rwisem
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| Why I'm not adding a sub to my 2-way monitors for music You're right. Everybody's situation is different, and the type of sub makes a difference, too. In my small 2.1 setup I use a 300w RMS 8" sealed sub that has substantially improved the sound of every bookshelf speaker I have tried. It doesn't hurt... | |
| High expectations when listening to an orchestra I have had season tickets to the symphony for over 10 years. I often close my eyes and listen critically for sound stage, the impact of the kettle drum, the tonality of the strings and woodwinds. I do it to determine what my home system should s... | |
| Does Age Matter? I'm 77 and prefer digital. My 65 year collection is all on Roon. | |
| smaller speakers for critical listening? My listening room is a smallish bedroom and I cannot place floor standing speakers properly distanced from room boundaries. I wanted full range, or close to it, so utilize a small sub that is very solid down to the low 30s. I use standmounts on th... | |
| What other hobby... "Even though color is the mainstream preference, monochrome may be making a comeback...Remind you of anything in audio?"Vinyl, of course. | |
| Is imaging reality? Interesting topic. I have had season tickets to our symphony orchestra for over 10 years. At times I have closed my eyes and imagined I was listening to a HiFi system playing. Of course, it sounds like a very good system, but the imaging didn't... | |
| What is the average dealer mark up? " The same btw is true of most things, including cars. Which is why car dealerships are so incredibly profitable."Not exactly. I retired from GM and the dealer cost was typically 15-18% under MSRP. Dealers would get a 3% bonus when a car sold, w... | |
| Your favourite music movie? Randy Edelman’s score for Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story is my favorite. It is so dramatic parts of it were used as music for the Olympic Games in the 90s. | |
| Moderately priced audio I have loved music since I was a kid many years ago and I developed an interest as a teen in the science of improving the sound. I remember being thrilled when I found the first stereo console in a Sears store with separate bass and treble contro... | |
| Isn't a wondeful time to be an audiophile? Another aspect - When I got started in the 60s, there was very little used equipment and no good way to become aware of any. You were forced to buy new. Today we have the internet and sales forums everywhere, as well as Ebay. So much great equipme... | |
| Why the facination with integrated amps? What I don't understand is the idea that integrated amps are a new trend. My first "good" stereo in 1965 had an integrated amp. They have always been with us. Took a back seat to receivers for a couple of decades due to the popularity of FM radi... | |
| The awakening... I love this thread. I have been interested in this hobby for 50 years and had to carefully budget to put together decent systems in the 2-3k range. I have been the only one in my family to be interested, so tried not to shoot the family budget. ... | |
| Play music from laptop over WiFi to existing audio system: how? Surprised no one has mentioned the Chromecast Audio. Set it up on your network, plug it into your amp and you are good. $35 - worth a shot. I use mine all the time. | |
| The High End for Under a Grand? Well, I’ve tried out high end stuff and my criteria is to achieve a very believable presentation, comparable to the local symphony I’ve been attending for several years. Last Spring I set up a small 2.1 system in the bedroom that accomplishes that... | |
| Dac Technology Mature? I agree with Eric. I have an AD1955 in my Emotiva pre-amp and I noticed no real difference on hi-res files, but mp3's and Redbook CD's are much better sounding. |