spk984
01-04-2012, 04:35 PM
1st and last paragraph can be skipped if not interested in reading of my gratitude or of my excuses.
Throughout the past year insight gathered from this site helped me purchase equipment able to affect emotions: whether it be overwhelming my conscious with potent dub step excitement, igniting raw emotion with juxtaposition of kurt’s cold cries and Nirvana’s warm unplugged harmonies or delighting in human ability as Bonobo pulls so pleasing a jazz melody from a cacophonic arrangement of notes... I now have an endless supply of crushes as I become smitten with another indie singer/songwriter’s vulnerable delicate and intricate voice, sung as if she sat beside me, or when the mood strikes I connect with the father I deeply miss through the rasp of Dylan wisdom. What a gift thank you for beginning my stereo schooling!
My set-up:
From my NAD 512 cd player I have the left output going to one NAD 712 receiver and the right output going to another NAD 712 receiver. One receiver powers a set of Tannoy Mercury M2 about a foot apart and the other receiver powers a set of Energy xl-25s about 8 ft over and 3 ft apart. Listener is faced with Tonnoys 45 degrees to the left and Energys 45 degrees to the right. Both receiver’s are set to mono. I have one receiver tape output going to a powered downward facing Jammo sub the other receiver’s tape output going to an Energy xl S8 powered sub (I only turn subs on for the occasional time bass heavy dub step is playing). On each seperate receiver the second set of speaker terminals has a single wire connecting 1 positive terminal to the positive terminal of a Mission bookshelf speaker located behind listener. Mission speakers face opposing walls and have their negative terminals connected together. (somewhat according to NAD 712 manual’s advice for ambient additional speakers).
I also have a set of keff q30's and cerwin vega v series (8” woofer + tweat) speakers that I could use instead of mentioned speakers. If worthwhile I could also switch one of my NAD 712 receivers for a Cyrus straightline integrated amp. I care far less for surround sound than stereo but also use the system for movies. I have Harmon Kardon receiver that could return if movie/t.v. use has a negative impact on stereo system components.
I realize my equipment is an eclectic array of inherited and craigslist derived deals; I also realize I completely ignored less is more philosophy but I am thrilled with the sound. Feel free to enjoy a chuckle at the expense of my chaotic inexperienced doings if need be. If you have the time suggestions for improvements are greatly appreciated. My return to school limits current funds for further purchases so set-up advice and ideas for similar priced items I could possibly trade for are of most assistance. I realize a few high quality pieces are more worthwhile than so many mid-range pieces but besides cyrus and cerwin vega inherited component I spent under 500$ for all other items i mentioned so even a single higher quality piece was out of range. How do I improve what already sounds perfect to my inexperienced ears.[/FONT][/FONT]
Throughout the past year insight gathered from this site helped me purchase equipment able to affect emotions: whether it be overwhelming my conscious with potent dub step excitement, igniting raw emotion with juxtaposition of kurt’s cold cries and Nirvana’s warm unplugged harmonies or delighting in human ability as Bonobo pulls so pleasing a jazz melody from a cacophonic arrangement of notes... I now have an endless supply of crushes as I become smitten with another indie singer/songwriter’s vulnerable delicate and intricate voice, sung as if she sat beside me, or when the mood strikes I connect with the father I deeply miss through the rasp of Dylan wisdom. What a gift thank you for beginning my stereo schooling!
My set-up:
From my NAD 512 cd player I have the left output going to one NAD 712 receiver and the right output going to another NAD 712 receiver. One receiver powers a set of Tannoy Mercury M2 about a foot apart and the other receiver powers a set of Energy xl-25s about 8 ft over and 3 ft apart. Listener is faced with Tonnoys 45 degrees to the left and Energys 45 degrees to the right. Both receiver’s are set to mono. I have one receiver tape output going to a powered downward facing Jammo sub the other receiver’s tape output going to an Energy xl S8 powered sub (I only turn subs on for the occasional time bass heavy dub step is playing). On each seperate receiver the second set of speaker terminals has a single wire connecting 1 positive terminal to the positive terminal of a Mission bookshelf speaker located behind listener. Mission speakers face opposing walls and have their negative terminals connected together. (somewhat according to NAD 712 manual’s advice for ambient additional speakers).
I also have a set of keff q30's and cerwin vega v series (8” woofer + tweat) speakers that I could use instead of mentioned speakers. If worthwhile I could also switch one of my NAD 712 receivers for a Cyrus straightline integrated amp. I care far less for surround sound than stereo but also use the system for movies. I have Harmon Kardon receiver that could return if movie/t.v. use has a negative impact on stereo system components.
I realize my equipment is an eclectic array of inherited and craigslist derived deals; I also realize I completely ignored less is more philosophy but I am thrilled with the sound. Feel free to enjoy a chuckle at the expense of my chaotic inexperienced doings if need be. If you have the time suggestions for improvements are greatly appreciated. My return to school limits current funds for further purchases so set-up advice and ideas for similar priced items I could possibly trade for are of most assistance. I realize a few high quality pieces are more worthwhile than so many mid-range pieces but besides cyrus and cerwin vega inherited component I spent under 500$ for all other items i mentioned so even a single higher quality piece was out of range. How do I improve what already sounds perfect to my inexperienced ears.[/FONT][/FONT]