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| Mix and match subs? I agree with soix. Scratch the SF sub idea. But yes, add another sub by all means. I'm running three SVS (2 SB-2000 and a SB-3000 in the audio room in asymmetric locations with great results and would like a fourth. Paradigm makes good stuff; not ... | |
| What’s the biggest mismatch you’ve seen, heard, or done? I had thought 'sonic mismatch' but see monetary ones as well.Sonically, an old ARC LS-3 with a Threshold T200 power amp and Martin Logan SL3s. I forget what the T200 replaced but it was a lesson about auditioning first, especially at that high pri... | |
| Is there a high quality transport that doubles as a Blue Ray player? My BDP-105 was one of the few components I actually had to buy new, and I have never regretted it. It is merely a CD transport at present in the primary two-channel system.Maybe I should try it for DVD and Blu-Ray (never have) in the home theater ... | |
| Wilson v Sonus Faber I'd agree with ebm. I thought I liked Wilsons years ago but I'm not so sure. My guess is the SF line is far more listenable (a bit warm) in the long haul thanWilson, although I guess they are warming up finally. | |
| Townshend Maximum Supertweeters Firm believer in the air a sub adds since the Denver REL guys left the demo room 20 years ago, and let me play bass-less "Fields of Gold" (Eva Cassidy's version) and turn the REL off and on at will. The added air and spaciousness was EASILY ... | |
| Diminishing returns? Ah yes, two-channel 'enthusiasts'. I admit to being one totally, but I still thought to suggested a center and surround solution (with better mains for two-ch use). It seemed to be what was needed per the O.P. unless I misunderstood. Sometimes it'... | |
| What's your dream speaker? fred6059 posts07-16-2021 6:18amRaidho D 3.1. To my ears, Raidho's do it all. Of course Borresen is the genius behind it. Haven't had a chance to hear his new line, so maybe the Borresen 03. At $66K, unfortunately can't go there! I agree ... | |
| Townshend Maximum Supertweeters Thanks, mc. It all makes sense. I can hear the 12KHz tone but not 16. I re-plugged all four Schuman resonators in the room and the jury is still out. The fourth sub may well be the best advice for now, not that I would expect to 'hear' a super-tw... | |
| Need help placing a second subwoofer. +1 millercarbon's statements. And I'd run those Dali's full range unless you feel the need to high-pass for whatever. Unless your amp is small I think the midrange will do fine with the woofers tagging along and not high-passed. Plus they go low... | |
| Audiophile Vacations Although she didn't like it much, I've gone to plenty of audio retail stores while away from home on vacation. Sue me; I wanted to see what 'Sound By Singer' looked like while in Manhattan and to hear what they had.I get to hear and see things t... | |
| A full range speaker? Tricky and interesting question. I'd say 25Hz at -0dB at least. And why is because when I added subs and EQ'd it carefully it plays near flat 200 down to 25Hz now (no lumps). I hear things in recordings I never heard before, and that is always gre... | |
| Diminishing returns? soix is correct about being able to hear mass-market receivers vs good audio gear. My bad. I was thinking of all the higher end audio comparisons I've done over the years. That can be work to differentiate above certain levels of good quality. SVS... | |
| Best sub for music, I concur with MC and atmosphere, et al, that four subwoofers are the way to go. If you can drop $3k on a good sub, there are many modern mfrs that can sell you 4 subs at $750. When positioned properly, they will shock you with the far better sound... | |
| Diminishing returns? Sure, there is a point where you will not get the best out of a speaker but most folks cannot hear electronics as well as they think they can. A pair of $5000 stereo mains would sound great. They'd sound better on better electronics but it's a str... | |
| Totem Mani 2 At The Thrift A nice find I'd guess. Not my 'ever-after' speaker. I remember these from showrooms and enjoyed them by and large. I'd look for leaner electronics. But you did a good job! Have fun. |