saki70
Responses from saki70
| Reference 3A choices? I own the Di Capo i's . You state that you want a touch of warmth . I feel that the Di Capos will not give that to you . They are quite a neutral speaker that will allow you to hear what your equipment sounds like .If I were to change speakers , t... | |
| do monitors require a subwoofer? Here's another vote for the Di Capo i's , in a smaller space and nearfield . No sub required , for me .Good luck . | |
| Low Volumes Another characteristic that needs to be addressed is dynamics .I have a decent sounding low level system that has all of the micro & macro details , resolution , airy highs and tight bass .But the dynamics , the difference between the loud and... | |
| Ideal Complete System for $5000 I like Robr45's suggestion for using powered speakers .I believe that you will get better sound reproduction than using an A/V receiver or seperate pre/pro & amp , in that price range . Also , you will not have to worry about the synergy betwe... | |
| Monitor speaker that will stop the Quest? Second the Refernce 3a MM De Capo & De Capo i's , best with tube amps . | |
| Alternatives to Klipsch Forte II Try covering the wood floor , between the speakers and yourlistening position , with thick area rugs .Sometimes bass can be controlled by the speakers involvment with the floor . Raising the speaker off of the floor with air between it and the flo... | |
| Good Sounding Speaker that Won't Attract Thieves? I don't have an answer for your problem... But I love this thread !Good luck . | |
| Prima Luna Prologue 2 vs Rotel RB-1572 I have both the PL2 and Rotel products , specifficultly the 200w-5channel amp and their processor . The Rotel is now sitting idle as it was relegated to H/T use after moving to 2 channel in another room , then the H/T went away too . Both units ha... | |
| Help building new system: devore, verity or Sonus? I'm in a 10'X10' room and enjoying my Ref. 3a Dicapo i's . They are rear ported monitors but only @ 20" from the wall behind them . Also , I have them setup on the diagonal as mentioned above . Be aware , they don't have to be exactly on a diagona... | |
| Prima Luna Dialogue 2 or Cayin A100? I am somewhat puzzeled by the report of the Primaluna being bright . I too have revealing and neutral speakers , DiCapo i's , and I do not have that problem at all . Either before or after rolling the input and output tubes . However the Primaluna... | |
| jumping back in, where should i start? No Bob , I can't explain it . That sort of stuff makes my head hurt ! I just talk about the things that I have found to work for me .52tiger ; I haven't seen any size or characteristics listed for your room . I would assume that ,if you are using ... | |
| Alternative to 12AX7-EH tube needed...new to tubes Go to "Joe's Tube Lore" at Audioasylum.com . He has done a rather exhaustive study on input tubes and has compared most all of the different types of small tubes .I found it a nice place to start .Good luck . | |
| jumping back in, where should i start? I don't know your speakers but speaker efficiency needs to be considered if you are looking for low volume performance . By low volume I mean a level that does not require one to raise their voice for normal conversation in the listening area .At ... | |
| How do you chose speakers based on room size? "In a small room I like a fairly narrow pattern that can be aimed to minimize early sidewall reflections"Duke , is this why some speakers have the driver recessed from the front face of the speaker box and others put some type of built up ring aro... | |
| How do you chose speakers based on room size? Duke ;Like the others ...your explanation has cleared up a lot of things that I have noticed along the way ! Thank you .What I was trying to get at concerning the 'guidelines' were things to look for that were specific to the size of room that the... |