Recent content by Timpd

I've just picked up the latest issue and skimming through saw the test of powered speakers ( is that different to active?) . It said of the Dali Zensor5 AX " needs careful positioning and partnering" . Partnered with what? I thought that was the whole point of powered speakers, they are self...

Saw the awards copy in Smiths today, Friday, but thought no , I'll wait another day or so for my prepaid , subscription copy☹️️

Thanks for the input. It may be an illusion but when the music hangs in the air so I feel I can touch it ,it seems pretty real to me. I have heard very expensive systems that sound good but it's just a 2D wall of sound not an immersive 3D experience. When I auditioned my current system at a...

I have heard what I understand to be holographic sound a few times and found it captivating but what are the ingredients that produce it. At least twice the amp,has been a valve amp but can't recall the speakers , good quality but not wildly expensive. So is it amp, amp/ speaker synergy or room...

It says 50Hz on the Kralk website. I heard them playing the ubiquitous No sanctuary here at a show and the deep bass was impressive, certainly caught my ear , but how low it goes I couldn't say. Not many about judging by the response.

I bought the R4 as the one box solution suited the room, didn't want cables and speakers . I think £650 is a bit steep but it gives a warm detailed mellow sound and with DAB radio, CD and Bluetooth does everything required. I could not find anything else that fitted the bill. You can certainly...

A couple of years ago I heard some Leema speakers at the Bristol show. Not sure which model but they were tiny and belting out some really strong full bodied bassy music at high volumes. I thought they were extraordinary, possibly the best sound I heard all day , certainly the most surprising.

I'm keeping the ATCs , have thought about a sub but that's a different story. I thought some easy to drive floorstanders might do the trick. I should have bought an amp with 2 speaker outs as my bargain basement Rotel and Marantz systems had...

I'm keeping the ATCs , have thought about a sub but that's a different story. I thought some easy to drive floorstanders might do the trick. I should have bought an amp with 2 speaker outs as my bargain basement Rotel and Marantz systems had...

The trouble is when I'm in the mood I love the Naim / ATC combo but sometimes I want a more laid back sound. Can't have it both ways probably.

I have a Uniti 2 and ATC SCM 11s which sound brilliant with full bodied rock, organ and orchestral music with the volume cranked up. However, I find at lower volumes it lacks sparkle and sounds ordinary. Sometimes I just want the music to wash over me and not slap me round the face and wondered...

I don't know what I am going to gain, hence the question. It's come up after conversations with various dealers. I want to spend the money on speakers so just putting a toe in the water.

Bearing in mind I have not settled on the speakers for my Uniti2, what difference or improvement could or should I be able to hear with a NAP 200 attached? I am looking at PMC 20 series, Proac D18/20 , ATC 11 / 19 and Neat Motive 1 as possible partners.

And the Kralk Audio speakers were very good too. The show certainly opened my eyes to the great kit out there away from the usual suspects.

The subject was ' What are you listening for?' Taken 2 ways ,why do you sit down and listen to music and when you listen what are you looking out for or analysing? Why do we chase the ultimate system and does it add to the enjoymeant of the music? Does the music get lost in the chase for...