Have you measured your room? I know you said you have room treatments, but the question is still open as to positioning of listening position, speakers,and treatments.
Evaluation of my 2ch system
Greetings all,
As the title states, I am looking for honest, not denigrating, feedback on my system and if any feel improvements can be made within the msrp budget of said system.
I have a dedicated room that is 23x15x10.5, no big windows and those that it has are covered with thick curtains. I do have some acoustic treatments, acoustic panels and it is carpeted.
SOURCE : Eversolo T8/Z10 combo, Marantz SA8005, Thorens TD 160 with SME 3009.
PRE: McIntosh C8
POWER: Parasound A21+
SPEAKERS: Tannoy System 15DMT II, Tannoy XT8F, AND 1973 Vertical Cornwalls that have been updated with new xovers, woofers and tweeters.
INTERCONNECTS: all power cords and interconnects (XLR) are Emotiva and speaker cables are some older Nordost 2 or 4 wire flats.
I love the sound of dual concentrics, I had all forms of klipsch, and I enjoyed them all until I heard the Tannoys and realized I found horns fatiguing, or at least that’s what I think it’s the cause.
Anywho any input is appreciated. I will now break out the popcorn.
Cheers
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Wow, these are all great responses and worthy of reply. First, I am setup using the Cardas Golden Ratio method for my room dimensions. ghd, your statement gives me pause, because when you say “unique”, it makes me think that you feel that something there may not be a good pairing, and that is exactly the type of input I am looking for. table, that is exactly what I tell myself. I know measurements matter, however, if feel that regardless of what measurements tell you, your ears may not agree. I feel that is what makes this hobby so personal. I have 60 year old ears that I have tried to protect, but we can’t outrun time. dtorc, you must be a speech therapist or some facsimile thereof. In my years in this hobby (and I am no expert, just a guy who enjoys listening to music), I have never heard those descriptives used;”splosives and fractives”. I always hear the usual terms used, but you piqued my curiosity and I looked those terms up. I feel those are much more relatable and easier to discern and gives you something that is really easy to hear, so thank you. hilde, no I haven’t measured my room, I wouldn’t know where to start, seeing asI live in rural Idaho. I may be wrong, but the world of measurement seems to be another hobby entirely, which I already have many (woodworking, mountain biking, hiking, shooting) and requires a level of investment that my wife would probably red me the riot act if I so pursued. All that being said, I just feel that something may be missing, and I wonder if it’s the DAC, I am not sure, maybe play with an R2R? I am tempted to play with speaker placement, as the golden ratio may not be the end all as I always thought it was, especially how prevalent it is in nature and beauty and mathematics! All of your insights are greatly appreciated! |
Have you considered adding a sub or two? Your room has a fair amount of cubic volume (high ceilings). Your also limited to placement options whereas subs can be positioned properly. Seating location is also critical. The Tannoy XT8F are great speakers but you could fill in the very bottom end. Subs would also help have better scale at lower listening levels. They are -6db @32 hz. A sub would add weight and body to the music. You should call REL and talk to them. |
That is a very nice room size, higher ceilings than many of us. I encourage you to take some photos (phone camera photos are good enough) and post a Virtual System here. my main system https://www.audiogon.com/systems/9511 Once I learned how, I’ve gone hog wild posting this and that. https://forum.audiogon.com/users/elliottbnewcombjr
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