Post photos of your systems/rooms here! (Part 15)

I hear that! I need things closer to my eyes as I get older too.

 

Its bigger & thicker and gives the speakers a place to sit, thanks

 

Not many around that know the name.

 

My own speaker system is heavily inspired by Linkwitz’ dipole research and the research done by Rudolf Finke who threw the baffle away all together.

 

^^we’ve been OB users for quite a number of years. Very immersive to say the least.

 

When I first got interested in audio in the mid-90s I'd of course take every review I read as gospel! I was entranced by a review of the Linkwitz Beethoven's in I think TAS but never came across a pair nor could I afford them or the amps to run them.

 

I am sure it helps with sound absorption.

 

This day and age running them is or should I say can be budget friendly.

We have a couple of Pass Labs amps but oh the heat and expense to make them go.

We are currently using 4 Class d amps and it seems to work quite well. The magic is in the crossover network.

 

Still think it's beech wood, birch looks much paler and with lesser contrast than yours. We had a beech countertop in our previous kitchen and it looked exactly like your rack. Ikea also sells beech countertops (or at least they used to).

 

After lurking and looking at so many beautiful systems here's my quaint setup:
• Willsenton R800i 805 with a multicontinental selection of tubes
• Marantz SA-KI Ruby CD-Player and DAC
• Wiim Mini for the occasional stream (through the Ruby)
• Technics SH-8020 Equalizer (not in use 99% of the time)
• Klipsch Cornwall IVs (toed in today, usually they face straight into the room, both has its advantages. they are standing on boards with wheels)
• SVS PB-1000 Pro
The wall is used for projection, the stereo handles home cinema duties nicely (for me at least).

 

Very nice! You and I have a lot of similar things going on - component types and brands, multi-use room with a projector, glass bottles in close proximity... I’ve always eyed those Ruby models. I’m sure it’s a great match with your amp and speakers.

I went with a sealed version of an SVS sub, but given that the CWs are ported, I have wondered if I should have gone the ported direction. How do you feel it integrates with your speakers?

Is the small white box on the floor a lamp?

 

Yes, the Ruby is great. To be honest the entrance model Rotel I had before came close, the Ruby just has the extra sparkle. And the built-in DAC which makes the best of the Wiim.

I haf both the SVS and the Rel model in the same price category here to compare. To me the Rel was playing more gentlemanly, smoothly. I would‘ve kept it if it wasn‘t struggling to get noticed. I‘m not listening loud mostly, but even at regular volume I had to turn it up to max. The SVS has no problem with that. And after some adjusting (volume, crossover, eq) it integrated nicely. So much that I even forget to seal the ports (it comes with foam plugs), just to try it out.

That box on the floor is a lamp, yes. It‘s just hanging out there.

 

I had the same issue with my pair of REL T7i subs and my Cornwalls. I think it might be due to the sensitivity of the Cornwalls. They need such little current from the amp that the REL isn’t able to make enough use of it, even when it’s cranked up. I’m not certain that was the issue, but it makes sense to me.

 

Beautiful system! Also, gotta say, I'm loving that beautiful wood floor. Vintage?

dan c

 

Someone else here on the forum talked to Rel (he had Klipsch too I believe), and they advised him against using their T series (like you said, because of the high efficiency of the speakers)...

 

hey how did you have your RELs connected? I think we chatted about this before, where mine just come off the terminals of my Forte IV's (KLH's back in the day)... i think we joked about the value of the Speakon cable length I cut off!

I've never noticed weirdness about volume tho. I only have mine turned up a little. Hardly needs much.

I will say tho, with some music I can barely hear the subs. Other music that's been mixed with more bass, I need to adjust it down.

So, um, maybe that's weirdness?

 

May I say, if I need a subwoofer than I acknowledged the weakness of my speakers or I am not satisfied with my speakers?

 

Fantastic system Christian and very tidy as well I love the tube/CW combo! And nice bottle collection too.

 

I also like what I hear from my NAIM Harbeth system.

 

Well let's see it kellys and you too @steveharris this is after all a pictures of my system thread.

 

I posted some random impulsive things.I just thought other people had some really nice layouts.I was getting some inspiration to rearrange a room.I’m really happy.I was just playing some records with a big smile.
I moved things around into a crowded listening space when I got a new kitten.She was hellbent on scratching and chewing on everything,not to mention knocking over anything she could including heavy based lamps by running full speed and jumping into a tackle.That was probably like nine months ago.I think my hi fi is no longer in danger LOL!

 

Ah interesting. I love it when I guess right!

Mine were connected to the binding posts on the amp. I suppose you would have had to go from the speaker terminals with your setup, though.

I have the RELs set up in my second system now, paired with the CMIII and the stand mount of the day. Bass for days, no problems at all.

Come to think of it, I don’t remember having that problem with the Fortes. Maybe the difference in sensitivity between the two is just enough to cause a problem.

And yeah, those cables are expensive to replace!!

 

Yeah, of course. You may say other things too if you’re so inclined!

 

Vintage from five years ago. I love hardwood floor, it looks great, gives a warm athmisphere and ages so nicely.

I‘m not upset about the Cornwalls having weaknesses. They are great and if a sub adds to that (it makes them shine even more) - fine. And I‘m curious which speaker in that price range can effortlessly reproduce the low notes of a church organ, contrabass clarinet or the Grey Code Remix of Goldie’s „Kemistry“ like this combination. I listen to all of this.

 

Why do you think that I am inclined? I have no feeling about subwoofers at all. Just saying, buying a subwoofer means that your present speakers need a help because they can't present you more complete picture. Simple as that.