What did you do to your stereo rig today?
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I always wreck the camera and the speakers on my phones. Construction work seems to be hard on them.
They still make cameras that are cameras. Just sayin'.
edit: that's actually my old DSLR -- my son just recently got me a newer one (also 'reconditioned'... he's a frugal lad, like his ol' mom & dad.
The D5000's been passed along to our daughter (per our son's request).
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Spirit orbs. Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
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Things are outta control upstairs. Hypotheses are being tested. Barriers are falling... it's an effing mess.
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The sum will be better I am sure.
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Those single wide-range driver towers are intriguing.
Some details, if you would be so kind -
Which Altec is that in the second to last pic? I was thinking Santana,but it looks too large.See my profile for list of gear.
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Those single wide-range driver towers are intriguing.
Some details, if you would be so kind
Those are my much-loved Bob Brines designed mass loaded TQWTs fitted with Radio Shack 40-1354 5-1/4" twincones. The pair in there nowadays have had amateur
dustcapectomies, followed by the addition of Dave Dlugos' phase plugs (which, anecdotally/empirically smooth out and seem to extend the treble substantially).
Cabinets were built by our friend -- contractor/cabinetmaker Mike Berg in Hudson MA.
Mike also built my :"Billfort" cabinets for what became the Frankenaltecs.
They R good "fullrangers"
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Lost one channel on my Belles 21A. Thought I'd swap left and right tubes to see if I could troubleshoot and Had a horrible screeching sound in the suspect tube. Replaced with a new "Baldwin Organ" Raytheon (I love these 12AU7 tubes!). AAAHHHH! much better. Anyone using a pre with the 12AU7, I highly recommend this tube. It's got that just smoked a fatty, soul lifting sound that makes tubes "special"Gustard X26 Pro DAC
Belles 21A Pre modded with Mundorf Supreme caps
B&K M200 Sonata monoblocks refreshed and upgraded
Polk SDA 1C's modded / 1000Va Dreadnaught
Wireworld Silver Eclipse IC's and speaker cables
Harman Kardon T65C w/Grado Gold. (Don't laugh. It sounds great!)
There is about a 5% genetic difference between apes and men …but that difference is the difference between throwing your own poo when you are annoyed …and Einstein, Shakespeare and Miss January. by Dr. Sardonicus -
Lost one channel on my Belles 21A. Thought I'd swap left and right tubes to see if I could troubleshoot and Had a horrible screeching sound in the suspect tube. Replaced with a new "Baldwin Organ" Raytheon (I love these 12AU7 tubes!). AAAHHHH! much better. Anyone using a pre with the 12AU7, I highly recommend this tube. It's got that just smoked a fatty, soul lifting sound that makes tubes "special"
I like your description, it fits that tube well A good tube at a very reasonable price.
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Introduced a Rythmik F12 to my 2 channel setup.
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Mojo Audio Illuminati v3>>Quantum Byte w/LMS>>Rpi/PiCoreplayer>> Starlight 7 USB >> Mojo Audio Mystique v2 SE>>ModWright SWL 9.0 SE Signature>>Hafler DH-500 Amp+ (Musical Concepts Fully Modded)>>
SRS 2.3TL (Fully Modded)...Velodyne Optimum 8 subwoofer
1KVA Dreadnought
Marantz SA 8005
Pioneer PLX-1000 Turntable - Shure SC35C/N35X - V15III/VN35HE
Yamaha TX-540 Tuner...Sony BDP-S570
Sony PS4
Separate subpanel with four dedicated 20 amp circuits.
1. Amplification 2. Analog 3. Digital 4. Video
"All THAT IS LOST FROM THE SOURCE IS LOST FOREVER" -
I guess I could have been a little more descriptive. Originally I had written more but went back and just left that one sentence because there is nothing else to say. The sub integrates perfectly into my set up. It adds the low bass the Silverlines are missing without being overpowering. It just sounds natural. If you did not actually see the sub, you would not know it is even there. I would have to say this is probably the biggest upgrade I have made since going to all separates 10 years ago or so.
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I guess I could have been a little more descriptive. Originally I had written more but went back and just left that one sentence because there is nothing else to say. The sub integrates perfectly into my set up. It adds the low bass the Silverlines are missing without being overpowering. It just sounds natural. If you did not actually see the sub, you would not know it is even there. I would have to say this is probably the biggest upgrade I have made since going to all separates 10 years ago or so.
I feel the same way, Jeff.
The subs in my office are basically only there for sub-50hz content and the gains are barely above 10%.
They are completely integrated in that you never notice them until you turn them off. And then only on content that REALLY needs it."Some people find it easier to be conceited rather than correct."
