
26: Nice Speaker Setup Vs. Nice Headphone Setup...Which is Better?
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Today’s theme: Good headphones vs. “Good Stereo” The News: LAAS CANCELED ROON 1.5 is out DIY Audio Amp Camp Amp https://diyaudiostore.com/collections/frontpage/products/amp-camp-amp-kit?variant=7072933085218 Kirby Meets Audio on YouTube http://www.linkwitzlab.com/ Mini DSP Education Segment Good headphone setup vs a good stereo speaker setup. Sony MDR7506 + Audioquest Dragonfly or Schiit Fulla 2… http://www.schiit.com/products/fulla-2 Mr. Speakers Aeon https://www.mrspeakers.com/headphones-15/aeon.html https://www.jdslabs.com/products/151/the-element/ https://www.jdslabs.com/products/175/el-amp/ https://www.jdslabs.com/products/174/el-dac/ https://www.amazon.com/ELAC-Uni-fi-Bookshelf-Speaker-Black/dp/B01CRYWVG http://www.hsuresearch.com/products/vtf-2mk5.html GEAR REVIEW Micca MB 42X Balanced Woven carbon fiber woofer for enhanced transient and impactful bass High performance Silk dome tweeter for smooth treble and accurate imaging and Frequency Response: 60Hz-20kHz (Typical In-Room) Highly optimized 12Db crossover with Zobel network and baffle step compensation Ported enclosure delivers extended bass response with low distortion Dramatically transformed sound signature that is incredibly open, balanced, and dynamic Sensitivity: 85dB 1W/1M $89.95 9.5 (H) x 5.8 (W) x 6.5 (D) https://www.amazon.com/Micca-MB42X-Bookshelf-Speakers-Tweeter/dp/B00E7H8GG2?ref=ast_p_ep https://www.fakespot.com/product/micca-mb42x-bookshelf-speakers-black Listener Questions Paul Hello Michael, I emailed you a couple of weeks ago in regards to your opinion if I should upgrade my polk subs to an SVS 13 ultra. Well, I took your advice and I purchased the SVS SB 16 ultra. Not just one, but two SVS SB 16 ultras. I absolutely Love both of them, it was a great upgrade. Thank you for the great advice, I will keep these for a very long time. I do have another question. You mention the benefits of buying gear from Craigs list or ebay. I read on several sites to be aware of counterfeits. Is counterfeits something to worry about in the Audiophile world . If so, which audio items would you not buy from craigs list or ebay. Thanks for such a great podcast! PICK OF THE WEEK TRON Soundtrack by Daft Punk http://www.chesky.com/album/sessions-17th-ward-cd356 Loudness wars: http://www.chicagomasteringservice.com/loudness.html https://www.computeraudiophile.com/forums/topic/14445-another-gem-ruined-by-rick-rubin-and-vlado-meller-ratm/https://www.computeraudiophile.com/forums/topic/14445-another-gem-ruined-by-rick-rubin-and-vlado-meller-ratm/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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