Biamping increases the complexity of wiring connections from simple left and right options to left, right, up and down. This seemingly small increase in the requirement for care and concentration when installing or changing cable connections can cause problems for some people .... like me.
This morning, I realised that I have joined the hard of hearing club as well as it seems that of the hard of thinking.
I was moving some furniture around in the lounge to get a better listening position and went close to the right-hand speaker. Noticed a distinct lack of bass and midrange. Checked the speaker cable connections and found that the black wires in the integrated amp and power amp were swapped around. Must have happened a few months ago when I was "improving" the system with new mains cables and powerblock and untangling cables.
After I corrected the mistake, the system sounds a whole lot better. Obviously.
How embarrassing !! I've been listening to the system for months and hadn't noticed.
I was considering making further tweaks to the system over the coming months, but if I haven't noticed a major cockup like this, then it seems unlikely that I'll notice any more subtle improvements. Kind of puts things into perspective for me.
After several quiet moments of reflection, I have accepted what has happened and am now moving on to enjoy a day off work listening to the proper sound of my system, interspersed with lawn cutting and tree pruning. Will probably need to go out and buy a nice curry tonight in an attempt to make me feel better about myself.
Regards,
Mike.
This morning, I realised that I have joined the hard of hearing club as well as it seems that of the hard of thinking.
I was moving some furniture around in the lounge to get a better listening position and went close to the right-hand speaker. Noticed a distinct lack of bass and midrange. Checked the speaker cable connections and found that the black wires in the integrated amp and power amp were swapped around. Must have happened a few months ago when I was "improving" the system with new mains cables and powerblock and untangling cables.
After I corrected the mistake, the system sounds a whole lot better. Obviously.
How embarrassing !! I've been listening to the system for months and hadn't noticed.
I was considering making further tweaks to the system over the coming months, but if I haven't noticed a major cockup like this, then it seems unlikely that I'll notice any more subtle improvements. Kind of puts things into perspective for me.
After several quiet moments of reflection, I have accepted what has happened and am now moving on to enjoy a day off work listening to the proper sound of my system, interspersed with lawn cutting and tree pruning. Will probably need to go out and buy a nice curry tonight in an attempt to make me feel better about myself.
Regards,
Mike.