Post pics when it's done please!Yeah, so Yamaha enclosures safely made it into the carpenter workshop. They have professional only stain, so it's not available in retail at all for regular person.
Really good stuff apparently from google. I think it's German pro varnish. Solvent-based linseed oil stain with a very long workable time for an ideal application on large areas.
Fingers crossed. He checked the veneer and its does not react with solvent so it's natural wood veneer for sure, 1mm thickness to 2mm thickness. Not much work to be done on those, besides tarnishing, he said it should get the job done. Only one corner needs filling. Now all I can do is wait for the final result.
Linseed oil should pop the grain quite a bit. From what I've read.
And since it solvent-based it should be quite strong stain for sure.
i'm not really an audiophile but i do have a question.
i've always used an equalizer when listening to music either through headphones, crappy speakers on a laptop, or speakers plugged into my desktop. i don't have any high end equipment by any means so in a way i can understand using an equalizer to try improve the sound on low quality speakers/earphones. if you have a high end set up do people (audiophiles) still use an equalizer when listening to music? is it a big NO to use one or are they used but just to "clean up" or "fix" some small things in the audio? lol i don't really know what i'm talking about so i hope it makes sense what i'm asking.
Bass response preferences will wildly vary from person to person, genre-to-genre. I prefer clear bass over muddy bass. I feel like most general consumer-oriented gear winds up with far too muddy bass for me.it's just that the equalizer on my PC is bugging out so i've stopped using it. in some ways it sounds better. i'd describe it as "cleaner" or "clearer" but i'm disappointed that the bass isn't as strong as i'm used to. the bass i get now isn't bad it still has a bit of punch to it but not as booming. maybe that's where i've went wrong? that not all bass is meant to be over the top?
It's only divisive to a small crowd IMO and I wouldn't worry too much about it particularly.just curious. i suppose it's a divisive question because again i can understand why someone would want to use an EQ but at the same time i can imagine some people would not want to interfere with the audio that the artist intended listeners to hear.
I mean the better the equipment you use and the better the sound gets the more unlike it is that you will have to use an equalizer for enhancing the sound.i'm not really an audiophile but i do have a question.
i've always used an equalizer when listening to music either through headphones, crappy speakers on a laptop, or speakers plugged into my desktop. i don't have any high end equipment by any means so in a way i can understand using an equalizer to try improve the sound on low quality speakers/earphones. if you have a high end set up do people (audiophiles) still use an equalizer when listening to music? is it a big NO to use one or are they used but just to "clean up" or "fix" some small things in the audio? lol i don't really know what i'm talking about so i hope it makes sense what i'm asking.
it's just that the equalizer on my PC is bugging out so i've stopped using it. in some ways it sounds better. i'd describe it as "cleaner" or "clearer" but i'm disappointed that the bass isn't as strong as i'm used to. the bass i get now isn't bad it still has a bit of punch to it but not as booming. maybe that's where i've went wrong? that not all bass is meant to be over the top?
just curious. i suppose it's a divisive question because again i can understand why someone would want to use an EQ but at the same time i can imagine some people would not want to interfere with the audio that the artist intended listeners to hear.
Great point here too. What you want to hear will vary depending on your mood. Hell, a head cold can make anything sound like a layer of petroleum jelly is applied.Although i prefare a perfectly mixed song and usualy leave it like that, sometimes you feel for more bass or mids. Depends on the mood.
Hell, a head cold can make anything sound like a layer of petroleum jelly is applied.
I do too on the DAC while listening. Never cared much but when i realized how easy, intuitive and powerfull it was it helped me with a lot of songs.I use a hardware-based EQ...
Will do! Stain is from Remmers brand if anyone is wondering.Post pics when it's done please!
