New Audio Website - Need Constructive Opinions

markmarc
markmarc Posts: 2,309
edited July 2014 in The Clubhouse
Hi everyone,
After six months of thought and planning I started a new audio review website, focusing on gear for people with limited room. I'm keeping it simple and solo by going blog-style. The layout still needs a bit of work. The first two reviews are up and I welcoming opinions and suggestions, including gear to check out.
Thanks, Mark

[url]Http://smallspacesaudio.blogspot.com[/url]
Review Site_ (((AudioPursuit)))
Founder/Publisher Affordable$$Audio 2006-13.
Former Staff Member TONEAudio
2 Ch. System
Amplifiers: Parasound Halo P6 pre, Vista Audio i34, Peachtree amp500, Adcom GFP-565 GFA-535ii, 545ii, 555ii
Digital: SimAudio HAD230 DAC, iMac 20in/Amarra,
Speakers: Paradigm Performa F75, Magnepan .7, Totem Model 1's, ACI Emerald XL, Celestion Si Stands. Totem Dreamcatcher sub
Analog: Technics SL-J2 w/Pickering 3000D, SimAudio LP5.3 phono pre
Cable/Wires: Cardas, AudioArt, Shunyata Venom 3
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  • voltz
    voltz Posts: 5,384
    edited June 2014
    Nice! nice clean layout, good pics, I liked the reviews. (bookmarked)

    sorry to hear about Grant.
    2 ch- Polk CRS+ * Vincent SA-31MK Preamp * Vincent Sp-331 Amp * Marantz SA8005 SACD * Project Xperience Classic TT * Sumiko Blue Point #2 MC cartridge

    HT - Polk 703's * NAD T-758 * Adcom 5503 * Oppo 103 * Samsung 60" series 8 LCD
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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 1,394
    edited June 2014
    Mark,

    Are you the web designer? I would remove all Cascades, etc from it and cache it. Second, I also like WordPress (for simplicity), but that is just me and I am not a web designer.

    Now the site. Small spaces audio is a great idea, as practically everyone has to deal with it. I would also include treatment ideas/diys as well. Beyond having equipment for a limited space, treating the room also present its challenges.

    Halen
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  • markmarc
    markmarc Posts: 2,309
    edited June 2014
    Halen,
    I'm using Google's Blogger so as I learn more I believe I can customize quite a bit. Thanks for the suggestions.
    Mark
    Review Site_ (((AudioPursuit)))
    Founder/Publisher Affordable$$Audio 2006-13.
    Former Staff Member TONEAudio
    2 Ch. System
    Amplifiers: Parasound Halo P6 pre, Vista Audio i34, Peachtree amp500, Adcom GFP-565 GFA-535ii, 545ii, 555ii
    Digital: SimAudio HAD230 DAC, iMac 20in/Amarra,
    Speakers: Paradigm Performa F75, Magnepan .7, Totem Model 1's, ACI Emerald XL, Celestion Si Stands. Totem Dreamcatcher sub
    Analog: Technics SL-J2 w/Pickering 3000D, SimAudio LP5.3 phono pre
    Cable/Wires: Cardas, AudioArt, Shunyata Venom 3
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  • markmarc
    markmarc Posts: 2,309
    edited July 2014
    Looking for gear review suggestions that fit into small spaces wheelhouse.
    Review Site_ (((AudioPursuit)))
    Founder/Publisher Affordable$$Audio 2006-13.
    Former Staff Member TONEAudio
    2 Ch. System
    Amplifiers: Parasound Halo P6 pre, Vista Audio i34, Peachtree amp500, Adcom GFP-565 GFA-535ii, 545ii, 555ii
    Digital: SimAudio HAD230 DAC, iMac 20in/Amarra,
    Speakers: Paradigm Performa F75, Magnepan .7, Totem Model 1's, ACI Emerald XL, Celestion Si Stands. Totem Dreamcatcher sub
    Analog: Technics SL-J2 w/Pickering 3000D, SimAudio LP5.3 phono pre
    Cable/Wires: Cardas, AudioArt, Shunyata Venom 3
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,728
    edited July 2014
    If I'm being completely honest your site is clean, but a little...generic looking I think is the phrase I"m looking for. In one sense it's nice because the importance is on the content and not the design, but I think you can have both a great design and a focus on the content as well.

    You should take a look at squarespace, it's a hosting company that also has a lot of great templates to choose from. Their templates are simple and clean and they have a good variety and they all also come with mobile versions as well. It's a great service, it's not ideal for people with really heavy data and traffic requirements, but it's basically designed specifically for what you want to do.

    I've built a couple sites using them and have had excellent results with their tools and customer service.

    www.squarespace.com
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