My current 2 channel system
1. JBL LS80 - full range towers: Aus $3200 display model
2. 2 x Nuforce ref 18 mono blocks: A$4500
3. Wadia 121 DAC: A$1470
4. Cables: USB 2.0 Nuforce A$45 - Neotech silver speaker wire, 2 x 2.5M A$60 - XLR 2 x 3.0m neutrik A$35
5. Power filtering: Pro audio SP 4 x 4: A$220
Total current value: around A$9K
This system sounds better - more natural/transparent/musical than some $100K+ systems I've heard!
WTF?? Yep, that's a fair reaction. So how is this possible?
am I smarter than the next audio enthusiast? No, not by any stretch
have I found some esoteric secret the rest of you are not privy too? No
have I just been a complete 'fluke arse' and assembled a 1 in a million system from a synergy point of view - nah, don't think so (though I must say my component's do match very well in my space)
So what then? Listening space people, listening space!! A dedicated purpose built room with proper inbuilt as well as add room treatments - a vaulted ceiling - acoustic rated perforated Gyprock walls, 2 layers x 13mm - 100% wool wall to wall carpet with high grade acoustic rated underlay - dedicated 240V 3 phase power line to my man cave.
The extra over cost to set up room properly as opposed to your average HT room: approx. A$4K
Long story short: stop spending countless thousands on constant/incessant 'upgrades' and fix ya room FIRST
I guarantee, you will be pleasantly surprised
1. JBL LS80 - full range towers: Aus $3200 display model
2. 2 x Nuforce ref 18 mono blocks: A$4500
3. Wadia 121 DAC: A$1470
4. Cables: USB 2.0 Nuforce A$45 - Neotech silver speaker wire, 2 x 2.5M A$60 - XLR 2 x 3.0m neutrik A$35
5. Power filtering: Pro audio SP 4 x 4: A$220
Total current value: around A$9K
This system sounds better - more natural/transparent/musical than some $100K+ systems I've heard!
WTF?? Yep, that's a fair reaction. So how is this possible?
am I smarter than the next audio enthusiast? No, not by any stretch
have I found some esoteric secret the rest of you are not privy too? No
have I just been a complete 'fluke arse' and assembled a 1 in a million system from a synergy point of view - nah, don't think so (though I must say my component's do match very well in my space)
So what then? Listening space people, listening space!! A dedicated purpose built room with proper inbuilt as well as add room treatments - a vaulted ceiling - acoustic rated perforated Gyprock walls, 2 layers x 13mm - 100% wool wall to wall carpet with high grade acoustic rated underlay - dedicated 240V 3 phase power line to my man cave.
The extra over cost to set up room properly as opposed to your average HT room: approx. A$4K
Long story short: stop spending countless thousands on constant/incessant 'upgrades' and fix ya room FIRST
I guarantee, you will be pleasantly surprised
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