Hello mrD,
I really don't disagree with anything you stated. I would just add that high efficiency speakers are not a requirement if you enjoy your music at hearing health threatening levels. I know you didn't state otherwise but I thought some might mistakenly assume this. I personally listen to music at about 70-90 dbs but on occasions I will go over 100 dbs when I get the urge.
But I understand my speakers can safely handle very high volumes as long as the power is clean; it's normally high distortion and clipping that damage speakers. My system is capable of playing at volumes well above levels I care to ever listen at but I like knowing my system's capable, consider it a sign of quality and view it much like a high quality car that's luxurious, a great cruiser on the highways, very powerful and fast when you feel the need but also gets good mileage when I take it easy.
I have fairly inefficient Magnepan 3.7i main speakers driven by 1,200 watt @ 4 ohm class D monoblocks that have very low distortion. I run them full range but also supplement the bass between about 20-40 Hz with 4 subs powered by a separate class AB 1K watt amp.
I built my system based on the concept of combining 2 systems: a very powerful and dynamic bass system, that's also textured, tonally accurate and detailed, to establish a solid foundation for any genre of music along with a high quality pair of main speakers layed on top that provides very good midrange, treble and stereo imaging performance.
The most difficult part, in my experience, is getting the bass sounding right and seamlessly integrated with the main speakers. My opinion is that at least a pair of good quality subs are a requirement for optimum results.
I've found getting the midrange, treble and stereo imaging sounding right is the easier part, especially if high quality and well matched amps and speakers are utilized and the speakers are precisely positioned in the room and in relation to the designated listening seat. Lastly, strategically placed acoustic room treatments work wonders.
Overall, I believe diamonddupree has all the necessary component system parts to build a similarly very good system, possibly even better.
Tim
I really don't disagree with anything you stated. I would just add that high efficiency speakers are not a requirement if you enjoy your music at hearing health threatening levels. I know you didn't state otherwise but I thought some might mistakenly assume this. I personally listen to music at about 70-90 dbs but on occasions I will go over 100 dbs when I get the urge.
But I understand my speakers can safely handle very high volumes as long as the power is clean; it's normally high distortion and clipping that damage speakers. My system is capable of playing at volumes well above levels I care to ever listen at but I like knowing my system's capable, consider it a sign of quality and view it much like a high quality car that's luxurious, a great cruiser on the highways, very powerful and fast when you feel the need but also gets good mileage when I take it easy.
I have fairly inefficient Magnepan 3.7i main speakers driven by 1,200 watt @ 4 ohm class D monoblocks that have very low distortion. I run them full range but also supplement the bass between about 20-40 Hz with 4 subs powered by a separate class AB 1K watt amp.
I built my system based on the concept of combining 2 systems: a very powerful and dynamic bass system, that's also textured, tonally accurate and detailed, to establish a solid foundation for any genre of music along with a high quality pair of main speakers layed on top that provides very good midrange, treble and stereo imaging performance.
The most difficult part, in my experience, is getting the bass sounding right and seamlessly integrated with the main speakers. My opinion is that at least a pair of good quality subs are a requirement for optimum results.
I've found getting the midrange, treble and stereo imaging sounding right is the easier part, especially if high quality and well matched amps and speakers are utilized and the speakers are precisely positioned in the room and in relation to the designated listening seat. Lastly, strategically placed acoustic room treatments work wonders.
Overall, I believe diamonddupree has all the necessary component system parts to build a similarly very good system, possibly even better.
Tim