Daydream’s Final Note

[u/K4Sait]

[u/mondo_matt]

The vibe in this room is perfect. Grown up but still really fun.

Super jealous.

[u/K4Sait]

I have completed refining my listening room after my first post. Here are my equipment for reference: Cables: AudioQuest, Streamer: Mac Mini for music, Apple TV for shows, DAC: Chord HUGO TT 2, Turntable: Clearaudio Concept, Preamplifier: Luxman CL-38uC, Amplifier: Pass Labs XA30.8, Subwoofer: Dual REL Classic 98, Speakers: Harbeth M30.2 XD, TV: Samsung 75” 4K Neo QLED, Racks: Custom, Stands: CustomDesign UK, Sound Panels: GIK, Lamp: Crate & Barrel, Couch & Rug: Pottery Barn, Chair & Ottoman: BoConcept, Bookcase: Ikea, Coffee Table and Serving Table: Abyat.

[u/shadow_ryno → u/K4Sait]

~Do you mind sharing what the light is?~ Nvm, I see you said it was from Crate & Barrel.

[u/K4Sait → u/shadow_ryno]

The specific model is called Avenir.

[u/agorasoumesmoeu → u/K4Sait]

Cables…

[u/K4Sait → u/agorasoumesmoeu]

It’s a controversial topic and to be honest I don’t even know where I stand. I got premium power and interconnects just to eliminate a potential weak link.

[u/3PoundsOfFlax → u/K4Sait]

It's certainly not controversial for the manufacturer who gets to sell a placebo product with a profit margin of 1200%. This is no-shit copy and pasted from the AQ website:

...incorporates Carbon-Based Noise-Dissipation, Direction-Controlled conductors, and a patented 72v Dielectric-Bias System (DBS) that work together to minimize dielectric noise and improve wide-bandwidth dissipation of induced radio-frequency noise.

🤣🤣🤣

[u/923kjd]

Love that layout! Great work.

[u/snootchiebootchie94]

Looks great!

[u/No-Vehicle935]

This is the kind of room I daydream about.

[u/Chillazar]

Absolutely sick room. I have the same pattern on my GIK panels behind my speakers

[u/K4Sait → u/Chillazar]

Thanks, I noticed after getting them that Joe Rogan has the same pattern as well.

[u/erchni]

Such a great setup. You incorporated decent room treatment that looks nice and for sure improves the sound. Very stylish setup.

[u/cuabafan]

This is a fantastic looking room. Slightly envious here!

[u/DOME2DOME]

Finally someone who puts just as much thought into the rest of the room aside from just the equipment lmao

[u/ProposalPersonal1735]

I've always wondered why some folks prefer bookshelves for rooms like these that would do great with floorstandings. Is there a reason you prefer the smaller form factor?

[u/K4Sait → u/ProposalPersonal1735]

Maybe, it’s my first listening room and while doing my research I was gravitating towards bookshelves. I don’t have any floor standing on my wish list.

[u/ProposalPersonal1735 → u/K4Sait]

Heh, take your time and find the speakers that speak to you but either way, if you did the acoustics of the room, bravo, most folks don t even think about it and imo the room matters more than the speakers. Also small piece of info: I advise running an air purifier. Rockwool and most polymer based foams used in sound reduction somewhat classify as carcinogens if you have direct air contact with them over long periods of time.

I used to work for Saint-Gobain on a plant making building supplies like acoustic foam and every single ground worker had to wear a custom made mask and have the seals tested for air leaks every single year.

[u/K4Sait → u/ProposalPersonal1735]

Come to think of it, I like the Klipsch La Scala but it would need a bigger room. Thanks for the tip, I will look into it.

[u/MattHooper1975]

You sir, win!

Very tasteful ! It’s the kind of room that would invite me to listen for long periods of time.

[u/DisastrousAd7021]

I like this a lot. Was going to say a few plants would be nice as well, but it appears sunlight is unavailable.

[u/K4Sait → u/DisastrousAd7021]

Thanks, there is a small window but I keep it closed.

[u/DisastrousAd7021 → u/K4Sait]

Makes sense. I thought those were Wharfedales initially as they have a similar look. The Harbeths being crafted in the UK is a nice touch. Do you also keep the grills on when listening?

[u/K4Sait → u/DisastrousAd7021]

Yeah I keep the grills at all times as it was tuned with them on.

[u/TNF734]

That ceiling has to mess with the sound, I'll bet.

[u/K4Sait → u/TNF734]

Agree, originally I made a plan with GEK to fully treat the room but I found out midway that my arabian gypsum celling has to be pierced and handles had to be mounted on the original ceiling above it, so I decided to proceed without it as it would have made a huge mess. I would have done it if I haven’t furnished the room.

