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Your Desktop Audio Setup?

sprellemannen said:
How would you describe the differences between them?
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I use a measuring microphone and PEQ, I have a sub and I'm listening nearfield. Once run through EQ, and not having done a proper side by side comparrison, just relying on the famously unreliable acoustice memory, I don't think the difference is massive and they both sound pretty good.

However, I did need fewer EQ settings to get the KH150s to my target:

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In my room, the KH150s were much "flatter" out of the box, which is in keeping with Amir's findings. Although Amir hasn't measured the Core 7, he did measure the Core 47 3 way, which was "lumpier" than the similarly proportioned Neumann KH 310 3 way.

So, the KH 150s are probably technically better and perhaps someone more discerning than I am would have a stronger preference. I could live with either, but I'll stick with the KH150s, as they are more compact. :)

I find it interesting, that my most recent systems, which I have bought purely on spec and recommendation, completely unheard, sound far better than systems I had in the past, which I bought after spending hours traipsing around dealers, listening to various set-ups in demo rooms.
 
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Count Arthur said:
I find it interesting, that my most recent systems, which I have bought purely on spec and recommendation, completely unheard, sound far better than systems I had in the past, which I bought after spending hours trapsing around dealers, listening to various set-ups in demo rooms.
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Thanks for your great answer to my question. The quoted text applies to many, I think: Science beats subjectivity.
 
It's interesting to see all the ultrawide/curved screens in this thread, but it makes sense (have one myself).

Seems like if you want your stereo pair 60 degrees apart, that limits your display options. But I like the creative solutions on the thread too. :)

Also wondering... Has anybody posted with a perforated desk setup?
 
So amazing to see, that so many people have just GREAT stuff at their desks, Neumann, Genelec, Dynaudio, etc. creme de la creme. Thumbs up :)
 
My desktop setup:

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The speaker setup is:
  • Speakers: Custom-built bi-amped Purifi 6.5X Alu mid/woofer + RAAL 140-15D ribbon.
  • Amps: Purifi 1ET400A amps, 4 channels total, 1 per speaker driver.
  • Sub: Rythmik E15 sealed subwoofer.
  • DAC/active crossover: DEQX HDP-5 DSP.

Headphone setup is:
  • Headphones: RAAL SR-1a ribbon headphones
  • Amp: Sometimes First Watt Sit-3 or Topping PA5 depending on mood.
  • DAC: Topping D90SE

There is also a Behringer DEQ2496 used for source selection/equalization, mostly on the headphones, and to the left, some Pass Labs amps I occasionally use.

Erich
 
Focal Sib Evo driven by a class D amp and coupled with a sub-woofer.
Sound quality is good, far sufficient for a computer.

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Home desktop setup:
Mytek Brooklyn DAC+ and Neumann KH 150

Office:
Bowers & Wilkins MM-1
 
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Finally completed the finish on my monitor riser. Did a torch treatment, followed by sanding, tung oil, and a final coat of danish oil. JDS Atom+ amp and DAC with GD graphics, Fosi V3, Polk PSW10 (free with a speaker order), Polk ES10s on kanto stands, Sennheiser HD650s, Apple Music, and just about all of the dead’s released material! Sounds great and looks good too. Mac mini is my personal and I can share monitor with work PC via USB-C. Real happy with how things turned out.
 

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Chesapeake HT said:
View attachment 326902Finally completed the finish on my monitor riser. Did a torch treatment, followed by sanding, tung oil, and a final coat of danish oil. JDS Atom+ amp and DAC with GD graphics, Fosi V3, Polk PSW10 (free with a speaker order), Polk ES10s on kanto stands, Sennheiser HD650s, Apple Music, and just about all of the dead’s released material! Sounds great and looks good too. Mac mini is my personal and I can share monitor with work PC via USB-C. Real happy with how things turned out.
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Have you tried mounting the speakers higher (tweeter at ear height)? IME SQ gets better due to less reflections from the desktop.
 
LTig said:
Have you tried mounting the speakers higher (tweeter at ear height)? IME SQ gets better due to less reflections from the desktop.
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The speaker stands (and temporary boxes) raise the speakers and aim the tweeters to ear level. At some point I may measure with Umik and REW, but for now my ears tell my brain they are happy.
 
My desktop is basically all ASR approved:
- Vanatoo Transparent Zero Plus speakers
- Topping DX3 Pro+ DAC+HP amp
- Wiim Pro streamer
- Hifiman HE400se headphones for listening
- Drop x Sennheiser PC38x headset w/ Apple dongle for work

Guess it just needs a VU meter...
 

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Bought some used KH120A’s, SMSL C200, and WiiM Pro. Looking at a Kali WS-6.2 because the KH750 is too pricey. The Neumanns are just missing the bottom end for most listening.
 

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