"Unwad those panties and have a good time man. We're all here to help each other, no matter how it might appear." DSkip -
I hooked-up this older Klipsch sub today.
I was listening to some bass test tracks, and curiosity got the best of me.
The JMLab Mezzo Utopias go low...but not ultra-low."This may not matter to you, but it does to me for various reasons, many of them illogical or irrational, but the vinyl hobby is not really logical or rational..." - member on Vinyl Engine
"Sometimes I do what I want to do. The rest of the time, I do what I have to." - Cicero, in Gladiator
Regarding collectibles: "It's not who gets it. It's who gets stuck with it." - Jimmy Fallon -
Always prefer a sub for music. Kudos Jody.
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Product literature for the Mezzo Utopia states it goes down to 30Hz. I don't believe it. I think Trey @VR3 would agree with me. But, being Trey, he did some crossover network upgrades, which I think will help in the lower end. I actually have the parts, but have yet to R&R them in my speakers
"This may not matter to you, but it does to me for various reasons, many of them illogical or irrational, but the vinyl hobby is not really logical or rational..." - member on Vinyl Engine
"Sometimes I do what I want to do. The rest of the time, I do what I have to." - Cicero, in Gladiator
Regarding collectibles: "It's not who gets it. It's who gets stuck with it." - Jimmy Fallon -
What's the Klipsch sub rated down to?
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It's a KSW-10, and rated +/-3dB down to 29Hz."This may not matter to you, but it does to me for various reasons, many of them illogical or irrational, but the vinyl hobby is not really logical or rational..." - member on Vinyl Engine
"Sometimes I do what I want to do. The rest of the time, I do what I have to." - Cicero, in Gladiator
Regarding collectibles: "It's not who gets it. It's who gets stuck with it." - Jimmy Fallon -
The Mezzo utopia definitely hits 30hz with authority. No shortness of bass in my room.
Bass can definitely be room dependent- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit. -
It's a KSW-10, and rated +/-3dB down to 29Hz.
of course ultimately let your ears decide in your room, and I have never owned that exact sub. But I have owned numerous mass market 10 inch ported subs from polk, klipsch, dayton audio, etc., and first they almost never come close to their rated extension, and second they are usually one note flab machines. As much as I love bass, I would rather have a little less but it be tight, accurate, fast, and textured, than more fat, bloated bass...Living Room 2.2: Usher BE-718 "tiny dancers"; Dual DIY Dayton audio RSS210HF-4 Subs with Dayton SPA-250 amps; Arcam SA30; Musical Fidelity A308; Sony UBP-x1000es
Game Room 5.1.4: Denon AVR-X4200w; Sony UBP-x700; Definitive Technology Power Monitor 900 mains, CLR-3000 center, StudioMonitor 350 surrounds, ProMonitor 800 atmos x4; Sub - Monoprice Monolith 15in THX Ultra
Bedroom 2.1 Harmon Kardon HK3490; Bluesounds Node N130; Polk RT25i; ACI Titan Subwoofer -
The Mezzo utopia definitely hits 30hz with authority. No shortness of bass in my room.
Bass can definitely be room dependent
As Trey can attest, there is a massive lack in my space and a sub is definitely needed. So yes, each room dependent. -
You can actually see in the stereophile response graph almost exactly what I experience in my room
- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit. -
I finally replaced my Pioneer PL-560 TT cover.
J&B Audio gave me a great deal on one! I made an offer, they accepted and now I have a great looking old Pioneer to be proud of.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Pioneer-PL-560-560-NEW-Dust-Cover-for-Turntable-JnB-Audio-Made-in-USA/182307246797?hash=item2a725bd2cd:g:sD8AAOSweUlbRBIsMost people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them. -
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I’m betting this Focal setup doesn’t have any issues reaching down low.
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I hooked-up a frequency tone generator today, and actually could hear it down to 30Hz. I guess one of bass test songs yesterday was going even lower, which I could not hear. It was a Basstronics song.You can actually see in the stereophile response graph almost exactly what I experience in my room"This may not matter to you, but it does to me for various reasons, many of them illogical or irrational, but the vinyl hobby is not really logical or rational..." - member on Vinyl Engine
"Sometimes I do what I want to do. The rest of the time, I do what I have to." - Cicero, in Gladiator
Regarding collectibles: "It's not who gets it. It's who gets stuck with it." - Jimmy Fallon -
I actually listen to mostly electronic music, therefore sub 30hz is very common. Towers typically don’t do those tones any favors.
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One day whenever my house is done, which I'm hoping is next month, inspections are killing me, then I can set up my rig and have you guys over haha, already have my external crossover conversion in the works, chassis at the powder coated, the wood side panels and all- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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Maybe I can dance on your carpet in my work boots?
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Dancing is allowed but we have no carpet 😜- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
