"I thought you were an Audio Research and Wilson Audio fan?
Maybe you have me confused with someone else? I haven't owned Wilson Audio or Audio Research for quite a few years.
"When did things change, why"?
I submit a novice in any hobby struggles to find their preference. After years I learned to trust my own ears. I think about changing things occasionally, but I've had the same amp, preamp, and speakers for over three years.
"How does it all compare?"
I have never heard a speaker as dynamic as a Wilson, but I prefer my current system over any system that I've owned. It isn't better, just different. There are no absolutes in Audio, only preferences.
My room is treated at the first relection points, ceiling, bass traps on the floor behind the audio rack, and behind the listening position. I will post additional photos tomorrow. Again, thanks for the compliment on my room/ system. Much appreciated!
Your room and system is very nice also. Do you speakers have a ribbon tweeters?
Good to know that. I did not realize that you also use tri-traps in the corners, and that too similar color as I do. I have ordered 4 additional tri-traps for the back corners. I was advised to go with 2 more 4A Alpha (2D) on front wall and 2 6A Alpha (2D) on the back wall, based on my current room setup. Once I install the rear tri-traps I will see how it changes the acoustics and then proceed.
Would love to see more pictures of your excellent system.
Thanks. Room treatment has helped my speakers disappear, improve detail and imaging.
"Wondering how you made the decision between 1D and 2D on the Alpha panels?" I sent a panoramic picture of my room to GIK and they provided recommendations to me.
Great move on installing the GIK panels. How did the Alpha panels help? Wondering how you made the decision between 1D and 2D on the Alpha panels? I am currently ordering 4 tri-traps for my back corners. Plan to add 2 4A Aplha with 2D and 2 6D Alpha with 2D after a few months.
I finally moved the center channel speaker from the equipment rack to a dedicated stand. In addition, I rearranged the components and eliminated the need for two racks.
Added two GIK Acoustics 4A Alpha Series Bass Trap Diffusor/Absorber, four GIK Acoustics 244 Bass Traps with FlexRange Technology, and two GIK Acoustics Monster Bass Traps.
I think everything is about context...in my system the Dave added the detail my system was missing, while sounding more musical than my previously owned DACs.
My room is 20'x26'. I've had some great speakers(Aerial 7Ts, Wilson Sashas, Revels) but none of them could fill my room like the PL500 IIs.
"I bet it sounds like " you are there" type of sound." It's a system that I built based on my preferences and some won't like it. My system is on the very slightly dark side of neutral, that's detailed, but not in your face. I've owned hyper detailed systems before and I couldn't listen to them for extended time without feeling fatigued.
