Robert Harley's Room

[Tabl10s]

Better video with mic problems:

 

[Lee]

Been there. It's a terrific room!

 

[mtemur]

I’m very impressed by his approach to using a minimal amount of acoustic treatment. In my opinion, using even less would be even better.

However, two things don’t seem right to me: placing the speakers on carpet and the use of subwoofers.

 

[Republicoftexas69]

I’m very impressed by his approach to using a minimal amount of acoustic treatment. In my opinion, using even less would be even better.

However, two things don’t seem right to me: placing the speakers on carpet and the use of subwoofers.

A properly set up subwoofer is an asset in my book.

 

[mtemur]

A properly set up subwoofer is an asset in my book.

Right, but only when it’s necessary. I don’t see the point of using subs with the Wilson XVX. I’ve heard those speakers, and no one can convince me that subs are needed with them — unless you’re setting up a home theater and want to hear sound effects.

 

[dcathro]

I can't say that I was impressed with the sonics of the system as presented on the video.

 

[Republicoftexas69]

Right, but only when it’s necessary. I don’t see the point of using subs with the Wilson XVX. I’ve heard those speakers, and no one can convince me that subs are needed with them — unless you’re setting up a home theater and want to hear sound effects.

I would agree but it is Roberts system and he sees or hears the benefits to it. Personally I am not a fan of Wilson speakers.

 

[microstrip]

Been there. It's a terrific room!

Do you know at what distance are the back of the speakers from the front wall?

 

[Lee]

Do you know at what distance are the back of the speakers from the front wall?

No, but there was a good distance to the back wall.

 

[Lee]

I can't say that I was impressed with the sonics of the system as presented on the video.

The room sounds great as does the XVX system. I was there when they set it up.

 

[Lee]

Right, but only when it’s necessary. I don’t see the point of using subs with the Wilson XVX. I’ve heard those speakers, and no one can convince me that subs are needed with them — unless you’re setting up a home theater and want to hear sound effects.

Then you don’t understand how subwoofers work. It’s about the space, not the bass.

 

[MarkusBarkus]

...space is, after all, the final frontier.

 

[mtemur]

Then you don’t understand how subwoofers work. It’s about the space, not the bass.

Then you don't understand how the musical instruments work.

 

[orenatt]

Someone knows what is the turntable model in the video?
I don’t heard clearly what he said when speaking about him.

 

[exupgh12]

Right, but only when it’s necessary. I don’t see the point of using subs with the Wilson XVX. I’ve heard those speakers, and no one can convince me that subs are needed with them — unless you’re setting up a home theater and want to hear sound effects.

Let’s say person x room have a deep or standing wave, using subwoofers can solve those room issue.
Using subwoofers not necessarily for only lower octaves.

 

[Lee]

...space is, after all, the final frontier.

These are the voyages of the Starship Enterprise.

 

[Lee]

Someone knows what is the turntable model in the video?
I don’t heard clearly what he said when speaking about him.

He’s had the top of the line Basis for a while.

 

[Gregm]

Right, but only when it’s necessary. I don’t see the point of using subs with the Wilson XVX. I’ve heard those speakers, and no one can convince me that subs are needed with them — unless you’re setting up a home theater and want to hear sound effects.

Agreed. Please check @exupgh12 post above about standing waves, etc. That's why one uses (sub)woofers in a full-range system, often several subs..

 

[Mike Lavigne]

Someone knows what is the turntable model in the video?
I don’t heard clearly what he said when speaking about him.

Basis Transcendence

 

[orenatt]

Is there a full list of the components?