For me, I use the EQ on my integrated amplifier that is the bass and treble knobs, they can add up up to 10dB of bass and trebles in the audio signal- obviously it depends, some amps have smaller or even larger boost.i'm not really an audiophile but i do have a question.
i've always used an equalizer when listening to music either through headphones, crappy speakers on a laptop, or speakers plugged into my desktop. i don't have any high end equipment by any means so in a way i can understand using an equalizer to try improve the sound on low quality speakers/earphones. if you have a high end set up do people (audiophiles) still use an equalizer when listening to music? is it a big NO to use one or are they used but just to "clean up" or "fix" some small things in the audio? lol i don't really know what i'm talking about so i hope it makes sense what i'm asking.
it's just that the equalizer on my PC is bugging out so i've stopped using it. in some ways it sounds better. i'd describe it as "cleaner" or "clearer" but i'm disappointed that the bass isn't as strong as i'm used to. the bass i get now isn't bad it still has a bit of punch to it but not as booming. maybe that's where i've went wrong? that not all bass is meant to be over the top?
just curious. i suppose it's a divisive question because again i can understand why someone would want to use an EQ but at the same time i can imagine some people would not want to interfere with the audio that the artist intended listeners to hear.
That has to be the phatest monitor I’ve ever seen. Link?Treated myself sounds amazing
its the Asus ROG Stix XG43VQ https://rog.asus.com/us/monitors/above-34-inches/rog-strix-xg43vq-model/That has to be the phatest monitor I’ve ever seen. Link?
I usually use 14 gauge wire for the speakers. I don't know what size that is in mm. You can find 100 ft. rolls for around $20. Good luck and enjoy. Edit- 14 gauge is equal to 1.6mm.I need to buy speaker cables which I'll be setting up in my office and living room - where I'll put 5.1 speakers and an AV receiver.
Is there any difference in sound quality between 1.5mm and 2.5mm speaker cable? The longest run will be about 5-6m (rear speakers).
I think you wont notice the difference between 1.5 or 2.5mm cable. Just make sure you buy ofc wire. Not audiophile brands, just regular ofc wire from some cable maker company. Can't get more pure copper than that. Other than that, I think it's purely placebo.I need to buy speaker cables which I'll be setting up in my office and living room - where I'll put 5.1 speakers and an AV receiver.
Is there any difference in sound quality between 1.5mm and 2.5mm speaker cable? The longest run will be about 5-6m (rear speakers).
I got some Audioengine a2+ earlier this year and I’ve just had small issues ever since. Little rattling or cracking in my left speaker. I’m looking to get a DAC and headphones. I have no idea where to start, just want something good for gaming. I do not care or believe in lossless mp3 lol so don’t need sold on that.
what’s a good dac and gaming headset with mic?
Perfect all I need to know!There’s a lot of options. Like too many to list. These below I would consider good enough for 80% of people. The headphones can be swapped with anything. The DAC/AMP combo too. Schiit has a better one for $100 more. Lots of other quality manufacturers as well.
$109 DAC / AMP
Schiit Audio: Audio Products Made in USA
www.schiit.com
$79 Headset
Massdrop x Sennheiser PC37X Gaming Headset | Open-Back Audiophile | Drop
Based on Sennheiser’s top-tier gaming headsets, our Sennheiser PC37X features the same exceptional audio and microphone quality, with some key tweaks to make it even better.drop.com
Actually. I may go with the next tier up for 199, And would my Audioengines hook to this and sound better? If not any recommendation for replacement speakers that’ll work with the dac?There’s a lot of options. Like too many to list. These below I would consider good enough for 80% of people. The headphones can be swapped with anything. The DAC/AMP combo too. Schiit has a better one for $100 more. Lots of other quality manufacturers as well.
$109 DAC / AMP
Schiit Audio: Audio Products Made in USA
www.schiit.com
$79 Headset
Massdrop x Sennheiser PC37X Gaming Headset | Open-Back Audiophile | Drop
Based on Sennheiser’s top-tier gaming headsets, our Sennheiser PC37X features the same exceptional audio and microphone quality, with some key tweaks to make it even better.drop.com
This nor the upgrade would power your speakers. I assume the speakers have their own power cord right now? If so, you’re fine. If not, you’ll need to amplify them if they are not already. These devices would then not be relevant.Actually. I may go with the next tier up for 199, And would my Audioengines hook to this and sound better? If not any recommendation for replacement speakers that’ll work with the dac?
