I’ve just been blown away by my own system… Again!

[Rockchild]

Some probably aware that I have a new room for music and as good as that is, can present itself with a new set of problems.

Speakers as we know, are the main issue when setting up and I’ve positioned them countless times to tweak the sound. 
The room has had some acoustic home made tweaks etc and covered all the basics.

Well today, I’ve tweaked again with the speakers and the kit and quite frankly I don’t know why I didn’t do this before because I’ve just been smacked in the face by the improvement.

No fancy cables or power leads here! Just a tidy of wires, speakers closer and slightly back and stacked the racking. 
Primaluna Pre and Copland power in reserve with the Sugden A21a Signature doing the job. I have better dynamics, bass along with the already impressive texture and soundstage. 
Seriously, no money spent and just paying attention to detail. Blown away, love it! 
BTW, What you may find by Artic Lake is a dream track for imagery and vocals. 

Now



Before

 

[garn63]

Keeping your spkrs now ?  Think we become "fixed" & dont see the light for the trees sometimes. The best sound improvements often cost little or nothing. 

 

[MVJ]

I found this myself paying attention to the smaller details pay big dividends every time

 

[gz00]

Looks like a great listening space.

 

[Idlewithnodrive]

Not at all surprised that the 'after' positioning sounds better than the 'before'.

I would imagine soundstage / imaging and bass slam, in particular, would be greatly improved.

 

[Rockchild]

Keeping your spkrs now ?  Think we become "fixed" & dont see the light for the trees sometimes. The best sound improvements often cost little or nothing. 

Not sure yet, I’ve just got them singing the best they have for a long time. The sugden Brings one thing to the party and the Copland/Primaluna brings another. Best of both worlds I suppose 

 

[Idlewithnodrive]

Not at all surprised that the 'after' positioning sounds better than the 'before'.

I would imagine soundstage / imaging and bass slam, in particular, would be greatly improved.

Looks lovely, too, by the way.

 

[Rockchild]

Not at all surprised that the 'after' positioning sounds better than the 'before'.

I would imagine soundstage / imaging and bass slam, in particular, would be greatly improved.

It’s ultimately the speaker position Mike. I’m sure you understand that with your space

 

[marko]

Lovely kit Jon. 
To be ‘Blown away’ with our systems is the goal for us all I guess. When things come together and align, it’s wonderful!

 

[Rockchild]

Lovely kit Jon. 
To be ‘Blown away’ with our systems is the goal for us all I guess. When things come together and align, it’s wonderful!

Indeed sir. Shame the sideboard isn’t included lol

 

[deggie]

Lovely ...Lovely ........im glad its working for you.....it takes time .

 

[Rockchild]

Speakers have come on along way. I grabbed a pair of these Q Acoustics 3030i’s offered currently at £225. I challenge anyone who can better them with an equivalent speaker from the 90’s impressive little things they are. The better the kit they are on, the better they sound. 
They were going to be a stand in whilst I was looking to replace the Harbeths. I think if you were blindfolded, you would think they were a lot more expensive sounding.

 

[TIU]

Good to hear (literally). 

 

[DomT]

Speakers have come on along way. I grabbed a pair of these Q Acoustics 3030i’s offered currently at £225. I challenge anyone who can better them with an equivalent speaker from the 90’s impressive little things they are. The better the kit they are on, the better they sound. 
They were going to be a stand in whilst I was looking to replace the Harbeths. I think if you were blindfolded, you would think they were a lot more expensive sounding.

I found the same with my Acoustic 3020is!

 

[Rockchild]

I found the same with my Acoustic 3020is!

I even hooked up the baby 3010i’s and quite frankly I don’t know how they do it for the money Dom

 

[HansBertil]

I’ve heard a couple of different Q Acoustics in HiFi shows and have never been disappointed. Seems to be good value for money. The setup with the Harbeths seems very nice though. And now a bit OT: I notice a common guitarist in the album covers on the back wall. But I fail to identify the cover in the bottom right. Any clue?

 

[Rockchild]

I’ve heard a couple of different Q Acoustics in HiFi shows and have never been disappointed. Seems to be good value for money. The setup with the Harbeths seems very nice though. And now a bit OT: I notice a common guitarist in the album covers on the back wall. But I fail to identify the cover in the bottom right. Any clue?

Lol.. that’s Wishbone Ash. 
Need to change the display soon

 

[HansBertil]

Lol.. that’s Wishbone Ash. 
Need to change the display soon

Never heard of them. But listening right now. (What did we do before Tidal?)

 

[Rockchild]

Never heard of them. But listening right now. (What did we do before Tidal?)

Listened in the music kiosk in WH Smith’s in the 70’s