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As stated before, get the system set up and working first. Listen to it as-is for awhile then evaluate. My guess is that $800 worth of room treatment will improve your sound more than $1500 of anything else. 
Meridian dsp
After almost two decades of trying to help people set up their systems and speakers I can say that the biggest challenge was to convince them to deal with the room to the fullest extent they can tolerate. Times have changed a bit and people are a ... 
Meridian dsp
steve59If I understand you correctly you are asking for opinions about DSP with room correction and whether or not you should try speakers equipped with it? As mentioned above, DSP controlled speakers with room correction will go a long way in dea... 
I'm looking to learn about Air Motion Transformer technology
mijostyn Mike, Sorry that I missed your post. No dealers in New England but the VPI showroom in central NJ does have an Apollo System in house. Harry Weisfeld purchased an Apollo12 system for his home. His 12 will be at the VPI showroom for a f... 
I'm looking to learn about Air Motion Transformer technology
There are no connections between Analysis and the now defunct Apogee brand. Analysis has been in business since about 1990. All Analysis M/T ribbons are designed with aluminum traces on a Kapton substrate. The main difference is the implementation... 
I'm looking to learn about Air Motion Transformer technology
Mike, Please excuse our old and outdated website. A new one with lots more info is in the works.We use the Trinnov ST2 to control the AMT towers as well as the woofers. Our systems are designed with full DSP and room correction in mind. All filter... 
I'm looking to learn about Air Motion Transformer technology
Semantics. IMHO, a ribbon and an AMT are very different. They may both be long and narrow so by some definitions they might be in the same category. They are both part of the light membrane transducer category as are planars and electrostats. Typi... 
I'm looking to learn about Air Motion Transformer technology
mijostyn1 ,I'm with Arion Audio and Analysis Audio USA. We have been building AMT drivers since about 2009 mostly for custom apps. We are currently launching a loudspeaker line based around our AMT drivers.Mike 
I'm looking to learn about Air Motion Transformer technology
John,That comment wasn't aimed at anyone. Sorry if it offended you.I was just trying to express the thought that a driver can't be judged by the materials it's made of. Sure, high end or exotic materials are cool and sometimes are required to achi... 
I'm looking to learn about Air Motion Transformer technology
jbhiller,In full disclosure, we manufacture our own AMT drivers and AMT based loudspeakers here in the USA. We have lots of experience with ribbon technology as well.As you may already know the ingenious AMT drivers were invented by the late Dr. O... 
Your favorite Small Apartment Speakers
gochurchgo Full disclosure, I am a speaker manufacturer. I rarely post but thought this option might make sense for you.Have you considered a DSP controlled speaker system? We are launching a stand mounted monitor that is DSP controlled. There a... 
North Carolina Audio Club
Just got back from the Capital Audiofest show a few days ago. It was worth the effort getting there.If you don’t mind driving here again I would very much enjoy having a group here for music and refreshments. We should plan for a gathering after T... 
North Carolina Audio Club
Steve,Thanks for making the trip to my place for the first get-together. I hope others can find the time to join us at the next gathering at your place. It will likely take place sometime in June.Mike 
North Carolina Audio Club
Hi Slaw,My wife decided to make plans for March 31 so that's off the list. April 7 should be good. Anyone else interested? Not sure how to PM from this site? 
North Carolina Audio Club
Hi Slaw,Meeting monthly might be difficult for many. Informal gatherings may work. Maybe anyone who is interested can through out a few dates and I will be happy to have a gathering here. Are weekends, weekdays, evenings or days best? BTW, I'm clo...