Where to source legit SR-17018

I’m trying to find a legit seller that won’t scam me. I keep getting told to buy from ORReset.com or thesrproject.com however both sites seem like they may scam me. I just want to get off these 2mg of subs. It’s been 2 years of misery. I’m so ready for my whole life back. Ready to have my brain back, to think clearly and be creative and not numb to everything. I’m just existing right now and I’m not getting any younger… Thank you in advance for you time and thoughts. This means the world to me.

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Chris Karns and Who’s Got The Juice 3 Finals

• Who’s Got The Juice 3 • Finals •

@ Ophelia’s Electric Soapbox -
1215 20th St. Denver, 80202

On July 18th

Doors:3pm Show:4pm

I would love to have some Pretty Lights Fam there to show him the love he deserves. Especially after seeing all the BS on here lately. I’m your friendly bartender and fellow PLF looking for dope souls to kick it at a special spot. It’ll be a fun night, Ophelia’s is one of the best smaller venue’s around in my opinion(slightly biased, I know) the sound system is top notch. There’s a big patio and great drinks plus a legit Taco truck out front. What’s not to love…

Stop by and see what’s up, you might be surprised.

u/StraightChillinSpree — 2 days ago
▲ 2 r/hometheater+1 crossposts

Questions on Ba-Ba-Bass and what will get me there as well as preamp flavor

Building the ultimate psychedelic groove machine on a budget — need opinions
I’m building what I want to be the most insane home stereo setup I can put together for groove-heavy, psychedelic, bass-driven music while spending as smart as possible and avoiding dead-end upgrades.
This is where I also bring in that I’ve been wanting to add some saucy tube harmonics. So far I’m considering the Schiit Saga or Freya but I’m all ears for opinions on adding tube flavor with class D dampening and power. What brand/models should I look at and that would pair well with Class D amps and the JBL 4722n setup
Not chasing neutral. I want psychedelic flavor town with bumpin groove that you can feel in your bones. I like to feel like I’m apart of the resonance when the bass is pumping and have the mids and highs swimming around and floating just on top of the pool of bass if that makes any sense. If you’ve ever been to a Sunsqabi show in the past year(since their self titled album dropped May of 2025) that’s the kind of sound I want in my living room…

I want:
• huge dynamics
• chest punch
• deep bass that feels physical
• giant soundstage
• holographic synths
• swirling effects
• thick midbass
• emotional weight
• “being at the show” energy

Basically I want the room to disappear and the music to feel alive and like it’s in the room and the artists are walking around me. Like the synth is warping the whole room.

Artists/Genres:
STS9, Pretty Lights, Sunsqabi, Pink Floyd, Phantogram, Hippie Sabotage, Bob Moses, Big Gigantic, Charli 2na, house, glitch hop, synthpop, funk, psychedelic rock, EDM, jamtronica, shoegaze, hip-hop

Current setup:
Turntable: Technics SL-1600
Cart: Audio-Technica AT-VM95ML
Phono: Schiit Mani 2
DAC: Schiit Modi 3
Receiver/pre for now: Denon AVR-3805
Power amps: 2x Crown XLS 1002
EQ: Behringer Ultragraph Pro FBQ3102HD
Current mains: Cerwin Vega SL-12
Current sub: Velodyne DPS-12

Planned upgrade path:
1. Dual JBL 4722N mains
2. miniDSP + measurement mic for room correction, crossover, and time alignment
3. Build a serious sub stage

This is where I’m trying to make the smartest long-term move.

Would you go:

Option A:
2x 18” subs

Option B:
4x 18” subs

Option C:
2x 21” subs

Option D:
4x 21” subs (full insanity)

Main goals:
• strongest groove
• deepest extension
• physical pressure
• room immersion
• best integration with the 4722Ns
• “psychedelic wall of sound” without muddying everything up

Questions:

1.	Since the 4722Ns already have dual 15s, does it make more sense to jump straight to 18s or 21s?

2.	For music like this, what would actually sound better: 4x18 or 2x21?

3.	Is there a point where bigger subs start hurting speed/tightness or is that mostly a myth if properly designed?

4.	For room-filling immersion, would multiple smaller subs be better than fewer larger ones?

5.	What amp(s) would you pair with this kind of sub setup for best value?

And most importantly:

What do you think this whole system would actually FEEL like?

Would this be a ridiculous, insanely fun psychedelic groove machine… or am I overbuilding the low end?

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u/StraightChillinSpree — 3 days ago

Need HELP!!! New to Records and need a cleaning setup.

