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| Speaker placement for Joseph Audio rm25si The floor in front of the cabinets could work out quite well. If the cabinet is filled with books or, better, records, it can be a good acoustic treatment. It also encourages you to move the speakers into the room a bit so you can get to the books... | |
| Speakers for Rock Dagny, I'm on the same page musically. I would chime in too that although B&W and Thiel make some good speakers, they may not be your best choice. Really good rock comes out of such brands only at the high end (CS6 and Krell FPB!). I have hear... | |
| Which components produce a convincing 3-D image? Speaker placement (including stands if you have monitors), room treatment, and power conditioning, in that order of importance. I'm still amazed sometimes at the differences resulting from tiny changes in toe-in. Diffraction and side wall absorbti... | |
| Vibration Tweaks Different devices have different characteristics, so I recommend that you buy several different ones and experiment with combinations. Definitely put your speakers on stands or cones. After much trial and error, I have ended up with an air platfor... | |
| Anyone else like to Listen in the Dark? I use only a lava lamp. And I find that it's not just the dark but also the night. Music is better late. | |
| Down sizing I would think that the 1.3 is a good speaker for a small room, but in any event I wanted to add that you should not overlook tubetraps or some other serious acoustic treatment. Small dedicated rooms (I have one) pose a big challenge with all their... | |
| What to look for in a sub? I am really happy with the NHT Subone. $800 msrp, street price is less. It has line level and LFE connections that can be used simultaneously, and a controller box with the level, hipass and rolloff adjustments. This takes the electronics out of t... | |
| Tice Audio Speaker, IC's & Power Cords Any Good ? I put balanced IC-1A between my pre and power amps (15') and a bi-wire of 416 to my speakers (6'), and I am very happy. If value is a priority, these wires are fantastic. I'm sure there are better, but only at multiples more money. Me, I hate to o... | |
| JPS Labs power cables The manufacturer of my amp recommended the Power AC and I was amazed, especially at about $200 used from Audiogon. The amp is a bipolar (8 pairs of Motorolas), 150 watt, no global feedback design, and had great bass to begin with. I put an Analog ... | |
| What do you think about this idea for the FORUMS?? Excellent idea. A person's choices in equipment are like a book of his (or her) priorities and point of view. Very valuable in assessing any opinion expressed here. | |
| Qualitative test of Auric Illuminator I found this product to be an easy winner. A subtle but significant improvement in removing that infamous digital glare. Also really great on DVD's. $40 for a little bottle makes me queasy, but the application is only pennies per disc, and seems t... | |
| Power Cable or Power Conditioner? In your price range, the Tice Solo AV is a great product. I would start there and then try some cords as your budget permits, as the cost of three decent cords will add up fast. | |
| Resonance Problem I had a similar problem and solved it with tube traps, moving the rack farther from the speakers, and putting a Big Rock isolation platform under my turntable. Nothing wrong with my cartridge. | |
| Flexible and NOT Monster Gauge Power Cables? I recently bought a Sonic Horizons cable that meets your requirements, and is below budget even brand new. Worth checking out, at least, as they have the usual 30 day trial. I'm pleased with mine, which I'm using on a small subwooofer with a Sunfi... | |
| Speaker recommendation for Rega Mira At $2k, favoring soundstage and detail over extension, and with good quality power, but not a lot of it, my vote is for monitors and really good stands (4 pillars, filled): ProAc Response 1sc; Joseph Audio RM7si; Aerial Model 5; maybe the Revel 20... |