Suitable for listening room?

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  • mikeyb128
    mikeyb128 Posts: 2,885
    Upstatemax wrote: »
    DSkip wrote: »
    Upstatemax wrote: »
    treitz3 wrote: »
    *snickers*

    Great, now I want a candy bar...

    You do sound quite hangry.


    Ohh well, I'll just drink the bourbon.

    Music is good though, I'm calming down.

    I like how you think sir :sunglasses:
    2 channel:
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    Theater:
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  • stangman67
    stangman67 Posts: 2,289
    edited January 2017
    Got 8 24x24 tiles from Derek in today. Playing with placement as I type. Initial results are promising. Really loving the new room. So easy to just listen and before i know it 5 hours has passed
    2 Channel in my home attic/bar/man cave

    2 Channel Focal Kanta 3 I Modwright SWL9.0 Anniversary Pre I Modwright PH9.0X I Modwright KWA-150SE I VPI Prime Signature w/ Soundsmith Zephyr MIMC I Lumin U2 Mini I North Star Designs Intenso DAC I Audience OHNO ICs/Audience Furutech FP-S55N and FP-S032N Power Cables/Acoustic Zen Satori I Isotek Sirius
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,285
    edited January 2017
    You should hear things tighten up and be more precise

    Enjoy

    P.S. For shittes and giggles, if you don't have an SPL meter, download an app to your phone. At the least it will give you a reference point and where your volume is set currently and how things may change.
    2-channel: Modwright KWI-200 Integrated, Dynaudio C1-II Signatures
    Desktop rig: LSi7, Polk 110sub, Dayens Ampino amp, W4S DAC/pre, Sonos, JRiver
    Gear on standby: Melody 101 tube pre, Unison Research Simply Italy Integrated
    Gone to new homes: (Matt Polk's)Threshold Stasis SA12e monoblocks, Pass XA30.5 amp, Usher MD2 speakers, Dynaudio C4 platinum speakers, Modwright LS100 (voltz), Simaudio 780D DAC

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  • zarrdoss
    zarrdoss Posts: 2,562
    edited January 2017
    Looks similar in size and layout to my 2 channel room only I sit almost directly against the rear wall. I put two 2'x2' panels directly behind my head, two on each side walls and one directly behind each speaker. I also put some bass traps in each corner behind the speakers. This seemed to work best in my room. You are are the right track with room treatments, one of the best improvements after an external amplifier, IMO. Good luck.
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,285
    https://youtu.be/Z0YIJQ1jgEI
    2-channel: Modwright KWI-200 Integrated, Dynaudio C1-II Signatures
    Desktop rig: LSi7, Polk 110sub, Dayens Ampino amp, W4S DAC/pre, Sonos, JRiver
    Gear on standby: Melody 101 tube pre, Unison Research Simply Italy Integrated
    Gone to new homes: (Matt Polk's)Threshold Stasis SA12e monoblocks, Pass XA30.5 amp, Usher MD2 speakers, Dynaudio C4 platinum speakers, Modwright LS100 (voltz), Simaudio 780D DAC

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  • stangman67
    stangman67 Posts: 2,289
    Unfortunately I am having issues with my right ear. I have had chronic pressurization in my right ear since I was 11-12 but it has never hindered my actual hearing or enjoyment of my music. Lately at what I would call moderate volumes, I am getting a loud buzz in my right ear (intermittent, seems to react to high frequency) that causes the music to mute in my right ear. It seems like the sound is actually causing something to vibrate externally to my ear drum. I'm no doctor, and I am at the mercy of the navy doctors. So hopefully I can get an appointment soon and figure out what is going on. It is very frustrating for sure.
    2 Channel in my home attic/bar/man cave

    2 Channel Focal Kanta 3 I Modwright SWL9.0 Anniversary Pre I Modwright PH9.0X I Modwright KWA-150SE I VPI Prime Signature w/ Soundsmith Zephyr MIMC I Lumin U2 Mini I North Star Designs Intenso DAC I Audience OHNO ICs/Audience Furutech FP-S55N and FP-S032N Power Cables/Acoustic Zen Satori I Isotek Sirius
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,285
    Sorry pal that sux,
    I have periodic problems with one of my ears since suffering a perforated ear drum years ago.

    I know the frustration because it will last 2-4months, very uncomfortable.

    Hope you're better soon.

    ---Ron
    2-channel: Modwright KWI-200 Integrated, Dynaudio C1-II Signatures
    Desktop rig: LSi7, Polk 110sub, Dayens Ampino amp, W4S DAC/pre, Sonos, JRiver
    Gear on standby: Melody 101 tube pre, Unison Research Simply Italy Integrated
    Gone to new homes: (Matt Polk's)Threshold Stasis SA12e monoblocks, Pass XA30.5 amp, Usher MD2 speakers, Dynaudio C4 platinum speakers, Modwright LS100 (voltz), Simaudio 780D DAC

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  • stangman67
    stangman67 Posts: 2,289
    Thanks Ron,

    Still listening at lower volumes as to not trigger the issue hoping it will eventually heal or go away. Stereo sounds great at low levels but want to wait until I can crank it to finalize panel installation.

