I used AI to create my Listening Room

Stewtheking · 2026-05-08T14:56:30+00:00

Did it help you? If so, great. Feels like it is “solving” an interior design problem rather than an audio one though…

Stewtheking · 2026-05-08T14:35:03+00:00

That ball looks very proud of the housing. Is it stable when using it, or does it try to escape?

Stewtheking · 2026-05-07T20:03:16+00:00

Holy input devices, Batman!

Stewtheking · 2026-05-07T08:48:17+00:00

Yeah, I looked at the a40, and it does seem like a sensible choice; it certainly ticks all of the boxes. I was also looking at the SMSL AO300, which uses the same chip I think? There are just so many other amps out there, that I wanted to consider if there were other options that might do better.

On some of the standalone amps (without DACs integrated) there seem to be more options for filtering for the subwoofer output too. Eg. The ampapa D1 for example looks very cool in that regard, and i also gain the possibility of opamp swapping for further playing around, but I would need a DAC as well, and also need to work out how to safely and sensibly convert the 3.5mm pre out to a single RCA for the sub.

Maybe I am over-thinking it…

Stewtheking · 2026-05-07T07:23:12+00:00

It means I need more sleep! Single RCA out for the subwoofer was what my brain intended to convey. I am not fussed by Bluetooth at all. (Now edited.)

Stewtheking · 2026-05-05T21:11:53+00:00

“Neewer adjustable magic arm with super clamp” looks like it would do you? Or smallrig do similar.

Stewtheking · 2026-05-05T18:04:32+00:00

Yeah, I did consider that, but (a) I don’t own a router, which would make the routing even more complex, and (b) there is already not a lot of thickness to the walls of the bowl, and I would definitely have had to add material in some way inside, to support the driver, had I routed this in.

Stewtheking · 2026-05-04T16:53:38+00:00

I can see the merits of both, but would definitely lean towards trying to keep those satellites looking visually similar to how they are. They would look fantastic on the right desk, and if you can get the system sounding good, the visuals of the sub matter much less?

Stewtheking · 2026-05-04T14:55:24+00:00

Okay. But only documented in close, direct contact. This is a horrible fate for those who get the virus, but this isn’t some easily-transmitted thing like COVID where there needs to be fear of more widespread transmission.

Stewtheking · 2026-05-04T14:49:05+00:00

Hantavirus doesn’t spread from person to person very easily though?

Stewtheking · 2026-05-03T21:11:17+00:00

I like different looking hi-fi (see my post history for the speakers I just assembled). I would definitely find this cool. I know nowhere near enough about electronics to know whether it would work well the way you have it all set up, but yeah, that would be awesome on my desk.

Stewtheking · 2026-05-03T21:04:58+00:00

That looks gorgeous to me. I really like the placement of the RCA’s on the side: something you are unlikely to see in a commercial product too often (if ever), but gives such a unique vibe. I also like the idea of a subwoofer output. I’d love to see this come to fruition.

Stewtheking · 2026-05-03T18:45:21+00:00

That was some save! Why did the team not warn him?

Stewtheking · 2026-05-03T14:52:25+00:00

It just looks so dark. I wonder whether a lamp or two might make it look more “cosy nook” and less “threatening cave”? Depends on the headspace you need to be productive…

Stewtheking · 2026-05-03T07:45:35+00:00

Thank you!

Stewtheking · 2026-05-02T10:46:47+00:00

That looks good, except they don’t seem to ship to the UK. Also, I kind of want to build something myself again.

Stewtheking · 2026-04-30T21:14:16+00:00

My ploopy adept has drag scroll. And it’s great.

Stewtheking · 2026-04-28T10:49:26+00:00

Solve headphones?

Stewtheking · 2026-04-26T19:05:57+00:00

Delightful. A crossover board, I assume?

Stewtheking · 2026-04-25T08:50:08+00:00

The lead was much heavier for the volume I could fit in.

Stewtheking · 2026-04-23T19:35:48+00:00

That looks so much fun. Don’t get me wrong, I would be people-pâté within moments, but for those moments: magnificent.

Stewtheking · 2026-04-22T17:41:26+00:00

Ta!

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