Dual purpose room with stereo equipment on one side and hockey practice equipment on the other. Heavy drapes hanging in between kills the sound so the soundstage isn’t abnormally large.
A soffit runs the distance 2 feet before listening position. The basement was unfinished and still a work in progress. Another 600sqf to incorporate yet.
There is a 75” screen between the speakers. I like video games. But for serious listening it gets covered.
S.M.S.L headphone amplifier. A few sets of cans, my go to at home are V-Moda M100 Master closed back. Very studio.
I have tried to dampen my room as much as possible without it being inert. It used to have the ugly commercial foam block. This is better.
I use the CX-81 as a preamplifier. It can’t drive the ATCs. The Rotel has the sound I love. I’m a solid state fan. I went through a few before settling. 200w is the minimum but also a higher current capacity for those 3.1 ohm dips at 48hz. Not the worst, I’ve owned some reference KEFs lol. I was also looking for a touch of warmth. Whatever that means. I tend to listen to House and Jazz. Both can be harsh in that upper range. I listen loud 85db+ and the synergy with amp and speakers is good. I want a better (actual) preamplifier. Soon.
There is always a giant fluffy dog in the room. Cleaning is weekly.
