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| SVS Subwoofer Isolation feet. Will I lose bass? Unless you've invented anti-gravity there's no such thing as isolation. What we have instead is vibration control. And you're right, shakey rubbery feet will damp vibration, sucking up energy and causing you to lose bass. Not very much however. ... | |
| It happened again tonight Welcome to the Machine is a real experience. The throbbing of the machine, to describe even that part alone is a challenge because lots of systems can do the throb but it wasn't until the DBA the character of the vibrations is felt as this immense... | |
| Basic anti vibration? Cones vs pods? Is there "good enough solution"? BDR Cones.Granite. Sand. Good enough for me.https://systems.audiogon.com/systems/8367 | |
| Two medium size woofers Vs One big size woofer All other things being equal, all things are never equal. | |
| Very basic subwoofer question Four subs, of virtually any size, brand, model and power, will give you just the sort of seamless foundation you desire. Its really as easy as buying four, putting them different locations around the room, and adjusting the levels. Do it right and... | |
| Is my room size going to be a problem for speakers? Don't listen to these guys. Pair of Double Impacts, DBA, Raven Nighthawk, quality SR wire, plenty of HFT.Solid core door, weather-stripping. Nice chair. Done. | |
| Why no interest in reel to reel if you're looking for the ultimate sound? So that was Doug Sax. Figures. Epic talent.D2D is indeed awesome. I have a couple Sheffield, haven’t heard in a while, will be a treat to play tonight. Not a lot of selection. Only one I recall right now has the theme song for that TV show with th... | |
| Are Speakers Like Cask-Conditioned Beer? Cask ales are best when fresh, and for maybe a day or so after, but that's about it. The last thing you ever want is the last quaff from the last pint of a cask conditioned ale. I know. Never even liked cask all that much until I learned to get em... | |
| Turntable platforms Apparently we can add racquetballs to the list of things that don't bounce. Right next to the springs that don't bounce. Right, CI? | |
| Renaming The Forum Doesn't need a new name. Just needs new management. | |
| Why no interest in reel to reel if you're looking for the ultimate sound? Nothing beats RTR. Until you start factoring in all the things that beat it. | |
| power cord directionality Not the only thing that's backwards, apparently. | |
| Which is the better decesion? There is a much better choice than a power conditioner but at $1k is probably more than you are ready to spend right now. And do not buy a cheap one, that will be money down the drain.The Synergistic power cords you are looking at are the industry... | |
| Subwoofer advice sought Truly deep, accurate bass does indeed improve imaging, midrange, and treble, and contribute to a sense of envelopment. It improves midrange and treble because of the way the ear senses volume balance. Two speakers can easily produce enough midrang... | |
| Soundsmith Straingauge cartridge taken to the next level A very informative and influential thread. I presume you've seen this?https://sound-smith.com/sites/default/files/PDF%201-14%20Soundsmith_ImageHiFi%20engl._0.pdfSeriously considering.... |