Pitchinwedge

Are hi-res audio rips from vinyl indistinguishable from actual vinyl? Can hi-res truly deliver the same experience without the turntables, cartridges, dust, etc.? If blind tested wouldn't it be very close or exactly the same? Further, if the hi-res files are direct copies digital masters, shouldn't they actually sound better than vinyl?

From Parts Express.... looks like it would work. Wonder if it's any good. 100 Hz High Pass 8 Ohm Crossover

Thanks for the tip Jim. I wish I could place the speakers more optimally. Since I'm listening while I work, I have to deal with 3 computer screens right in front of me. Makes for strange results.

I want to high-pass the mains at maybe 100-200hz because the bass they're putting can be heard loud enough throughout the rest of the room (and in adjacent rooms). My issue is that I just don't hear any of it at my listening position. Hence, relieve the mains of bass duty (which I can't hear anyways) and transfer it a sub, which may have better frequency response at my seat. About the sub per Pioneer's website: 50W FTC Power Output Vented Enclosure for Extended bass Phase and Frequency controls for Customizable Setup High and Low-Level Inputs for flexible Installation

Ordered a matching sub (Pioneer SW-8mkII) I'd like to somehow high-pass the mains and low-pass to the sub. Any suggestion on how to do it passively? Don't want to spend any more $$ or add more components.

Thanks Jim for the idea. It's pretty strange having the whole house thumping along while I hear very little bass at my seat. Adding a sub is a pretty good idea. How to crossover the mains so they stop reproducing the low frequencies? The entire floor is carpeted but I probably should add something to the walls.

Sound test left me a little dizzy.

The sound test was awesome! http://thecarversite.com/yetanotherforum/default.aspx?g=posts&t=7924 Definitely have some issues under 200hz. Much better result with my listening position against the back wall. Unfortunately, I can't reach the desk from there, lol. Plus, I imagine with greater distance between me and the speakers they will have to be placed wider as to not be blocked out by the monitors. Is this why people buy "monitors" instead of nice bookshelf speakers?

I think my speaker positioning is all wrong. The room is 160 inches x 135 inches. The speakers and computer monitors are positioned along the longer wall (160 inches). They are on Dynaudio Stand-1s. I'm experiencing poor imaging/soundstage and weak bass performance at my listening position. Soundstage and bass improve the further away I sit from the desk. Bass rounds out nicely if I'm almost against the back wall. So far, I tried placing the speakers as close and also as far away from the wall as possible. Also moved them far apart as possible and as close as possible without hiding them going behind the PC monitors. Best compromise seems to be furthest from the wall while being widest apart. Drivers are 20 inches from the rear wall and 32 inches from the side walls. My listening position is 55 to 60 inches from the wall and directly between the speakers. Any suggestions to firstly improve bass response and secondly to improve the imaging/soundstage? Should I be considering front-ported speaker design?

Welcome! How do you like the Shiit Bifrost? Wondering about an alternative to my rDac as mine doesn't play 24/192 over USB.