markalarsen

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New Joseph Audio Pulsar Graphene 2
I would say significant improvement in the bass and, in the midrange a lesser improvement, but enough to make you very happy. @rlb61 
New Joseph Audio Pulsar Graphene 2
I agree with both of you. @prof I am suggesting the Perspective2 respond well to the front end. The Conrad amps have always been well-regarded. Someday maybe I will convince you to upgrade you wires. You hit the bass improvement accurately. I am h... 
New Joseph Audio Pulsar Graphene 2
There, however, is a kernel of truth here.  The Perspective2 are very responsive to upstream electronics and cables. I disagree with the old rules of spending half on speakers and the rest on electronics and cables. I am running more like 3 to 1 i... 
New Joseph Audio Pulsar Graphene 2
My suggested approach is to ignore him. I become irritated when someone says the same thing more than once.  
New Joseph Audio Pulsar Graphene 2
@prof You mean besides his grammar? 
New Joseph Audio Pulsar Graphene 2
 @nyaudio98 We understand. 
New Joseph Audio Pulsar Graphene 2
 @rsf507 The Perspective2 are $15K a pair.  
New Joseph Audio Pulsar Graphene 2
If the new Pulsar2 are $9K, it depends on how much your original Pulsars generate in net cash, after the AudiogoN fee and how much of the shipping or PayPal fee you absorb.  Add shipping to JA in New York.  
New Joseph Audio Pulsar Graphene 2
The upgrade cost for the Pulsars is $2300. New driver and crossover. They must be shipped to the factory.  
Best way to spike a large tower ( 100 lbs +)
Every spike I have is adjustable so there is no need to shim. Try Herbie’s cones. Big plus for me. 
New Joseph Audio Pulsar Graphene 2
 @nyaudio98 We understand your opinion.  @rlb61 The upgrade is an economic decision. The value to you, however, is probably is higher because you are a musician.  
New Joseph Audio Pulsar Graphene 2
On Easter, I was at my father-in-law’s house helping him set them his Pulsars. Once locked into the room, they sound great. I, however, would recommend the upgrade. On the other hand, he is waiting, but is careful and slow on this type of decision.  
New Joseph Audio Pulsar Graphene 2
It is easy to understand when you hear them. Songs sound better, the lyrics are easier to understand, and notes are cleaner.  The very fast opening guitar rift on “Feel it Still” by Portugal. The Man lets you hear each of the notes. @prof you shou... 
New Joseph Audio Pulsar Graphene 2
I do not have the technical skill to answer the question with any degree of certainty. What I would suggest is that the 6 inch drivers are slightly more efficient, reducing the relative output of the tweeter by a few dBs. That however would not ac... 
New Joseph Audio Pulsar Graphene 2
Mellow is not a good word to describe them. They are richer and simultaneously more detailed.  They are more accurate and detailed, while being silky smooth and dynamic. I am not running these with subs because they have plenty of bass, but my gue...