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| Help in upgrading monitors. I had a pair of Mini Utopias for a while. They sounded nice with lots of detail, but I agree with Goose that they had a tendency to be a bit on the harsh side. They just didn't go as deep as I would've liked them to. I brought my Twin 6 Actives up... | |
| Small monitor- made in the states Check out Aether Audio (formerly SP Technology) | |
| Speakers for a 12 x 13 room Bass traps are your friend. Check out the GIK site. My room is 12x15 and my speakers (SP Tech Timepiece 3.0) go down to 30hz. They provide all the bass I need and it's not boomy at all. I see lots of wonderful expensive systems here but seldom see... | |
| Anyone have comments on radical toe in? I think if we were meant to listen to speakers with a radical toe-in, then our ears would be radically toed-in to hear them, but that's not the case now is it? There's a sweet spot, but it's not radical in my eyes (or should I say ears?). | |
| Tight accurate midfield monitor pair suggestions Shadorne's suggestion is a good one. You can't go wrong with ATC. Take a look at the Focal monitors too. I have the Twin 6 and they're a wonderful speaker. You can find a used pair for around $2300. Check the Gearslutz website classifieds. | |
| Where can one purchase lead shot for speakers? I agree 100% that lead is not a safe material. Radiation isn't either, but millions of people get X-rays every day. I'm just trying to point out that in such a small dose, the lead will do nothing to harm you by using it in your speakers or stands... | |
| Where can one purchase lead shot for speakers? Just don't eat it for breakfast every day. Sheesh, let's get real. Anything might kill you if you ingest enough of it. Loading up your speakers or stands with it will not. Putting insulation in your attic isn't supposed to be good for you either b... | |
| Where can one purchase lead shot for speakers? When I had my VR4jrs a couple years ago, I bought my lead shot at Walmart in the sporting goods department. They had 20 lb. bags. You can get one of those cheap white respirator masks at the hardware store. Just pour it in slow (so it doesn't stir... | |
| What is the Phono stage you have finished with? Heed Audio Quasar. Man does this one fly under the radar. It's wonderful. | |
| Inexpensive Cork Room Treatments Those might help tame some high end reflections, but they won't trap any bass which is what most rooms really need most. That's where GIK traps rule! | |
| Pass Labs X1 Power Supply Question I would like to thank Larry at High-End Palace for kindly answering my question. Thanks again Larry! | |
| verdict on class D amps? I replaced a Pass X250.5 in my system with a pair of Channel Island D-200 monos and it sounds just as good as it always did. I put $2k back in my pocket (I purchased used), and don't have the heat or strain on my back like I did with the Pass. As ... | |
| Vintage Altec Speakers on Legs I looked at the Carmels. It's not those. I feel more certain now that these were probably made in the 50's, not 60's. | |
| Vintage Altec Speakers on Legs Fpeel, The legs on these were like legs on old coffee tables. Skinny round legs about 6 or 8" long. The logo was on the bottom right hand corner and it just said "Altec". I'll look at the website you mentioned and see what I can find. I've been go... | |
| Vintage Altec Speakers on Legs They're not horns. Just a 3 way design. Are there any particular model numbers I should look for on the speakers? I don't even know where I'd go to sell the components, and I don't want to have to sit on them because no one wants them anymore. I'm... |