Re: Speakers and Equipment-both make a difference
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Jack, I understand and agree 100%. Perception vs. reality is........well that's another thread!!! I also understand about DBT to really get the actual measurements of differences if any. Truth is when I put down $1000 for audio equipment or whatever, I hope, want, expect, will get some difference. No doubt. How much of that is perception--who knows?? What I do know is this----I enjoy this Emotiva setup much more than the Yammie I have (which alone doesn't mean it's any "better") and the SQ is much more to my liking!!! how's that?? Didn't even have to use the word "better"........Although there may be some bloody noses, etc. because of this thread, I have learned a good deal about SQ or at least the opinions and variables of such. Thanks.
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1. I think the most interesting difference between separates and the receivers I've owned is at low volumes where there is no question but that the amp section of an Onkyo 797 is adequate. Why then do some outboard amps sound better?
I have a friend who 'upgraded' from his Denon to the 200 w Outlaw monoblocks. The sound quality did NOT improve. I'd say the sound quality got worse. (I like Outlaw products, have nothing against them and wish them well - I've owned some myself which I loved - not the monoblocks).
On the other hand, I have a friend who upgraded from a Denon receiver to Parasound Halo separates. Big difference.
My Big Brute Yamaha M80s made a big difference.
As to pmbuko's point, as to whether the sound stage is huge because my surround speakers are passively resonating or not, I dunno - I'm certain that the effect is caused by the presence of those speakers. If not, hey folks, we don't no stinkin surround and back speakers, we just need some ventrioquist drivers in our TV box.
Enjoy the Music. Trust your ears. Laugh at Folks Who Claim to Know it All.
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Actually, other than certain people, this thread was pretty polite and nicely argued. We'll see if it's over...
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ya gotta luv it when we all get along, even though we disagree, ha ha lol
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Shut up.
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Jack, What I do know is this----I enjoy this Emotiva setup much more than the Yammie I have
And that, my friend, is all that matters. Nuff said.
Jack
"People generally quarrel because they cannot argue." - G. K. Chesterton
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Shut up.
LOL!
Jack
"People generally quarrel because they cannot argue." - G. K. Chesterton
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Well, if everything else is equal, and two different cars are producing 200 bhp, would/could there be any difference in driving quality ?
Now you're getting in my area of expertise. And yes, absolutely. HP is nothing more than a calculation representing torque over time. Where the power is made in the RPM range makes a world of difference on the track, or just putting around.
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HP is nothing more than a calculation representing torque over time. Where the power is made in the RPM range makes a world of difference on the track, or just putting around.
We agreed on "everything else being equal". That would include the torque vs. time curve .
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