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| OK to use curtain to obtain the optimum room size? How big a room are you building? If you give me the sizes maybe I can suggest something. | |
| OK to use curtain to obtain the optimum room size? No. You cannot use curtain to adjust room size. Room size affect bass more than anything else. Curtains absorb higher frequencies but otherwise they are bass transparent. | |
| Sub setup with parametric EQ'S? Parametric eq is effective to compensate mild bass boom but it will sound artificial if you make major adjustments to bring down high peaks. Also you cannot bring up bass suck outs. The best way to use parametric eq is to position the sub first fo... | |
| Ideas for makeshift non-commercial amp stands? Try some butcher blocks from IKEA. They are about 20x16x2.5 in dimension, weight about 24 lb each, made of maple, cost $25 each. They can be placed directly on the floor or on cones. I use them under my turn table. | |
| Peculiar problem? Show me the light... Warren,I suggest you hire an electrician to do the job. The cost will vary depending on where you live and the complexity of your situation. I had one done for about $150 in New York area. But my installation was simple; the outlet and the circuit... | |
| Can XLR to RCA affect input impedance of amp? The impedance of a XLR input is usually specified as the sum of both pins (both phases). A XLR to RCA adapter usually gives you the positive phase of the signal (pin 2) and short the other phase (pin 3) to the ground (pin 1), and the impedance sho... | |
| Peculiar problem? Show me the light... Warren,This is interesting. Now you got me thinking. I plugged both the Vandy 5 and a Theta Dreadnaught into a 20A line because the Vandies have less hums this way. Now I remember it did seem to be less dynamic than when the Vandies were in separa... | |
| Can XLR to RCA affect input impedance of amp? Are you sure the input impedance is 11 ohms unbalance and 100 ohms balanced? They are way too low to be practical. Input impedances are usually measured in kilo ohms. Please recheck. | |
| Peculiar problem? Show me the light... Warren,I dont think the Revel produced the cracking noise. I believe your sub might have triggered some sort of vibration or resonance in the surrounding of the Revel, perhaps the join between the speaker and its stand, or the furniture nearby. T... | |
| Speaker polarity? One way to check system polarity is to play a CD with simple repeated drumbeats and watch the movement of the woofer. The drumbeat should cause the woofer cone to move outward not inward. | |
| Buzzing source Why do you use cheater plugs? Did you experience hum before?You should be able to plug all the components to the power strip without using any cheater plug, and connect the TT ground to the Parasound. | |
| I can't make up My Mind Please Help... If 2-ch is your priority I would do it differently. I would buy a 2-ch only preamp with unity gain input/control for pure 2-ch playback. I would keep the Yamaha as surround processor and connect its two front channels to the preamp. With this setu... | |
| VPI 10.5 vs Graham 2.2 Rick,The JMW is a very good arm, much better than any arm I have used before. Vinyl play back technologies have really advanced in recent years. The behavior of the Helikon that we experienced, especially the track skipping on 8, seems to indicate... | |
| Vandersteen 5 vs Model 2c/2wq Combo I am using Theta Dreadnaught to drive my model 5 because I double my 2-ch with HT setup and I already have the Dreadnaught before I bought the 5. Ultimately what amp matches well largely depend on your taste. I like the 5 driven by tube amp better... | |
| How important is aesthetics to you in purchasing If you buy something that looks great but sounds so-so, you will not be happy with it in the long run. It will be like a thorn poking you every time you listen in dim light. And the upgrade bugs will bite sooner rather than later. I would go with ... |