Recent content by Spocko

Sorry, I think my intent was lost in my post! I meant to say that "high end domestic" (emphasis on domestic = form is more important than function) buyers worry less about sound quality and more about whether it matches their marble walls. I know for a fact these Genelecs sound amazing but when...

High end domestic buyers won't touch those - no amount of diamond crusted shellacking will help. MBL on the other hand? Looks RICH

I love the $1 shoestrings holding together the $5,000 cables.

How far from the front wall do you plan to place your speakers based on your expected listening distance? Boundary reinforcement could be to your benefit (or detriment) depending on how low you need to go!

Having witnessed a pair of the 8351B in action in Sony's mixing studio (approximately 12' x 18') during a session with Ben Goldsmith recording more guitar parts and vocals, I asked the producer whether they had a subwoofer because the mix sounded amazingly full - he said "of course, right?" then...

Excellent choice, I've been using the v2 for editing/mixing/mastering the last year since its release and no complaints at all (1m distance in a treated room). And if you need higher SPL because your seating distance changes in the future, adding a subwoofer will extend its usefulness yet!

Adding a matching sub to the KH120ii would improve mid clarity for sure

ASR does not review "build quality" to the same degree as performance, but I get your point.

I believe a product's worth is more than just a simple cost = performance metric because that's reductionism taken to an extreme. Yes, measurable performance is one metric but let me list a few more that add to the cost of the product that you haven't mentioned but needs to be considered in...

Count me in as the #2 most superficial user! I'm willing to give up inaudible performance gains in return for tastefully appointed textures and contrast.

Unfortunately, design (fashion in general) is not protected by any sort of IP law and as a result, their ROI only lasts until a 99% knockoff hits Amazon whereas true IP protection leads to billion dollar IP pools that run for decades. This is why brand name purses and clothing integrate their...

funny you said that, i immediately wondered how to make it less gender specific because ironically, i count myself in the group of those who will not buy any product that's not aesthetically appealing regardless of their performance (covering it in a blanket doesn't make it better!)

He looks like a 6'3" Swedish model

YES, the $2,399 Syng Alpha Cell has been shown to hit below 30hz here are some reviews confirming that spec: Erin's thorough YouTube review https://www.forbes.com/sites/bradmoon/2022/11/19/review-syng-cell-alpha-triphonic-wireless-speaker/...

It's possible you got the wrong headphones for "easy listening" plug-n-play. Bring your headphones to a retailer that will allow you to A/B test your headphones with a more balanced model from Sennheiser and see if you prefer the more crowd pleasing reference curve - who knows, you may prefer...