High End System Building. How important is the matching, cabling and room? Thoughts ?


The last 20 years as an audiophile and now a dealer has taught me a very important lesson. Everything matters. The equipment can be great but no matter how much you spend the matching is very important. The cabling is also important. Some think cabling is all about making it sound better. I prefer my cabling to not get in the way. It’s like it can’t be a clogged faucet for your sound.  Materials and shielding are very important. In addition to that the room is very important. You may not have a perfect room but you build your system to work in the room you have. I don’t have all the answers but you can’t just spend money and have a great system. Combination of equipment, cabling and room has gotten me there. I’ve tried a lot of gear and cables and this is how I feel. What are your thoughts everyone? 

calvinj

@mihorn nice sound I can hear it some through your clip. I love the system I have. I listen to a lot of instrumental jazz with a lot of dynamics. My system has to have air and space. Listening preferences play a part as well. 

calvinj OP

@mihorn nice sound I can hear it some through your clip. I love the system I have. Listening preferences play a part as well. 

I got it. I was just saying, for your room, you could put a plug (sound-wave guide) on speaker drivers to change the direction of sounds easily. I won't bother you now. Alex/WTA

@mihorn im good once I get it dialed in a little I’m ready to roll. I’m pretty happy all I got to do is position my speakers have my guy integrate the subs when I get my regular gear back and I’m happy. Very happy. Enjoy your system. Looks cozy 

he just likes to come on anything I post with negativity. That’s just who he is unfortunately 

Negativity?...I gave you compliments on this one. I referred to you as the "grand matchmaker" (of components)...Here's more to cheer you up...the sweet prince of synergy...the grand druid of cables... Valiant dispeller of veiled sound..... etc..😂 

 

Perhaps some here should make a New Year's resolution to be a bit less abrasive.