stuartk

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Which component to upgrade to improve bass control?
@geof3:I'm not opposed to dsp but when I read descriptions of using it, it sounds a bit intimidating. @bigaud:Thanks for your input. The speaker cables are double runs, for whatever that's worth. Not sure whether that compensates for resistance.   
Which component to upgrade to improve bass control?
@gp4jesus:Speaker cables are not biwired but are double runs.@lemonhaze:My room is long rectangle, not square. In fact, I've already decided that multiple subs will indeed be my approach in our next house, where/when I can have a dedicated room fo... 
Which component to upgrade to improve bass control?
@tvad: "You might call Peter and ask him about using Symposium platforms between your speakers and target stands"As I mentioned, Peter stipulates there should be no spike or other footer under speaker stands when using Symposium shelves under mon... 
Which component to upgrade to improve bass control?
@jas:My plugs are all Furutech@tony1954:Thanks. Millercarbon suggested the same and it definitely seems the best way to go. We plan on moving in about 5 years and at that point, I'll have  a room dedicated to audio that WILL include a Swarm. For n... 
Which component to upgrade to improve bass control?
@kymanor1:What amp would you suggest?I've spoken to Jeff Wells who said the bass performance of my majestic could be improved via upgrades. @Hilde456:Thanks for the suggestion. I see there are currently 4 for sale used for $1750.  Even if I could ... 
Which component to upgrade to improve bass control?
@denverfred:I live in a single family home in a rural area where each house has its own transformer. I've tried power conditioning and noticed no improvement. I do have upgraded power cables. I suppose I could upgrade them even further. Otherwise,... 
Which component to upgrade to improve bass control?
@optimize:Thanks for the technical explanation.  
Which component to upgrade to improve bass control?
@gosta:"Saying no to dsp today is like saying no to cd's yesterday. It won't stop it's the future and gets better for each day. Just get on with it :-)"Got it. Thanks.  
Which component to upgrade to improve bass control?
@eriksquires:"Some miniDSP units are pure digital. No analog. Another alternative is to use something like Roon, which has DSP built in". If a Swarm won't fit, some sort of DSP may be my only recourse. I'm not technically inclined by nature so ... 
Which component to upgrade to improve bass control?
@millercarbon:"One of the beautiful things about multiple subs, the more subs the less the room matters, and the less it matters where in the room the subs go...By the time you get to four it hardly matters where you put them the bass will be so g... 
Which component to upgrade to improve bass control?
@tvad:"You might call Peter and ask him about using Symposium platforms between your speakers and target stands"In fact, I did order them but Peter could not tell me when they would be available. As it happened, I had an old Symposium shelf lying ... 
Which component to upgrade to improve bass control?
@millercarbon:Thanks for weighing in, MC. I don't have any fundamental objection to subs. As mentioned, a friend who's a dealer is coming over next week to help me locate bass nodes. Perhaps he can also point out possible locations for subs. I've ... 
Which component to upgrade to improve bass control?
. . or can be, at least.  
Which component to upgrade to improve bass control?
@sandthemall:"I think it's most logical to get the room dialed in first"I can't argue with that-- it makes perfect sense.Implementing it, however, is another story.  
Which component to upgrade to improve bass control?
@invalid:My mistake-- you are right!