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Community => Regional Audiophiles => Texas Audio Jam => Topic started by: brj on 19 Jul 2004, 08:08 pm
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I've noticed quite a few people posting to AC from the North Texas area (the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex and surrounding communities). Many of the other regional circles have produced some great meets and equipment comparisons, so I thought I'd test the waters regarding a North Texas circle. (Come on... you know you'd rather go listen to audio gear on the occasional weekend than do yard work in 95+ degree heat!)
Suggestions? Comments? Naming ideas? Volunteers willing to facilitate the new circle?
Thanks!
-Brian
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Hmmm... I wasn't expecting a landslide, but I thought the response might be a wee bit stronger than this! :)
What happened, did everyone get shy all of a sudden? Or maybe everyone went for vacations someplace cooler... where they don't have Internet connections! :lol:
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A Lone Star Circle sounds good to me ! :) Where are the Texas members speaking up about starting a circle ?? Its really great getting everyone together , checking out each others systems , and general chit-chat. You gain a lot from these get-togethers.... My view... its worked out well in NY, NC, St.Louis, Denver, and CA. , and Oz.... so why not in Texas... :guns: (i thought everything is bigger in tx... :) )
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Thanks for the visit, LoneWolf!
A Lone Star Circle sounds good to me ! :) Where are the Texas members speaking up about starting a circle??
Too busy researching new components, I guess! :)
Its really great getting everyone together , checking out each others systems , and general chit-chat. You gain a lot from these get-togethers....
I've already had 3 local AC members already generously allow me to audition their systems. I'd think it would be a lot of fun to take it to the next level... component shootouts, wider get-togethers, etc..
My view... its worked out well in NY, NC, St.Louis, Denver, and CA. , and Oz.... so why not in Texas... :guns: (i thought everything is bigger in tx... :) )
Well, maybe not the trees and lakes, but what do I know... I'm an imported Yankee! Funny, I didn't realize that until I got here... :lol:
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I'm in.
I live in Plano FWiiW.
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Count me in.
I'm in Frisco.
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I didn't see this until just now.
I drive down to Dallas at least once a month or so and meet with a small group down there.
You could count all of us in for any get together.
Four of us are regulars and about 5 or 6 more will come if they know about it or are invited.
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I'm all for it...am hoping for some pictures of some great bbq... :mrgreen:
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Count me in.
Let me know how I can help.
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Ahhhh... more responses today! Everyone must be surfing the web while they wait for the work week to end! :) The last regional circle formed (So Cal) had a 72% buy-in after 11 votes, so we're starting to look pretty good.
With that in mind, how about some suggestions for a circle name?
Second, is anyone interested in becoming the circle facilitator?
Thanks!
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It may have just taken a little bit of time for the right people to find the tread.
Who would vote "no" on a thread like this I wonder?
Either you have enough guys in the area or you don't.
Some of the guys have already been kind of jokingly calling themselves the North Texas Audiophiles.
One of the guys wives call us all "audio fags", because we all love audio so much. Somehow though I don't think that settles well with me as a name. It is funny though.
I don't think a forum like this would be much to facilitate and I will volunteer if no one else does.
But, it would be better if some one else will do it though. A non-industry professional would be better.
Then just organize a monthly party some where and have everybody bring something new or cool to listen to...
BBQ... ?
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BBQ ...?
Check out the pictures from the June meeting of the NY Audio Rave:
http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=11258&start=0
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BBQ ...?
Check out the pictures from the June meeting of the NY Audio Rave:
http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=11258&start=0
Yours was pretty good Phil. And if your ever in Dallas , check out "The Butcher Shop" !! You can prepare and cook your own steaks there....and they have some BIG steaks !! ...Great place....take a look ... http://www.restauranteur.com/butchershop/ :D
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I'm in!
I'm in Carrollton.
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Check out the pictures from the June meeting of the NY Audio Rave:http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=11258&start=0
Looks like you guys had a good time!
