nateg20 Posted July 25, 2005 Share Posted July 25, 2005 anything i can do to make them sound a little less harsh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seadog Posted July 25, 2005 Share Posted July 25, 2005 What are you using for amplification? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen Traveler Posted July 25, 2005 Share Posted July 25, 2005 What receiver are you driving them with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen Traveler Posted July 25, 2005 Share Posted July 25, 2005 ---------------- On 7/25/2005 10:18:32 PM Seadog wrote: What are you using for amplification? ---------------- Yeah, That. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen Traveler Posted July 25, 2005 Share Posted July 25, 2005 Hmmm. I have to go to bed, but here is what I think he is using: http://forums.klipsch.com/idealbb/view.asp?topicID=58438&sessionID={A2EEB9D0-0CF4-400E-8AB2-A0496A2DE4FA} Good luck. Out of my realm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben. Posted July 25, 2005 Share Posted July 25, 2005 http://forums.klipsch.com/idealbb/view.asp?topicID=58438 Those session IDs don't help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen Traveler Posted July 25, 2005 Share Posted July 25, 2005 When I cut and paste that link into my browser it pops right up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben. Posted July 25, 2005 Share Posted July 25, 2005 Hmmm... it just did for me too. They didn't used to want to work that way. My bad. Your point remains valid. A statement like, "My RF-5 are sounding harsh" should really be stated as "my system sounds harsh". Perhaps the "new" has worn off the little SI, and he needs a more serious amp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nateg20 Posted July 25, 2005 Author Share Posted July 25, 2005 I'm using a variety of amps. Right now im listening to them through a sonic t amp with a huge power supply. generally its either that or an old fisher x-202-c. Some music they sound really great on, but other is so harsh its almost hard to listen to at any volume (pearl jam yield - track 9). I've tried changing sources as well, only cd players right now. I'm running them with some ubyte (tnt-audio.com) speaker cables i made a few years ago. Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nateg20 Posted July 25, 2005 Author Share Posted July 25, 2005 could be my amp(s) but im really starting to doubt it. Ive hooked it to the amps i mentioned plus my marantz 2275, and my newer yamaha. Could be the cables though. I'll try those tomorrow. Any other suggestions besides pickin on my cheapo sonic t amp? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Posted July 25, 2005 Share Posted July 25, 2005 Pearl Jam is a great band,their recording quality leaves much to be desired on any speakers,imo(at least when cranked).Try some Steely Dan AJA,if it sounds like crap then you know its NOT the recording. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.4knee Posted July 25, 2005 Share Posted July 25, 2005 It ain't your cables Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KlipsDude Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 An amp that leans slightly towards the warm side should do the trick. I once had some speaker cable I got from my Dad, I used it and I donts know what was wrong with that speaker wire, but it made things sound terrible, I got newer wire that is oxygen free and it made a big difference. My Dad told me the wire was over 20 years old when Monster first came out with that thick 10 gauge wire when he bought it. I guess the wire is going bad or maybe that was how it was then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivendell61 Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 Yes there is something you can do-- Tape a piece of kleenex or toilet paper over the horn. Steve Hoffman (the recording engineer) posted that suggestion for harsh speakers. Seems it is 'an old recording studio staple'. You can experiment with one ply, or two, Charmin, Scott..... It actually does work. Just slightly attenuates the highs--and easy to change if you have an eventual change of gear, or play a dull recording. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 So, TP wipes the sh!t out of the sound. Hmmm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedball Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 Room treatment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nateg20 Posted July 26, 2005 Author Share Posted July 26, 2005 any such amps i should look into? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 In your profile, please specify your system: amps, subs, room size, most tastes, preferred volume level, etc. This will give thoughtful posters more of the right information they need to make insightful suggestions. Thanks. Try a vibration isolation platform (http://www.enjoythemusic.com/magazine/equipment/0404/ginkocloud10.htm) or making your own VIP (http://www.enjoythemusic.com/tweaks/) for your CD player. Try new or audiophile recordings. Try bookshelves along the wall or acoustic panels like Realtraps. Try a new Blueberry tube Merlin pre-amplifier ($700). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frzninvt Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 Forget the sources and amps and fix the speakers first! It will probably cost less and yield better results. Talk to DeanG above and get him to update the cost saving parts that are in those crossover networks - you will be very happy you did. Gone will be the hash and grain, treble harshness, and the presence and low end response will improve as well. You won't regret it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leok Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 RF on AC power can add grain or harshness. If you can, try a power line filter. Then there's possible improvement of crossover caps. I don't know what history there is of upgrading caps in crossovers of your speakers. Leo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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