True, true. My Vandersteen speakers that I use for my home theater listening must be placed more than 2 feet from the wall, and are mounted on 3 point floor stands. I did not ask a decorator, I asked my audio experts - the decoration is secondary to the acoustical performance. One must make compromises, but I choose to not compromise the audio response. Fortunately, the XYL is forgiving on this subject (after she heard it). I did have to make compromises in the placement of the surround sound rear speakers - but that is not applicable to this discussion, so regard it as a mere fact in passing.
The point relevant to ham radio is that a high fidelity audio installation is not out of the question for the best appreciation of what any particular receiver can produce. Speakers with a bumpy response will color the audio heard, and may produce unpleasant products. A radio should not be judged by the speakers that you attach to it, the speakers should faithfully produce the audio fed to them. One may choose to make compromises here, but I choose not to do that. IMHO, the sound from those old speakers sold with several ham radio receivers sound distorted. But, if you like it, each to his own opinion. What I am suggesting is that you try connecting the K3 audio output to a good high quality sound system to gain an appreciation for how good it can sound - then make your own compromises from that point of reference. Yes, the XYL is quite happy listening to a radio station on one of those "under the cabinet" radios, but I just have to walk away from that distorted audio - each to his own. 73, Don W3FPR On 10/27/2010 11:09 PM, Erik Basilier wrote: > Warning: > when you have moved the speakers for the flattest possible response, they > are not likely to be where you would like them from a decorator's point of > view! > > ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
