mapman
Responses from mapman
| So what's the best system out there? Everything is relative and subjective.... I listen to a lot of live music and the "best" gear at shows, dealers, wherever, then I match that for way fewer $$$s in my own home. Each room I tackle there is unique and different. I also listen to headphones from time to time and apply the s... | |
| I want a streamer Use your Smartphone or tablet. No need for expensive special streaming devices. | |
| Bought some `Vintage Gear` Very cool! | |
| Can one ever be "done" in this hobby? I too still like to keep up with new innovations or products that might add value even after having identified and actually "hit the target". I also actively look for every opportunity to downsize and still hit that target or at least come close e... | |
| Can one ever be "done" in this hobby? Assuming one cares, once you know what your target is and you hit it, its harder to change than not.Otherwise, not so hard if you are not hitting the target or the target constantly moves.Then of course most things break or wear out and eventually... | |
| Why is the high end stratospheric? Good sound is not rocket science. Bling is a big factor. | |
| What's Your Fantasy Supergroup? Tchaikovsky, Robert Johnson, Chuck Berry, Duke Ellington, Buddy Holly, Chet Atkins, Mark Knopfler, Steve Howe, Chris Squire, Charlie Haden, Johnny Cash, Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison, Ringo, Phil Collins, Linda Ronstadt, Rosanne Cash. | |
| What's Your Fantasy Supergroup? tpreaves add Diana Krall to that one. | |
| Stereophile Profiles Carpets and Curtains again .... Don't shoot the messenger? | |
| Song (or music) you want played at your funeral. “I’ll Be Back” by The Beatles. | |
| Do audiophiles hate large subwoofers? I am not against larger subwoofers but I am of the opinion that smaller ones that are capable of doing the job in general are preferable. Larger high quality subs may cost a lot more and offer no distinct advantage or be needed in many cases. Also... | |
| Why the fascination with subwoofers? IT's probably true subwoofers get a bad rap with audiophiles because in many cases they are set up in a manner that adds too much bass which can also obscure the higher frequencies. But like anything else, its just a matter of doing it right, usi... | |
| Why the fascination with subwoofers? Here is one very affordable option that I would consider if needed: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00102VWJK/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1 | |
| Why the fascination with subwoofers? Subs are simply just another very flexible and cost effective way to get extended bass when needed or desired , often in combo with smaller speakers with less bass extension, of which there are many very good quality affordable ones otherwise. I u... | |
| Why the fascination with subwoofers? Because they work. |