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@mahgister , You found it! I was mostly just joshing/joking with you on my earlier post. It came in today btw. On these type of cheap chifi speakers, I usually add bracing, put some no-rez (sold by GR) and I will spend a considerable amt of time with the crossover. I have a stock of the good parts GR sells. That’s the extent of it for me, typically.

I have tinkered with many similar cheap speakers, amp kits, etc from AliExpress, e-bay, etc. After it meets my fidelity requirements and I don’t feel like dealing with it anymore, I give it away on FB, artist groups, etc ( possibly creates a few new/young ’audiophiles’ or not....but, keeps the audio stuff cluster in my hoarder’s paradise under control).

The Sony (sscs5) was one i couldn’t let go of in recent times, especially after I put the GR upgrade on it...that one’s staying for a bit.

It seems like you would enjoy some of the content in the diy audio forums.

I understand why you like to play with the gear...😊

Myself i am not someone who like to play with things at all ... I am more of a books worm...

But i get in the obligation to learn about acoustics because i was going nowhere buying audio gear...😁

My 9 headphnes where trash...😁 even after my improving modifications they do not satisfied me ( save the AKG K340 the best headphone ever created probably but even it need my help 😊 )

I disliked even My Tannoy dual gold concentric...Because during the 40 years i owned them i was ignorant of acoustics science basics ... 😁

After reading acoustics books and articles i felt compelled to experiment... I do it full time 2 years because i was retired and i disliked my audio system , nevermind the upgrades... Things improved a lot when i discovered how to decrease vibrations/reasonance, how to shield my gear from the main panel up, when i played with various minerals to use on my connectors, when i experimented with Helmholtz tuned resonators in a specific grid distributed in the room and the right balance of reflection-absorption-diffusion in my room. i used other controversial devices as shumann generator i modified , at the end the same system was so transformed that they were no comparison between before and after...

Unlike most people who dream only to buy new gear pieces, i learned how acoustic knowledge improve the gear way much than most upgrades , the only exception will be to go from cheap speakers to way more refine one , but even this upgrade will not compare if you put these speakers in a living room and then in a room dedicated to the speakers specific properties... Acoustic rules for me the rest is marketting mostly ... 😊

Now i own an headphone able to project the soundfield out of my head with deep bass and natural timbre...

And the cheapest speakers i ever owned which i disliked for 10 years became my best one AFTER my modifications ...Thanks to Helmholtz...

Then i became a book worm anew, no need to tinker anymore and i can listen music 5 hours a day in sonic heaven ... 😊

@mahgister , You found it! I was mostly just joshing/joking with you on my earlier post. It came in today btw. On these type of cheap chifi speakers, I usually add bracing, put some no-rez (sold by GR) and I will spend a considerable amt of time with the crossover. I have a stock of the good parts GR sells. That’s the extent of it for me, typically.

I have tinkered with many similar cheap speakers, amp kits, etc from AliExpress, e-bay, etc. After it meets my fidelity requirements and I don’t feel like dealing with it anymore, I give it away on FB, artist groups, etc ( possibly creates a few new/young ’audiophiles’ or not....but, keeps the audio stuff cluster in my hoarder’s paradise under control).

The Sony (sscs5) was one i couldn’t let go of in recent times, especially after I put the GR upgrade on it...that one’s staying for a bit.

It seems like you would enjoy some of the content in the diy audio forums.

@asvjerry Yes…it has changed…i’ve spent considerable time in LB and assorted zip codes since 1987 mucking about w jets and stuff that goes higher… You are right…changed….

You know IF you get back here Winters, you are welcome. i expect in the future i i shall be blessed to keep a bottle at the Orange Peel in your neck of the woods… i pray that happens… keep being YOU :-)

to the OP… great thread…always good to ignore the instruments and taste the wind for yourself now and again….

I see value today…. maybe not as much as when Almarg was here… but not zero… but there are a few hours left in the day…..

@deep_333 ....I've refrained from posting pics since imho most would be bored and unimpressed....  'SOTA' only in the State Of That Affordable v. Stuff Of Transient Admiration. ;)

Due to changes, the space occupied by it, me, and the speaker array has been shrinking due to growth in our company.

Since we've a 'live/work' situation, the 'less essential' gives way, the 5 pairs of speakers become a 'fat line array' with the LG 55" betwixt...

Ever wall hang a pair of SMGa Maggies' upside down?  Since they're not known for their bass qualities, no huge loss.... :)

The only pairs (2~3) left to 'roam' (kinda) are the omnis', which vary in intent and their elements......and the driving elements of which, my Gratefully Undead Wall with it's A+D Divide....

"Where the digitals and the analogs play..."

I try to enjoy where I happen to be; that which I collect to move that along doesn't absolutely have to be Perfect to make me smile.

Overtime, things change, additions, deletions, and the irrational 'fondness' for the concept of 'retirement'....

Long time local biz contact came by to check out some stock logs, asked 

"So....how'du ya like retirement?" *big G*

😏 "...'Bout the same way you do...'When the *uck does it start?!' "

I can relate to Marvin's ("Your Friendly Robot Pal!") lament onboard the Heart Of Gold some dayz......

"Brain the size of a planet....and they have me opening doors...." 🤖😒