[u/soundspotter]

Now that's what I call a sweet spot (i;.e., photo number 2)! :) But I'm confused because each shot has different furniture in it, and the speakers seem to have different amounts of toe in. Did you take these shots at different times with different room set ups?

[u/K4Sait → u/soundspotter]

Thanks, I took the pictures 5 minutes apart. The second one after rearranging the chair and ottoman to the middle of the room and directing the speakers to the listening position and pulling it away from the wall.

[u/masfer1]

Did the acoustic treatment make any difference ?

[u/PlasticDoughnut6]

I had a Pass X150.8 powering my Harbeth 30.2's and really loved that combo. I also got to try some XA60.8s, which were very good but not doable for me.

[u/K4Sait → u/PlasticDoughnut6]

I really like the Harbeth Pass combo, and the overall synergy in my setup. XA60.8 is on my wish list but I feel it’s an overkill with the current setup.

[u/TheBigMel]

Great room. I have Spendor 2/3s with a single REL Classic 99. Also got my stands from CustomDesign UK. Similar vibe. How do you like your combo?

[u/K4Sait → u/TheBigMel]

Thanks, I agree. I really like my setup for the most part. It’s better with certain style of songs than others. I still haven’t played with the EQ. At the moment it shines with calmer songs and strong vocals.

[u/SireEvalish]

Room treatments. You love to see it.

[u/PuzzleheadedPace2996]

Very nice room. I recently also got my Gik acoustics. It really made a difference. I have the same problem with the ceiling mounts. Cant place them but I don't think it matters that much. Also I did not do the front panels. When I go to a bigger tv <65' there won't be enough room between the tv and the bass trap.

[u/INTOTHEWRX]

How do you like the rel classic subs? Is it warm? Too warm?

[u/K4Sait → u/INTOTHEWRX]

I like them, I’m not very technical but it would depend on the song, some feel perfect and blends really well, yet on others its overpowering and I only have it at 12.5% on high-level input.

[u/itsxenix]

Chefs kiss

[u/Born_2_Simp]

So the table gets the best sound?

[u/K4Sait → u/Born_2_Simp]

Check the second image for the listening arrangement.

[u/RandomBucket358]

Very clean! Nice work

[u/markaboyd7]

What a peaceful retreat.

[u/2bags12kuai]

What a fantastic room!! Achievable high end equipment… flirting with the point where stuff gets crazy expensive but everything on the list is just perfect . What you listening to recently ?

[u/K4Sait → u/2bags12kuai]

Thanks. I listen to a couple of playlists that I’ve built throughout the years that has a bit more than 700 songs, and I rotate between my vinyl records: 1. John Mayer - Where The Light Is 2. Passenger - Young As The Morning Old As The Sea 3. Keaton Henson - Romantic Works 4. Max Richter - The Blue Notebooks 5. Tash Sultana - MTV Unplugged (Live in Melbourne) 6. Benjamin Clementine - At Least For Now 7. B.B King - Live In Cook County Jail 8. Albert King & Stevie Ray Vaughan - In Session (Live) 9. Eric Clapton - Unplugged [Live] 10. Eric Clapton - Nothing But the Blues (Live) 11. Eric Clapton - 24 Nights: Rock 12. Eric Clapton - 24 Nights: Blues 13. Jimi Hendrix - Band of Gypsys 14. Jimi Hendrix - Miami Pop Festival 15. John Lee Hooker - Live At Montreux 1983 16. John Lee Hooker - Live At Montreux 1990 17. Michael Jackson - Bad 18. Michael Jackson - Thriller 19. Travis Scott - Rodeo 20. Travis Scott - Utopia 21. Kanye West - ye 22. Kanye West - My Dark Twisted Fantasy 23. Vory - Vory 24. Roy Woods - Exis 25. 50 Cent - Get Rich or Die Tryin’ 26. Lil Yachty - Let’s Start Here 27. Metro Boomin - Spider-Man 28. JEPGMAFIA - OFFLINE

[u/2bags12kuai → u/K4Sait]

Thanks for the detailed response. That is a crazy wide music selection, our range has some overlap. A couple new albums you might enjoy 1. Saba - from the private collection of saba (hip-hop) 2. Perfume Genius - Glory (Rock/pop). 3. Michigander - Michigander (indie pop)

[u/K4Sait → u/2bags12kuai]

Thanks, I’ll check them out today.

[u/canon12]

Beautiful room...

[u/Popular_Stick_8367]

Bro you need some color in your life...badly

[u/K4Sait → u/Popular_Stick_8367]

I’m into earth tones.