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Post by Pigmy Pony on Feb 8, 2023 11:56:28 GMT
I quite fancy those myself! But that rear port wouldn't work for my location (back to the wall). Absolutely fine for Dwain's room though. Hopefully he sees your alert, he's been a bit quiet lately. |
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Post by bencat on Feb 14, 2023 16:07:45 GMT
Poor Geoff had to put up with me yesterday but I hope he enjoyed the visit . Andrew talked a bit about where he wants to get to with his system and lent him an now DAC to have something new to try . Hope to visit him at his place soon and give his system a listen .
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Post by Bigman80 on Feb 14, 2023 16:26:28 GMT
Poor Geoff had to put up with me yesterday but I hope he enjoyed the visit . Andrew talked a bit about where he wants to get to with his system and lent him an now DAC to have something new to try . Hope to visit him at his place soon and give his system a listen . Who's Geoff?! |
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Post by Pigmy Pony on Feb 14, 2023 16:48:52 GMT
Poor Geoff had to put up with me yesterday but I hope he enjoyed the visit . Andrew talked a bit about where he wants to get to with his system and lent him an now DAC to have something new to try . Hope to visit him at his place soon and give his system a listen . Who's Geoff?! Y' know Geoff, he used to live next door to Alice. Alice? Who the f___ is Alice? |
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Post by Bigman80 on Feb 14, 2023 16:49:28 GMT
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Post by bencat on Feb 14, 2023 20:59:57 GMT
Geoff is the OP of this threads real name .
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Post by Bigman80 on Feb 14, 2023 21:04:37 GMT
Geoff is the OP of this threads real name . Ah! ☺️ |
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Post by dwaindibly on Feb 16, 2023 12:11:19 GMT
Had a great few hours over at bencats the other day I just sat and listened a lot 🤣🤣!!! those quads of his are so detailed!!! very different to the way my little set up sounds I heard a lot of great music I was unfamiliar with too it was all very enjoyable and i came away a lot more enlightened and a lot less worried about the sound of my own set up
so for the moment my plan is to invest in a cheap sub for now so I can get the bass sounding how I like it as I love tight n loud bass!! then look at speakers later been looking at the wharfdale sw150 as it's cheap at £149
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Post by bencat on Feb 16, 2023 15:55:26 GMT
Just had some good news about my NVA Power amp which was being looked at for a hum issue which has now been identified and will be fixed soon . While the case is open I am getting it upgraded to S300 spec and I am told this will make it sound quite a bit better than the current S150 sec it is at . We will see but as ever hoping that an uplift in musical enjoyment is on the way .
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Post by dwaindibly on Mar 3, 2023 10:49:08 GMT
Still finding the bargains £10 a bit of effort and some paint   |
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Post by optical on Mar 3, 2023 10:55:46 GMT
Still finding the bargains £10 a bit of effort and some paint Wow, they look superb. Quality work |
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Post by dwaindibly on Mar 12, 2023 16:51:14 GMT
I've been busy in the den too!! I've made some acoustic panels out of some pallet wood and some old curtains and burlap cloth filled with 100mm rockwool I've also added some hexagon tiles to the roof apex  |
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Post by robbiegong on Mar 12, 2023 17:44:36 GMT
I've been busy in the den too!! I've made some acoustic panels out of some pallet wood and some old curtains and burlap cloth filled with 100mm rockwool I've also added some hexagon tiles to the roof apex Nice work. You happy with the result ? how have things changed or improved ? |
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Post by Bigman80 on Mar 12, 2023 18:00:23 GMT
I've been busy in the den too!! I've made some acoustic panels out of some pallet wood and some old curtains and burlap cloth filled with 100mm rockwool I've also added some hexagon tiles to the roof apex Well done! Industrious and lower cost than pricey panels. I must say, I have seen a real uptake in passive room treatment recently and it's great to see. This stuff really makes a difference. |
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Post by optical on Mar 12, 2023 19:23:07 GMT
