shantheklipschfan Posted April 15, 2004 Share Posted April 15, 2004 Greetings, I own a pair of Quartets, and I have dome pretty much every mod I can think of. I have changed all the parts on the crossover's and I have upgraded the internal wiring. Although I'am pleased with the sound very much so, I was wondering if there was anything else I could do to enhance to the speaker. Any ideas would be helpful. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-MAN Posted April 15, 2004 Share Posted April 15, 2004 There comes a time in every tweaker's life when one must move on to bigger and better tweaks. You can go any or all of the following directions: 1) get different speakers to tweak (Heritage a plus for years of happy tweaking); you can always keep the old speakers 2) system tweaks, such as cabling, interconnects, stands, and vibration-free cabinetry. 3) source gear upgrades (expensive) ; this is mighty fun for "gear-heads" with big wallets DM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frzninvt Posted April 16, 2004 Share Posted April 16, 2004 My suggestion would be that now you are done with the tweaking is how about just enjoying and listening for awhile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shantheklipschfan Posted April 16, 2004 Author Share Posted April 16, 2004 Oh believe me I enjoy them. I have had them for about seven years now and I have not looked back since. I just figured I might be able to get some tips from people that may know a little more than myself about speakers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerohm Posted April 17, 2004 Share Posted April 17, 2004 Add height to the bases. Get a couple of cinder blocks and you can see if you like the change (If you do, there are obviously far more elegant solutions !). I found raising them to the height of a Forte or Chorus makes them much more 'tonally' compatible with it's larger siblings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shantheklipschfan Posted April 17, 2004 Author Share Posted April 17, 2004 Thanks for the tip. I will prbably pick some up on Monday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill H. Posted April 17, 2004 Share Posted April 17, 2004 shantheklipschfan, You could sell me your Quartets and get something bigger to tweak! I live in Indiana!. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerohm Posted April 17, 2004 Share Posted April 17, 2004 If you want to know what I am talking about before investing a dime, put a chair in the sweet spot and listen to your favorite CD. Then listen to the same selection sitting on the floor, and then lying on the floor. Unless you are pretty far back from the speakers, the tweeter and midrange tend to be just too close to the floor. Raising them 4 or 5 inches (aprox. the height of a Forte) makes a big difference IMO anyway. In any case, you really have nothing to lose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg928gts Posted April 17, 2004 Share Posted April 17, 2004 Cornwalls. La Scalas. Chorus II's. KLF30's. Khorns. Add a subwoofer. Not necessarily in any order. Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shantheklipschfan Posted April 18, 2004 Author Share Posted April 18, 2004 Wow Bill!, that is a temepting offer, but I think I will stick with my Quartets. Well I did go out and get some cinder blocks like Jerohm suggested. The speakers do sound more free if you will. I don't know if it's because the Squawker is more at ear level or is it because it's higer off the ground so the carpet is not soaking up as much of the music. Really though, even though I love my quartets. I think what I' really looking for is that bigger horn sound, but I'm getting married next month so I don't know when that will be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shock-Late Posted April 22, 2004 Share Posted April 22, 2004 A very good, high end active subwoofer could nicely complement your speakers... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shantheklipschfan Posted April 23, 2004 Author Share Posted April 23, 2004 I do have a Pioneer PS1200 subwoofer that I use. Although now I would like something that is more fit for audio instead of H.T. Something that goes deep but is acurate, and images well, that dosen't break the bank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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