IndyKlipschFan Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 Colterphoto1-Michael is fairly close by too..(20 min max?) He has a few Klipsch I do not have as well. I think I have some he does not. LOL. It is both crazy for sure our interest in all of this. So Reference, KG, "big ole" Heritage could all be heard. We need to get him on board as well. I went with Craig and Paul Parrot to the Midwest Audio-fest in Lima, Ohio a few years back. A real men's extravaganza for sure...LOL>. ( Maybe 2k guys.,.,,, 20 women if I am exaggerating too. LOL) It was a total geek fest (it is OK to say I was too..) I came out of it with some appreciation more than what I had but also laughing at a lot of them for really really taking things to the extreme and it still sounded awful! Is this to try out different gear, and argue what is better vs something else???(countless hours of some obscure music at all levels.... (not that I would not be accommodating at all to a point. LOL) OR is this more of a get together hear 2-3 systems, and visit with each other too.. In a social setting.. (watch a few movies chat BS, maybe some good food n drinks too...... and have fun?) I am probably more comfortable with the latter as a social event.. I worked very very hard to get the speakers where I want them not to drag everything in and out all over again. That said... bring some other gear and there is plenty of room to hear yours here as well. Let me know what your really thinking or want? This sounds like a fun event when it is a little warmer... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steamer Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 Colterphoto1-Michael is fairly close by too..(20 min max?) He has a few Klipsch I do not have as well. I think I have some he does not. LOL. It is both crazy for sure our interest in all of this. So Reference, KG, "big ole" Heritage could all be heard. We need to get him on board as well. I went with Craig and Paul Parrot to the Midwest Audio-fest in Lima, Ohio a few years back. A real men's extravaganza for sure...LOL>. ( Maybe 2k guys.,.,,, 20 women if I am exaggerating too. LOL) It was a total geek fest (it is OK to say I was too..) I came out of it with some appreciation more than what I had but also laughing at a lot of them for really really taking things to the extreme and it still sounded awful! Is this to try out different gear, and argue what is better vs something else???(countless hours of some obscure music at all levels.... (not that I would not be accommodating at all to a point. LOL) OR is this more of a get together hear 2-3 systems, and visit with each other too.. In a social setting.. (watch a few movies chat BS, maybe some good food n drinks too...... and have fun?) I am probably more comfortable with the latter as a social event.. I worked very very hard to get the speakers where I want them not to drag everything in and out all over again. That said... bring some other gear and there is plenty of room to hear yours here as well. Let me know what your really thinking or want? This sounds like a fun event when it is a little warmer... Yes definitely a social gathering,have fun and BS a little.No competition, just an appreciation for someones idea of a music machine!!! I am curious to see some of your mugs! Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fmushkin Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 St. Louis contingent signing in.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyKlipschFan Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 Doctor Who needs to keep track of this too.. Indy has... Colterphoto1 IndyKlipschFan (would like to host) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrWho Posted March 16, 2006 Author Share Posted March 16, 2006 no worries, I'm keeping track of it all....it's all right here in this thread for me to reread at my leisure [] It seems to me that we'll probably end up divided between the north and south as we don't want the driving distances so long that everyone needs to find places to stay overnite (which kinda defeats the purpose of a local get together). I think a meeting in Indy would be a blast and rather educational too....there's Roger's dedicated setup and then Colter's speaker playland. And then there is the Colter Comparator for instant volume matched switching between up to 6 sources - I can think of so much fun we can have with that thing. And then a meeting further up north would be a blast too...one where the wisconsin and chicagoland dudes can all get together. And perhaps a few of the guys from western michigan? The main purpose of the event(s) is mostly to get some face time in. I have found that after meeting people in person that I read their posts in a whole new light. Also, it is rather expensive to purchase all the various kinds of equipment to try out in our own homes. And then it is also a bit akward to invite yourself over to someone's house for a chance to demo something - despite knowing that everyone loves to show off their setups [] But more importantly, you get exposed to all sorts of new music at these types of gatherings....and despite how good our systems may be, it's all pointless unless you've got good source material. And the hunt for new music is another one of those high risk expensive parts of the hobby. The end goal will be to make these formal meetings informal events. And who knows, maybe all you old farts might get your wives interested in the hobby too...