Recent content by BenWatts

Let's consider each assertion with a critical view. Everyone comes with its one. And then : so what? Our world is about to disappear. There is no real worry to have about hifi. Loudness has became the standard on many mainstream supports. Blue Note, Deutsche Grammophon and others carry on...

Hi Jim, I have considered a lot the 509's before ordering the current ones. They are 3K€ on this side of the Channel. I can understand the gap due to saler margin, distribution, R&D, logistics... I cannot reach a 3K€ par of speakers. I am very sorry to read that. After some medical analysis...

Good evening/night John, Thank you for your message and your experience. I wish you the best living condition possible with tinnitus. The best system I had the chance to listen to, are in auditoriums with a huge amount of money I cannot afford. The latest biggest emotion was a month or a...

A lot to read, a lot to consider, my 2cts: The break-in period is more about our ears getting accustomed to the sound rather than changes in the equipment itself. Measurements can provide data, but if human ears cannot perceive a difference, I'll leave that aspect to the lords of marketing...

Best advice we can all apply. Where does the missing felling come from ? Cartridge seems to be the easier way to investigate and page again money and money. As a quite experienced user, maybe you can find out what could be better from other listening. Recently I spent a lot of money after a...

View: https://youtu.be/z9dP2o-za-E?si=C5Qx45L6bkTry7s0 https://www.britannica.com/topic/La-Marseillaise Not only fond of music. Rugby and this anthem as well despite hostile lyrics.

Stunning recordings ! Love this one

These are quite good. The more I listen to my TT, the more I am disappointed and disgusted. Turntables are work of Art, but with the same amount of money, digital is far better at home.

Oh lucky you! I was lucky enough to be there : https://onct.toulouse.fr/agenda/concert-du-nouvel-an-6411314-2/ I was there alone at 3m far from Tarmo Peltokovzki and moved by the music as I have never been. My proposal for a seat and a beer is not a yoghourt with an ending period.

Hi everyone, No need to tread lightly with me; I'm not easily offended. I'm well aware I'm a beginner with little experience in audiophilia. I do take risks in life, and more often than not, I end up losing—though it's never a matter of life and death, just mistakes and financial losses (self...

I have considered recently with the help of many of you on this forum. The speakers and the listening point form an equilateral triangle with each side measuring 3 meters. Slightly oriented to the listening point. Side pic to show the 50cm between speakers and wall. This is for the moment...

Good evening evryone, Thank you all for your participation and insights. After many comparative listening sessions between the speakers, the differences are quite subtle. I have given up on comparing vinyl records as their varying quality does not allow for precise evaluation (one is a Mofi...

The game is still not over. Half way … I can’t say.

There is no hole

Wow ! Congrats for your AE-120 mkII. My partner's opinion: the new speakers are overwhelming and stifling me. They are overpowering. Whereas the Acoustic Energy speakers offer a lighter, freer, more airy, more enveloping, and easier-to-listen-to sound.