Amusing, however, in that I was just looking at Weber (and other) grills last weekend. Lots of options, but hopefully a much easier decision than my future audio system! :lol:
And if your ever in Dallas , check out "The Butcher Shop" !! You can prepare and cook your own steaks there....and they have some BIG steaks !!
I love a good steak on the grill, but If I'm going to be paying restaurant prices, then they darn well better be cooking my food for me! :lol: Actually, another good place to eat is Texas de Brazil (http://www.texasdebrazil.com/index2.php). They have one both in Dallas and Fort Worth. It is a Brazilian steakhouse where servers walk around with skewers of just about every type of meat imaginable and you take whatever you want. It isn't cheap, but it is a carnivore's dream come true!
Anyway, back to the task at hand...
Who would vote "no" on a thread like this I wonder?
I've been wondering this myself. I don't see how anyone could be bothered by a regional thread.... maybe our respective neighbors got wind and are afraid of noise pollution? :)
Some of the guys have already been kind of jokingly calling themselves the North Texas Audiophiles.
Workable...
One of the guys wives call us all "audio fags", because we all love audio so much. Somehow though I don't think that settles well with me as a name.
Ummm, yeah, lets avoid that one, shall we?
I don't think a forum like this would be much to facilitate and I will volunteer if no one else does. But, it would be better if some one else will do it though. A non-industry professional would be better.
I appreciate you making the offer and also displaying such insight. I tend to agree that having a private individual host the circle is probably the best option. I'm not completely adverse to doing it myself, but I'd feel a bit awkward about it since I'm still researching what will be my first true system. I'm basically music-free (except for some decent but not exceptional Koss headphones) at the moment. Anyone else interested?
Any other naming ideas?
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Hi brj,
Thanks for the heads-up on Texas de Brazil !! If you get to NYC, might check this one out ..... http://www.churrascariaplataforma.com/index_midtown.html ...one of the many steakhouses in NYC and suburbs......chow down... :D [/list:u]
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Danny wrote:
One of the guys wives call us all "audio fags", because we all love audio so much. Somehow though I don't think that settles well with me as a name.
Ummm, yeah, lets avoid that one, shall we?
At first my wife associated "Audiophile" with "Pedophile". I asked her how the hell she came up with that. Just because of the 'phile' portion. :nono:
BTW, I voted for a TX circle even though I'm in Colorado. :thumb:
Mike
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Thanks for the heads-up on Texas de Brazil !! If you get to NYC, might check this one out ..... http://www.churrascariaplataforma.com/index_midtown.html ...one of the many steakhouses in NYC and suburbs......chow down... :D
Yep, same type of place! Thanks for the pointer!
At first my wife associated "Audiophile" with "Pedophile". I asked her how the hell she came up with that. Just because of the 'phile' portion.
Gotta love google! :) "suffix 'phile' - one that loves or has a strong affinity for"
BTW, I voted for a TX circle even though I'm in Colorado.
Thanks, mgalusha! Give us a yell if you decide to visit TX. Of course, a trip to CO sounds pretty good too!
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I've already had 3 local AC members already generously allow me to audition their systems. I'd think it would be a lot of fun to take it to the next level... component shootouts, wider get-togethers, etc..
That sounds like just what the regional circles are for :thumb:
Seems to me like you (brj) would make a fine facilitator, but you will need to agree to doing it and come up with a name. Lone Star something?
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I've already had 3 local AC members already generously allow me to audition their systems. I'd think it would be a lot of fun to take it to the next level... component shootouts, wider get-togethers, etc..
That sounds like just what the regional circles are for :thumb:
Seems to me like you (brj) would make a fine facilitator, but you will need to agree to doing it
Thanks for the vote of confidence. If no one else is interested in the next day (or so), I'll do it. (This will also give me a chance to burn my computer down and reinstall my various operating systems.)
and come up with a name. Lone Star something?
Some might like to discuss the point, but I don't think we want the North Texas circle to assume a name representative of the whole state! :lol: Someday, others might want to form circles for Austin, San Antonio, Houston, etc.! :)
Come one guys, any suggestions on a name? Danny's "North Texas Audiophiles" suggestion seems to be the one to beat so far...
