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| Bypassing Caps - what is it really about? The 10uF film capacitors we use behave like near ideal capacitors almost to 1MHz. Bypassing that capacitor with a smaller one is not going to have any benefit. I am not an electronics expert, but I know speakers well. For crossovers, this bypassi... | |
| diffuser or absorption panels, which would you choose? The answer would depend entirely on a measured room response taking into account the on-axis response of the speaker. If the speaker has a flat on-axis response and room response mids-highs are elevated, I would pick absorption. If the room respon... | |
| Interesting situation! Do we need this.... @asctim , I cycle a lot. When people ask me about bicycles, I say there are 4 very important things. 1) Geometry. A bike that fits you perfectly will be comfortable. 2) Shifters that work properly and reliably. No one likes to fuss with difficult... | |
| Powered speakers show audiophiles are confused @donavabdear , That you for continuing to carry the torch. @lonemountain same, here and on the other thread. Some people want to learn. Some people want to move forward. Others don't want to learn. Others don't want to move forward. Some who d... | |
| Powered speakers show audiophiles are confused That must be some kind of record @joysjane. | |
| Interesting situation! Do we need this.... @moonwatcher the used prices on Ebay seem in line with most used speakers. One of the reasons for a lot of used units is likely that a lot were sold. Even my local discount retailer has them on the shelf. I doubt there is a more popular non amplif... | |
| Interesting situation! Do we need this.... Even cheap drivers can be low distortion at lower listening levels. Audiophiles place far more importance on crossover parts than is warranted. A good design is more important. Room and speakers are a system. If the room is not treated and the pos... | |
| Why does pulling out main speakers from wall improve sound? Good video @yyzsantabarbara , it's my post from above but in easier to understand video form. They don't address how boundary reinforcement though and how to deal with it. | |
| Who says studio monitors are "cold and analytical"? @lonemountain , the answer to your question of who, is "most audiophiles", as most audiophiles are ruled by beliefs, not fundamental understanding. | |
| Why does pulling out main speakers from wall improve sound? @jumia the floor is only a concern for boundary reinforcement. That can be fixed if needed by equalization (DSP). The front wall reflection comes back towards the listener (not the ceiling). It is critical. The muddiness is usually a large suckou... | |
| Why does pulling out main speakers from wall improve sound? +1 @tonywinga You are balancing boundary reinforcement (getting close to the walls), with SBIR (cancellation from front wall reflection), and room modes. @bigtwin , Focal appears to be attempting to at least balance some of that in their form... | |
| Why does pulling out main speakers from wall improve sound? SBIR - Speaker boundary interference response. As noted, perhaps not fully correct, but as the frequency drops for a dynamic speaker, the radiation become omni-directional. The wave reflecting off the front wall is reflected, with not a lot of at... | |
| Peachtree GaN 1 Beta Some of that was over my head, but I have people who can explain it to me. Thank you. | |
| Powered speakers show audiophiles are confused There was nothing rude in a teacher correcting a student who has made an error, or correcting someone using a 1990 snapshot of battery technology to comment on electric vehicles. Knowledge is never rude. Taking attitude with someone where you lack... | |
| Peachtree GaN 1 Beta @atmasphere, As the GAN1 is a PWM amplifier controlled by digital timing signals mainly, and not attempting track an analoig signal with high precision as would be required in a Class D amplifier, would the GAN1 be less sensitive to some of the i... |