I preferred the Boulders' sound to the Gryphons' each time in multiple listening sessions. The Bs were cleaner, tighter, more finely textured, closer to what I hear when playing the song (first one) direct from Tidal, etc...than the Gs (which of course, sound great). Gs were a bit grainy relative to Bs, even a bit confused/hot/disjointed in the treble (in some spots) on songs 2 and 3.
You mentioned in a recent video (while showing the acoustic treatment in your room) that you have no echo in the room. I read through all (I think) of the responses to videos on Youtube and here on Agon and didn't see anyone mention anything about an echo in your room. I am assuming (perhaps inaccurately) that you saying there is no echo in the room is a response to my talking about a room resonance (at the mic location) being helped/minimized by you switching the port on the Wilsons. Room resonances/modes are not echo/slap echo, mid to high frequency reflections that the panels you have are designed to mitigate. Assuming you have the typical absorption panels (correct me if not), those are most effective at mid and high frequencies. Unfortunately, the nasty room modes (based on your room dimensions) in the range (roughly) from 20hz to 250hz cannot be controlled effectively with 2 to 4 inch absorption panels. Changing speaker/speaker port and/or seating/mic positions can help but may affect negatively (hopefully not) other aspects like imaging, sound stage depth, etc.....
Even though the port swap helped, I did notice a pesky resonance at roughly 2:13 and 2:49 of the video (yes, it was there at the same point in the song when the Gs were playing). Didn't have the resonance when I played using Tidal. Didn't try to listen for resonances on the other two tracks (perhaps with those songs those frequencies were not as pronounced).
Anyway, not trying to do a treatise on acoustics. Others may take the ball and run with things like DBAs, helmholtz resonators, limp mass absorbers, chunks, superchunks, etc....The company/person that helped you treat your room should have given you a comprehensive analysis and explanation of minimally what your treatments will do but, as importantly, what they won't do. I know years ago people were pushing you to "get a dedicated room". You have a nice room, could be dialed in a bit more. If you like (for a small fee) I can set up a consultation! I am joking, of course!!!! Everything changes once you start getting paid for something, as you know! Keep your skin thick, Jay. Too often you take the bait with others. No response is usually the best response. Depending on one's personality, hard to do.
A suggestion offered by another that I second is to not tell people which is playing (but don't change the sequence when switching between system one and two). Also from a psych perspective, keeping the lighting intensity and color consistent is important.
As mentioned previously, I listen through my main system (OB, 3-way, fully active). Headphones, I suppose, are next best but still not desirable in getting the most accurately visceral experience. The best recording/mastering studios use expensive monitors for their work (yes they use phones too, but the product will never go out the door if it doesn't pass the loudspeaker test).
Only a few have said how they listen to your vids...hmmmmm? Curious the percentage of people that use streamers/computers /(smart tv with quality audio out to speakers?) hooked up to full rangers?
Great work. Thanks for the effort.
You mentioned in a recent video (while showing the acoustic treatment in your room) that you have no echo in the room. I read through all (I think) of the responses to videos on Youtube and here on Agon and didn't see anyone mention anything about an echo in your room. I am assuming (perhaps inaccurately) that you saying there is no echo in the room is a response to my talking about a room resonance (at the mic location) being helped/minimized by you switching the port on the Wilsons. Room resonances/modes are not echo/slap echo, mid to high frequency reflections that the panels you have are designed to mitigate. Assuming you have the typical absorption panels (correct me if not), those are most effective at mid and high frequencies. Unfortunately, the nasty room modes (based on your room dimensions) in the range (roughly) from 20hz to 250hz cannot be controlled effectively with 2 to 4 inch absorption panels. Changing speaker/speaker port and/or seating/mic positions can help but may affect negatively (hopefully not) other aspects like imaging, sound stage depth, etc.....
Even though the port swap helped, I did notice a pesky resonance at roughly 2:13 and 2:49 of the video (yes, it was there at the same point in the song when the Gs were playing). Didn't have the resonance when I played using Tidal. Didn't try to listen for resonances on the other two tracks (perhaps with those songs those frequencies were not as pronounced).
Anyway, not trying to do a treatise on acoustics. Others may take the ball and run with things like DBAs, helmholtz resonators, limp mass absorbers, chunks, superchunks, etc....The company/person that helped you treat your room should have given you a comprehensive analysis and explanation of minimally what your treatments will do but, as importantly, what they won't do. I know years ago people were pushing you to "get a dedicated room". You have a nice room, could be dialed in a bit more. If you like (for a small fee) I can set up a consultation! I am joking, of course!!!! Everything changes once you start getting paid for something, as you know! Keep your skin thick, Jay. Too often you take the bait with others. No response is usually the best response. Depending on one's personality, hard to do.
A suggestion offered by another that I second is to not tell people which is playing (but don't change the sequence when switching between system one and two). Also from a psych perspective, keeping the lighting intensity and color consistent is important.
As mentioned previously, I listen through my main system (OB, 3-way, fully active). Headphones, I suppose, are next best but still not desirable in getting the most accurately visceral experience. The best recording/mastering studios use expensive monitors for their work (yes they use phones too, but the product will never go out the door if it doesn't pass the loudspeaker test).
Only a few have said how they listen to your vids...hmmmmm? Curious the percentage of people that use streamers/computers /(smart tv with quality audio out to speakers?) hooked up to full rangers?
Great work. Thanks for the effort.