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Post by Tim on Feb 22, 2018 18:38:26 GMT
It is a bit offensive calling (or implying) a person an arsehole, more so than saying that a fuse is a piece of hi-foo. I also thought that was a rather out of order post too, people taking offence at the word foo, but calling them arseholes is OK eh? |
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Post by TheMooN on Feb 22, 2018 18:40:36 GMT
Attitude and delivery of an opinion in a written form is very hard to judge. I quite agree, however somewhat less of a mystery when one may be aware of an historical recidivism. |
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Post by TheMooN on Feb 22, 2018 18:42:22 GMT
It is a bit offensive calling (or implying) a person an arsehole, more so than saying that a fuse is a piece of hi-foo. I also thought that was a rather out of order post too, people taking offence at the word foo, but calling them arseholes is OK eh? Really Tim, Were any identities disclosed ? Are you certain that I am refering to this forum or indeed anyother HiFi forna ? , are your delicate sensitivities quite so overwhelmed and affronted ? , I somewhat doubt that. For my part Were I to weigh Shill, Bribe taker, Dellusionist, against ArSehole, I would most likely settle for the latter, how about you ? |
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Post by Tim on Feb 22, 2018 18:55:31 GMT
You misunderstand me, I couldn't give a monkeys toss, it's just the irony of it.
Anyhoots, I'm done with this thread, so you guys work away . . .
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Post by MartinT on Feb 22, 2018 20:20:07 GMT
Attitude and delivery of an opinion in a written form is very hard to judge. Agreed, no body language to give context. |
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Post by dvh on Feb 22, 2018 21:16:53 GMT
I also thought that was a rather out of order post too, people taking offence at the word foo, but calling them arseholes is OK eh? Really Tim, Were any identities disclosed ? Are you certain that I am refering to this forum or indeed anyother HiFi forna ? , are your delicate sensitivities quite so overwhelmed and affronted ? , I somewhat doubt that. For my part Were I to weigh Shill, Bribe taker, Dellusionist, against ArSehole, I would most likely settle for the latter, how about you ? I wouldn't give a toss if I were accused of being all the above. I've been called far worse many times in online forums, and it's simply water off a duck's back. Unless I'm selling something, in which case my credibility might have an impact on my income, it's just words on a screen. For example, suppose someone says 'Shakespeare is crap'. They are obviously wrong, but does it matter? Would I be able to convince them of their error? I doubt if I'd have the time or the energy. So, if someone can't hear what I hear, either they're deaf or I'm hearing things. Either way IT JUST DOESN'T MATTER IN THE SLIGHTEST. |
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Post by MartinT on Feb 22, 2018 21:45:32 GMT
There's that. There's also an alternative view which is that Chris, John and I created this forum because we're passionate about music and high quality reproduction and we wanted to share it with like-minded individuals. Why then should we tolerate people who just want to drain all the fun out of it with their constant negativity, baiting and general unpleasantness? Life is too short.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 22, 2018 21:57:36 GMT
I take DVH's point, but it's decidedly NOT ok to accuse someone of taking bribes etc unless you have hard evidence.
Thankfully the sort of people who make such accusations, do so at the drop of a hat and everyone is used to hearing the same drivel from them. Their opinions carry zero credibility as a result and ironically their red-faced protestations actually do more to keep the product in the spotlight and shift more stock of the very thing they are kicking off about.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 23, 2018 6:31:33 GMT
Back to the original thread, I am a fuse doubter as I don’t see how 20mm of different material just before my transformers can make such a profound difference, but that is me, and my opinion.
I am also happy with the balanced sound I am getting from my system in my room. If Pinkie was still able to post, he would confirm it sounds pretty good.
In my opinion, my money would be better spent on some acoustic panels for the wall behind my listening position.
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Post by MartinT on Feb 23, 2018 6:33:38 GMT
In my opinion, my money would be better spent on some acoustic panels for the wall behind my listening position. Acoustic panels are good, but quite a lot more expensive. Certainly the best thing you can do for a well sorted system. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 23, 2018 8:19:47 GMT
Taking into consideration the number of fuses that would need to be replaced, I think the cost for what I have in mind would be similar.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 23, 2018 8:53:13 GMT
You can also make your own panels and cover to suit your taste. There are quite a few forum threads and YouTube vids. I haven't tried making them myself yet, but I have tried acoustic from behind my listening position. In my room, it was more effective and less obtrusive behind the speakers. My primary interest in SR acoustic paint was to treat this spot.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 23, 2018 9:41:16 GMT
I am looking at using a photo to cover the panels, so I would get it done professionally.
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Post by MartinT on Feb 23, 2018 9:55:35 GMT
GIK in the UK and Acoustic Sciences in the USA will both take your artwork and make picture panels. I had mine done by both companies.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 23, 2018 10:01:33 GMT
I would have loved to go down the route of accommodating a panel in the form of a picture of my choice.
Obviously we all have different room acoustics, but I've tried rear wall damping in my last 3 homes and found something consistent. What I've experienced in all of them is that the damping only seemed to work when it was located lower than I'd place a picture. Directly above the sofa seemed to be the only thing that worked for me and anything I tried looked bad.
I'm going to try acoustic paint in this location in my next place, if I end up with the sofa against a back wall again. Better still if I can have more room and avoid this.
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Post by MikeMusic on Feb 23, 2018 10:24:57 GMT
I am a fuse doubter too Wonky. Doesn't seem possible a fuse could make the difference I hear. But I'll try to live with it  |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 23, 2018 11:07:31 GMT
That is why I would like someone independent to perform a blind test on a group of believers and non believers to see if the difference can be detected and if so, is it better?
Surely if they work, it will be a unanimous decision?
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Post by MikeMusic on Feb 23, 2018 11:12:05 GMT
Fraid not. Some (most) will dig in to reinforce their opinions. Few will change either way  Very easy to say "no difference". |
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Post by AlanS on Feb 23, 2018 11:54:06 GMT
Given most peoples equipment, electricity supply, hearing, expectations and approach to possible change differs. There is so much variation anyone making a simple pronouncement of their experience and expecting it to be identical to anyone else is a little unrealistic. As I have said before the more opinions I see posted in forums the less it raises my curiosity. Positively deters me from taking any interest.
If you want to promote a product that most people find hard to take serious be more subtle. Carry on...
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Post by MikeMusic on Feb 23, 2018 12:18:00 GMT
We need measurement too Instead of "night and day" "The difference was like 6.35am compared to 6.55am" |
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