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Interaural Crosstalk And Loudspeaker Setup
Interaural Crosstalk Any conversation involving someone between the ages of 13-19 years old?  
SR Tuning Discs, Psychoacoustic Bias and Listening Fatigue
A couple of thoughts here on "psychoacoustics": We are overlooking the aspect of NEGATIVE BIAS, whereas a proposed concept "pegs the needle on our BS meter" yet produced clearly audible benefits.  I'm sure I'm not alone when mentally evaluating t... 
What is your top sexy song?
"I really love your peaches, want to shake your tree"  
In the sand box
I'd avoid quicksand at any cost.  A few years ago my DAC was swallowed whole, never to be seen again.  Tragically, this incident occurred in clear view of my grandkids.  Counseling can get very expensive.  
Amp Stands - Wood or Stone
Depends on your music choices? Rock: Stone Acoustical Instruments: Wood    
Magnepan LRS+ resistors on the tweeters… which?
"where everything aspect of the sound is right apart from the treble: it is simply too high" There are a number of factors at play (literally) here: You’ve probably considered this already, but experiencing changes when speakers are moved about ... 
new member, some questions, need help please
"Got into med school, married, children, mortgage, fast cars, fine wines" My hearing has been in a steady decline for quite some time. The stereo doesn’t quite provide the intimacy and emotional connection to the music of years past. But, my cars... 
Infinity RS 1B - How does the 'old dream speaker' compare to today's speakers?
I heard the new IRSs when they were formally introduced.  It was the first truly mind-boggling experience I had as a young audio enthusiast (a developing "audiophile").  They single-handedly catapulted me into the arena of realizing concert-hall r... 
The Allure of Vintage Audio Gear
I retired as an dealer 8 years ago. My service tech of 25+ years still works with me on weekends with the goal of "keeping decent audio gear from ending up in the dumpster." We regularly "fix" old audio gear that has a high emotional attachment to... 
Audio Fantasies
Mine would be a factory-installed OEM system with a Lamborghini wrapped around it.  
HiFi satisfaction and/ or Musical enjoyment
My most enjoyable system is my outdoor system comprised of (modified) Boston Acoustics rock speakers, outdoor sub and (modified) "mid-fi" streamer/amp. The music enhances great conversation. Wine and beer help file down any audio "burrs" in the pr... 
Oh my goodness!
For us "mortals" financial decisions are a factor of "This OR This" as opposed to ultra wealthy "This AND This". Living in agony over what you can't have is a guaranted formula for misery.  But, yes, I'd buy a better system (and a room to put it ... 
The Low Volume Loudness Dilemma
@bdp24 speaks the truth about efficiency Speakers are calibrated at 1 watt @ 1 meter at the factory. Marketing materials are printed and distributed using this standard spec. So far, so good. A "medium efficiency" speaker, say 85db (@ 1 watt) pr... 
JD Souther has passed away
His songs touched me musically and emotionally. R.I.P.  
Wanna take it to the next level? Buy MORE speakers!
I’m really disappointed. We’re right on the cusp of 2025 and we haven’t figured out a way to get the digital bitstream plugged directly into our brains yet. So, drat, our ears are STILL analog and we need those pesky electro-mechanical acoustic tr...