. All venues sound different. The same venue sounds different even depending on where you sit.Thinking this way, m... | |
| Headphones for use with Squeezebox Radio James,THanks for the info.I have been getting by with the Nova 45s pretty well, so I am taking my time.Still not sure which way I will go other than avoiding big bulky over the ear types. | |
| Is the most efficient speaker the best speaker? Efficiency in of itself is a good thing.But alone, efficiency means nothing except volume.I think we can all agree there is more to it than just that? |