AUGUST ABOLINS wrote to KEVIN NUNN <=-

The 901's intrigued me at one time too. But I found them too
big (wide) for a nice fit into a typical listening/living room
space. A tall (or narrow) design made more visual sense for me.

That is true, I think they would better fit a large room and would be
overkill for smaller/narrow spaces.

Regarding the Minumus-77's.. when I had some company over, they
could not tell where the sound from coming from! The speakers

I know I had some Realistic speakers in the 80s, but not sure what
model they were. They were not the Minimus-7 form factor though, but I
do remember them sounding great.

I may be motivated to set up a Shiit-style (mini) sound system
around my tv now, and put those Minimus-7's into action. Or..
maybe I'll just settle with a suitable receiver in case I'd like
to listen to the radio.

I have a Onkyo receiver in my "HiFi" setup, but I don't think I have
ever used the "receiver" part of it. I have a pair of Yamaha floor standing speakers and a Polk Audio center channel speaker. I also have
a Polk Audio 10" active subwoofer + 2 Polk surround sound speakers, but
they are not currently hooked up, as I don't want to piss of my wall/floor neighbors :P.

Kev

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Hello Kevin!

** On Monday 18.01.21 - 15:10, Kevin Nunn wrote to August Abolins:

I have a Onkyo receiver in my "HiFi" setup, but I don't
think I have ever used the "receiver" part of it. I have a
pair of Yamaha floor standing speakers and a Polk Audio
center channel speaker. I also have a Polk Audio 10" active
subwoofer + 2 Polk surround sound speakers, but they are
not currently hooked up, as I don't want to piss of my
wall/floor neighbors :P.

Too bad you can't experience that equipment to its fullest.

I studied the woofer market at one time. I really wanted to
experience the deep low frequencies. Along the way, I ended up
getting a receiver that did not accommodate a woofer connection
- my mistake. :(

Recently, I watched a few audiophile channels on YT
(Audiophiliac, and Recovering Audiophile) and have practically
come to the conclusion that the Heresy IV would be the right
speaker for me. But at $3K/pair, they are a bit out of reach.


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AUGUST ABOLINS wrote to KEVIN NUNN <=-

Too bad you can't experience that equipment to its fullest.

Very true and I hope so as well. I doubt I will ever have a home to
myself again, but a duplex is definite possible and I could probably
exercise the system in something like that.

I studied the woofer market at one time. I really wanted to
experience the deep low frequencies. Along the way, I ended up
getting a receiver that did not accommodate a woofer connection
- my mistake. :(

I never have looked seriously at the market, but I always wanted
something BIG, like ported 18"s or something, but I knew that was more
of a pipedream than reality. The 10" I have is very good for movies and
such, but I don't think it really added a lot to the music I listen
too, but I also am not sure if I ever gave it a chance to air-out.

Recently, I watched a few audiophile channels on YT
(Audiophiliac, and Recovering Audiophile) and have practically
come to the conclusion that the Heresy IV would be the right
speaker for me. But at $3K/pair, they are a bit out of reach.

I just watched Audiophiliac's episode about large speakers and he has
those Cornwall IV's and I was drooling just looking at them. But like
you, I can't afford a pair (yet - I will always leave a bit of hope
that someday I will).

I have found that I really can enjoy a decent set of headphones or
IEM's. Sure you don't have the chest slapping bass, but it is still a
very satisfying experience and it doesn't annoy anyone (except the
person knocking on the door that you can't hear).

Kev


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