I've been busy in the den too!! I've made some acoustic panels out of some pallet wood and some old curtains and burlap cloth filled with 100mm rockwool I've also added some hexagon tiles to the roof apex Brilliant stuff, I can literally see how much better that is likely to sound. I used to have a similar loft listening area a few years ago and putting treatment in was like going from low fi to high end speakers in an instant. Unless a listening room happens to be a balance of absorbent and diffusive material (quite unlikely but does happen with everyday objects occasionally, plants, pictures, furniture etc), I find it hard to listen comparing it to any (even rudimentarily) treated room. There's a gulf in SQ, nearly always.... |
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Post by dwaindibly on Mar 12, 2023 19:36:44 GMT
Definitely sounds better 😁 bass is less boomy and the mids are less shouty I just need to knock up some more panels for the rear of the speakers and fit some more hex tiles I've also made a cover out of and old quilt for the window i think the meatier stands tighten things up a bit too they weigh a ton now there filled with sand I'm going to upgrade my speakers soon too
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Post by dwaindibly on Mar 12, 2023 19:40:55 GMT
Interestingly the first 2 panels nearest the speakers are at the first reflection points the brown ones are for the speakers opposite on the diagonal
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Post by rexton on Mar 12, 2023 20:26:33 GMT
What a great thread, thanks for sharing. I've just done the same sort of thing with my room i.e. knocking up a few panels from bits and pieces kicking around the house/garage. Looking forward to hearing more about your system and how it sounds.
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Post by pete on Mar 12, 2023 21:49:14 GMT
Reflecting, this thread is amazing. the journey from the earliest stages of a system to what you have now. Excellent stuff
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Post by dwaindibly on Mar 13, 2023 15:21:54 GMT
I have 6 tiles left 3 per side not sure were to put them carry on across? or down towards the speakers? Maybe put them either side of my listening spot ?or just make a pretty pattern  |
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Post by antonio on Mar 13, 2023 17:12:27 GMT
@dwaindibley What a great job you've done with that room. You've certainly got the basics right, and I doubt there is any need to rush to upgrade your kit.
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Post by dwaindibly on Mar 14, 2023 14:12:40 GMT
Looking at upgrading to these one by one
Aiyima D03 /A07
Topping E30
Elac debut 6.2
My Current set up
Wiim mini
Taishan dac
Cambridge A1 amp
Mission LX1 speakers
It's sounding good but I'm after more detail and clarity but I don't want to spend thousands what should I replace first for best sq with what I have
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Post by optical on Mar 14, 2023 14:33:37 GMT
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Post by dwaindibly on Mar 14, 2023 15:55:20 GMT
I would rather have a class A/B they look far better than just a black box !! it's just buying used that puts me off I've got 200 quid burning a hole in my pocket at the moment that marantz looks awesome !! What should I replace first in my current set up as I can't buy everything at once ?
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Post by Bigman80 on Mar 14, 2023 16:11:13 GMT
I would rather have a class A/B they look far better than just a black box !! it's just cost and buying used I could stretch to £300 max for an amp it might take me a bit longer to save but it's doable that marantz looks awesome !! What should I replace first in my current set up as I can't buy everything at once ? Speakers. 100%. Spend as much as you can on quality speakers and they will give you a total system upgrade |
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Post by dwaindibly on Mar 14, 2023 16:23:28 GMT
I was thinking speakers first just worried my old A1 with it's 35 watts might struggle to get them singing as the elacs like lots of power
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Post by Bigman80 on Mar 14, 2023 16:25:56 GMT
I was thinking speakers first just worried my old A1 with it's 35 watts might struggle to get them singing as the elacs like lots of power Ok, so I hear what you're saying, but you're going to change the amplifier anyway? You can't look at it as though you need speakers to match the amplifier when the amplifier is gonna go. Buy the best quality (not cost) speakers you can and work backwards from there. It will give you a more linear approach to building a system and save you a fortune |
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Post by antonio on Mar 14, 2023 16:53:53 GMT
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Post by dwaindibly on Mar 14, 2023 17:01:09 GMT
Sounds like a plan I'll save up some more and wait to get the elacs looks like I'm on the right track the q acoustics were second on my shortlist 👍
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Post by Bigman80 on Mar 14, 2023 17:04:23 GMT
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