    I did make some changes to the rig. Picked up a set of used Wireworld eclipse 7 RCA's for between my DAC and integrated and just order up a set of Acoustic Zen Satori speaker cables. I was wresting between the Satoris and Ww equinox 7's but got a great deal on the Satoris so going to give them a shot. Now I just need to decide on a digital interconnect between the streamer and DAC. And I should be don't except for an eventual speaker upgrade.
    2 Channel in my home attic/bar/man cave

    2 Channel Focal Kanta 3 I Modwright SWL9.0 Anniversary Pre I Modwright PH9.0X I Modwright KWA-150SE I VPI Prime Signature w/ Soundsmith Zephyr MIMC I Lumin U2 Mini I North Star Designs Intenso DAC I Audience OHNO ICs/Audience Furutech FP-S55N and FP-S032N Power Cables/Acoustic Zen Satori I Isotek Sirius
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  • stangman67
    stangman67 Posts: 2,289
    Yay! Sorry for the terrible pics, bad lighting in the room. Obviously the panels are temporarily placed.

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    Unfortunately my ear is really bad and preventing me from enjoying the music. Really hope whatever this is is not permanent.
    2 Channel in my home attic/bar/man cave

    2 Channel Focal Kanta 3 I Modwright SWL9.0 Anniversary Pre I Modwright PH9.0X I Modwright KWA-150SE I VPI Prime Signature w/ Soundsmith Zephyr MIMC I Lumin U2 Mini I North Star Designs Intenso DAC I Audience OHNO ICs/Audience Furutech FP-S55N and FP-S032N Power Cables/Acoustic Zen Satori I Isotek Sirius
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  • kharp1
    kharp1 Posts: 3,453
    Looking good!
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  • stangman67
    stangman67 Posts: 2,289
    I'm really becoming a believer in cables. I noticed a huge improvement moving to eclipse 7 ic's over a simple Canare pair. The AZ Satoris were just as a big of an improvement over my 4s11's and WW Solstices. Better instrument separation, lower perceived noise floor at least, and a much less bright presentation which is a huge deal to me since my room is so small and not ideal.

    The guitar at the beginning of Pink Floyd's wish you were here is what I assess a lot of my equipment changes on, it sounds so much more lifelike now and I might actually believe there is a Guitar in the room now if I didn't know better.
    2 Channel in my home attic/bar/man cave

    2 Channel Focal Kanta 3 I Modwright SWL9.0 Anniversary Pre I Modwright PH9.0X I Modwright KWA-150SE I VPI Prime Signature w/ Soundsmith Zephyr MIMC I Lumin U2 Mini I North Star Designs Intenso DAC I Audience OHNO ICs/Audience Furutech FP-S55N and FP-S032N Power Cables/Acoustic Zen Satori I Isotek Sirius
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,285
    edited February 2017
    Yes I'm laughing, but I'm laughing with you :)

    More of a hehehe...chuckle
    2-channel: Modwright KWI-200 Integrated, Dynaudio C1-II Signatures
    Desktop rig: LSi7, Polk 110sub, Dayens Ampino amp, W4S DAC/pre, Sonos, JRiver
    Gear on standby: Melody 101 tube pre, Unison Research Simply Italy Integrated
    Gone to new homes: (Matt Polk's)Threshold Stasis SA12e monoblocks, Pass XA30.5 amp, Usher MD2 speakers, Dynaudio C4 platinum speakers, Modwright LS100 (voltz), Simaudio 780D DAC

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  • kharp1
    kharp1 Posts: 3,453
    AH, welcome to the fold child once lost and wandering in the vast audio wilderness.
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  • crashb4
    crashb4 Posts: 222
    stangman67 wrote: »
    I'm really becoming a believer in cables. I noticed a huge improvement moving to eclipse 7 ic's over a simple Canare pair. The AZ Satoris were just as a big of an improvement over my 4s11's and WW Solstices. Better instrument separation, lower perceived noise floor at least, and a much less bright presentation which is a huge deal to me since my room is so small and not ideal.

    The guitar at the beginning of Pink Floyd's wish you were here is what I assess a lot of my equipment changes on, it sounds so much more lifelike now and I might actually believe there is a Guitar in the room now if I didn't know better.

    Welcome my son...... Welcome to the machine.
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,962
    stangman67 wrote: »
    I'm really becoming a believer in cables. I noticed a huge improvement moving to eclipse 7 ic's over a simple Canare pair. The AZ Satoris were just as a big of an improvement over my 4s11's and WW Solstices. Better instrument separation, lower perceived noise floor at least, and a much less bright presentation which is a huge deal to me since my room is so small and not ideal.

    The guitar at the beginning of Pink Floyd's wish you were here is what I assess a lot of my equipment changes on, it sounds so much more lifelike now and I might actually believe there is a Guitar in the room now if I didn't know better.

    LOL....hooked another one Russ. Cool beans bro, glad you liked them. They present a nice black background so the music jumps out at you. A more dynamic and detailed sound but not harsh or bright and tight bass slam up the wazoo if it's present. Enjoy man.
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