Recent content by Alexanderc

What a bargain! This is the first thing Amir has reviewed that I immediately bought based on his review. No buyer's remorse for something that's only $17 even if they didn't do it for me. Sadly I haven't had time to listen to them much yet.

It has been interesting reading these responses. For me, movies and TV is 5.1. I used to have a 5.1.2 system that I thought added a lot to the experience, but my new home doesn't accommodate the ceiling speakers. All my serious music listening is in another space and either 2.1 or 2.0.

As a performer and professional musician, I can say from experience that the optimal reverb time for live music varies substantially based on what is being performed. Much Renaissance music was composed for spaces with double (or more) the amount of reverberation time you are quoting and so work...

Nobody who hasn't already paid you for something has any business criticizing your product timeline. I'm glad you're committed to offering fully baked products that are ready, even if it takes a little longer than expected.

I'm assuming you're in Europe since you're quoting prices in euros, so maybe Boxem? If Nord and Apollon aren't available, maybe Boxem isn't either, but maybe worth a look.

Also search for 28 March 2023. Different NYT article about DNA analysis of Beethoven hair samples.

A couple of people have mentioned unfamiliarity as the reason people balk at the high price of audio equipment, and I have an anecdote to share. Apologies if this seems self-indulgent--I only intend for it to be educational. I got into this hobby by accident. When I was working on my doctorate...

I have played that video for every music appreciation I have ever taught!

Thanks for this Rick! Just to clarify my vote for “multiple,” I have a 5.1 (used to have 7.1, could do so again soon) and a 2.1. I consider both equally important, although I probably use the 5.1 twice as often. I’m actually more interested in reviews of stereo gear.

I no longer have a dedicated listening room, just a family media room now with a 5.1 setup. I had forgotten about this video, but now that you've reminded me I'll have to try it in my current setup. Thanks! EDIT: I forgot to mention that I do have a low budget office system, but I have not...

I was never able to discover what was happening. I don’t have that system (or the room it was in) anymore so I can’t revisit the issue either. I would love to know if you find out anything.

Starting with this… “I just want people to have an understanding of why many jargons and terms were created (many created long time ago). So, just want to throw out a mini challenge to all.” And then jumping to this… “So, how are you going to actually doing what you are doing right now? How...

You’re best option is probably something recent from Denon’s 4xxx or 3xxx series. I searched for AVRs on this site and copied the link below. There are links to the individual reviews from there. https://www.audiosciencereview.com/forum/index.php?pages/Reviews/

I heard that it could be more bitter that way, but since this is a science forum….

I’m a big fan of the Robert Shaw recordings on Telarc. Mostly I’m just responding so I get notified of future posts on this thread.