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I visited today some trendy-hipster like cafe, which played music through some big, rectangular vintage speakers I did not recognize. The setting was far from ideal, but the sound was quite pleasant- almost cliché vintage (somewhat attenuated treble, considerable bass which doesn't really go...

Over the years, especially with 2way speakers, I came to appreciate long excursion (travel distance) mid-woofers. There are speakers which seem to be capable of high dynamic range, while others of the same size just bottom out under pressure. (For example, in playing Pink Floyd's song "Hey You"...

Hello, I'm looking for new speakers (as I do from time to time). However, my cat has a history of ruining drivers- he likes to stab the woofer's surround with his claw. It happened twice before (and was quite expensive to replace), so for the past few years I'm always with the grills on (which...

As the title suggests, I'm looking for a new pair of closed back headphones. I've owned quite a few headphones over the years (both closed and open backs), so I've pretty much narrowed down my preferences. The pair I keep coming back to despite owning more expensive headphones is the AKG K371...

Which is the best USB DAC/Amp up to ~200$ which is powered only by the USB connection (i.e. does not require a separate wall wart)? I'm using my laptop as the source and move around the house, so I prefer something easy to move around and connect. I'm currently using the Fiio K3 which is quite...

Disclaimer: This is a question having to do more with psychoacoustics and subjective listening, although any measure-based answer will be greatly appreciated. I'm looking for a pair of mini speakers which sound "big", while understanding this means substantial compromises. In the early years of...

Hello, I have 2 questions about possible changes to my system: 1. I've decided to add a sub, and I'm considering the SVS Micro 3000. Having a friend who's in the stereo business, I was able to borrow one for impressions (non-US, can't just buy to try), and it's excellent (seamless integration...

Hello, can anyone recommend a quality CD player with a small "shoebox" footprint (like Cyrus, Bel-Canto etc.)? Preferably with XLR outputs (which Cyrus's models lack, while costing an arm and a leg). Thanks!

This was discussed before, but lately I came across this: https://www.audiosciencereview.com/forum/index.php?threads/d-d-8c-buchardt-a700.24934/ Apparently, Buchardt speakers use 17 Euro tweeters and 60 Euro woofers, and measure well. Even the incredible D&D8's use 50 Euro tweeters (and...

I'm considering to arrange a small-room secondary system, and I want it to have a "vintage" vibe. Regarding speakers for that purpose, the Proac Response 1SC's are considered a classic by some people on the internet. :) For some reason, it's been the inspiration for many clones and copies. I...

I've been recently playing around with a software EQ (Peace equalizer APO). My question is- can you get some "free" bass extension using the EQ? For example, I have a pair of big bookshelf speakers which naturally go down flat to about 47Hz. Below that, there is a steep slope downward (40Hz is...

TLDR: Very good (but not perfect). Why nobody makes more headphones like these (in this price range)? The long story: I've long been in a search for closed back headphones (for privacy and not interrupting others). My requirement were: (1) good sound quality; (2) relatively light; (3) sturdy...

I've had several headphone amps over the years (Fiio, JDS labs, Schiit, Drop THX 789 etc.). I also own an old Audiolab 8000A integrated amp (the early 90's UK version with the bass & treble knobs), which is mostly just stored away. The old Audiolab has a feature that I think is being faded out...

Hello all, As the title says, I'm looking for a pair of closed back headphones. I've owned all sorts of headphones, and the best ones for me thus far are the Drop HD6XX, which sound great to my taste (except some low-bass deficiency I can EQ), and are so comfortable I barely feel them on. I...

Following the discussion below: https://www.audiosciencereview.com/forum/index.php?threads/speaker-recommendation-in-view-of-brands-cost-cutting.33951/ I've decided it's finally time to make a choice, and narrowed it down to 3 options. As you can see it the picture below, my living room is...

I'm looking to get new speakers after quite a long time with a temporary pair (Polk R200, they're really good). However, I've decided it's time to invest more money, and now I'm facing a new problem. I was intending to go for speakers with good measurements like Revel m106 (or even higher). But...

Hi, I've been using several types of headphones, my favorite pair for a while now is the Massdrop HD6XX. For driving them I used the Massdrop THX AAA 789 (with an external DAC) which is great. However, being a little OCD when it comes to clutter and cables, I want to try a single device instead...

Hello there, here are some measurements of Kudos' C20 I'm scoping for in the 2nd hand market. I'm intending them for a small living room. I can clearly see the HF boost, which the review details as a boost of +7db, between 3Khz to 5.3Khz. Is this a thing that can be reasonably corrected with...

A theoretical question about speaker design, following some real world experiences: Assuming a 2 way design for the sake of simplicity and a limited budget, which driver out of the two (tweeter & woofer) should be of the better quality? I've auditioned or owned some speakers with wonderful...

Hello all, In my ongoing quest to find some speakers, I came across a pair of 2nd hand Proac D28's for sale (I like the 2 way / 6.5 inch / floorstander form factor). These are Stereophile's measurements: https://www.stereophile.com/content/proac-response-d28-loudspeaker-measurements I can...