PC-Based Rig, Treated Room and DRCSystem edited: I bought new speakers (KEF R500), new DAC (Wyred4Sound DAC-2), stopped using the preamp, changed cables (the DAC is now connected directly to the power amps using balanced cables). posted about 10 years ago | View comment | |
PC-Based Rig, Treated Room and DRCSystem edited: I've built 2 RFZ panels to remove the first side reflections on the left and on the right. They are 2 inch thick and made of mineral wool (density 88 kg/m3). posted about 14 years ago | View comment | |
PC-Based Rig, Treated Room and DRCThe speakers' tweeters are on the same level as my ears (I have a sofa which is not too low and I myself am a tall man). I tried to put them on the lower pedestals, the sound became worse. posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
PC-Based Rig, Treated Room and DRCSystem edited: I've just DIYed ceiling clouds and got them suspended yesterday. I certainly cannot blind test "before" and "after", but I think I hear improvements in the vertical stratification of... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
PC-Based Rig, Treated Room and DRCHello Zmanastronomy,Yes, too many people don't realize the importance of room treatments. They prefer to talk about cables all their life... Or maybe they just like boomy bass and muddy und... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
PC-Based Rig, Treated Room and DRCSystem edited: I tried FabFilter EQ for DRC and found it on the same level or even better than Oxford Sonnox. It is also more convinient to use, because it can handle each channel separately. After... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
PC-Based Rig, Treated Room and DRCSystem edited: I self made a lot of bass traps. First of all, I placed three 6 inch bass traps (1 m x 50 cm x 15 cm) behind my neck, because, unfortunately, I have to sit close to the rear wall. Se... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Lakeside Listening Room"My next steps are to experiment with absorption/diffusion on the front and side walls." Diffusion is normally needed on the back wall, if it is not too close to you. Front and si... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
PC-Based Rig, Treated Room and DRCSystem edited: I bought Monarchy Audio SM-70 PRO (2 monoblocks), which replaced my NAD C320BEE which was doing its power amp duty for me. The sound improved - namely, the bass became cleaner and mo... posted almost 15 years ago | View comment | |
PC-Based Rig, Treated Room and DRCNissancrazy,The distance between my speakers is 2.25 m. It is the same distance as from my head to each of the speakers. It means there is a equilateral triangle with my head and speakers b... posted about 15 years ago | View comment | |
PC-Based Rig, Treated Room and DRCStuartson,Yes, you are probably right. I don't know about the US market, but the AE EVO 3 speakers are extremely popular here in Russia. Even though there are officially out of production, ... posted about 15 years ago | View comment | |
PC-Based Rig, Treated Room and DRCTone Def,I had these speaker stands made for my by a local undertaker's office. I gave to them my design and they made it to my specifications. Each stand weighs 55 kgs. It looks like marbl... posted over 15 years ago | View comment | |
my systemHello Thad6000!Do you have AE Aegis Evo Three (that's what I have myself) or other model? Try removing the grills from the speakers, it will make the sound more transparent and imme... posted over 15 years ago | View comment |