Audioholics Algonquin Review (from July)
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I ran across this today and somehow missed it when it first came out. For anyone else interested, it's a good read. Algonquin Review
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did you ever solve the problem of potential rain water in your speakers from the way they were mounted?
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Yes, I just angled them up a bit more which decreased the downward angle of the port running into the speaker cavity. The increased angle came mainly from changing the way I'd attached the sturdy little brackets to the speaker housing. There are two holes in the back and I'd mounted it into the wrong one which accentuated the downward tilt of the speaker & port.
Granted, this aims the speakers a bit higher than I would ultimately like, but I'm not doing critical listening outside and it's proven to sound very good aimed as they are.
Jason
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good to know! Algonquins are on my axiom wish list... along with an ep800, A-1400 8 amp, and a pair of audiobytes. I'm too scared to go into the products section and see how much that would all cost though!
...must resist upgrades... must buy ring...
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Bought all at once and assuming an EPZero and no special finishes, $6705.10, if I did the math right. That'll make a very nice ring!
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Or a substantial part of a down payment on house...... Who said that?
Jason M80 v2 VP160 v3 QS8 v2 PB13 Ultra Denon 3808 Samsung 85" Q70
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I knew someone would ruin my dream... Thanks CV!
I will probably get an ep800 at some point but hold off on the rest for quite some time (years likely). I am actually currently saving up for a downpayment on a house... but it is tempting to stop saving and start spending for some instant gratification!
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Jay, I wish $6000 was a substantial part of a downpayment on a house. That would make life a lot easier.
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Yeah.... tell me about it. I have saved quite a bit but still don't feel like it is anywhere near enough. but then again as long as I keep renting I am throwing away my money!
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It's not throwing away money. You're paying your landlord to keep your standard of living higher.
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