I usually use 14 gauge wire for the speakers. I don't know what size that is in mm. You can find 100 ft. rolls for around $20. Good luck and enjoy. Edit- 14 gauge is equal to 1.6mm.
I decided to buy this - was informed better to buy CL2 rated if I'm planning to run cables through the floorboard and walls.I think you wont notice the difference between 1.5 or 2.5mm cable. Just make sure you buy ofc wire. Not audiophile brands, just regular ofc wire from some cable maker company. Can't get more pure copper than that. Other than that, I think it's purely placebo.
The audiophile brands are mostly overpriced because of the external isolations/jackets, its crazy.
Good luck!
Looks good here.I decided to buy this - was informed better to buy CL2 rated if I'm planning to run cables through the floorboard and walls.
Monoprice 2 Conductor Speaker Wire/Cable - 76.2M (250ft) 14 Gauge AWG, CL2 Rated, Fire Safety In Wall Rated, Jacketed In White PVC Material 99.9% Oxygen-Free Pure Bare Copper - Access Series https://amzn.eu/d/h1jNufJ
I presume this should be good enough?
That wire looks great. Now I'm going to have to upgrade to that. Thanks for the link. I buy hdmi cables from Monoprice.I decided to buy this - was informed better to buy CL2 rated if I'm planning to run cables through the floorboard and walls.
Monoprice 2 Conductor Speaker Wire/Cable - 76.2M (250ft) 14 Gauge AWG, CL2 Rated, Fire Safety In Wall Rated, Jacketed In White PVC Material 99.9% Oxygen-Free Pure Bare Copper - Access Series https://amzn.eu/d/h1jNufJ
I presume this should be good enough?
Yeah own power cord. Ok I’ll just use the Dac for the headphones then. Just saw the dac requires it’s own power booo.This nor the upgrade would power your speakers. I assume the speakers have their own power cord right now? If so, you’re fine. If not, you’ll need to amplify them if they are not already. These devices would then not be relevant.
Most likely you won’t get an audible difference just from a DAC. Some claim to be able to hear the difference. I’ve never just swapped out a DAC before so I have no opinion on it.
Depends on the DAC itself. I power mine over the same usb connection. You can power independently or with usb as well. Only major down side with Schiit is the connection type is micro usb. But you plug it in and never touch it again so who cares.Yeah own power cord. Ok I’ll just use the Dac for the headphones then. Just saw the dac requires it’s own power booo.
Assume it’s just usbc to usb pc?
Then 3.5 into the dac?
Thanks for your help
I was watching a YouTube video it said you had to use an ac power adapter And couldn’t power from pc. It said the new model is usb c.Depends on the DAC itself. I power mine over the same usb connection. You can power independently or with usb as well. Only major down side with Schiit is the connection type is micro usb. But you plug it in and never touch it again so who cares.
I assume you’ve already got RCA cables to go from the DAC to the speakers?
I should have read your original post more clearly. The headphone question gets a bit more complicated now that I've actually looked at those speakers. There is no headphone amplification or even port there. You can buy headphones that don't require an amplifier and just plug those into your computer directly, which bypasses the need for anything external.I was watching a YouTube video it said you had to use an ac power adapter And couldn’t power from pc. It said the new model is usb c.
i don’t have any cables yet for the speakers they are hooked usb to pc now
Schiit Audio: Audio Products Made in USA
www.schiit.com
i can build my own pc and network server but audio has always confused me lol
Yeah in the US. Was just trying to get some better sound ingame etc. But if the DAC is overkill and I just need the gaming headphones and my speakers are fine then ok.I should have read your original post more clearly. The headphone question gets a bit more complicated now that I've actually looked at those speakers. There is no headphone amplification or even port there. You can buy headphones that don't require an amplifier and just plug those into your computer directly, which bypasses the need for anything external.
