mihorn

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What are you 'TRULY' Looking for in Loudspeaker...
I'm TRULY looking for a speaker which my wife will say, "Wow, this is the best speaker you have ever owned, and it sounds fantastic!I needed my wife's recognition and respect! Many years ago, I bought hi-end tube amp and speakers after many days ... 
Are you an Audiophile?
I have been an audiophile wannabe for last >25 years. I think I am not a wannabe anymore. I am truly enjoying my sound system. I had never thought I was the audiophile when I was not confident with my sound system or looking for upgrade gears i... 
Having trouble with sound deadening
I recommend a couple of bass shakers. Too much bass from powerful sub could hurt listeners’ ears. Young people's ears are easy to damage! The bass shaker is more effective and fun to feel the action in the movie. They are quiet, small, cheap and e... 
Very large room HT
"Audyssey pro" takes care of setting. That makes sense!Thanks for details! 
Very large room HT
Bo,By using the sub from 16hz till 140 hz the level of integration is a lot better than used to 40-80. The Monitor Audio PLW-15 has an extreme fast and tight response.What do you recommend for typical low pass cross point of PLW-15 with PL-200?Jac... 
Need a very neutral interconnect-
Correction for above post! my room is acoustically pretty dead and the "Back wall" is dark.Back wall =>> wall behind speakers = Front wall.- 
Need a very neutral interconnect-
I define "Blacks" as a slightly darker and thicker air around individual acoustic images in open (natural and pleasant) sound stage. This helps to see/identify acoustic images clearer. It's not like a halo/haze (bad! you don’t want that!) which is... 
Objective vs. Placebo relating to system changes
Mceljo - I'd love an opportunity to be convinced, but my location is not near either of you that offered.Are you close to Los Angeles downtown, California? I can demo and show you what cables and isolation of component make difference in sound sy... 
New to Audiogon. selling my whole system
Hi Bo,Thank you for the song list! Jacintha’s "Light my fire" is very nice. The sound stage is natural and just right size which is intimate. Huge or immense sound stage can be overwhelming to enjoy music. Jacintha is singing beautiful and sexy. T... 
New to Audiogon. selling my whole system
Hi Bo,Could you please pick a couple of popular songs in pop or jazz and describe what you hear? It will be helpful to me and other readers' listening skill. Thanks! 
New to Audiogon. selling my whole system
Hi Bo,What kind music or songs do you use for testing sound? Could you pick few your favorite songs and describe what you hear from your best sound system? What are important sounds for individual songs to you? Thanks! 
External HD VS Flash Drive Sound Quality Question
08-02-13: Moomoowhat to do with the 25+ flash drives??!I have Oppo bdp-95 and use USB flash drives for FLAC and MP3 music files. Music files on root directory sound better (transparent, faster, and musical) than files in sub-directories or folders... 
wht is the difference between good and bad sound ?
This kind of question is good for everyone. What is your idea of good and bad sound? It will be helpful to know for new or even seasoned members. Why do we upgrade equipments constantly? This thread can be a good guideline for upgrade path for man... 
wht is the difference between good and bad sound ?
This kind of question is good for everyone. What is your idea of good and bad sound? It will be helpful to know for new or even seasoned members. Why do we upgrade equipments constantly? This thread can be a good guideline for upgrade path for man... 
Opinions - Best Sound at T.H.E. Newport 2013 Show?
I visited only Hilton 1st, 2nd, 3rd floors and Atrium 2nd and 3rd floors. The best sounding (to me) was from Produndo System(Atrium #241) – Viva Audio Aurora & Trenner & Friedl Isis Loudspeakers. The sound was very transparent, musical, no...