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Post by Will on Jan 2, 2005 10:44:53 GMT -5
I visited some friends last night. My friend Tom shared his very expensive sound system with me. He hand made the speakers worth approximately 1500 bucks a piece. 4 amplifiers. 2 large sub woffers. (I don't know anything about sound systems so if my spelling or terms are wrong, please forgive me.)
I asked Tom if he had any Carpenters? Yes, he did -- "Love Songs" and "Karen's Solo." I asked if I could play some songs on his impressive system? He said yes.
Wow -- I heard details of their music I'd never heard. Also, it was like K & R were right there in the room.
I told him I'd be back with Horizon -- I've just got to hear 'I Can Dream Can't I' on this system!
Has anyone else enjoyed the C's on a really good sound system?
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Post by Rick Henry on Jan 2, 2005 11:08:38 GMT -5
@@ My system isn't quite as advanced as your friends, but I do have a pretty decent sound system. I purchased it in 1996. I remember the first time playing a disc on it (which was Karen's solo). It was outstanding. There was so much detail and clarity. Karen's solo is detailed as it stands and the vocal arrangements are out of this world anyway, but a good system really enhances all the sounds. Then I listened to it in headphones and there's even more detail. Soon after I purchased "Christmas Portrait" on CD and that was equally amazing. I even added two more speakers and positioned the four speakers to surround my room evenly. That made a big impact on the sound. It was truly a listening delight. Your friend will surely enjoy "Horizon" on disc. "I Can Dream Can't I" is a great recording. I think "Only Yesterday" and "Happy" are also good to play on a good system. Both songs are so technically complete and have several different layers of sound intertwined.  |
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Post by karen69roland on Jan 2, 2005 11:12:04 GMT -5
Has anyone else enjoyed the C's on a really good sound system?  Yes, I do.
In my studio, practicaly where I live all the time, I can go up to 2500 Watts..., with two 18'' subs, one 10'' sub, two 10'' mids, four 5'' mid-highs, two horns and four tweeters.
Sounds great. 
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Post by Will on Jan 2, 2005 12:02:09 GMT -5
 My system isn't quite as advanced as your friends, but I do have a pretty decent sound system. I purchased it in 1996. I remember the first time playing a disc on it (which was Karen's solo). It was outstanding. There was so much detail and clarity. Karen's solo is detailed as it stands and the vocal arrangements are out of this world anyway, but a good system really enhances all the sounds. Then I listened to it in headphones and there's even more detail. Soon after I purchased "Christmas Portrait" on CD and that was equally amazing. I even added two more speakers and positioned the four speakers to surround my room evenly. That made a big impact on the sound. It was truly a listening delight. Your friend will surely enjoy "Horizon" on disc. "I Can Dream Can't I" is a great recording. I think "Only Yesterday" and "Happy" are also good to play on a good system. Both songs are so technically complete and have several different layers of sound intertwined. I want to hear ICDCI because Karen's low notes come across so well through his speakers. Thanks for those other suggestions. I'll take them with me when I go visit again. Does anyone else have suggestions? |
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Post by Will on Jan 2, 2005 12:05:38 GMT -5
Yes, I do.
In my studio, practicaly where I live all the time, I can go up to 2500 Watts..., with two 18'' subs, one 10'' sub, two 10'' mids, four 5'' mid-highs, two horns and four tweeters.
Sounds great.
[glow=red,2,300][/glow][shadow=red,left,300] [/shadow][shadow=red,left,300]Roland Chayer[/shadow][shadow=red,left,300] [/shadow] Thanks for the info. I'll try to get more specifics on what this fellow has the next time I visit. His two subs live in two rather large cabinets that I'd guess measure 3 feet wide by 2 feet tall. His full speakers (which contain 7 speakers within each) are about 6 feet tall and I guess 3 feet wide. I'll try to remember to measure all this stuff next time to get a better idea. |
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Post by karen69roland on Jan 2, 2005 14:55:54 GMT -5
Cool, Will.