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Come one guys, any suggestions on a name? Danny's "North Texas Audiophiles" suggestion seems to be the one to beat so far...
What, the "North Texas Audio Fags" doesn't work for you?... :wink: :lol:
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The name "Audiophiles" sounds so serious. I've heard people have confused it with "Pedophiles". :o
How about "North Texas Audioholics" (or Audioholics of North Texas "ANT")?
Whatever it is, I'll go with the majority. :D
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How about "Cowboy Audio Junkies"? :o
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How about "Cowboy Audio Junkies"? :o
Phil...You forgot the North Texas part....... or "North Texas Midnight Cowboys".... (look at this, guys from NY picking names for a group in TX :scratch: )
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I'm in Garland and I'm in for sure. Sounds like a lot of fun for all of us. Lets do it! Figure out a good name though. I know the person who says were all "audio fags", but what does SHE know!
Gary
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Audio Plexus of Northern Texas?
Northern Texas Audio Roundup?
Yellow Rose of High Fidelity?
One could go on for hours... :mrgreen:
-KJ
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North Texas Audio Herd? (Or "Heard", for a somewhat weak attempt at cleverness)
Any one see a name they especially like so far?
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North Texas Audio Herd? (Or "Heard", for a somewhat weak attempt at cleverness)
Any one see a name they especially like so far?
The post by KJ...."North Texas Audio RoundUp"...sounds interesting. Audio RoundUp... rounding up members and equipement.... (http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=189)........ :?
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North Texas Audio Herd? (Or "Heard", for a somewhat weak attempt at cleverness)
Any one see a name they especially like so far?
The post by KJ...."North Texas Audio RoundUp"...sounds interesting. Audio RoundUp... rounding up members and equipement.... (http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=189)........ :?
Moooooooo!!! :lol:
Yeah, the "North Texas Audio RoundUp" name seems workable (although "Audio Plexus of North Texas was kind of clever).
It looks theborg is willing to create the circle for us, so I guess I'll pick up the facilitator role to make that happen. This thread has meandered along for a bit now, so I'll just pick one of the previously suggested names later today if I don't get any more input.
Going once....
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North Texas Ears, Beers & Queers? :lol: j/k :wink:
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Watch it Josh.
Don't make me come up there. :lol:
While those who call me quickly note that they have contacted a man from the South, I am the furthest thing from a guy that you would associate with the words "round-up", "herd", "cowboys", or any other huckster terms.
While Texas is known for its Western heritage I have yet to see it held to high regard with the Audiophile community here.
I tend to favor:
Audiophiles of North Texas, or North Texas Audiophiles.
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Xi-Trum Said:
The name "Audiophiles" sounds so serious. I've heard people have confused it with "Pedophiles".
How about "North Texas Audioholics" (or Audioholics of North Texas "ANT")?
I agree with Xi-Trum, "Audiophiles" sounds serious. Like Frazier and his brother Niles and their society of wine snobs.
Xi-Trum Said:How about "North Texas Audioholics" (or Audioholics of North Texas "ANT")?
I like ANT. We can do alot with that acronym.
X-Trum Said:Whatever it is, I'll go with the majority. :D
Me too. :D
So, now we have 2 votes for ANT.
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While those who call me quickly note that they have contacted a man from the South, I am the furthest thing from a guy that you would associate with the words "round-up", "herd", "cowboys", or any other huckster terms.
If it makes you feel any better, Danny, I was raised about 1000 miles North of DFW, and appear unlikely to add any Southern or Western traits to my character. :)
While Texas is known for its Western heritage I have yet to see it held to high regard with the Audiophile community here.
True, but how much of a Mafia is there in Denver and how angry are the Southern Californians? :lol: We won't even talk about NY and their "rave"! :lol::lol:
I tend to favor:
Audiophiles of North Texas, or North Texas Audiophiles.
