Recent content by rayleemw

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    Bright harsh sound with my ProAc D18

    After reading the other threads sugguested it does seem like room acoustics can be a big part. Where my speakers (and I) live in is quite a small rectangular living room. I have used my Oppo linked directly to the emotiva amp, skipping the Onkyo all together - the sound stays true and the...
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    Bright harsh sound with my ProAc D18

    Thank you all for the sugguestions, it really opened up a few things I want to try: "I had a similar problem with Proac Studio 140's in a previous system. The Sabre DAC does produce a clinical sound, I'd recommend an audition of a Rega DAC. I only sold mine as I wanted DSD decoding. Also, no...
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    Bright harsh sound with my ProAc D18

    Thanks alot for the sugguestions. The listening room size is small and my speakers are close to the walls, and they are concrete walls also. Typical furnishing here and hard tiles too. I'm renting and treatment is not possible. I guess that would be a big contributing factor? I've tried to...
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    Bright harsh sound with my ProAc D18

    Hi all, I have a pair of ProAc D18 speakers for the past 2 years, while I absolutely love the music from it the overall tone seems to be a little bright. Some pieces of music can even be described as too harsh and unenjoyable to listen to. I have always wondered if there is a weak link in my...