Let’s talk. I need to step into the world of record cleaning. I’m new having bought my first record in February of this year and my player in May. I’ve learned a lot in these few months and it’s that time. I have maybe 20-40 records and didnt realize before putting them all in new sleeves that they needed cleaning so I just need some old heads to chime in with their 2 cents on really anything vinyl and anything with cleaning. At first thought Imm thinking of the Vevor ultrasonic cleaner. What ratio of detergent, surfactant and alcohol should I use. What are the best products? I’m a tinkerer and love DIY and saving money so really all the info is welcome. Give me your best. Or stop by and say hey and show your setup and what you’ve learned since. Thanks in advance for your time 🫡 I want to mention that this will be my one and done, end all cleaning system and I’d really like to get it right the first go round and not end up wasting any money that I dont need to.

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u/StraightChillinSpree — 5 days ago

Sound quality and mechanical sounds… All Good?

I’m wondering whether the mechanical click,clack sounds being that audible is normal and if everything else looks and sounds good. I’ve also added some stuff I’d appreciate pointers, words of advice or thoughts on my setup as I’m honestly pretty new to the vinyl game and “Nice” speakers. Been running my Cerwins for a while and the Crowns seem perfect for them but it’s missing something. I’m not hearing the music. I can feel it, like the bass is there but the highs seem to disappear/not travel/get absorbed? I turn it up and it gets fatiguing quickly not to mention it just doesn’t have presence. Is it possible to have to quiet/open of a room where speakers just cant feel big? The bass is there but the highs hurt. Should I go more tube flavor than the Saga+? I’m definitely trying to be as cheap as possible as expendable cash is limited. Music taste is mostly funk, synthpop/rock, electronic, jamtronica, bass, house, hip hop/rap. Think Sunsqabi, The Polish Ambassador, Pretty Lights, Phantogram, Gramatik, Daily Bread, The Floozies, Goose, Rufus Du Sol, Bob Moses, Hippie Sabotage, PhuturePrimitive, Bass Physics with some Talking Heads, NIN, Mac Miller, Wale, Big Sean, Charli Tuna, Ween, Cake, Richard Cheese, Lil’ Wayne so on and so forth.

Budget: Buying Used
• Speakers: Ideally under $1k, max $1.5k unless insane find under $2k
• Preamp: Ideally under $400, max $800 unless special insane find under $1k

Current system:
• Speakers: Cerwin Vega SL-12’s (looking to upgrade eventually, what are some speakers that’ll give me the grown-up version of these where I have mids and highs that are there, looks and size don’t matter, ugly and big is fine if I can stay under budget-used)
• Subwoofers: Velodyne DPS-12(soon to add another)
• Amplifiers: Dual Crown XLS1002
• Equalizer: Behringer GEQ3201
• Preamp: Denon AVR3805
• DAC: Schiit Modi 3
• Phono: Denon AVR3805
• Turntable: Technics SL-1600 (fully serviced and recapped)
• Cartridge: Audio-Technica VM95ML
• CD transport: Xbox one(soon to be a dedicated rackmount unit, suggestions welcome as I’m building my audio equipment into a rackmount setup, with a fan mounted at the bottom to blow fresh air through)

Future immediate plans as of now:
• Preamp: Schiit Saga+
• Phono: Schiit Mani 2

I’m not wanting to bottleneck my system anywhere that way when I continue to upgrade I’m not wasting any more money. Please help me out. I would super duper appreciate any and all help. Just trying to make the best right I can on a small budget so I dont go broke with this hobby. I listen to music all day every day but my home system plays 10-25 hours of music a week, sometimes more so it definitely gets it’s use. Thanks guys.

Sorry I was all over I’m just excited and trying to get my thoughts out…

u/StraightChillinSpree — 6 days ago

Team Dustcover Up or Team Dustcover Down?

I’m wondering what the general consensus is on this topic because I see a ton of different opinions for a number of different reasons. I’d love to get them all funneled into one spot. I’d love to hear your thoughts!! Thanks in advance!!

I’m Team Dustcover Down as I’ve a cat and I honestly can’t hear a difference.