I was trying to encourage some level of uniqueness in the name, but those suggestions would probably withstand long term use more gracefully.
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How about "North Texas Audio Jam"?
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How about "North Texas Audio Jam"?
Hey not bad for a Yankee. :lol:
I kind of like that too. :thumb:
Sorry brj but anything like the "Audio Rednecks" and the like just didn't fit me that well.
That is funny though in a stereotypical way.
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That's a good one!
I'm for that.
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Y'all... sorry for the late response. I'm definitely in on the "NTAJ." (downtown Dallas). :mrgreen:
How about "LSAS?" Lone Star Audio Society.
Ken
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Awh, try to get yippie-kai-ayh in there somewhere.
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And coming into the 3rd turn, we have two contendors fighting for the lead... will it be:
a) Audioholics of North Texas (ANT)
b) North Texas Audio Jam ("We be jam'n!")
Sorry, all "yippie-kai-ayh's" have been booted from the race by transplanted Northerners! :lol:
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Okay, I'll give it a shot, how's about the:
The Audiophiles In North Texas or TAINT for short :D Has a nice ring to it.
J
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I like:
LoneStar Audioholics
LoneStar Audio Society (A bit more highbrow but this really is a disease! :wink: )
North doesn't have to be in the title. If someone from San Antonio wants to join that would be great. Wouldn't it?
If South, East or West Texas wants to form a Circle of their own they can pick another name. Or....we just tack on North as in:
LoneStar Audioholics North
Now that I've picked a name...oops I mean we've picked a name, where and when is the first party? Keep in mind that this will be an historic event, captured digitally and forever posted to cyberspace so the pressure's really on the first host. :lol:
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We have Rage, Rave, Mafia, Pie(?) ... How about a Roundup? Sounds Texas-like, too.
Call it North Texas Audio Roundup (or Lonestar Audio Roundup).
After all, we're in the hobby of rounding up audio gears. :o
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ok...here is a simple, straight-forward name
"LSAC"= Lone Star Audio Circle
yeeeehaaaa
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Someone should put up a poll with all the choices on it and have people vote...
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Hey kyyuan,
You the first american that I have seen who owns the Ambience speakers. I would love to hear your thoughts on them, especially in comparison to other speakers you have heard or owned.
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Okay, I'll give it a shot, how's about the:
The Audiophiles In North Texas or TAINT for short :D Has a nice ring to it.
J
:lol: :lol: :lol:
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Looking back through the posts, it looks like "North Texas Audio Jam" got the biggest response (3 "votes", as it were). If someone wants to start a naming poll, please feel free. Otherwise, I would just as soon see the circle created. Any comments?
Thanks!
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I like it.
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Go for it.
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Hey kyyuan,
You the first american that I have seen who owns the Ambience speakers. I would love to hear your thoughts on them, especially in comparison to other speakers you have heard or owned.
Josh,
Thanks for noticing my speakers. First, I really enjoy my speakers as they reproduce female vocals (mid-range) well and have a pretty wide sweet spot. In regard to their performance relative to other speakers, unfortunately, I've not heard too many other speakers. That's why we need to get that Texas audio circle going.
Prior to owning these Ambience speakers, I owned a pair of Bohlender Grabener planar hybrid speakers (502dx); and, before GB, I owned a pair of Boston Acoustics. I have listended to, not critically, some B&W and JM Labs speakers. FWIW, I'll give you my summary, informal impression of my Ambience vis-a-vis other speakers.
GB 502dx-- well, ostensibly these two pairs of speakers are very similar in terms of speaker type. I do think the Ambience sound more airy and have a bit more top-end. Further, the Ambience also have a more "refined" mid-range as the sound seems to be more "palpable." On a sidenote, the workmanship on the Ambience is definitely better (more expensive, as well).