(last I checked, women like social gatherings) [] Ya know...there are some good malls in the chicagoland/indy areas....we could totally send them off on shopping sprees... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j-malotky Posted March 18, 2006 Share Posted March 18, 2006 Us forum members in the Milw WI area usualy get together a few times a year. Sometimes just to shoot pool and drink beer in Boomac's basement. I made a lot of long term friendships at our get togethers. I love meeting other forum members first hand. Once you meet Paul P or T Brennan in person, you will never read there posts the same way. I enjoy talking to people and getting to know them probably more than listing to systems. You guys should try to get to the pilgramige in Hope this year too. JM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j-malotky Posted March 18, 2006 Share Posted March 18, 2006 I'd be up for anyplace J-malotky is so I can ask him about his center channel. I'll have a get together sometime this year and if your available, you can hear, and experiance it for yourself. It even got a two thumbs up from die hards like Tom Brennan and Artto. Heck, if you ever in the Milw area, drop me an email. I have had many forum members over who were traveling here or traveling through the area. JM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkp Posted March 18, 2006 Share Posted March 18, 2006 I would love to attend one of these events, but my personal situation simply will not provide me with an opportunity in the near future. However, it seems like Audio Flynn hosted an event for the Michigan crowd not all that long ago. Wasn't that within the past year or so? I can also remember all of the praise for PaulParrot's system and the house he built around it[]. I would love to hear that setup. Craig-I can't believe that I haven't called you to set up a time when I can visit your shop. I have had the itch to hear a tube amp for some time. Perhaps we can do this sometime soon... Dr. Who-PM sent... David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrot Posted March 19, 2006 Share Posted March 19, 2006 I could probably pull off a get-together at my joint sometime. Also, you all should consider going to the AudioKarmaFest in Michigan April 22-23.http://audiokarma.org/ak2006/hotel.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meagain Posted March 19, 2006 Share Posted March 19, 2006 Mr. Parrot - Whereabouts ARE you located? In the last few days, I've heard at least 4-5 praises of your system, room, gear. Like, "the best khorn setup", etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarence Posted March 19, 2006 Share Posted March 19, 2006 Who from Michigan is attending the AK deal in Southfield? I would love to meet some of you... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hallwalker Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 I will be attending the AK 2006 , had a good time last year .. My AK s/n is Hallwalk3r Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyKlipschFan Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 Paul.. This might be a better link? I assume it is like the show in Lima?? Have you been before? I see Craig is going to show off his wares too? Might be fun!!! http://audiokarma.org/ak2006/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 Hearing Paul's K-horns is what prompted me to buy mine. I'll be at the AK Fest -- primarily to agitate Craig as much as possible. Roger, how far apart to you and Michael live from each other? Maybe the gearheads over at Michael's, and the lovey dovey huggy crowd over at your place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOSValves Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 Akfest is a blast folks. If you can make I suggest you do so. You will quickly learn that countless ways exist to Audio Nirvana a very eye opening experience. We party and listen to music at night also!! Craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrWho Posted March 21, 2006 Author Share Posted March 21, 2006 So how much does it cost to have a booth at the AKFest? I keep hearing about this show every year, but the admission fee (for just looking?!?) is way too high for this college budget. But if I could make some money while I was there... [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyKlipschFan Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 15 dollars a day, or 20 for 2 days is too much Dr. Who?? WTF... Help Craig a little unloading stuff and packing whats left back up. IMO if you help him spread the news about his room.. He might just FLOAT you a visitors pass IMO.. or pay ya 20 dollars for helping him set it all up!! (He is a college kid Craig help him out!) Course.. That's my opinion.. You will have to ask Craig.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrWho Posted March 22, 2006 Author Share Posted March 22, 2006 Well that's like 4 days of food....and then on top of it would be $50 of gas and if I do the 2 day thing I would have to find a place to stay. It's easily a $100 trip. I could finish purchasing my measurement equipment for that much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j-malotky Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 AKfest sounds like fun. I'm going to try to go too. JM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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