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Why is good, deep bass so difficult? - Myths and their Busters
"The ideal that large woofers are slow is a myth is a myth. " Large more massive objects are more difficult to move quickly. We all learned that in high school physics, I thought we did anyway.Woofers are no different.  
$100,000 line stage
A thought for those of you that would love to experience a preamplifier that sounds that good. Well you might want to check out the deHavilland HiFi Merury 3. Having been to many many audio shows and rooms in those shows you will be hard pressed t... 
Why is good, deep bass so difficult? - Myths and their Busters
erikPlacing weights on the top of a speaker may change the sound, for the better, I don't know, my speakers have sloped tops so I can test that out. I can tell you that you will not control cabinet resonance by adding weight. You might change the ... 
Not Enough Options for Auditioning Speakers
If his advice is free how could it possibly be good?   : ) 
Not Enough Options for Auditioning Speakers
Sorry about my rant, lots of stress watching 24/7 bad weather in Florida.  
Not Enough Options for Auditioning Speakers
psagThere are pressing issues with climate change, the unregulated financial system, the vast amount of inequality in they USA. ( " if only those people would " work hard and play by the rules they would be rich" )Politicians pissed away 3 trillio... 
Why is good, deep bass so difficult? - Myths and their Busters
So here are a few things to consider.1. Most woofers double. 40 Hz turns quickly to 80 Hz. 2. The law of physics would dictate that a 10" woofer will not keep up with a 6" midrange. Too much mass. They must use very stiff suspensions to bring them... 
Not Enough Options for Auditioning Speakers
profI can remember when I opened my shop. We didn't have the RMAF at that time so I went to the CES in Vegas. Did all my research and read the reviews of the speakers that were of interest. I was truly amazed. Remember how I went to visit room aft... 
Not Enough Options for Auditioning Speakers
asvjerryI had a room at the RMAF for about 10 years. When the room was not that busy I was happy to play a cut off of a guests CD. In general I preferred to play music that I knew would show just how good my system was, with high degree of transpa... 
Not Enough Options for Auditioning Speakers
wolfThat is a great idea. I plan on purchasing a truck, sort of like a food truck, and park in different locations around Seattle.  
$100,000 line stage
Well perhaps the take away from that review is, how important a good preamplifier is. This piece is often just an afterthought.  
$100,000 line stage
The transformers they use were buried underneath the base of Mount Fuji for 10 years prior to being installed, allowing them to project that very organic sound.   
Not Enough Options for Auditioning Speakers
One of the difficulties is that most dealers carry the major brands that are heavily advertised, that is what drives business. Their are many passionate companies who don't get much shelf space. Very sad.  
Design a $60,000 Speaker - Start here
So what kind of testing is done on the driver material. Both listening tests and tests for distortion and resonance. All these different materials, surely some must be better then others.  
Shipping large speakers
Insurance, Insurance Insurance Insurance Insurance That is really important. FedEx will insure but try to get money from those guys, good luck.