Boston Acoustics-- I had a pair of 3-way, entry level BA speakers after college graduation. IMO, while BA speakers were fine entry level speakers (good $ value), they really cannot compete with the Ambience. The only thing worth mentioning about the BA is the oft spoken characteristic of box speakers, impact.
hmmm...I'm certain that my summary comparison didn't adequately describe the sound characteristics of Ambience. You'll just have to visit our Texas audio circle (or whatever it'll be called) for a test listen.
Ken
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Austin audiophile chipping in here.
Have any of you attended the Fort Worth audio club meetings yet?
They are held on the first Sunday of every month 2pm at Sound Mind Audio in Fort Worth. Just curious if you guys are aware of these meetings?
There is also the Lonestar Bottleheads group that meets once every two months or so, but they typically rotate cities. You can follow that group throught this website http://www.wardsweb.org/LSB/
The next meet of theirs is in Dallas, BTW.
The last meet in the Dallas area held back on 1/17 had some of the best retail equipment of any of the meets thus far.
Also down here in Austin we have a very good Home Theater Forum group, which is more slanted towards HT stuff, but I do my best to keep them dabbling on the audio side of things. Just to brag, we have a meet organized for September that might be one of the best ever. A new store is opening up here in Austin and the owner is part of our group. So as a way to get the word out about his store and to just have some fun, he is going to throw a big audio party. In the morning we will have 12 blind testers come in and separate into three rooms to do various blind tests on amps, processors, and DVD players respectively. Then in the afternoon we will just be hanging out listening to music, watching the Texas game on the big screen, checking out some of the best gear in the world, and getting to schmooze with the likes of:
Luke Manley of VTL
Robert Lee of Acoustic Zen
Gus Cosifo of Cinepro
Neil Patel of Avalon Acoustics
Jacque Riendeau of Oracle
Not all have bought their plane tickets yet, but they are pretty much confirmed and there is still a chance that we may get representatives from Martin-Logan and Meridian as well.
How's that for a meet?
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Hi Scott,
It's good to hear from you again.
I wasn't aware of the Sound Mind Audio located in Fort Worth. I'll have to get some more info on those guys.
That meeting you guys have coming up looks like it will be pretty large and some big name guys will be there too. Looks like you guys are staying quite organized.
That looks like a fun meet.
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Austin audiophile chipping in here.
You say that like we might not allow it or something! :lol: Welcome to what will hopefully be a fledgling regional circle in short order!
Have any of you attended the Fort Worth audio club meetings yet?
They are held on the first Sunday of every month 2pm at Sound Mind Audio in Fort Worth. Just curious if you guys are aware of these meetings?
Nope, I had no idea such a group existed. I live in Fort Worth and have been to SMA on two widely separated occasions to hear the Meadowlark Swifts and Kestral II's (which they will still sell, but no longer demo the last time I heard). I don't recall the group ever being mentioned. Does the group focus mostly on listening to gear sold by SMA, or do people bring in their own gear for comparisions?
Personally, I find the AC "tradition" of rotating shootouts at different member's homes particularly appealing as it allows you to hear different speakers - which tend not to travel well - and different rooms.
There is also the Lonestar Bottleheads group that meets once every two months or so, but they typically rotate cities. You can follow that group throught this website http://www.wardsweb.org/LSB/
The next meet of theirs is in Dallas, BTW.
Hmmm.... there's another group that I missed. The more the merrier, however!
Good info, soliver - thanks!
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The Fort Worth Audio Club is no longer meeting due to lack of interest. I do not have time to organize it anymore but would attend if someone else is willing to organize it.
Wynne Walker
Sound Mind Audio - Fort Worth
817-569-8844
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Hi Wynne.
Welcome to AC!
The Fort Worth Audio Club is no longer meeting due to lack of interest. I do not have time to organize it anymore but would attend if someone else is willing to organize it.
The North Texas regional circle was just created today, but if we follow in the tradition of the other regional circles, what we hope to see is a rotating get-together. The basic concept is that every month or so, a different person volunteers to act as host, with the focus of any given "jam" (to borrow from our new name) varying from a dedicated component shootout to a relaxing afternoon of music and food. Hopefully, we'll get something going in short order...