martinb0820
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| Connecting a streamer via an Ethernet cable z32kerber: Why guess? If your streamer supports it, see if packets are being dropped or retried on the WiFi interface, and then plan your strategy based on the data. (for example, if your router is running Linux under the hood, you may need to lo... | |
| About to invest in room treatments; GIK, RealTraps, DIY -- what is your experience? With regard to diffusion vs absorption with GIK panels, it costs only a little more to hedge your bets. I was initially skeptical about diffusion, since I was trying to tame a very bright room. I ordered Alpha panels with the optional cloth finish... | |
| What is the best audiophile speaker for a tiny square room? I suggest adding room treatment before doing anything else. I have an 18 x 11 x 8 room that was a sonic disaster before treatment and am now using a combination of diffusion and absorption. The treatment makes the room behave as if much larger tha... | |
| Can I use 24 gauge speaker cable? Some interesting reading on the topic: https://www.biline.ca/audio_critic/mags/The_Audio_Critic_16_r.pdf "The Wire and Cable Scene: Facts, Fictions, and Frauds Part II" starts on page 51. The article is almost thirty years old but the science hasn... | |
| Speakers or room I had similar room problems: ceramic tile around the fireplace, an opening to the foyer on one side, windows, etc.Based on my experience ("your mileage may vary"), I wouldn't change anything until the room was at least somewhat under control. I'm ... |