I'm in a new place.

madmax
madmax Posts: 12,434
edited October 2007 in 2 Channel Audio
My audio no longer sounds so perfect. I no longer care if it does or not. I'm all about enjoying it now.

Why you ask?

Enter the DQ10's. They suck in many ways. Treble is a little harsh, they don't have the glorious midrange presence off to the sides like the SDA's, there is a small band between bass and mid-bass that is lacking, they have very little sub bass extension, even the overall tonal response may not be right.

What they do right? I don't truely know exactly what is different but music that used to sound absolutely crappy is now my favorite stuff. What I'm finding is I keep wanting to listen to the system way more than I used to. Screw perfection, I'm into enjoyment now. Noises, resonances, perfect treble, extension? Who cares...
madmax
Vinyl, the final frontier...

Avantgarde horns, 300b tubes, thats the kinda crap I want... :D
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited October 2007
    Beautiful music or beautiful specs, the choice is yours. Look's like you found beautiful music Chuck---congrats!
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • DAGLJAM6
    DAGLJAM6 Posts: 635
    edited October 2007
    But DQ-20's with crossover mods might......man i won't ruin it for you:rolleyes:. Congrats!
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited October 2007
    Heretic!
    HT/2-channel Rig: Sony 50” LCD TV; Toshiba HD-A2 DVD player; Emotiva LMC-1 pre/pro; Rogue Audio M-120 monoblocks (modded); Placette RVC; Emotiva LPA-1 amp; Bada HD-22 tube CDP (modded); VMPS Tower II SE (fronts); DIY Clearwave Dynamic 4CC (center); Wharfedale Opus Tri-Surrounds (rear); and VMPS 215 sub

    "God grooves with tubes."
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,987
    edited October 2007
    Heretic? He's not the one with a home theater system in his signature.....

    ;)
    Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited October 2007
    RuSsMaN wrote: »
    Heretic? He's not the one with a home theater system in his signature.....

    ;)

    LOL! Right! :D
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited October 2007
    cool, send me that crappy Steelhead while your cleaning house Maxy.......

    Home Theater is cool, see I am in a new place toooooooooooooooo.......

    RT1
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited October 2007
    RuSsMaN wrote: »
    Heretic? He's not the one with a home theater system in his signature.....

    The "heretic" remark is based on what Max said about his audio sound -- that it doesn't have to be perfect, and he no longer cares. If we're not striving for perfection, then WTF is this hobby all about?

    Ban Max from the club, I say. Cut up his Audio Nirvana membership card. Revoke his 2-channel license until this foul-mouthed sinner repents!
    HT/2-channel Rig: Sony 50” LCD TV; Toshiba HD-A2 DVD player; Emotiva LMC-1 pre/pro; Rogue Audio M-120 monoblocks (modded); Placette RVC; Emotiva LPA-1 amp; Bada HD-22 tube CDP (modded); VMPS Tower II SE (fronts); DIY Clearwave Dynamic 4CC (center); Wharfedale Opus Tri-Surrounds (rear); and VMPS 215 sub

    "God grooves with tubes."
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited October 2007
    Who are you and what have you done with Chuck?


    RT1 I'm closer to MM so you'll have to beat me to the Steelhead!!!
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited October 2007
    This whole thread has given me the willies. Make it stop.
    Sharp Elite 70
    Anthem D2V 3D
    Parasound 5250
    Parasound HCA 1000 A
    Parasound HCA 1000
    Oppo BDP 95
    Von Schweikert VR4 Jr R/L Fronts
    Von Schweikert LCR 4 Center
    Totem Mask Surrounds X4
    Hsu ULS-15 Quad Drive Subwoofers
    Sony PS3
    Squeezebox Touch

    Polk Atrium 7s on the patio just to keep my foot in the door.
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited October 2007
    :D GO CHUCK GO!!!!:D

    Chuck & I are not striving for perfection, we are simply looking for a sound that will make us happy. Once that is achieved, we sit back & let the happiness take over.

    Perfection in such a subjective hobby is IMPOSSIBLE to achieve & all of you will bring yourselves to financial & mental ruin trying to accomplish the impossible.

    I really pity you poor souls, so lost in a world of constant change that you can never find happiness!:p:D:D:D

    Early B. wrote: »
    The "heretic" remark is based on what Max said about his audio sound -- that it doesn't have to be perfect, and he no longer cares. If we're not striving for perfection, then WTF is this hobby all about?

