A Capital Audiofest 2012 thread

Really interesting for me to read people's impressions. I was there for the three days but spent most of my time running one of the DIY rooms. I did get around to listening to most of the rooms on Sat (took my 17 yo son around as well, he's a musician and has good ears). Overall I was very disappointed in the sound. Most of the rooms had boomy, cluttered bass that could have been improved with room treatment. Why didn't they bother? Highwater Sound was a big letdown for me. I'm a big fan of Jeff's for his passionate commitment to music but those speakers were impossibly colored as were the electrostats in our room. Just shows that everybody hears in a different way. People loved the DIY electrostats, but as Salectric said, not my cup of tea.

I really hope the show will survive and prosper though, hard to hear a variety of equipment short of traveling to Denver.

Rifleman,

Thanks for that.

I have the sheet that was handed out for the DIY open baffle speakers but have not had a chance to read yet.

$850 sounded high for the speaker parts alone. That's a very impressive price point for amp and speakers.

I noticed what appeared to be crossover components hanging off the backs but the guy there early Sunday afternoon indicated they were not in use when I asked about it.

Agreed, thank you for clarifying, Riflemanguido.

the problem with audio "shows" is the many variables which to create poor sound.

"the problem with audio "shows" is the many variables which to create poor sound."

Audiophiles focus too much on what's not right or perceived to be less than perfect.

"My name is Nomad...you are not perfect...you will be sterilized....."

I have not heard more good sound in one place anywhere ever than at CAF 2012.

Was it all perfect? No.

Was it mostly way above average? No doubt.

Was there a lot of promise there? Also no doubt.

Audiophiles can be a jaded bunch no doubt.