sargonicuse
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| Magico Pods vs Townshend Seismic Platforms This 2022 study by a professional audio engineer specifically regards the efficacy of spikes as a loudspeaker isolation device, however, the study includes tests, measurements, and graphs illustrating a number of findings that are broadly relevant... | |
| What decibel level do you listen at? What is ideal? For a free and immediately useful sound level meter please consider downloading one to your smartphone from the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health. Simply go to your phone's App Store and search for: sound level meter. There m... | |
| Footers under new speakers I recently posted this link to an excellent article on this subject from the March 2022 edition of Positive Feedback in a different thread, but hopefully it can find some appreciation here as well: Ten Misconceptions about Loudspeaker Spikes The... | |
| So, “Audio Science Review” really doesn’t like this video @knownothing You're welcome! My pleasure. | |
| So, “Audio Science Review” really doesn’t like this video Here is an excellent article on this subject from the March 2022 issue of Positive Feedback: Ten Misconceptions about Loudspeaker Spikes | |
| Piano is just 300 years old? There's more. Apropos of this discussion: an article in today's NYT - The Frick Needs a New Piano. Which Would You Choose? Includes sound samples and a reader poll. Reader comments are worth reading too. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/22/arts/music/frick-pi... | |
| Is the "improvement" real or imnagined? The honored and prolific veteran audio engineer and polymath Ethan Winer has written plainly and cogently on this subject here: Why We Believe His entire site is worth exploring for a wealth of learning. | |
| I'm curious. What is your "normal" listening volume? Ugh! The last sentence above should read: When testing or changing any gear or room acoustics.... | |
| I'm curious. What is your "normal" listening volume? The Center for Disease Control (CDC) provides a free sound level meter app for both Apple and Android phones. This app is calibrated for levels set by the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health: NIOSH Sound Level Meter App | Noise a... | |
| What is the true impact of power supply differences - Japan, US, Australia? @jea48 +1! | |
| Best Classical Labels for Sound @richardbrand +1! Presto's website and catalogue of recordings are fantastic. The best I have found so far and unmatched for sheer volume and depth across digital, vinyl, books, DVDs, Blu-rays, and more offerings. I have purchased a number of ... | |
| Piano is just 300 years old? There's more. @richardbrand +1! | |
| Piano is just 300 years old? There's more. I love classical and jazz piano and factory tours! Here is a sample of piano factory tour documentaries available on YouTube (in alphabetical order but couldn't controll font sizes). All are fascinating and promise to bring new appreciation: Bald... | |
| Bryston? @bslon "You don’t hear much about Bryston around here because the gear performs and doesn’t have problems." Exactly! | |
| Bryston? As a Bryston fan and long-time owner I can share the following for some background and context: What happened to Bryston? SoundStage! Hi-Fi | SoundStageHiFi.com - Bryston: How a Devastating Death Led to a New Lease on Life 2021 public announcem... |