tgrisham
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| Subwoofer calibration quandary... The info is appreciated. Am I correct in thinking that the -8 dB drop at 125 Hz is your main speakers? If so, that is a null at your reference location and can only be corrected by moving the main speakers or your seat position. Also, the -6 dB at... | |
| Subwoofer calibration quandary... In my experience, your measurements are typical. Changing one parameter changes all others. Where is your sub placed in the room and in relation to your mains? What is your crossover point? What main speakers do you use? I find that placing a sub ... | |
| Subwoofer calibration quandary... I hope that I understand your question. If so, there will be many opinions out there, but since you asked......I believe that it is best to scheive the flatest overall response with a minimum of distortion. Different areas of the room will have di... | |
| REL Q Series for two channel system I am using the REL Q108E in this system: Von Schweikert VR-1, Creek 5350SE and Njoe Tjoeb 4000 CDP. I added it because These bookshelf speakers, as good as they are, don't go below about 50-60 Hz (in room response). The REL adds just enough bottom... | |
| Canare 4S11 vs MIT Terminator 4 Bi Wire Curious as well. The Canare has been a great speaker wire for me, especially at the price. | |
| Benchmark DAC1 or Ah Reference Tjoeb 4000 My system: Von Schweikert VR-1, Creek 5350SE and Tjoeb 4000 with the upsampler board. I listened to the stock 4000 for awhile and really liked it. I then installed the upsampler and liked it more. I almost wished I had bought the PrimaLuna, but I ... | |
| Speaker Design Because they have different ears and different brains, they would not use the same cabinets and drivers and crossovers. They would have to choose their own to achieve what they consider to be the "best" sound. That's what makes them the best in th... | |
| Front- vs. Down-Firing Subs and Amp Issue Back to the original point....it is personal preference. Money doesn't guarantee performance. Listen to as many subs as possible, in your own room if possible. My opinion is this: I have enjoyed my 2 channel more with a sealed REL and my movies an... | |
| Front- vs. Down-Firing Subs and Amp Issue Rauliruegas,I understand the concepts. I too believe that 80 Hz is the limit for localization of low frequencies, but others disagree. Below 80 is not a problem, above 80 can be. Bass frequencies have such long wavelengths that the position of the... | |
| Front- vs. Down-Firing Subs and Amp Issue All of the above comments have merit. It will depend on your room. My down-firing REL reinforces my two channel monitors but is crossed-over at 40 Hz and is sealed. It has a "presence" in the room and is necessary for realistic reproduction of mus... | |
| Listening Nirvana in Tiny Hideaway Room I had great success and fun with a small room in my house. I left my main rig alone and put money into a room that is 11' x 13' with a vaulted sloping ceiling. One corner is rounded. I used Von Schweikert VR-1s with a solid state integrated Creek.... | |
| What is your idea of a Perfect Album? Quadraphenia, The Who. | |
| Very long cable run question I just ran a 30 foot long set of speaker cables and am very happy with the results. I used Canare 4S11 that I read about here and other places. It is a spiral 4 wire that is 14 gauge each but when the 2 reds and 2 whites are joined together to mak... | |
| Do speakers sound better on wood floor or concrete Interesting question, but....nobody wins the bet, too many variables. Wood may resonate more than concrete, but at what frequency? Most concrete floors are covered in carpet which dampens the first order reflection from the floor. Bass travels thr... | |
| Low priced giant killers Ditto for VR-1s. I did just put a pair of Axiom M3tis ($300US)in my bedroom and they are amazing little speakers for the money. They don't compete with my Dynaudios or VR-1s, but for the money they are fine. Bottom is about 60 Hz as is the VR-1s, ... |