    Ban Max from the club, I say. Cut up his Audio Nirvana membership card. Revoke his 2-channel license until this foul-mouthed sinner repents!
    Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited October 2007
    Hey Chuck, are you single? If so, there's someone I'd like you to meet...
    HT/2-channel Rig: Sony 50” LCD TV; Toshiba HD-A2 DVD player; Emotiva LMC-1 pre/pro; Rogue Audio M-120 monoblocks (modded); Placette RVC; Emotiva LPA-1 amp; Bada HD-22 tube CDP (modded); VMPS Tower II SE (fronts); DIY Clearwave Dynamic 4CC (center); Wharfedale Opus Tri-Surrounds (rear); and VMPS 215 sub

    "God grooves with tubes."
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited October 2007
    Well call me a big ole saphead but artists are not perfect and neither is the gear, I bet if you synthed an orchestra with a perfect computer generated piece it would sound terrible, take the same piece and let the artists play the strings and breath into the horns and pound the drums and things will get better in a hurry, perfect no way, but better.

    I guess I will just take it anyway I can get it....................of course been doing that my whole life...;)
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  • dkg999
    dkg999 Posts: 5,647
    edited October 2007
    I'm glad someone likes DQ10's! I tried them many years ago, just didn't do it for me!

    Audio is a journey, you're just taking a break on the side of the trail! Your journey, grasshopper, is not yet complete :)
    DKG999
    HT System: LSi9, LSiCx2, LSiFX, LSi7, SVS 20-39 PC+, B&K 507.s2 AVR, B&K Ref 125.2, Tripplite LCR-2400, Cambridge 650BD, Signal Cable PC/SC, BJC IC, Samsung 55" LED

    Music System: Magnepan 1.6QR, SVS SB12+, ARC pre, Parasound HCA1500 vertically bi-amped, Jolida CDP, Pro-Ject RM5.1SE TT, Pro-Ject TubeBox SE phono pre, SBT, PS Audio DLIII DAC
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,987
    edited October 2007
    It's 1. Listening to music. 2. On the Hifi.

    Nothing more.
    Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited October 2007
    before there was technology, there was just "music"

    It`s all about what sounds good to you....what you enjoy


    I also like to look at my gear, so it has to have a certain "appeal", but I now have gear that works well together, and looks good too...

    ENJOY MAXXI !!

    That`s what it`s all about !
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

    :cool:
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited October 2007
    RuSsMaN wrote: »
    It's 1. Listening to music. 2. On the Hifi.

    Nothing more.

    But I really like the HiFi!!!
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,029
    edited October 2007
    RuSsMaN wrote: »
    It's 1. Listening to music. 2. On the 2 channel Hifi.

    Nothing more.

    hehe :p:D:D
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
    edited October 2007
    Russ nailed it.

    The DQ-10's are a fantastic speaker. I loved mine and would have no issues with living with a pair long term. NOW, the DQ-20's that Dave talks about....that's pure audio ****.

    BDT
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited October 2007
    cfrizz wrote: »

    Chuck & I are not striving for perfection, we are simply looking for a sound that will make us happy. Once that is achieved, we sit back & let the happiness take over.


    OK, I'm officially scared now. Not to mention I just happen to be using 200 watts per channel. :eek:

    You guys just keep your mind off of my Manley... :D

    madmax
    Vinyl, the final frontier...

    Avantgarde horns, 300b tubes, thats the kinda crap I want... :D
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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited October 2007
    DQ-20's huh? I'm intrigued.
    madmax
    Vinyl, the final frontier...

    Avantgarde horns, 300b tubes, thats the kinda crap I want... :D
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited October 2007
    Aaaahhhh....the fresh scent of love is in the air...
    HT/2-channel Rig: Sony 50” LCD TV; Toshiba HD-A2 DVD player; Emotiva LMC-1 pre/pro; Rogue Audio M-120 monoblocks (modded); Placette RVC; Emotiva LPA-1 amp; Bada HD-22 tube CDP (modded); VMPS Tower II SE (fronts); DIY Clearwave Dynamic 4CC (center); Wharfedale Opus Tri-Surrounds (rear); and VMPS 215 sub

    "God grooves with tubes."
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited October 2007
    madmax wrote:
    OK, I'm officially scared now. Not to mention I just happen to be using 200 watts per channel. :eek:

    OMG...Chuck is channeling Cathy...
    "Just because you’re offended doesn’t mean you’re right." - Ricky Gervais

    "For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who don't believe, no proof is possible." - Stuart Chase

    "Consistency requires you to be as ignorant today as you were a year ago." - Bernard Berenson
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited October 2007
    . . . after all, All Hollows Eve is a time for possession and channeling!!!
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited October 2007
    WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!! You guys are nuts!!!
    Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2
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