It seems like you have done a good job regarding acoustics.
The smart way to avoid acoustic problems having large speakers in a not so big room.
Respect.
My feeling is also that the Devialet SAM thing sounds gimmicky.
If it is not a gimmick, Devialet should maybe publish an article on it a well respected scientific journal.
For the serious high-enders, there are many problems with this hammer.
Some of them are listed here:
* $300 is not expensive enough.
* The hammer does not come in shiny metal.
* A big and heavy remote control is not included.
* They do not know where to buy hammer-lifters.
* They of course need...
I have read measurements of Hegel H30 (unfortunately I could not find them using Google now).
The measurements were really good which agrees with agrees with my listening to them.
Srajan,
I do not think it is unfair to comment on the quality of your reviews.
Confer also the comment by dallasjustice on page 2 in this thread:
"At least Srajan will post a photo of his entire room. I respect him for that much. Low quality acoustical environment seems to be the rule and not...
This review is written by Srajaen Ebean for 6moons:
http://www.6moons.com/industryfeatures/fringes/fringes.html
A quote by Srajan in the review (see the bottom text part of the link):
"These conclusions need no scientific base, proof or validation to reap personal benefits or at the very least...
For those interested in the music in the youtube-video
The music playing in the Youtube-video when the Arrakis is shown (from ca 7:15) is by Philip Glass:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6Il58Ln4cI#t=159
You may feel that you have heard a tune similar to this one before.
It may because you...
I am curious about this one:
http://benchmarkmedia.com/products/benchmark-ahb2-power-amplifier
Benchmark Media has shown to deliver amazing DACs at a very affordable price.
I will not be surprised if their amplifier outperforms most high-end priced amplifiers.
Outstanding answer, Ethan !! :)
I love such stuff.
This is another example (by Peter Aczel):
"There exist DACs and preamps at ten times the price of the Benchmark, but they aren’t any better. Let the high-end police come and take me away in handcuffs. "
Source...