Mattress Makes All The Difference

VR3
VR3 Posts: 28,779
edited February 2024 in Clubhouse Archives
Recently, I got a thicker mattress -- 10 Inch Inner Spring for my Futon....

I keep my futon in the couch position most of the time.....

and I noticed that the highs, and bass sound ALOT more controlled now.....

pretty cool.
- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • Dennis Gardner
    Dennis Gardner Posts: 4,861
    edited May 2004
    Have you tried taking the new mattress, inverting it and stacking it on top of your old one?

    You get great blending effects, the best of both sleeps!:D


    I just couldn't resist, Sid.

    Enjoy your new reststop,

    Dennis
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  • phoneisbusy
    phoneisbusy Posts: 867
    edited May 2004
    sid,

    the mattress is for you, not the speakers... ;)

    regards

    Dave
    Time is the best teacher. Unfortunately it kills all its students.
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  • izafar
    izafar Posts: 819
    edited May 2004
    Originally posted by Vr3MxStyler2k3
    Recently, I got a thicker mattress -- 10 Inch Inner Spring for my Futon....

    I keep my futon in the couch position most of the time.....

    and I noticed that the highs, and bass sound ALOT more controlled now.....

    pretty cool.

    This is probably due to the fact that you have raised your ear level by sitting on a thicker mattress.
    -izafar

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  • brettw22
    brettw22 Posts: 7,623
    edited May 2004
    Now just go and get another futon and put it in the room and imagine what that could do for ya. :rolleyes: Good lord.......a mattress improving the sound of the speaker?

    I've had my speaker setup in probably 5 different places, and I haven't ever disliked the sound. The only problem I had in one place was wood floors where it was too echoey, but past that, my speakers kick **** wherever I put them......
    comment comment comment comment. bitchy.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,779
    edited May 2004
    Well in my small room, it does make alot of difference.

    Since I sit in one corner, and the stereo in the other corner...

    this rounded it off nicely, especially since I am indeed sitting higher ---

    But what makes the bass seem tighter, is the fact it dosnt shake me terribly like it use to.

    I also have two thick covers sitting on top of the top part of the mattress (in couch form) --- which also helps.

    I dunno, totally different sound, less sibilance, smoother.

    Makes me want to try the RTi70 out again without the RT5...

    nah.......
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • avelanchefan
    avelanchefan Posts: 2,401
    edited May 2004
    I think if Sid added new light bulbs his system would sound better too!;)

    Every time I turn around his system just gets better and better. :)
    Sean
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  • PolkThug
    PolkThug Posts: 7,532
    edited May 2004
    Grainy pic please!?
    Never Forget
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,728
    edited May 2004
    ya'll be nice!:D

    My friend used to laugh at me when I told him my system sounded better with the grilles off the front speakers, said it was all in my head........until I did a blind test right in front of him and proved otherwise...

    But I'll say the same thing here that I told him...Hell, even is it was all in my head, who cares...as long as I'm happy what does it matter...
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  • PolkThug
    PolkThug Posts: 7,532
    edited May 2004
    Originally posted by Polkmaniac
    Hell, even is it was all in my head, who cares...as long as I'm happy what does it matter...

    I wish everyone would remember this when talking about audio.

    btw I agree with the grills being off. However I can't stand the look of the new Rti's with the grills off.

    Happy Friday!!
    PT
    Never Forget
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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited May 2004
    The pics??
    Vinyl, the final frontier...

    Avantgarde horns, 300b tubes, thats the kinda crap I want... :D
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,779
    edited May 2004
    i cant tell a difference with my grills on or off..

    however I can tell a noticeable difference with the new mattress, which is probally because I am now ear level with the tweeter.

    pics...if I could take pics...I would be taking a picture of the amp I have been trying to sell for the past 2-3 weeks now! lol

    My room hasnt changed all that much, the thing that has changed the most are my racks...

    TV stand - added - N64, Super Nintendo, Soon To be: XBox

    AV Rack - added - Soundcraftsmen PCR-800, Sansui T-9
    took away - Adcom GFA-535x3

    New mattress...

    My system dosnt get better...honestly I wish I could sell all of it...

    and get something entirely different..
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,728
    edited May 2004
    Originally posted by Vr3MxStyler2k3


    My system dosnt get better...honestly I wish I could sell all of it...

    and get something entirely different..
    WTF??? I was with up until there, now you've lost me...
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,779
    edited May 2004
    lets just say...

    I AM FRIGGIN SICK OF THE RT LINE OF SPEAKERS :D;)

    I am about sell it all away from going strictly 2 channel with better speakers...

    lol

    The RT35i is the only pair of speakers I hope I never have to sell, since they were my first....

    However, I do plan to keep my rig and do the following or something similar...

    Get a pair of SDAs...bigger amps

    Use the SDA for mains, RT35i(pair) for center, and the RTi70 for surrounds...and the RT5 for 2 channel in another room.

    That is a system I would want. :D

    The RT5 is simply an awesome lil bookshelf. Hands down...
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,502
    edited May 2004
    i had my sda hooked to my home theater, but it didnt sound right compared to my rta-12's in the same position. probably has to do with the whole SDA effect, i guess i dont like it for home theater application, but for 2 channel?, oh yes, thats where my SDA's sound at home.

    just my 2 cents
    Living Room 2 Channel -
    Schiit SYS Passive Pre. Jolida CD player. Songbird streamer. California Audio Labs Sigma II DAC, DIY 300as1/a1 Ice modules Class D amp. LSi15 with MM842 woofer upgrade, Nordost Blue Heaven and Unity interconnects.

    Upstairs 2 Channel Rig -
    Prometheus Ref. TVC passive pre, SAE A-205 Amp, Wiim pro streamer and Topping E50 DAC, California Audio Labs DX1 CD player, Von Schweikert VR3.5 speakers.

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  • avelanchefan
    avelanchefan Posts: 2,401
    edited May 2004
    I forgot what your system included. Do you now have a pair of RTi70's?
    Sean
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,779
    edited May 2004
    Mains: RTi70 (Tweeter unplugged) - RT5 on top of it
    Subwoofer: SVS PCi 22-31

    RT5 amp: Adcom GFA-545
    RTi70 amp: Soundcraftsmen PCR-800

    CD Player: Denon DCM-280
    Preamp: NAD 917
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • avelanchefan
    avelanchefan Posts: 2,401
    edited May 2004
    Yeah thats what I thought.

    Always liked those 70's, but I can't find them any more...e.ven on ebay.
    Sean
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,779
    edited May 2004
    Those are the speakers I dont like ;)
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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