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| Amazing sound quality inexpensive earbuds "The midrange is really the strength here. The bass is there but you may have to work for it."That may be typical with all earbuds from what I have seen in that the tight seal is critical for the bass (ie to "pressurize" the ear fully). A tight se... | |
| Who Will Stand the Test of Time? "Mapman I don't doubt that a lot of 'dark side' stuff will survive. It will depend on how much MONEY can be made off of it. That's the key."Nothing, dark or otherwise, will survive if there is no market for it. | |
| Who Will Stand the Test of Time? "And 'conditions' don't apply to the guys into metal and other such garbage."Metallica has a decent chance of survival there I would say.Maybe "Deep Purple" as well.Motorhead also has a decent chance I would say.Why should material that appeals mo... | |
| Who Will Stand the Test of Time? Two factors I used mainly to determine my list:1) talents that have withstood the test of time to a good extent so far, although admittedly that is still a limited time frame.2) core musical themes or attributes most likely to affect people than o... | |
| Amazing sound quality inexpensive earbuds Wow! NEver saw those AKGs! I would like to hear those and compare to the Klipsch.The Klipsch S4s originally retailed for over $200 or so I think I recall.Ear buds are mass market products used by many. That is good for audiophiles seeking good sou... | |
| Amazing sound quality inexpensive earbuds Amazon now has Klipsch s4 buds for just over $30. I thought these a good value at $80 prior when I bought them a year or two back.Sounds like its a buyers market for good ear buds these days. | |
| Who Will Stand the Test of Time? - Mahler (just makes the 20th century cut) - Stravinsky- Rachmaninoff- Al Jolson- Duke Ellington- Louis Armstrong- Count Basie- John Coltrane- Dizzy Gillespie- Ella Fitzgerald- Billie Holliday- Dinah Washington- Elvis Presley- Muddy Waters- Ray Ch... | |
| martin logan vs magnepan sound If I had the right room for them, I would really like to give newer MLs a test run. One of the things I like most about audio is trying out products that demonstrate a unique design approach. MLs fall into that category. | |
| how can I make the back wall transparent? The toilet paper rolls will only help with soundstage depth/making the back wall transparent if attenuation of sound levels to rear of speakers is what is called for based on all the above.In terms of aesthetics, they is what they is. :^) | |
| how can I make the back wall transparent? I think you've got it covered.One thing worth adding is that you might have to adjust distance between speakers as well when you play with distance from front wall in order to maintain good imaging, including a strong center image in particular. M... | |
| Ohm Walsh Micro Talls: who's actually heard 'em? Smaller than optimal OHMs for room size + subwoofer(s) to make up the difference if needed is always another viable option. | |
| Ohm Walsh Micro Talls: who's actually heard 'em? IN general, for best sound in an OHM speaker investment, I would look to go with the newest model possible suitable for room size for allowed budget. Trade-ins up to two pair and 40% discount is possible. Buying used pairs on ebay just for trade i... | |
| how can I make the back wall transparent? YEs, I mean wall behind speakers opposite from listening position, which is the one in front of you when listening facing speakers.You can use room acoustics or fight them. Both are valid approaches. Each might have a better chance of success depe... | |
| how can I make the back wall transparent? The only way really is to use speakers that are bi-directional, like Magnepan planars for example, or omnidirectional. Front ported or acoustic suspension speaker designs, ie those where most or all sound is emitted from the front, will be most pr... | |
| When a Reviewer "likes" something "Look, there is very little junk out there these days from reputable manufacturers. Most of the differences are ones of flavor, not competence, especially at the levels worth discussing on these sites."Whoops, the secret is out! High end audio, be... |