Just wanted to share some advice on how to get the most out of your FEQ or Atmosphere without spending much $
Both these devices come with very generic power supplies. Wall warts for the FEQ and a phone like 5V USB charger and generic long USB cable for the Atmosphere
Unfortunately both devices are sensitive to the quality of the power they are getting.
So in the case of the Atmosphere change the mini 5V for a larger (e.g. iPad size) USB charger. Then use a better, and shorter USB cable. I imagine you could even try one of the stand alone USB power supplies sold for use with computer audio systems but I've not gone that far myself yet.
For the FEQs you will get good results by not plugging the wall warts into a wall outlet or conditioner directly -- they are heavy and this puts strain on the two prongs and leaves them susceptible to vibration. Use a cheap pigtail outlet extender, or build one yourself using your choice of power plugs and an in line socket like this.
Every one of these changes should be clearly audible and lead to an improvement in image solidity, resolution, ease and naturalness on your system
Both these devices come with very generic power supplies. Wall warts for the FEQ and a phone like 5V USB charger and generic long USB cable for the Atmosphere
Unfortunately both devices are sensitive to the quality of the power they are getting.
So in the case of the Atmosphere change the mini 5V for a larger (e.g. iPad size) USB charger. Then use a better, and shorter USB cable. I imagine you could even try one of the stand alone USB power supplies sold for use with computer audio systems but I've not gone that far myself yet.
For the FEQs you will get good results by not plugging the wall warts into a wall outlet or conditioner directly -- they are heavy and this puts strain on the two prongs and leaves them susceptible to vibration. Use a cheap pigtail outlet extender, or build one yourself using your choice of power plugs and an in line socket like this.
Every one of these changes should be clearly audible and lead to an improvement in image solidity, resolution, ease and naturalness on your system