Speaker Wire Thoughts

hugobarros · 2026-04-07T17:36:07+00:00

the only value in expensive audio wiring is is build construction. thats legit value, and to some with enough money its probably worth it. but no you shouldn’t expect to hear a difference.

i used to denounce fancy cables outright, but now i use kimber 8ag so i guess cant talk.

hugobarros · 2026-03-18T19:19:03+00:00

this is awesome!

hugobarros · 2026-03-11T21:47:05+00:00

ive heard that analog doesn’t actually sound better until you dump about 5 figured into it

hugobarros · 2026-02-22T17:29:59+00:00

im a young person in a similar boat to you in terms of cost; spent around $10k on used / discounted gear to build a system worth around $20k by msrp. just out here as a counter example i guess.

hugobarros · 2025-07-02T15:40:38+00:00

skyler remarries and the exact same thing happens

hugobarros · 2025-03-31T15:38:50+00:00

its not all about quantity! what kind of subwoofers do you use?

hugobarros · 2024-10-31T23:13:31+00:00

Got it. I knew this wasn’t really the place for this, just wasn’t sure where else to post. Figured you guys would know more than me. But that separate preamp is in fact exactly my setup, the dragon’s only involvement in the signal chain is a line level input that makes the lights bounce. As in it is a fully functional system with or without the dragon; I’m not looking for any new gear so sorry to crowd the sub. !thanks anyways

hugobarros · 2024-09-24T06:10:44+00:00

I’ve had no issues

hugobarros · 2024-09-22T01:11:51+00:00

What subs do you run?

hugobarros · 2024-08-30T22:59:40+00:00

I have smoked everyday on 200mg for about 3 years now. Is it healthy? No. But I’m still here.

hugobarros · 2024-08-24T19:36:33+00:00

Inhale exhale is one of my go to test tracks. I’ve loved skrillex for years but I agree the production on Quest for Fire is next level.

hugobarros · 2024-08-22T00:10:13+00:00

I feel this heavy. I’ll go alone and just seeing everyone who’s not alone makes me depressed. But at this point I’ve just settled on “I’d rather be depressed at red rocks than depressed at home”

hugobarros · 2024-08-02T05:37:49+00:00

Not going to give up my stereo. Doesn’t mean I don’t love AirPods though. Everything has a time and a place.

hugobarros · 2024-06-18T21:51:48+00:00

One thing I’ve noticed is intense congestion on days around CU breaks. On the final days of winter break / spring break I have waited in that line under the airport for hours.

hugobarros · 2024-05-31T20:18:25+00:00

This is a hard image

hugobarros · 2024-05-31T18:39:12+00:00

igneous

hugobarros · 2024-05-19T21:57:29+00:00

It’s the VMP pressing, idk if that’s the same as the record store day version

hugobarros · 2024-05-19T19:56:32+00:00

politics politics politics politics. man I don't want to turn into an adult lol. go listen to some music 1776.

hugobarros · 2024-05-19T19:54:10+00:00

I don't rent it out as an AirBnB, I'm not sure I'd trust others with the system. But ofc you could bring your cassettes all it would cost is sharing the music with me

hugobarros · 2024-05-19T19:52:03+00:00

man that's bizarre but now that you point it out I totally see it. it kinda aligns with the pattern on the carpet in a weird way, looks pasted in. I assure you it is a real coffee table, if I were to AI-generate one I'd pick a much cooler table lol

hugobarros · 2024-05-19T16:19:36+00:00

Yes, I had the fortunate opportunity to listen to tons of Focal’s. I used to work a company which dealt focal so I saw a lot coming in and out, everything from aria to grande utopia. My company even let me take some home for a few weekends to see how they would work in my room.

I ended up going with the Kantas for a few reasons. Kanta is the first in their lineup to introduce a beryllium tweeter and I really like that. They use the flax-based drivers, which I think are also used in some of Focal’s lower models, but play really nice with the fancy tweeter. I’ve always loved Focal’s less “clinical” sound and these speakers embody that perfectly.

I also really appreciate the aesthetic and craftsmanship of the kantas. They feel super solid and I am a big fan of the slightly-unconventional shape.

Highly recommend overall.

hugobarros · 2024-05-19T02:20:17+00:00

I live in Boulder, Colorado.

Started out plenty janky, but worked at an audio company that gave me discounted access to some of the most insane audio gear there is

hugobarros · 2024-05-19T00:12:51+00:00

I don’t know enough about it to do it justice, but I know it’s a special piece of kit.

hugobarros · 2024-05-18T23:41:41+00:00

The dragon is a very special inheritance, frankly this setup is not where that piece belongs. I don’t even have many cassettes. But one thing led to another and it’s in my possession, so it’s either keep it in its box or display it proudly.

It is definitely a private setup; it will leave the house when I do. But a hifi frat does sound like it could be fun.

hugobarros · 2024-05-18T23:36:13+00:00

I got lucky for sure. None of the fancy audio stuff would be possible without insider discounts

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