This is what I really meant to say. Tweaking involves the subconscious. Do not try to dial in something! That is not how you tweak! Ask yourself(maybe after sleeping on it), does it sound better or not, i.e., does it make you want to listen more or not.
How to tweak a system.
I said that I would start this thread about a week ago. This is where you don't have to be rich to improve your system. Let me start by saying that I'm pretty good at anti-skate. This doesn't include unipivots or thread and weights. Look under Mana Acoustics Forum, "How to setup a Mana Table by ear". I also want to mention(and this may be pertaining to my cd player), that if you get digital glare, try lowering the volume. Volume is misunderstood. There is a certain volume per disc, or lp, that is correct. No it is not the volume that allows you to hear something that you know is there. My question has to do with speaker placement. I'm hoping that someone who has similiar expertise to my anti-skate and volume statements, has something to say about speaker placement. Let's go guys! We need good information here!
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XLO Test & Burn-In CD Track 3 is supposed to be a great tool for setting up speakers. I haven't gone through the procedure myself. |
do you mean how to change the "sound" of your stereo system with passive components ? do you mean how to minimize inherent but audible imperfections of a component, without replacing that component ? there are many anti resonant devices (materials) which can affect the performance of a component. is this what you mean by tweaking ? |
Actually, Mrtennis(I bet I can guess your favorite sport?), I'm from the old school that had turntables and all the cartridge and arm adjustments. Turntables had springs and feet and some had motor adjustments. We still have speaker placement, though. Thanks for the XLO recommendation,?(if I go to see your moniker, I lose this letter. I actually have 6 different anti resonant devices, but I've not compared them, per se. I do want to mention two tweaks that are no brainers. One(from Naim) is to separate power cords from signal cords. The second is to raise speaker wire and interconnects at least 8 inches from the floor(from Mapleshade). I couldn't raise my speaker wire that high, but I used three 16 ounce styrofoam cups(thank you Dollar Tree) at various places to raise my signal cables from my rug. |
I've got lots to say about speaker placement, but what I might say will depend on 1)Type of speakers, 2) Size of room 3)dimensions, 4)location of walls and openings and windows, 5)What are your sonic priorities, 6)What limitations do you have regarding optimum speaker and listening position placement, i.e. is this a dedicated audio room or is it a dual use room to be shared with others. And since I'm asking questions have you done any research into the subject of room acoustics etc? Have you read the various formula's by Cardas, Audio Physic's, Dunlavy, or looked at the Cara program on the Rives site. There is already a lot in print in in Audiogon and AudioAsylum archives to keep you busy reading for a long time. Just depends on how serious you are. It's time consuming and can be a frustrating task when you try to maximize speaker placement and room acoustics. But, its worth the effort! |
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