Ask your friend about the speakers inside the cabinets..., 'cause measuring the cabinets won't mean that much.
..., and how many Watts his power amp(s) delivers. [glow=red,2,300][/glow][shadow=red,left,300] [/shadow][shadow=red,left,300]Roland Chayer[/shadow][shadow=red,left,300] [/shadow]
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Post by JIM on Jan 4, 2005 5:07:40 GMT -5
Wow Will! Your friends system sounds top of the line. My system consists of components that I have thrown together over the years. Sony 150 watt amp with surround and Klipsch speakers. For Cahristmas my dad gave me a pair of Sennheiser headphones and they really bring out the detail in Karens vocals. Horizons sounds so crisp and clear its amazing! If I didn't live in a condo, I would run my sound through my partners 8ch self powered Mackie board into our 250watt speakers. Talk about performance quality sound reproduction! JIM
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Post by karen69roland on Jan 9, 2005 20:23:46 GMT -5
..., but, I bet you have a nice house and car(s).
..., ' see..., I have this $40 000 recording studio..., but, ' have no house or car. [glow=red,2,300][/glow][shadow=red,left,300] [/shadow][shadow=red,left,300]Roland Chayer[/shadow][shadow=red,left,300] [/shadow]
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Post by JIM on Jan 10, 2005 9:17:15 GMT -5
 I would trade my car for the studiuo! So far my PC cubase vst32 and cakewalk 9 and my aformentioned sound system just don't cut the it.
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Post by Rick Henry on Jan 10, 2005 23:42:13 GMT -5
Hey Roland, it's all relative. Yes, I have a home (mortgage!), and two vehicles. Mine is a 1993 Dodge Dakota with 167,000 miles on it (just a fuzz over 200,000 kilometers) that we bought with 100,000 less miles in 2000. Karen drives a 2000 Durango, that had 38K miles when we bought it almost two years ago. I actually consider myself "average". Like my former boss once said, "it's all in what you want" in keeping me on the low end of the pay scale, giving the big money to the guys who were on the road six months out of the year. When they began sending me on the road for six months out of the year, I put up with excuses for two years before I quit, after 17+ years. But I love my job, and where I work. Being able to say that without sarcasm is simply priceless! As Sheryl Crow sings, "It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got." That's neat Dave. I'm like you just an average guy. But I'm truly happy.  |
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Post by smoothie2 on Jan 11, 2005 0:47:26 GMT -5
;DI know nothing about the tech. terms or systems...but if I could, I'd have a better musical system, but, I'm happy with my computer cd player as well as just an average radio, cassette, cd player and then a turn table. I'm glad the technology is there though, to here the C's with such great enhancements would be superb!
But I have some sensitive hearing at times, so usually, if anything is too loud, then I turn it down.
that gives me a chuckle to hear you all discuss...the costs of such systems and then there are always the other costs...
apt. vs. a house...something always to be repaired sooner or later with each one...and in each case there is always the waiting for someone to come fix it...and/or will it then really be fixed...and rent may go up tomorrow...ha..
smoothie
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Post by JIM on Jan 11, 2005 14:46:38 GMT -5
::)I hear you Smoothie! Its all about balance. As Rick and Dave said they are happy
and that is truly an acheivement in a world
that seems unbalanced depending on your perspective.
"Few are the choices we are given the sands of
time pass quickly by"
JIM
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Post by karen69roland on Jan 11, 2005 15:08:12 GMT -5
. "Few are the choices we are given..., the sands of time pass quickly by" JIM
Very true, Jim.
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Post by karen69roland on Jan 11, 2005 15:15:35 GMT -5
I have those same words, at home, in main window(room)..., of course, with the black in white inner sleeve picture of *Voice Of The Heart*(5 time bigger)..., which is also to cover of *Singles 1969-1981*.
Very true, Jim.
[glow=red,2,300][/glow][shadow=red,left,300] [/shadow][shadow=red,left,300]Roland Chayer[/shadow][shadow=red,left,300] [/shadow] [shadow=red,left,300] [/shadow] |
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