ironjade Posted September 28, 2006 Posted September 28, 2006 I must say I'm a complete novice in this area; thus, truly hope that experienced guys like u all can help me. Just wonder is there any ways to improve the sound quality of a mini-compo? I've a Pioneer laser mini still functioning after 8yrs. Thanks!
hifiluv Posted September 28, 2006 Posted September 28, 2006 I must say I'm a complete novice in this area; thus, truly hope that experienced guys like u all can help me. Just wonder is there any ways to improve the sound quality of a mini-compo? I've a Pioneer laser mini still functioning after 8yrs. Thanks! i had good improvement in my Panasonic minicompo when i change the speaker wires fm the black/red default to Belden wires, the clarity took a jump. :)
Jediknight Posted October 1, 2006 Posted October 1, 2006 i had good improvement in my Panasonic minicompo when i change the speaker wires fm the black/red default to Belden wires, the clarity took a jump. :) Which Belden cables did u use? I'm also using Panasonic mincompo.
Transworld Posted October 1, 2006 Posted October 1, 2006 i had good improvement in my Panasonic minicompo when i change the speaker wires fm the black/red default to Belden wires, the clarity took a jump. :) Not only that, if you can find the same caps value use in Xover, and replace them with Solen caps. The improvements will be very audible.
synthesis1624705793 Posted October 1, 2006 Posted October 1, 2006 Replace the speaker with proper bookshelf speaker altogether. That's what I did :D
Transworld Posted October 1, 2006 Posted October 1, 2006 Replace the speaker with proper bookshelf speaker altogether. That's what I did :D Change to easy to drive spks like Hifiluv's Kef or Infinity Primus 160.
hifiluv Posted October 1, 2006 Posted October 1, 2006 Which Belden cables did u use? I'm also using Panasonic mincompo. will check on the model and let u know. :)
hifiluv Posted October 2, 2006 Posted October 2, 2006 will check on the model and let u know. :) ok, its Belden 8471 (17 AWG) and Belden 8473 (14 AWG). if the speaker posts allow for a thicker wire, go for the 14AWG, overall the sound is fuller and richer. available fm LHS. :)
Jediknight Posted October 3, 2006 Posted October 3, 2006 The spring clips on my minicompo are quite tiny. Not sure if even the 17AWG can fit...
SiriuslyCold Posted October 3, 2006 Posted October 3, 2006 taking systhesis' recommendation one step further removes this problem ;)
hifiluv Posted October 3, 2006 Posted October 3, 2006 The spring clips on my minicompo are quite tiny. Not sure if even the 17AWG can fit... there's a way, remove the clips and solder wire directly to contact point, but won't look so nice and also troublesome to remove in the event you change yr mind and want to revert. but i did tat with my Panasonic speakers and even swap a soft dome tweeter over the existing paper cone one, and currently using the speakers for HT.. :)
2100 Posted October 5, 2006 Posted October 5, 2006 I am surprised that all the home theatre guys here are giving you the wrong answers. Don't waste time, add a SVS. 8)
2100 Posted October 5, 2006 Posted October 5, 2006 Anyway, if you didn't get it, it was just a joke. :-*
synthesis1624705793 Posted October 5, 2006 Posted October 5, 2006 Anyway, if you didn't get it, it was just a joke. :-* Hey, no joke. One time I added an inexpensive Aiwa subwoofer to my mini compo and the sound was much improved. :D
Hardlok Posted October 5, 2006 Posted October 5, 2006 To make a mini compo sound like a bigger and more expensive setup, you have to treat it like one. So if your mini compo is set up like a mini compo (ie, speakers near each other, placed inside a bookshelf or against the wall, or on a shelf), you can try repositioning the speakers. Some ideas, in order of cost: 1) Place speakers further apart, further away from rear walls and corners. 2) Better still, place them on speaker spikes, on stable speaker stands and position the speaker+stands per acoustic engineering guidelines for minimal early reflections. 3) Change the speaker cables to something affordable that helps reduce any flaws in the current speakers. Eg, if they are a little bright now, try using a cable that gives it a smoother warmer sound. 4) Replace the main speakers with a used set of quality budget speakers and matching cables. 5) Adding a good used sub is costly but it really will help if you can match the sub well with the speakers. 6) If your minicompo has Line In and Line Out (or tape loop I/O), you can upgrade the source signal with external components such as a used hifi cd player, especially the narrow-width compact sized types like Cyrus or Musical Fidelity.
hifiluv Posted October 5, 2006 Posted October 5, 2006 To make a mini compo sound like a bigger and more expensive setup, you have to treat it like one. So if your mini compo is set up like a mini compo (ie, speakers near each other, placed inside a bookshelf or against the wall, or on a shelf), you can try repositioning the speakers. Some ideas, in order of cost: 1) Place speakers further apart, further away from rear walls and corners. 2) Better still, place them on speaker spikes, on stable speaker stands and position the speaker+stands per acoustic engineering guidelines for minimal early reflections. 3) Change the speaker cables to something affordable that helps reduce any flaws in the current speakers. Eg, if they are a little bright now, try using a cable that gives it a smoother warmer sound. 4) Replace the main speakers with a used set of quality budget speakers and matching cables. 5) Adding a good used sub is costly but it really will help if you can match the sub well with the speakers. 6) If your minicompo has Line In and Line Out (or tape loop I/O), you can upgrade the source signal with external components such as a used hifi cd player, especially the narrow-width compact sized types like Cyrus or Musical Fidelity. wah..... if i need to go thru all these.... i think i will rather build another setup.. ;D
Hardlok Posted October 5, 2006 Posted October 5, 2006 wah..... if i need to go thru all these.... i think i will rather build another setup.. ;D Aiyo, no one said ALL. Pick and choose lah.
SiriuslyCold Posted October 6, 2006 Posted October 6, 2006 hehe ;) includes amp for £600! there's some pics of the £10,000 FH001 speaker on echoloft
tploh Posted October 7, 2006 Posted October 7, 2006 The easier way is to sell it for $$$ and get a propert setup. You may modify a kelisa to run faster than a bmw but that will cost you more $ than the bmw itself.
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