newbee
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| Which to keep! Pick one of these two soeakers I'm all for using one amp for both panels and subs. I've a hard time thinking the Adcom would be a good match (soundwise) for the panels. When you set these up, I assume in a somewhat triangular configuration, you need not be as concerned with sid... | |
| Does an upgrade make sense? I can't tell from looking at your system's photos, but you might want to re-address your set up to make sure you have optimized your system's potential. It looks like your speakers are on the 'long wall' and it looks like your speakers are a bit c... | |
| Which to keep! Pick one of these two soeakers Sound wise, your choice, you've go both on hand. Panels and boxes sound very different. I've had panels, electrostatics, and boxes. Set up for panels can be a journey, boxes are relatively simple. Ditto amplification. Those old spendors are a fine... | |
| Need recommendations for a stereo EQ Schiit makes inexpensive and competent 4 and 6 band equalizers. The Lokius 6 band cost about $300. It's quite transparent but I'd tuck it into a tape loop and your good to go. I do. | |
| Wall treatments “Asymmetrical”? "Sound Reproduction" by Floyd E Toole on Amazon for $23 in paperback. It will be the best $23 you ever spend. It should be mandatory reading for all audiophiles, especially those who are dealing with speaker set up. Too much of the stuff you will ... | |
| Hiatus Good for you, it's never too late! I never enjoy my audio system more than when I'm just listening to the music, which is what I'm doing most often now. The music elevates me, the audio system not so much. :-) | |
| Can I do any better than BJC LC-1 or Gotham GAC-1 Ultra Pro for the money? Other than having to obtain sensitive test equipment and the experience to use it meaningfully, you have no other impediments to measuring roll off, or other artifacts, in cables. Personally, as you might have guessed, I prefer to use my ears. Che... | |
| Radical toe in once more Results do not surprise me at all. I have similar issues in my present main room but, in another room using 'crap' stuff I get the out of phase sounds from the rear and sides of the room as well. I conclude this has more to do with the room and se... | |
| It's almost like poll, but certainly more fun I like mechanical things, audio stuff especially because it affords me opportunity to explore things which are both mechanical and electrical. Looks are great and important but real value is my thing. Rolex doesn’t hit my value button. I have 2 di... | |
| Help, Frustrated with Horn output Ah, one of the few speakers that I owned which I wish I’d never sold. Just physically too big for my room. :-( Based on your experience already and the age of the speakers I’d guess that it is probably time to have someone familiar with these spe... | |
| Can I do any better than BJC LC-1 or Gotham GAC-1 Ultra Pro for the money? No, I don't agree. As previously indicated there are measurements available for cables, but cables/IC's, etc are meant to connect 2 components, and the sum of these three items would be the meaningful measurements to consider. Most folks I believe... | |
| Radical toe in once more I was referring to the recorded sound. Sounds recorded in phase will appear between your two speakers, not outside of your speakers. Sounds recorded out of phase will appear from all about your room, but not focused between your two speakers. Lis... | |
| Can I do any better than BJC LC-1 or Gotham GAC-1 Ultra Pro for the money? OP, measurements? I don't think so, not at least from a practical point of view. It's really about synergy between components and your speakers/ears. Lack of meaningful measurements is one of the reasons that that is so much discussion about cable... | |
| Can I do any better than BJC LC-1 or Gotham GAC-1 Ultra Pro for the money? When asking about wires it is nice to have a point of reference otherwise the advise you get will be rather generic for you. BJ's is a good cheap cable, IC's or speaker, but does have a sonic signature. Its not razor sharp likes some others which ... | |
| When did you put the most effort in setting up your audio system? OP, 2 things about setting up the Quads were 1) Controlling the back wave which included finding the correct distance from the back wall, toe in, and finding the correct height off the floor. This last item was the most difficult, everyone thought... |