skeptikal
Responses from skeptikal
| Sub suggestions please I really like my HSU VTF-TN1. Tons of output. | |
| Speaker Isolation tweaks ? SVS SoundPath feet are almost as good as the IsoAcoustics and cost a lot less. Spend the savings on acoustic panels. | |
| New Electrical Circuit I ran a dedicated 20 amp circuit. Leviton 8300-R 20-Amp hospital grade outlet. ZeroSurge 8R20W power conditioner. Preffair Audiophile HiFi shielded power cord, 10AWG, rhodium plated. Made no difference whatsoever. Skin effect, jitter, and dri... | |
| DAC connection to computer Use HDMI. It delivers bit-perfect digital audio to the DAC. Only from the DAC to the speakers is quality an issue. The data that goes into the HDMI is identical to the data that comes out of it, unless something is very wrong with the cable. | |
| 15 amp circuit VS. 20 amp Circuit You might want to measure your current before doing a bunch of expensive work. I measured my two subs, which have amps rated at a total of 1100 watts. Cranked up some bassy music. They drew 60 watts total. | |
| The Low Volume Loudness Dilemma Too bad Dirac doesn't do multiple sweeps at varying volume levels. | |
| JL Audio hifi subwoofer match for my system I got a newly released HSU VTF-TN1 this summer and it is fantastic. And I like the more vertical footprint of the cabinet. | |
| Alternative absorbent acoustic material? I built 28 panels, polycylindrical diffusers, and bass traps out of the Rockwool Safe & Sound from Lowe’s. Works brilliantly. However, Menards has a cheaper mineral wool, Johns Manville Sound & Fire Block, that is the exact same thing. | |
| New speakers for a new start? Arendal has great sound and build quality for not a lot of money. And there is no middleman markup. | |
| Has a Power Conditioner Improved Your Sound? I upgraded to a ZeroSurge 8R20W and a hospital grade outlet. Made no difference whatsoever. At least I have surge protection. | |
| Vibration dampening I have laminate floors. My subs are on SVS Soundpath feet, then on a heavy travertine plinth, then on rubber and cork anti-vibration pads. Definitely tightens up the bass. | |
| Heavy difficult to move speakers- how do you deal? I walk them, keeping one foot on the ground at all times. To put it on a plinth, you can even walk the speaker up onto a 1x4 then a 2x4. | |
| Food: what does the typical audiophile eat? I eat a steady diet of longing and unfulfillment from a bowl with no bottom. And cheese. | |
| Subwoofer Suggestions Get 2 of Vera-Fi's 10" subs. | |
| ABX testing with AQ Dragon power cords @audphile1 There's nothing lacking with my experience or my system. But I should not have said that bit about pointless arguments. For that I apologize. |