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| Bose 901 VI flat? @jonicurn Happy to be on this little journey with you. It looks like you're reach a good point. If you discover you've got another $300-$500 to spend on your system, there are many on this forum that can offer good advice on how to get even ... | |
| Are audiophile products designed to initially impress then fatigue to make you upgrade? @ghasley "reputable companies who build serviceable gear are the ones around for the long haul" Very good point. I found it interesting as my career/hobby in "consumer electronics" was winding down, just how many companies did not offer a serv... | |
| Are audiophile products designed to initially impress then fatigue to make you upgrade? This topic reminds me of the time my granddaughter asked: "Grampa, why do you spend so much time working on your old cars?" Me: "Because I'm always fixing things that aren't broken." | |
| Good old days @rvpiano Good topic. And, comments. I have found that my scale of "critical listening" is environmental and/or task related. I am grateful when some reasonable fascilime of a musical experience is available where I am. Having music present is, ... | |
| Bose 901 VI flat? @jonicurn There was something that attached you to these speakers at some point. Only YOU know what that is. We service vintage audio gear and have had many 901s and/or associated gear come into our shop. Typically the owners are VERY happy with... | |
| Worth fixing? @qialah I like @vinylvin 's suggestion to try cleaning the contacts. A zero cost approach to the problem is a good starting point. Only YOU know the sentimental value of this unit. I spend one day a week with my tech of 25 years doing exactly... | |
| Bose 901 VI flat? YIf you finally got your dream speakers keep them! i’d get rid of the Sony receiver. Not being able to use the Bose EQ is a deal breaker. The onboard “toys” destroy definition and and crush dynamic range. The 901s don’t stand a chance to sound li... | |
| How to test speaker cables by ChatGPT ChatGPT2023: “measure your cables, etc.” ChatGPT 2033: “I find your music boring and redundant. You’re not getting enough exercise. I’m powering down your smart outlets now.” | |
| Seriously though, maybe the best tweak is exercise? Staying in good health may not improve your listening experience, but it’s been proven that you’ll be listening for awhile longer. | |
| Paul McGowan gets asked about rotary subs. I’ve tried to install subs in a Mazda RX7 (rotary engine). It’s darn near impossible! | |
| un-becoming an audiophile I like erik’s suggestion of studying music history. Focusing on the music and not the system seems like a sane approach to the problem. i remember reading The History and Culturre of Drag Racing. Aftewards when doing a smoky burnout I was able ... | |
| Fee for home audition @gents “you might not be anything more than a wishful tire kicking twit.“ it may have been an oversight, but it looks like you may have missed “doddering dunderhead?” | |
| Does Hearing Loss Disqualify Me from Audiophiledom? @carlsbad "Go to costco and get a pair of the current Phillips hearing aids fitted to you. they will flatten out the frequency response and levelize your ears. " Thanks for the tip. I’ll try to remember this the next time I go to Costco for an ... | |
| Solid copper or stranded copper for speaker cables? What is your choice and why? @lanx0003 As some has suggested, listening at home is the ultimate test. Just keep in mind that if you have an old version of a cable, it not necessarily a valid representation of current offerings by that manufacturer. See what's new, and giv... | |
| Fee for home audition @svenjosh "He wants to charge 5% for home demo. Is this the industry standard? I am not meaning to disparage anyone so not going to name the dealer. I am just trying to see what the standard practice is." Tossing a question out there in an open... |