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Posted by Michael Bulatovich on February 20, 2007, 5:49 pm

> "RicodJour"> wrote
>> Pat wrote:
>>> I've never done in-ceiling speakers, but did you soundproof above them
>>> so they don't transmit sound through to the bedrooms above and keep
>>> the kinder up all night?
>>
>> The amount of bass that can be transmitted through the floor by
>> ceiling speakers is unbelievable. You have to insulate over and
>> around the speaker or the joist bay will act as a huge resonator
>> designed to amplify bass - a drum. It is also a good idea to use
>> dense rubber mounting blocks under the retaining screw wings and a
>> foam gasket between the ceiling and the mounting flange.
>
> The biggest problem, in my opinion, with built-in speakers is the loss of
> the *sweet spot*.

This isn't for anyone serious about music. It's for people who can't stand
the little voice in their heads telling them that they've squandered their
lives, and that no amount of consumption is going to fix that.



Posted by Don on February 20, 2007, 7:42 pm
"Michael Bulatovich"> wrote
> "Don"> wrote
>> "RicodJour"> wrote
>>> Pat wrote:
>>>> I've never done in-ceiling speakers, but did you soundproof above them
>>>> so they don't transmit sound through to the bedrooms above and keep
>>>> the kinder up all night?
>>>
>>> The amount of bass that can be transmitted through the floor by
>>> ceiling speakers is unbelievable. You have to insulate over and
>>> around the speaker or the joist bay will act as a huge resonator
>>> designed to amplify bass - a drum. It is also a good idea to use
>>> dense rubber mounting blocks under the retaining screw wings and a
>>> foam gasket between the ceiling and the mounting flange.
>>
>> The biggest problem, in my opinion, with built-in speakers is the loss of
>> the *sweet spot*.
>
> This isn't for anyone serious about music. It's for people who can't stand
> the little voice in their heads telling them that they've squandered their
> lives, and that no amount of consumption is going to fix that.

LOL, I wanna party wif this dood.
Guess what?
I'm one of those people that can hear the diff between analog and digital.
I'd heard about this for years and didn't know what the deal was.
Then one night 'bout 5 years ago I was listening to some albums, remember
them?, and then changed to mp3's and I instantly heard the difference.
The best way I can describe it in a written format is like this:

This is analog:
. . . .
. . . .
. . . .
. . . .

(its supposed to look *curved*, sine wave.

This is digital:
---- ---- ----- -----
|___| |___| |___|

(a square sine wave)

The bottom and top are cut off, rather sharply.
The first time I heard this I had to look at my setting to make sure
everything was proper.

BTW: I also have 2 reel to reel tape recorders.
A 2 channel Pioneer with 10" reels and a Sansui 4 channel with 7" reels.
And 4 turntables, 1 is 4 channel.
I collect this stuff, have close to 100 pieces.......



Posted by Michael Bulatovich on February 20, 2007, 8:04 pm

> "Michael Bulatovich"> wrote
>> This isn't for anyone serious about music. It's for people who can't
>> stand the little voice in their heads telling them that they've
>> squandered their lives, and that no amount of consumption is going to fix
>> that.

Sorry. I knew that was a bit harsh when I hit "post". I do these built-in
systems when people ask for it, but none of them are audiophiles, or
seriously into music. They are tourists. Most of them could benefit from
some quiet contemplation IMHO.

> LOL, I wanna party wif this dood.
> Guess what?
> I'm one of those people that can hear the diff between analog and digital.

You're not alone. Digital is like a very fine diamond ceramic saw blade, and
analogue is like warm chocolate fondue.

I've recently been ripping my vinyl collection for distribution through a
'network receiver', mainly to free up space in the living room. The
turntable and amp is under my desk. I made a good run at it but have slowed
recently....I'm running out of steam. I want to fix every pop, and there are
so many albums.

I've been lurking in some audio groups since hatching the plan to digitize
everything...it's amazing how much equipment purchased when I had (long)
hair is still out there working, and how many people are out there looking
for parts to keep them running.
--


MichaelB
www.michaelbulatovich.ca



Posted by Don on February 20, 2007, 8:24 pm
"Michael Bulatovich"> wrote
> I've been lurking in some audio groups since hatching the plan to digitize
> everything...it's amazing how much equipment purchased when I had (long)
> hair is still out there working, and how many people are out there looking
> for parts to keep them running.

Nod.
When I came back from Germany in 78 I had several thousand dollars worth of
stuff which I gave up through a bad decision.
Never thought I'd see stuff like that again.
Then in 1998 I discovered ebay and the rest is history.
I blew $15k + in one year on 70's vintage Pioneer and Sansui stuff.
I don't listen to music much anymore but when I do I prefer very high
quality delivery.
I have a couple friends in FL that have spent insane amounts of money of
this stuff.
Like, $1500 for a turntable cartridge. Please.......



Posted by Pat on February 21, 2007, 12:14 am
>
>
> > "Michael Bulatovich"> wrote
> >> This isn't for anyone serious about music. It's for people who can't
> >> stand the little voice in their heads telling them that they've
> >> squandered their lives, and that no amount of consumption is going to fix
> >> that.
>
> Sorry. I knew that was a bit harsh when I hit "post". I do these built-in
> systems when people ask for it, but none of them are audiophiles, or
> seriously into music. They are tourists. Most of them could benefit from
> some quiet contemplation IMHO.

Hey, some people LIKE Muzak. Overhead speakers are great for that.

>
> > LOL, I wanna party wif this dood.
> > Guess what?
> > I'm one of those people that can hear the diff between analog and digital.
>
> You're not alone. Digital is like a very fine diamond ceramic saw blade, and
> analogue is like warm chocolate fondue.
>
> I've recently been ripping my vinyl collection for distribution through a
> 'network receiver', mainly to free up space in the living room. The
> turntable and amp is under my desk.

I think you probably slowed down because you kept hitting your head on
the desk.

Don keeps his under the desk to so his wife can change records, but
that's a different story.

I made a good run at it but have slowed
> recently....I'm running out of steam. I want to fix every pop, and there are
> so many albums.
>
> I've been lurking in some audio groups since hatching the plan to digitize
> everything...it's amazing how much equipment purchased when I had (long)
> hair is still out there working, and how many people are out there looking
> for parts to keep them running.

Old parts for old farts?

> --
>
> MichaelBwww.michaelbulatovich.ca



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