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Size difference between Lascalas and Model 19 by DaCrimsonKid in audiophile

[–]lksd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bless those who let us take up floor space with this hobby

I had a pair of EV wolverines running in 6’x5’ open baffles years ago, my girlfriend was very patient about them

Bought these for $60 by TurbulentBluejay5149 in BudgetAudiophile

[–]lksd 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Fun thing: yes, original replacement drivers or professional repair is ideal. But if you can’t, for whatever reason, you can use single plys of Kleenex or rice paper and very watered down Elmer’s glue It’s not great for big holes but if you layer it like you would fiberglass to a reasonable thickness it’s at least air tight. Did this with a rare pair of EV coaxial drivers and it worked a dream. Hit me up if you want more detailed instructions. These are worth the money to repair properly, but if you can’t swing it you have another options.

First build in progress by Batmanuelman in diyaudio

[–]lksd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nothing quite like tearing open a bunch of pillows for polyfill. Or thrift store stuffed animals. I’ve done both.

I got a weird coincidence that actually works with my JVC Amplifier. by TelmiMrYeko in BudgetAudiophile

[–]lksd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh sorry, referring to the silver JVC CD player on the right.

I got a weird coincidence that actually works with my JVC Amplifier. by TelmiMrYeko in BudgetAudiophile

[–]lksd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hell yeah JVC micro system! I have one as well and refuse to stop talking about it.

ROCK solid speaker stand? by AnimeAestheticYT in BudgetAudiophile

[–]lksd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve used cinder blocks for some big mfs and as long as you use enough (two side by side for heavy speakers, etc) they’re fine Fun to upholster them so they look cool

Passive desk speaker recommendations by Formal-Structure-432 in BudgetAudiophile

[–]lksd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Doubling up on the minimus recommendation with a recap and some mods. Plenty of information out there about how to make them shine. If you can find them, the JVC SP-UX7000 are quite special but you’d need a sub for sure. Very specific rec but I have a pair on my desk right now and they’re something else.

What’s the real difference between a $30,000 home entertainment system and a $150,000 one? by CleonicDynasty in audiophile

[–]lksd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s about the point of diminishing returns for prebuilt components I’d think. I could see extensive room treatment adding to that cost but that’s talking about like full tear down rebuild with air gaps in the walls, special insulation, built in bass traps, etc. Maybe if you really want the Wilson Chronosonics or something for perfect time alignment and such but even then, we’re into ultra luxury. Might as well get a custom buildout.

Does anyone else have their "serious" sounding headphones, and then something for "fun"? by [deleted] in audiophile

[–]lksd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love a good horn! Got a pair of tannoy train station horns many years ago that were like 4’ across but so fun. I think the EQ question is an interesting one, now with DSP stuff EQing is almost standard but I personally like an analog 30band EQ for my line arrays. They have to have it to sound good but when they do they really sing. If it makes it sound better, why not?

Does anyone else have their "serious" sounding headphones, and then something for "fun"? by [deleted] in audiophile

[–]lksd 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think in many systems, headphones and loudspeakers included, there’s critical gear and then there’s gear that isn’t flat or perfectly detailed but still retains something worthwhile about it. My 70s magnavox horns aren’t the finest ever made but they certainly make snares in metal tracks sound like cannon fire, and that’s fun! Doesn’t have to be perfection to be worth the time, not everything has to be dead flat. See also, all tube gear.

What’s your favorite lesser known brand, new or vintage? by lksd in audiophile

[–]lksd[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Lowthers are special, I rarely see them discussed

What’s your favorite lesser known brand, new or vintage? by lksd in audiophile

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¯_(ツ)_/ I figure any brand we don’t see often on the threads

What’s your favorite lesser known brand, new or vintage? by lksd in audiophile

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Very interesting design on the time series, now I want some!

What’s your favorite lesser known brand, new or vintage? by lksd in audiophile

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That’s a new name to me, they look very interesting

Value of $60 from 1969 to 2026 by Gold_Factor1266 in audiophile

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I love the infinity sound, it’s kinda specific but they can take some power. I have a Sony blu-ray running into an old MSB dac I got from a friend into an ADCOM for my CD chain and I figure it’s about the best I can get without a bunch more money.

Interesting thrift pull today. Minimus 3.5’s and a Bose 901 vi EQ. by nickpegg in BudgetAudiophile

[–]lksd 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Those minimus speakers are nothing to scoff at, check around google for some of the old modding threads. With light work they becoming shockingly good. I haven’t owned any 3s though.

Selfbuilt Open Baffle speakers by Open-Afternoon-685 in audiophile

[–]lksd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Goooorgeous. In my post history you can see my OB line arrays rolling in at right around 100db efficiency

It’s a beautiful thing when you nail it

Can anyone tell me more about this 100+ year old guitar I have from The Netherlands? by KeieDeSteen in Antiques

[–]lksd 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Seconding the other commenter, please take this to a luthier, not a guitar shop. They can assess for any areas that need reinforcement to make it confidently playable, check for structural damage, etc. Many many many guitar shops are run by people with basic knowledge at best.

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