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| MSRP, diferentiation and the illusion of value In academe, it’s titled behavioral economics — a longstanding group of disciplines. I suggest that most readers have reached your realization on their own. | |
| 2019 300B tubes that are worth the money? I too urge caution in purchasing Sophia 300b tubes. They failed prematurely, but the warranty was honored. I sold the replacements immediately. BTW, they were no sonic substitute for WE originals from >50 yrs ago by date code. I am trying to mi... | |
| HOW MUCH DO NON-AUDIO FACTORS INFLUENCE YOUR AUDIO PURCHASES? PriceWifeAestheticsSound, as per jpwarren58202, let the choir say Amen. BTW, price acceptability = WAF and vice versa. | |
| Remarkably better sound possible with just 1 system component change? Consider sound treatments by substituting GIK printed panels for some of your wall hangings. | |
| About to invest in room treatments; GIK, RealTraps, DIY -- what is your experience? Lots of GIK purchases over 5 years, eg traps, panels, etc. Highly variable build quality ranging from no imperfections to corners not square, loose tacking of fabrics, and non-flat surfaces. Responsive and easy to work with customer service that a... | |
| What’s your vote for the most ridiculous, overpriced, and useless tweak? I nominate my best friend’s wife | |
| Sophia Electric tube quality Despite your recommendation of not to tap the tube, well constructed tubes do not ring when tapped. | |
| Shakti Hallograph Sound Field Optimizer I've now tried them in a sound treated room and did not hear a difference. My uneducated assessment is that they function as a front wall diffusor, so of limited impact in a treated room. Consider using the $ for a few sound panels, e.g., GIK bass... | |
| Sophia Electric 91-01 and 91-5 300B As described by djdonis, Sophia has earned its challenged reputation for quality and customer service. | |
| Shakti Hallograph Sound Field Optimizer I have a pair that I used in a sound treated room of atypical configuration with Avantgarde Trios. They made an audible improvement. I relocated them to a second home with a medium sized traditional rectangular shape and highly modified Klipsch Be... | |
| Sophia Electric 91-01 and 91-5 300B I have had several Sophia's with a range of speakers -- most recently Avantgarde Trios. They sound good, solid middle of the pack on their best day. The parts are cheap; the units are not well-constructed; their tubes are low quality but sound gre... | |
| Anyone have issues dealing with Sophia Electric ? My experience matches your. My first pair of Royal Princess 300B tubes had a tube failure in less than 3 months of light use. The replacement pair were extremely microphonic. They rang like bells when tapped lightly with my fingernail. I was told ... |