My journey began when I bought the Bryston to supplement my 2-channel listening in my receiver-based HT. A little over 2 years later, after countless hours and significant financial outlay (for me), this is the result and I couldn't be happier.
I was hoping to create a neutral, yet involving system that sounded good to excellent on all types of music. I feel I have finally reached one solution in a well-balanced package at my price-point.
I suppose here is where I utter the infamous, audiophile last words, "I think I'm done for now." I will admit the quest was alot of fun, but I intend on using this new instrument to explore all kinds of new music.
For at least the next year, I will have to limit my audio habit to tweaks and room acoustics. I tried to include enough pics to illustrate my room challenges. All of the walls are concrete with a thin, textured covering, and the floors are all marble.
The wool Persian rug helped significantly, but I can't quite tame the bass. The lower registers of the electric guitar are exaggerated and smeared. Is this the dreaded "mid-bass hump"? I have been playing with speaker placement - starting with the Cardas formula and adjusting from there. This has helped, but has not solved the problem.
All advice, comments, suggestions and criticism is warmly received. As mentioned, I plan on focusing on tweaks and room treatment, but I would consider hardware changes if they could be funded by sale of existing gear. If not, then perhaps after this upcoming year (after all, I'm only human, right? :^)).
Thanks in advance for any feedback. Happy Listening, Mark
Ever given any thought to treating your walls and corners with acoustic foam? The differences are night and day and the cost is surprisingly innexpensive. The end result is eye opening and worth every penny compared to many of the tweaks and power conditioning products out there.