acoustic system resonators

If the accurate reproduction of the music contained on discs is the goal, then the resonators should not be used in a system. I have no doubt that they can effect a system's sound, and for some people they might like the sonic change, but the arbitrary addition of metallic overtones is not a step forward in high fidelity sound reproduction.

In effect, the resonators are plate reverbs, but without any adjustability. If you really like this sort of processing effect, then why not get a Lexicon PCM91? It has dozens of different types of reverbs and spatial programs and massive adjustability. Virtually all audiophile would consider the Lexicon not suitable for high end systems, but that same judgement should also apply to the resonators.

Not even close onhwy61,

electronic processing masks details instead of uncovering them.

The Resonators were tested an they actually absorb certain emi and rfi frequencies. They do add overtones which are audible but the effects of the resonators is much more complex. Resonators do so many things, tighten the bass, increase the width and depth of the soundstage and makes the system sound faster and more clear.

Audiooracle, please provide some evidence that the resonators are absorbing RFI frequencies. If true, it should be easily quantified.

Your description of their effect on sound quality sounds very similar to what an electronic reverb processor can do.

Onhwy61, where did he say anything about RFI absorption?

Why should he provide you with evidence? Why don't you listen to some or attend a demonstration?

You are probably right that most audiophiles would not consider all of the electronic circuitry in the Lexicon PCM91, but why should this logic apply to the Resonators? Because you say they do the same thing?

On 4/14/07 Audiooracle wrote:

The Resonators were tested an(d) they actually absorb certain emi and rfi frequencies.

I read the phrase "absorb certain emi and rfi" as Audiooracle saying something about RFI absorption.

Tbg, I suspect the resonators do exactly what Audiooracle and others describe, I'm just arguing that it doesn't contribute to greater sound reproduction accuracy. I went to the Acoustic Systems website and read their description of their product. They state that it vibrates and adds overtones. These overtones are not in the music signal. Therefore I reason that their product is adding distortion and by definition not a high fidelity product. The effect may be very pleasant sounding, but it's not accurately reproducing the music signal.

I could be wrong. Maybe it's not akin to a Lexicon reverb, but more like the Aphex Aural Exciter. Go easy on the big bottom knob!