Doug's Audio DenSystem edited: System update: Changed electronics to PS Audio for two channel. Speakers are updated to Chapman Audio T-7's. posted over 20 years ago | View comment | |
Prog Rock RoomMan, you need to do some Visuals with a dedicated room like that! Nice audio setup.I'm using the PS Audio digital amps and find them quite listenable. I'd also like to hear your take on the... posted over 20 years ago | View comment | |
Doug's Audio DenSystem Update: Radical Transformation under way. I mean everything concerning the two channel rig is going to change, except possibly the cabling. Preamp, amp, speakers all moving in completely opp... posted over 20 years ago | View comment | |
OverkillThey say the Mirage's don't really start to sing until the source and amp hits that $15,000 plus mark. Welcome to the high end! posted almost 21 years ago | View comment | |
DIY RoomExcellent effort on the room! I also DIY'ed my HT. Same thing, mostly stuff from Home Depot. took 8 months. I did have the dropped ceiling profess. installed, since it's only a 3" drop and the... posted almost 21 years ago | View comment | |
Zapper's Dream RoomZapper, excellent effort! Nice move, putting components behind screen. You were thinking. When I had a larger wood floor, a generous sized area rug helped with reflections. You should consider some... posted almost 21 years ago | View comment | |
Doug's Audio DenEdit: I was going to say, "...I would not recommend matching ss amps of differing power, even if from same company." It worked, and was fun in the time I searched for an identical amp, bu... posted almost 21 years ago | View comment | |
Doug's Audio DenSystem edited: Finally secured the second Outlaw 755 amp! Now system is in perfect symmetry. I didn't realize how much coherence was missing by not running identical amps! It was great before, now ... posted almost 21 years ago | View comment | |
Doug's Audio DenThanks for your responses, guys! Jayctoy, I have an extensive Christian music collection; I listen at the church office too (I have a more humble setup there as well). Most of my music with lyr... posted almost 21 years ago | View comment | |
Family Room Home TheaterMax, seems like you've followed roughly same trajectory as me. About 23ish years into the hobby. Just finished building my HT about six months ago. An unexpected dream come true. Consistently good ... posted almost 21 years ago | View comment | |
new amps and speaker driversChad, nice to see your system; looks terrific! Good job! posted almost 21 years ago | View comment | |
Doug's Audio DenAfter extended listening, I'm convinced that what I initially thought were potentially "double" sounds coming from the speakers is actually a more natural holographic reproduction of the ... posted almost 21 years ago | View comment | |
enjoy musicThe Eminent Technology LFT-8A's are a hybrid speaker (8" bass driver with push-pull planar mid/high)I had never heard of them, but was interested after seeing some for sale on Agon. They were ... posted about 21 years ago | View comment | |
enjoy musicSimplicitymusic,So what are you up to? Looks like Definitive Technology speakers for surround and Magnepan 1.6's for two channel listening? Are you running a subwoofer with the maggies? posted about 21 years ago | View comment | |
Doug's Audio DenTazmanian devils are welcome, evil spirits are not! Seriously, I do screen music and movies for content. Years ago I went exclusively to instrumental music to get away from raunchy lyrics. Afte... posted about 21 years ago | View comment | |
Doug's Audio DenSystem edited: Greetings, thought I'd post some impressions of the experiment I conducted with my main speakers. I had pair of Eminent Technology LFT-8's. Fabulous, economical speaker. I'd say a fo... posted about 21 years ago | View comment | |
Misha's Home Theater/Media RoomNice job on your room! Excellent use of the old closet space. Did you build this yourself? posted about 21 years ago | View comment | |
Doug's Audio DenUpdate: Two main speakers is good? Four must be better! I'm now attempting to run four LFT-8's in tandem! I will double everything...cables, amps, etc. Will end up with 8 amps driving biwired pairs... posted about 21 years ago | View comment | |
Doug's Audio DenYes, mtheime,going into a fabric store is an interesting social experiment. Some women will definitely give you the "you're not wanted here" look. Others treat you like a novelty, won... posted about 21 years ago | View comment | |
Doug's Audio DenGreetings, Mthieme,I saw some info online, but basically, I did my own thing with the screen. 1"x3" frame, cut to size w. mitered cuts.Spray paint it flat blackCov... posted about 21 years ago | View comment | |
Doug's Audio DenSystem edited: Greetings, In process of lightening up the extra speakers I've accumulated! Will keep the two pair of Eminent Technology LFT 8's for use together as mains in HT. Eventually hope to p... posted about 21 years ago | View comment | |
Doug's Audio DenSystem edited: System Update; added new pics, changed cd, pre posted over 21 years ago | View comment | |
A Place to HideGreetings, Very nice setup! Are the crown molding sound absorbtion devices anchored to the walls, or are they hung like a picture? I would love to get your "plans" or simple expla... posted over 21 years ago | View comment | |
So Sweet BabyMy goodness, Man! Get some SPEAKERS! Not puny bookshelves. What you would hear if you had some great floor standing full range speakers!!! Or at least a good subwoofer! You're missing half the vocals! posted over 21 years ago | View comment | |
Magnepan 20.1s & Ayre HeavenWoa! Using Maggie 1.6 for surround?! You're either in a huge room, or going for total overkill surround! I can only dream of what the Maggie 3's sound like with the Cal 500wpc! I'm only scraping al... posted over 21 years ago | View comment |