[ot] Posh loudspeaker cables

External Since: May 07, 2004 Posts: 107

On Fri, 19 Nov 2004 10:40:44 +0000, Preston Kemp wrote:

> darsy wrote:
>
  >>
  >> entwisi wrote:
  >>
   >> > IMHO it is definitely worth doing. I have two systems, a Quad Valve
  >> system
   >> > running 2x Quad II monoblocks with a 22 pre-amp running out to ESL
  >> 57s
   >> > which is a beautiful rich and smooth sound. Wired with Monster
   >> > cable.
  >>
  >> <fx: nods>
  >>
  >> You really do need to hear Dire Straits as Mr. Knopfler intended.
>
> I've never really understood this HiFi thing. I've got a 20 year old
> Pioneer stereo I bought in Boots, and a pair of even older National
> Panasonic speakers I bought in a second hand shop. At around the same
> time I bought it, a 'rich' mate bought a high-end separates system - I
> forget which brands. Everyone who heard both systems thought mine
> sounded far better.
>
> Then a couple of years ago another mate bought a fairly expensive amp,
> CD player & speakers, recommended as a matched set by Richer Sounds. I
> didn't think it sounded anywhere near as good as my ancient system, and
> neither did he when he compared them.
>
> In both cases, the separates systems just seemed to be missing
> something. They had excellent clarity, but couldn't produce what I'd
> call a 'full' sound. I presume we all must be missing the point or
> something, not being audiophiles. But I just prefer feeling like the
> sound's filling the room with a rounded, matched range, rather than the
> somewhat flatter sound the expensive kit seems to provide.
>
> Am I missing the point, or is it just down to personal taste?

depends on how it is set up. Speakers have certain preferences re
positioning in a room. Put a rich speaker in the corner of a room and it
will boom to high heaven and sound crap. Was his speakers in phase? that
would cancel out most of the richness of sound. Its not just about buying
some kit and sticking it in a room you know. That is why all good HiFi
shops will allow home trials. Everything about the room will affect the
sound. Furnishings or lack of them will change teh acoustics, Room shape
and size, positioning of the speakers. How are they supported? There are
lots of variables to play with.

Would you get a Gixer thou with fully adjustable suspension without
changing it for your requirements( Weight etc) and the type of riding you
do(track/road). Then we get into tyre choice, brake pad compounds, after
market components etc.

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Entwisi
Honda XL1000V Varadero 'The Big V'
FBOTY#2003 PIT#3(KoTL)

External Since: May 07, 2004 Posts: 107

On Fri, 19 Nov 2004 02:15:58 -0800, darsy wrote:

>
> entwisi wrote:
>
  >> IMHO it is definitely worth doing. I have two systems, a Quad Valve
> system
  >> running 2x Quad II monoblocks with a 22 pre-amp running out to ESL
> 57s
  >> which is a beautiful rich and smooth sound. Wired with Monster cable.
>
  >>
  >> For everyday use I have another Quad Pre/Power combo running to floor
  >> standing Kefs. These are bi-wired( hopefully soon to be bi-amped as
> I've
  >> got my eye on another quad amp) These are wired with cheapish Supra
> Rondo
  >> as the cables must be hidden (SWMBO) and it means that I needed 25 m
> of
  >> the stuff to go under the floor.
  >>
  >> Both driven as required from a Micromega leader CD using Monster
  >> Interconnects.
>
> <fx: nods>
>
> You really do need to hear Dire Straits as Mr. Knopfler intended.

I would guess that that means live? Or would you care to expand.

--
Entwisi
Honda XL1000V Varadero 'The Big V'
FBOTY#2003 PIT#3(KoTL)