Just Starting Out

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rustbox70

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Just Starting Out
« on: 30 Apr 2020, 08:10 pm »
So Like everyone else in the northeast US I have been quarantined in my house. As such I have found myself playing music for like 3-4 hours per day. Since I was playing it so much I figured that I would take a look into the audiophile world. Two weeks ago I didn't know what a crossover was or the difference between an amplifier or receiver. With the help of Steve Guttenberg I have been figuring out the basics. Then I somehow came across Dan from GR Research and then I became obsessed. I am fascinated by the plots being generated to show the responses of different speakers and components. As a hobby woodworker the second I saw that you could combine the two things I love to do along with my new appreciation of music I just have to build my own speakers and try this out.

Currently I am running Audioengine A2 on my desktop and with my Logitech Z-680 if I want a little more kick. So I am going to need to get an amp to go along with the speakers.

Can't wait to get get started and see what comes out of this.

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Re: Just Starting Out
« Reply #1 on: 30 Apr 2020, 11:38 pm »
Congratulations on your quarentine, I could like to have a vacancy.

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Re: Just Starting Out
« Reply #2 on: 30 Apr 2020, 11:57 pm »
So Like everyone else in the northeast US I have been quarantined in my house. As such I have found myself playing music for like 3-4 hours per day. Since I was playing it so much I figured that I would take a look into the audiophile world. Two weeks ago I didn't know what a crossover was or the difference between an amplifier or receiver. With the help of Steve Guttenberg I have been figuring out the basics. Then I somehow came across Dan from GR Research and then I became obsessed. I am fascinated by the plots being generated to show the responses of different speakers and components. As a hobby woodworker the second I saw that you could combine the two things I love to do along with my new appreciation of music I just have to build my own speakers and try this out.

Currently I am running Audioengine A2 on my desktop and with my Logitech Z-680 if I want a little more kick. So I am going to need to get an amp to go along with the speakers.

Can't wait to get get started and see what comes out of this.

If you're anything like me, combining woodworking skill with good speaker design can lead to obsession. So there's one thing that could come of it...

Phil A

Re: Just Starting Out
« Reply #3 on: 1 May 2020, 12:35 am »
Welcome- a good time to start on things like that

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Re: Just Starting Out
« Reply #4 on: 1 May 2020, 02:34 am »
Greetings & Welcome to AC rustbox  :thumb:

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Re: Just Starting Out
« Reply #5 on: 1 May 2020, 03:17 am »
Welcome to Audio Circle.  :D

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Re: Just Starting Out
« Reply #6 on: 1 May 2020, 12:25 pm »
Welcome!

But please realize that the Audioengine A2 is a powered speaker, so they already have amplification built into them.  Therefore you can't add an amp to them. 

If you're interested in speakers with built-in amps, the best route is active designs.  Actives use a low voltage input signal to feed a sophisticated crossover that in turn feeds one channel of power amplification per driver.  Usually all this is done inside each cabinet and is what 95%+ of all studios use.  Passives, like Danny and nearly all consumer based companies sell, require an external power amp that feeds the speaker via speaker cable.  The Audioengine designs are powered speakers which act simply like passives but with the power amp built into the cabinet.  Active has many technical, cost, space, and sonic advantages.  But honestly aren't popular with most audiophiles or are in the realm of DIYers. 

rustbox70

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Re: Just Starting Out
« Reply #7 on: 2 May 2020, 05:53 pm »
Yes. I have no intention of touching my  Audioengine A2. I am just going to leave them as my Desktop speakers.

I am looking to build a system from scratch since I don't have any modular components.

I have been doing some research and I am currently thinking about starting out with the X-LS Encore speakers with Yamaha R-N303BL Stereo Receiver. Based upon the specs of each it seems that they should work well together.

Any comments on that setup are welcome.