mapman
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| "Frightening" or "Relaxing" sound quality? Cdc,I certainly cannot speak for Atmasphere, but I suspect Ralph was referring to the S series High Emotion models that appear to use their unique wide dispersion tweeter technology.I think OHMs are most likely a different beast from the High Emot... | |
| Bookshelf Speaker for vintage Marantz 2230 2nd hand Triangle Titus 202s.These should allow the natural "warmth" of the Marantz to truly shine through.I really like the vintage receiver/Triangle Titus 202 combo. They are easily driven and allow the unique character of each source piece to s... | |
| Mono VS Stereo Stereo recordings are best heard in stereo and mono recordings in mono. There are many mono recordings from the pre-stereo age that are quite excellent because they were designed and intended to be heard that way (in mono). Same true with stereo. ... | |
| Near Field Tower for small room Nice options you're considering. You might want to consider the OHM Micro Walsh Tall also. | |
| Speaker Technology over the last 10 years There are a few companies using field coil technology again these days.Some vendors that have been around for awhile have offered evolutionary tweaks to their designs that perhaps offer more refinement.You can certainly spend more than ever on new... | |
| How can you tell if a recording is in mono? I never used to care for older mono recordings but I am finding many from the 50s in particular to be very enjoyable of late. | |
| Sexiest Pop Song Ever? OK I'll go with "Look Of Love" by Dusty Springfield for general honors."I Touch Myself" for straight out pop song with the lewdest title and theme that many have heard.Honorable mention to "Wicked Game" by Chris Isaak.How about" Physical" by Olivi... | |
| Quad 12L2 or 21L2: Detail vs. Fullness? I thought the Quad 12L monitors to sound a bit thin compared to the floorstanders. I liked the 21L the best (better than 22L also), more full range natural and balanced at least in the larger room where I heard them. In a small room, I might prefe... | |
| "Frightening" or "Relaxing" sound quality? "Real life sounds are dynamic and could frighten you if they were to happen silence to loud, especially when you were not expecting."Yep. Examples: bombs detonating, thunder storms, tympanis and other percussive instruments including pianos.If the... | |
| "Frightening" or "Relaxing" sound quality? Axel,I did get through the entire Mahler's 3rd over the last couple days.Unfortunately this particular lp set is perhaps one of the worst classical recordings in my collection however. An orchestra from eastern Europe I am unfamiliar with on a one... | |
| Bruce Springsteen, did you see the show? Rock and Roll week on Idol next week.They should have The Boss be the mentor!Actually, I think it is Slash or somebody like that. | |
| "Frightening" or "Relaxing" sound quality? How about "pleasing" sound quality?For me I might listen to 10 different systems that all sound different yet find each one "pleasing".Bottom line for me is if it sounds "pleasing" to me I like it enough that I am anxious to spend time listening t... | |
| "Frightening" or "Relaxing" sound quality? "So you take a recording you know and THEN go listen to this on a system such as I'm on about and see what happens."With my current system, I can't think of any recordings that I have that are inherently "frightening" merely as a result of the way... | |
| "Frightening" or "Relaxing" sound quality? "It is NOT just superior 'clarity', it's some form of unnatural 'emphasis',"Often its just the way something is recorded which is seldom the same as listening live. Its difficult to equate the two. | |
| Ohm Walsh Micro Talls: who's actually heard 'em? Parasound:Congrats. Keep the thread going and keep us posted on how things work out! |