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Any amp without a soft start relay or equivalent circuit isn't worth having, you're torturing your speakers otherwise. Hell, I've seen £60 (NEW) PA amplifiers with a simple capacitor across he switch terminals that managed a soft start. Looks rather well built. :)
[QUOTE=Banned?;42153885]My family is looking go get rid of our old, big ass speakers in our living room. These things are big and old and just sound like ass now so we need to get some new ones. I was wondering if Audioengine A5+'s would be a good set of speaks for a living room. They're not that big, but the small size is good and if they're quality and can sound loud enough for a space with a high ceiling, I can get them for a dece price right now.[/QUOTE] Anyone?
Are Sound cards still nice for audio or have Mobo sound improved allot? For years I have been using an Asus Xonar Essence STX with Sennheiser HD555 (mostly for games and music) and I wonder if at this point in time if dedicated sound cards are still worth it for their DAC's. Also I heard something how sound cards that target gamers have a bias towards certain sounds like footsteps to make them sound louder in game is this true?
There's some modes on soundcards you can enable to increase the soundstage of things so it's more surround-soundy. There's also EAX type stuff. I don't really think that soundcards are worth it unless you're having a problem with your onboard, such as buzzing. It's better to get an external USB DAC imo, if you want that surround sound thing, there's a razer program that does it.
[QUOTE=Shadaez;42198186]There's some modes on soundcards you can enable to increase the soundstage of things so it's more surround-soundy. There's also EAX type stuff. I don't really think that soundcards are worth it unless you're having a problem with your onboard, such as buzzing. It's better to get an external USB DAC imo, if you want that surround sound thing, there's a razer program that does it.[/QUOTE] ah yes but I heard it was not a software thing for the footsteps thing, but like a DAC thing, so it can't be turned off.
[QUOTE=Brt5470;42190852]I've been doing too many vines relating to my speakers, but I did a small one of the amp: [url]https://vine.co/v/hnJEKBQdXVn[/url] The switch is so stiff and nice feeling to turn on. And the relay inside is a nice touch. No popping sound.[/QUOTE] What amp is that?
[QUOTE=Brt5470;42190852]I've been doing too many vines relating to my speakers, but I did a small one of the amp: [url]https://vine.co/v/hnJEKBQdXVn[/url] The switch is so stiff and nice feeling to turn on. And the relay inside is a nice touch. No popping sound.[/QUOTE] i don't get why that amps called a "digital amp" or whatever it was, when it has only analogue inputs and outputs and digital is worse for audio [editline]15th September 2013[/editline] [QUOTE=TonyTheBean;42198580]What amp is that?[/QUOTE] [url]http://www.amazon.com/Topping-TP20-MK2-TA2020-Digital-Amplifier/dp/B005F5U86G[/url]
Figure I should post about the home cinema system that we previously had in the living room. [T]http://i.imgur.com/ju1yxqP.jpg[/T] [T]http://i.imgur.com/th7HviY.jpg[/T] [T]http://i.imgur.com/I5SD9Tl.jpg[/T] But this is what's the kicker: [T]http://i.imgur.com/KAOCR6l.jpg[/T] What does a powered subwoofer need to do with extra output terminals? I just have the speakers wired up via the receiver. Oh and second, out of curiosity, what is your opinion about this set?
It's so if you don't have a dedicated line-level "(Low-Level)" subwoofer output, you can run the speaker wires for the full-range speakers from a receiver's amplifier output into the "(High-level)" inputs, it will take a tap off that and then you wire the speakers into the bottom set "To main speakers". Most receivers will have a dedicated line-level subwoofer output though.
[QUOTE=Tezzanator92;42227381]It's so if you don't have a dedicated line-level "(Low-Level)" subwoofer output, you can run the speaker wires for the full-range speakers from a receiver's amplifier output into the "(High-level)" inputs, it will take a tap off that and then you wire the speakers into the bottom set "To main speakers". Most receivers will have a dedicated line-level subwoofer output though.[/QUOTE] Ahh, makes sense. The receiver does it's own subwoofer output. In fact, the cable that runs to the subwoofer is the most expensive one I use in this setup. Even higher quality than the RCA / SPDIF cable that I use that runs to the computer.
Alright guys, so I want to get a cheap used equalizer for my setup built from things I found in the garage (Yamaha stuff from later 80's-early 90's). Is there anything specific I should think about? Also, are there RCA splitters so you can plug in multiple things to said equalizer and if there are, where can I buy them?
So yeah, last Friday I held a big party at my house. After playing music rather loudly for a few hours, suddenly the speakers are only outputting treble. I decided to just get the speaker/amplifier setup from my room, but half an hour later the same thing happened. Now, yesterday I tested the second setup again, and they were still only doing treble, after messing around a bit, pushing a few buttons, etc, they started playing normally again. I can't get the first setup to work, though, and I'm at a bit of a loss. Anyone with a similar experience?
Might be some kind of protection circuit of your speakers that kicked in. But that circuit should return to normal after a while.
[QUOTE=Merijnwitje;42295003]Might be some kind of protection circuit of your speakers that kicked in. But that circuit should return to normal after a while.[/QUOTE] Hooked up some other speakers, seems like both speakers decided to die at the same time. Very suspicious. It's cheaper to replace (I might have a look inside first), but it's way more mind-boggling.
