recommendations/help

There is not a whole lot of objective testing for in-wall speakers... and I can't be the only one with a SO that wants discrete speakers as a compromise to me spending more than $50 on something like a sound bar (she would be satisfied with just the tv speakers!). Seeing the review of the...

I have minor hearing damage in my right ear so audio sounds like it's panned to the left. I can normally deal with it in software but I have a few audio sources, such as gaming consoles, where that's not an option. Not all frequencies are equally effected, but the difference between them isn't...

Hello forum A few months ago my wife and I finally found enough means to move out of our small apartment and into a house which means I now have a small study room where I have setup my computer and music gear (electric guitar, electronic drumkit and a midi keyboard). I play and record music as...

Hello everyone, I'm in the market for my first audio system and would love to get some recommendations. Here’s what I’m looking for: Budget: 250 Dollar Availability: China Sources: PC+FOSI v3 Music Preferences: classical music Speaker size: 5 inch Listening distance 1-1.5m Speakers available...

I’m building out a 7.2 system with an acoustically transparent screen. Using a 135” Stewart WallScreen Deluxe StudioTek 130 G4 screen material and the MicroPerf X² THX Ultra Perforation. The speakers will all be Revel F228Be all the way around. LCR will be behind a false wall with the screen...

Hello everyone. I live in Italy and I am thinking of buying some turntables to listen to such as Concerto grosso for the New Trolls. I usually listen to progressive or classical music but I am not satisfied with some CD recordings. I am looking for a turntable that works well with my current...

Hello, fellow audio enthusiasts! I am new to the audio world, trying to get my first stereo system. Strictly for music. I don't want to shell out multiple grands on the audio equipment right of the bat, I believe one can get a good system to enjoy for many years on budget. I am open to buying...

Hello everyone, I'm in the market for my first audio system and would love to get some recommendations. Here’s what I’m looking for: Budget: €700 Availability: Europe Sources: TV/Bluetooth/Laptop Music Preferences: Electronic and Rock Speaker size: 5 to 6 inch Preferences: Active, non...

Hello everyone! I recently got my Hivi Swans OS-10 for my starting speakers, and now im gradually falling in the Audiophile loop-hole. I was searching first on how to connect these speakers with an active subwoofer such as the Edifier T5s, which also has crossover. It led me in thinking to...

Looking for amp / receiver recommendations for KEF LS50 meta. Needs to connect: - 2x KEF LS50 meta - Playstation 5 (hdmi) - TV setup box (optical + hdmi) - Chromecast (hdmi) Currently using a Marantz NR1504 which suits these needs mostly, except its 5.1 and I think perhaps too weak to drive...

Hello everyone, I recently bought a "cheap" turntable but the warehouse where I bought it gave me a Rega Planar 3 with the Exact cartridge pre-mounted by mistake (lucky me). After setting it up to my soundbar with a chinese Analog to Digital (optical) converter there was almost no power coming...

Hello, new here to the forum. I recently started on the journey of room acoustics thanks to this forum and finally feel like I have a couple questions that are precise enough for a thread. My room is not a single purpose listening environment and is filled with a bunch of bookshelves and...

I’m currently using an Yamaha RN-1000A, it sounds okay, but overall I’m not really happy with it. I cant really customize anything, like frequency etc. YPAO sounds bad, the rest is okay.. And it just has so many ports for other stuff that i won’t use. For me I just want an simple amp, simple...

Hi, this is my very first post here so pls tell me if I'm violating any rules. So I recently bought a pair of susvara, which I've really dreamed of. But my setup kinda seems underwhelming. Probably because I've used smsl m400-sp400 setup(which is balanced with pumped up voltage) back when I've...

I'm moving from RPi4 / PiCoreplayer to a one minibox Windows 11 setup to cover both my music and my film needs (USB - DAC / PreAmp - Poweramp - stereo speakers and powered sub. So far, itcs been almost too easy Have set up LMS with 'local player' plugin. "Exclusive" output to my DAC via USB...

Hello everyone, First time posting on here. I am looking to build a sounds system for my desktop PC with a pair of speakers and a headphone. My current setup are: Edifier Prisma Encore E3360 and HyperX cloud alpha. Had them for like 5 years now, working with no problem but want to upgrade. I...

Hello, I've been looking for budget studio monitors for my desktop setup and have come down to Adam's T5V and Kali's LP-6 v2. I can't seem to pick one, some input from people who know more than I do would be great. I will mainly be listening to music with the occasional show (will not be doing...

I've been told that I need to upgrade my DAC and AMP, but more on upgrading my AMP. I have a THX 789 and an SMSL SU-8 DAC. I guess my higher-impedance headphones like the ZMF Aeolus and Sennheiser HD 600 could use more power. I also recently bought the Sony MDR-Z1R and Fostex TH900 MK2 and...

Hello all, I'm looking to move from my ancient little Bose Colour bluetooth speaker to something that gives me a listening experience comparable in enjoyment to what I get from my really not very sophisticated headphones (i.e. I don't have well-trained ears that need optimal sound as my cheap...

I'm looking to buy open-back headphones to experience a better soundstage and overall sound. I don't have much experience with headphones so I'm not entirely sure what characteristics I should look for the most. I mostly listen to synthwave, and 70-80's rock, and play videogames when I have the...