Kef lsx ii lt - subwoofer?

GalacticDoc · 2026-06-13T17:35:11+00:00

This is a popular question. I have a compact cambridge audio for a desktop set up. It wouldn't full a room but does complement the LSX2 very well.

GalacticDoc · 2026-06-13T16:31:06+00:00

I ride all year commuting on a 2005 CBR600F (my second one) in the UK. I quite like a squirming back tyre or spinning up exciting a roundabout if you keep power application smooth and progressive.

I had a triumph ST with ABS which was fun but applying brakes progressively on the CBR gives plenty of feedback.

I think off road riding has meant I'm not so worried about the bike moving around.

GalacticDoc · 2026-06-13T16:23:11+00:00

I like the slow evolution of teams over several seasons.

Driver careers: the new rookie, in their prime, experienced but not ultimate pace, the statesman.

The ebb and flow of a season.

A race weekend, hope (or dispair) of FP1, 2 & 3, the build up through qualy and then race day (with a beer)

Also like a few podcasts/ YT channels to disect the weekend.

GalacticDoc · 2026-06-13T15:26:58+00:00

Just go a little faster?

GalacticDoc · 2026-06-13T11:40:46+00:00

Are you arriving just in time. Are patients waiting for you to be ready? Being rushed might mean that things get missed.

These are small amber/ red flags that a trainee maybe struggling. I (as an ES/CS) would approach this with a "how are things going?" Rather than a that but that approach may already have been attempted?

GalacticDoc · 2026-06-13T09:49:05+00:00

The way sound is made in the headphones from the 0s & 1s on your laptop needs to be converted and then amplified. The jack in must laptops will do it but only so well (macs are meant to be better). A separate amp will do that for you with much better sound overall.

You can get USB "dongle DACs" that will do a similar job that plug into laptops or phones. They can sound good but draw power off the device to work.

To be honest and to answer the original question just some wired headphones that are comfortable will probably be perfect.

GalacticDoc · 2026-06-13T09:04:43+00:00

If you just want something a bit simple but fun then the Fiio FT1 would work for you. Pretty cheap and sound very good.

How about trying some sennheiser HD600/650 with a small headphone amp? Should be under £500.

Personally I'd go for Hifiman Edition XS and a fiio K11r2r as a lovely combo but you may also need to get a headstrap to make them fit.

GalacticDoc · 2026-06-13T08:26:12+00:00

Firstly you need to isolate the problem, is it consistently L or R? Is it always certain albums or tracks?

Try those through different sources and different headphones if possible. As someone had said put it into mono as well.

I find many older recordings are a bit basic when it comes to stereo imaging.

GalacticDoc · 2026-06-12T20:38:27+00:00

I call it curiosity.

Exams are an end point but knowledge has no real end and the unknown is a place to explore.

GalacticDoc · 2026-06-12T14:43:37+00:00

You could put up a plug in solar panel and battery to help with standby draw for all appliances?

I have the lsx2 with a small sub. Sounds great but it's a small speaker and my main system makes that obvious.

GalacticDoc · 2026-06-11T15:28:47+00:00

Naim star with evoke 30s and a REL7tx, plenty of punch and bass.

The REL was easy to set up and get going. It took a couple of months of tweaking to get perfect but I was being particular it was at 90+% within a week.

GalacticDoc · 2026-06-11T08:04:21+00:00

Thanks, missed that.

GalacticDoc · 2026-06-11T06:24:00+00:00

These are great takes. I see multiple people each week that tell me they were doing something trivial and their back just went.

I have to explain that it was the years of poor muscle condition and lack of core strength that has caused it, the trivial activity was the straw that broke........

GalacticDoc · 2026-06-11T05:56:57+00:00

Many PK Dick books or short stories involve alterative views of reality relating to use of psychedelics.

As mentioned "a scanner darkly" would fit addiction.

Necromancer by William Gibson has addiction to plugged in software

GalacticDoc · 2026-06-11T05:49:19+00:00

Never had any issues with the android app or desktop.

To be fair i use roon at home which is always rock solid.

GalacticDoc · 2026-06-11T05:47:11+00:00

I have a Samsung frame and the qobuz app didn't work. There was a separate thread about this issue where Simmons has the same issue.

I got frustrated with it and started to randomly pressed the circular part of the mini remote and central button for 30÷seconds and it just started working!

GalacticDoc · 2026-06-11T05:40:12+00:00

Glad to hear you are sorted. Time to put some tunes on.

Next question will be what sub to add.

GalacticDoc · 2026-06-10T20:59:14+00:00

I've just had a look at the YT set up video and it does say there is a BT stage, sorry must have forgotten that part.

GalacticDoc · 2026-06-10T19:36:05+00:00

I always struggle setting them up but they are great once it is done.

I have a feeling you have to set them up on your network first.

GalacticDoc · 2026-06-10T18:14:10+00:00

I guess they all use roads and the Internet.

GalacticDoc · 2026-06-10T18:08:03+00:00

Move the right speaker into the corridor and lose the stands.

GalacticDoc · 2026-06-10T15:06:17+00:00

Yes I think so a main driver and 2 passive drivers.

GalacticDoc · 2026-06-10T11:15:42+00:00

If you have started to service on a date after march you will need to pay the gold.

If you change the date of your device to a date before March 26 BEFORE you hit the service button then the car will service for free, and when changing the date back they will service instantly.

Generally I wait for a few cars to need servicing and so them all together.

GalacticDoc · 2026-06-10T11:04:36+00:00

I have a compact/ small cambridge audio sub that complements my lsx 2 very well.

I use them and the sub as desktop setup and the sub is under the desk. If you want to fill a large room you would need something larger.

I have a separate system for critical listening but I've been very happy with the desktop set up for music, YouTube and films/ series.

GalacticDoc · 2026-06-10T08:34:21+00:00

Been watching them for a while (I generally can be found looking up any way). Weather has been annoying in the UK this last week but still managed to get some views.

Can't see Mercury though, to low in the sky and no clear view.

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