You should unscrew the woofer (the largest driver in your speakers) off the front baffle and take a good smell to find out if anything in there smells suspicious. If you notice a burned smell mostly the crossover is ruined or the woofer was overheated that night.
My room-mate just blew the midranges on my EPI 3-ways in my living room last night when he apparently decided he wanted to watch the Avengers. I'm pretty damn irritated. I can guarantee he won't want to replace them, saying he didn't do it.... /end blogpunch.
He had better at least help you out with replacing them. Anyways, as I mentioned earlier I have a Marantz 170DC two channel amp that I'm currently using to drive a couple of sony studio bookshelf speakers. They sound nice but they're pretty damn weak in the bass area so I'm wondering if any of you know a way to split the signal/power to a subwoofer somehow?
Could anyone tell me what makes a good computer stereo system? I have no clue, I'm looking to get a quality system for my computer
[QUOTE=thefreemann;42320617]Could anyone tell me what makes a good computer stereo system? I have no clue, I'm looking to get a quality system for my computer[/QUOTE] You mean like logitech systems? What is your budget? Do you want 2.1? 2.0?
[QUOTE=Brt5470;42320677]You mean like logitech systems? What is your budget? Do you want 2.1? 2.0?[/QUOTE] For budget I'd say 200$ preferably but 300$ is a max Can I get a 4.1 system? Sorry for not being specific, for in fear I'll sound like an idiot who doesn't know anything he's talking about
[QUOTE=thefreemann;42320792]For budget I'd say 200$ preferably but 300$ is a max Can I get a 4.1 system? Sorry for not being specific, for in fear I'll sound like an idiot who doesn't know anything he's talking about[/QUOTE] Technically you can, but I think the front center channel is pretty important. The Logitech Z906 is $300 on Amazon and if it's anything like my z-5500 then I think you should be happy. But if you'd rather go cheaper, I admit that I'm not knowledgable enough to make any other recommendations.
[QUOTE=Most wanteD;42329117]Technically you can, but I think the front center channel is pretty important. The Logitech Z906 is $300 on Amazon and if it's anything like my z-5500 then I think you should be happy. But if you'd rather go cheaper, I admit that I'm not knowledgable enough to make any other recommendations.[/QUOTE] Hmm.. that's a bit higher than I'd like to go, but I'll consider it. Anyone else have any recommendations? I was looking at the z560 4.1 set, and it seems pretty good, but I haven't found any reviews for it
You should look around at Edifier. I have owned one (I forgot the model), it costed me about 100 euros and the quality was stunning. [url]http://www.edifier-international.com/products/edifier-multimedia[/url] Take a look at their products and see what you like.
[QUOTE=Merijnwitje;42233562]Ahh, makes sense. The receiver does it's own subwoofer output. In fact, the cable that runs to the subwoofer is the most expensive one I use in this setup. Even higher quality than the RCA / SPDIF cable that I use that runs to the computer.[/QUOTE] I just use lamp cord from The Home Depot.
[QUOTE=pentium;42337113]I just use lamp cord from The Home Depot.[/QUOTE] In about 4 months I'll be having to use a 3.5mm to RCA cable, as I'm replacing my motherboard and CPU with a MSI FM2 A85XA-G43, which doesn't have a coaxial S/PDIF Just enable Virtual Surround, put the receiver on Tape and turn Pro Logic on I should be fine. Or I find some sort of S/PDIF optical to coaxial, I should be fine. This home cinema receiver is from 2000, somewhere in that range.
[QUOTE=Merijnwitje;42343275]In about 4 months I'll be having to use a 3.5mm to RCA cable, as I'm replacing my motherboard and CPU with a MSI FM2 A85XA-G43, which doesn't have a coaxial S/PDIF Just enable Virtual Surround, put the receiver on Tape and turn Pro Logic on I should be fine. Or I find some sort of S/PDIF optical to coaxial, I should be fine. This home cinema receiver is from 2000, somewhere in that range.[/QUOTE]I'm still surprised it doesn't have optical in. Optical has been around for quite some time. Even by 2000. I guess it just wasn't too common yet though.
[QUOTE=Demache;42344713]I'm still surprised it doesn't have optical in. Optical has been around for quite some time. Even by 2000. I guess it just wasn't too common yet though.[/QUOTE] This receiver is a JVC RX-E100R, I'm not exactly sure about the date of manufacturing, it was between 1999-2002. Anyway, now I'm starting to doubt. I'll check the rear plate again. [editline]29th September 2013[/editline] Holy fucking shit, it DOES have one! By the looks of it. [T]http://i.imgur.com/Y3rUtUP.jpg[/T] Is this really a optical SPDIF? It looks weird, so I'm doubting. If it really is a optical SPDIF, I'll get a cable ASAP.
It is. Though I'd expect the DAC in a 2000 vintage receiver to be worse than that on a modern motherboard. Not by a huge amount but digital has moved on a fair bit in the past 10 years.
[QUOTE=Tezzanator92;42346851]It is. Though I'd expect the DAC in a 2000 vintage receiver to be worse than that on a modern motherboard. Not by a huge amount but digital has moved on a fair bit in the past 10 years.[/QUOTE] Either way, he was using digital, it was just over coax instead so its probably not going to be any different from what he hears now.
I prefer optical to avoid static problems. I had grounding problems with normal coax digital on my DAC.
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