What are you hoping to achieve with the external DAC? Most likely the one in the A2+ is enough and I doubt you'd hear any difference.
The Hel needs wall socket power to get amplification to your headphones. The DAC itself can be powered by the computer via usb but the amp cannot.
edit: Are you in the US?
Yeah, I’d start with headphones. You’ll probably need a headphone amplifier if you get non-gaming oriented ones. Those Senns I linked shouldn’t need an amp.Yeah in the US. Was just trying to get some better sound ingame etc. But if the DAC is overkill and I just need the gaming headphones and my speakers are fine then ok.
I do like that headset that you linked though.
Great.That wire looks great. Now I'm going to have to upgrade to that. Thanks for the link. I buy hdmi cables from Monoprice.
Back in the day I would have to buy:
1. Receiver
2. Amplifier (And maybe a separate amplifier for subwoofer)
3. A bunch of speakers and a subwoofer.
And then connect it all with a bunch of cables. (Running cables to rear speakers would be a pain).
But now - just buy a soundbar and a subwoofer. That's it. The only cables that you need now are power cables.
Soundbar?
If I was going to get an all-in-one, I would go for this and get a sub:
Soundbar?
If I was going to get an all-in-one, I would go for this and get a sub:
More than enough. Just check if its really ofc with a knife. Scratch it a bit. See if they arent any changes in the colour of the copper or god forbid if its just alu covered with copper. Some sellers can scam you unfortunately. But this simple test will reveal everything .I decided to buy this - was informed better to buy CL2 rated if I'm planning to run cables through the floorboard and walls.
Monoprice 2 Conductor Speaker Wire/Cable - 76.2M (250ft) 14 Gauge AWG, CL2 Rated, Fire Safety In Wall Rated, Jacketed In White PVC Material 99.9% Oxygen-Free Pure Bare Copper - Access Series https://amzn.eu/d/h1jNufJ
I presume this should be good enough?
Starting from nothing or do have existing gear?What would you buy if you only had $500 to spend?
I’m willing to put money into my system. I don’t care about movies or tv, just music. My use case is probably not the same as yours. But I would still never get a sound at even if it’s for casual use. You can find active speakers that are pretty solid in the $500 or less category.This costs 3 times more than my soundbar.
From nothing. Living room setup. Was asked by a friend but I dunno what to tell him. Everything I have are hand-me-downs from other people. Casual use for mostly TV and vidya gaems.Starting from nothing or do have existing gear?
Ahh okay. I’m in office today but I’ll do some digging. I’d aim for $300-400 on speakers and the rest on a receiver. The receiver side is probably more tricky if he has specific needs.From nothing. Living room setup. Was asked by a friend but I dunno what to tell him. Everything I have are hand-me-downs from other people. Casual use for mostly TV and vidya gaems.
I don't think a receiver is needed much, given the use case. If anything, it would confuse him more than help lol. Don't feel like you need to do a bunch of research. I might as well just send him some wirecutter articles and call it good lol.Ahh okay. I’m in office today but I’ll do some digging. I’d aim for $300-400 on speakers and the rest on a receiver. The receiver side is probably more tricky if he has specific needs.
My friend uses KODA HARMONY K-2000B mk 1 + Yamaha A-S501 and its a nice set up. Maybe second hand setup like this would close up in $500. Dunno how cheap it is abroad.What would you buy if you only had $500 to spend?
5.1.2 and discrete seems incompatible to me. I'm not a surround guy though.I need help.
I'm looking for a smart discreet looking 5.1.2 system for my office/games room.
What fits the bill?
My office is approx 2.3M x 3.4M5.1.2 and discrete seems incompatible to me. I'm not a surround guy though.
What's the size of your room and what's your budget? Are you in the US or another country? Primary use? Music, movies, games, etc.?