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Help! My system is very bright it hurts my ear

Anyone..help...Here is my system listed...I'm new to audio...cd is raysonic 128 with 2 amperex gold pin 2 EH (6922)...golden audio se40 with 6 of JJ 6l6gc..Macintosh c40 pre.amp..new Aragon 8008...n pair with quad 22l2..here is the hook up, I hook up golden audio to high n mid and hook up Aragon for base...I have tried different speaker like Gallo 3.1 n monitor s8i but still too bright..is just too bright...any help please?????  Oh..forgot the system is in living room with 20' ceiling, could it be acoustic issue or pair issue, tube, amp, speaker....help please?????
fatgosil
bmontani
40 posts
 
Try a pair of VB1s from Spatial Audio.  There is a free evaluation period so no risk.  You can just send them back if the don't help.  
bmontani
40 posts
 
Also, tilt your speakers up a few degrees.  Easy to do and worth a try.
firedrums
71 posts
 

I didn’t read all the posts...

Perhaps these components are not working well with each other...

Tame the room...many products available.. A few traps go along way.

Get rid of the monster conditioner....will more than likely hurt the sound - I made that mistake as well.

I am very happy with Shunyata power products.

I would suggest Cardas Golden Cross cables...probably one of the warmest cable out there. BUT Knowing what I know now I wouldn’t try to force my system into something it’s not.

Building a system takes patience...trail and error.

I would chose one piece like speakers or an amp that you really like and then try components that work well with that choice.

Good Luck !!!

jafant
10,525 posts
 
I concur w/ this panel. There are some very good suggestions here.
bradwbradley
12 posts
 
Many times tube systems invert the signal. Try swapping the speaker hook up by changing the positive to negative on both speakers to correct the polarity to an even number. See if that helps the sound.

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