mullard88 I have a lot at stake here with Dennis but he is very confident this room will have extreme resolution regardless of the system. Exciting and nerve racking...
Dedicated audio room build thread aka The Big Dig
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mullard88 I have a lot at stake here with Dennis but he is very confident this room will have extreme resolution regardless of the system. Exciting and nerve racking...
Hi HughP3,
Don't stress out too much. Your structure I am sure will lessen power source contamination from household appliances. Furthermore, it will minimize sound leakage from your speakers and at the same time decrease outside noise pollution. These alone are already a big leap towards hearing more. The rest will take time to tailor the sound to suit you and your mood. I have not experienced building a dedicated structure like you. What I just said are from my first hand experience when I had my listening room professionally treated.
Don't stress out too much. Your structure I am sure will lessen power source contamination from household appliances. Furthermore, it will minimize sound leakage from your speakers and at the same time decrease outside noise pollution. These alone are already a big leap towards hearing more. The rest will take time to tailor the sound to suit you and your mood. I have not experienced building a dedicated structure like you. What I just said are from my first hand experience when I had my listening room professionally treated.
Lurking and impressed with your dedication and commitment to the mission. Also, envious of your 5 acres and the shop.
Can you talk about the race car?
Can you talk about the race car?
Why did you go thru the trouble of painting the wood in the filters? Building the wall and filling it with the carbon and layers is massive! Looking forward to the report once all is completed.
Hello Mac, Yes! a much needed diversion. Its a Radical SR3 1340. https://www.radicalsportscars.com/our-cars/sr3
I like tracking, not so much street driving. Sold GT3RS before market tanked and got this car. My home tracks are Road Atlanta and Atlanta Motorsports Park. Car is about year and half old. Has the center seat option. Its very light 1360lbs wet. Not a lot of power but has massive downforce. I have raced it a few times, did the Walter Mitty which is the picture below of me gridding up. Car is capable of almost 2.5G lateral. I am still even now not trusting all the downforce. Faster you go the more you have. Its a full sensory experience. Engine is a Kawasaki Hayabusa 1340cc with about 185HP. 10,000RPM shift point with sequential Quaif gear box operated by a on board compressor. If you like tracking there is nothing close.
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Sounds like a lot of fun! I get my kicks on a team running a ‘65 Ford Ranchero in an endurance racing series - 24hrs of Lemons. Lots of wheel to wheel in a fun environment. We will be at COLD Road Atlanta this December.
Good luck with your room. I look forward to the evolution.
Ha! Most of their races are 8-9 hrs on Saturday and 7-8 on Sunday. With 3 or 4 drivers & the almost routine repairs, it is manageable.
More progress. Corner fill is all 2x12. Heavy stuff. 3rd section going in. All of these openings
will be layered and then carbon filter inserted.
will be layered and then carbon filter inserted.
I’m thinking of the movies I’ve seen where they find corpses in the walls... you’ve got the perfect place to hide your victims, and the carbon to hide the odor! Room for your friends to hide their victims too. You’re enemies should be concerned (but, you seem like a nice fellow, probably no enemies at all.)
I’m thinking of the movies I’ve seen where they find corpses in the walls... you’ve got the perfect place to hide your victims, and the carbon to hide the odor! Room for your friends to hide their victims too. You’re enemies should be concerned (but, you seem like a nice fellow, probably no enemies at all.)
Lol that was funny! Thanks Bob
Hi Hugh,
Ever since my first foray into creating a listening room a few things have been brought to my attention. One being JPS wire for the runs from the panel to receptacles. Might want to check it out if you haven't selected your wire.
Pretty spendy though.
I will say Dennis' ideas are a cut above whatever else is out there. I actually think you will exceed your own expectations.
Ever since my first foray into creating a listening room a few things have been brought to my attention. One being JPS wire for the runs from the panel to receptacles. Might want to check it out if you haven't selected your wire.
Pretty spendy though.
I will say Dennis' ideas are a cut above whatever else is out there. I actually think you will exceed your own expectations.
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Hi Dentdog
Well I have been researching in wall wire. It’s all over the map. Some like cryo some don’t. Some think snake oil others think it’s a must.
Basically I want to do no harm. I have the Torus 60amp in wall system. I want to do good wiring but also dont want the wire to introduce its own sound. It also has to be code in wall rated. JPS sounds interesting but I could not find in wall wire on the web site. As far as cryo Romex, some think it actually degrades the sound (Ag forum threads). What do you guys think?
Well I have been researching in wall wire. It’s all over the map. Some like cryo some don’t. Some think snake oil others think it’s a must.
Basically I want to do no harm. I have the Torus 60amp in wall system. I want to do good wiring but also dont want the wire to introduce its own sound. It also has to be code in wall rated. JPS sounds interesting but I could not find in wall wire on the web site. As far as cryo Romex, some think it actually degrades the sound (Ag forum threads). What do you guys think?
Hugh,
Can't really say as to better or not.
I cut my wall and ran 10 gauge romex. Didn't know different.
Go to JPS Labs AC Power cables and scroll down, the wire is near the bottom.
I have very efficient speakers but no one told me that AC noise would be a problem. I too have a wall unit, Equi=Tech 5Kv and run a Balanced Power Technologies unit on my front end.
IMO dirty power craps all over your music reproduction.
The JPS wire purports to be quiet.
If you can get into your wall to change things later great. but if it's in there for good it's worth the research.
Can't really say as to better or not.
I cut my wall and ran 10 gauge romex. Didn't know different.
Go to JPS Labs AC Power cables and scroll down, the wire is near the bottom.
I have very efficient speakers but no one told me that AC noise would be a problem. I too have a wall unit, Equi=Tech 5Kv and run a Balanced Power Technologies unit on my front end.
IMO dirty power craps all over your music reproduction.
The JPS wire purports to be quiet.
If you can get into your wall to change things later great. but if it's in there for good it's worth the research.
My choice was Oyaide 2.0mm but if you want larger they make a 2.6mm 30a cable. It doesn’t appear to have its own sound and is quieter than the generic Belden. It could be an alternative to JPS if it passes US code.
http://www.oyaide.com/ENGLISH/AUDIO/products_category/power_cord/pg466.html
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