Edited: I forgot to add in Team Dustcover Off

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u/StraightChillinSpree — 6 days ago

Building a low-noise “psychedelic” hi-fi / pro hybrid system (Denon AVR → Schiit → Crown → JBL 4722N future) — need advice on preamp + DSP vs analog EQ

I’m in the process of rebuilding my entire playback system and trying to move from a basic home theater setup into a more cohesive “high-output, low-noise, immersive” system that can do both:
• Daytime: loud, bass-heavy, party / club energy
• Night: detailed headphone listening + low-noise critical listening
• Long term goal: cinema-style horn system with insane dynamics
Current system:
• Speakers: Cerwin Vega SL-12
• Subs: Dual Velodyne DPS-12
• Amps: Dual Crown XLS1002 (one for mains, one for subs with HP/LP filtering)
• Preamp / DAC / switching: Denon AVR-3805
• EQ: Behringer GEQ3201
• Turntable: Technics SL-1600 (serviced)
• Cartridge: Audio-Technica VM95ML
• DAC: Schiit Modi 3
• Headphone amp: Schiit Magni Heresy

**Planned upgrades:**
• Schiit Saga 2 (or possibly Topping Pre90) as main preamp
• Schiit Mani 2 for phono stage
• JBL 4722N as eventual main speakers
• Possibly adding a miniDSP Flex later and replacing analog EQ

**My main goals:**
1. Reduce hiss / noise floor significantly
2. Improve gain staging (I suspect my AVR + EQ + Crown combo is noisy)
3. Get proper source switching + remote volume control
4. Build toward a future JBL 4722N + pro amp + DSP system
5. Keep system flexible for both “fun loud” and “detailed listening”

**Where I’m stuck / questions:**
**1. Preamp choice: Saga 2 vs Topping Pre90**
I’m trying to understand what actually matters more:
• Saga 2: passive/relay-based, more “musical”, RCA only
• Pre90: fully balanced, extremely low noise, more clinical, XLR outputs
Since I plan to eventually run:
Crown amps → Behringer EQ / DSP → high sensitivity JBL horns
I’m wondering:
• Is the Pre90 the better long-term “quiet foundation”?
• Or is Saga 2 still better for musicality and dynamics?
• Learning about what “Warmth” is I feel I’d love everything about it so keep that in mind

**2. Noise floor issue**
Right now I have audible hiss in the system even at moderate volume.
I’m not sure if it’s:
• Denon AVR-3805 preamp noise
• Gain staging into Crown amps
• Behringer GEQ3201 adding noise
• Phono stage gain settings
Hoping to identify the real culprit before upgrading blindly.

**3. DSP vs analog EQ (miniDSP Flex vs GEQ3201)**
I currently use a Behringer GEQ3201 for system tuning and sub integration.
I keep hearing that a miniDSP Flex would be a major upgrade, but I’m trying to understand:
• Is DSP actually “set and forget” room correction with a mic?
• Or is it more manual measurement + tuning?
• How big is the real-world improvement vs a graphic EQ?

**Overall system philosophy:**
I’m trying to build something that feels like:
• high SPL without strain
• deep, controlled bass
• immersive / psychedelic imaging
• clean enough noise floor for horns later
• still fun and not overly sterile
Think: club system + hi-fi detail depending on time of day.

**Any advice appreciated:**
Especially from people who’ve run:
• Crown amps into high-efficiency speakers
• miniDSP systems vs analog EQ
• Schiit preamps (Saga vs Freya vs others)
• horn systems like JBL cinema setups
Trying to avoid buying things twice.

I’m a late 80’s early 90’s kid so low end matters. I’ve never had a beast of a system in my house, only in my vehicle. In my car I run a 15” rockford fosgate with 2,000 watts from a monoblock, 4 x 6” clarion mids and 2 ribbon tweeters. I love it to death. I want to recreate that in my living room, to a degree. I’m in an apartment now but will be moving into a house within 1-2 years. I’m in a big room. 20’ wide, 18” long with 10’ ceiling. I need to invest in room treatment. Trying to stay as cheap as possible while getting the best I can afford. I’m a fan of used equipment and my budget I’m hoping to stay under $1,000 hopefully around $500-$600ish. I’m in Denver, CO. I appreciate any help and thanks in advance!!

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u/StraightChillinSpree — 6 days ago
▲ 2 r/hometheater+1 crossposts

Building a low-noise “psychedelic” hi-fi / pro hybrid system (Denon AVR → Schiit → Crown → JBL 4722N future) — need advice on preamp + DSP vs analog EQ

I’m in the process of rebuilding my entire playback system and trying to move from a basic home theater setup into a more cohesive “high-output, low-noise, immersive” system that can do both:
• Daytime: loud, bass-heavy, party / club energy
• Night: detailed headphone listening + low-noise critical listening
• Long term goal: cinema-style horn system with insane dynamics
Current system:
• Speakers: Cerwin Vega SL-12
• Subs: Dual Velodyne DPS-12
• Amps: Dual Crown XLS1002 (one for mains, one for subs with HP/LP filtering)
• Preamp / DAC / switching: Denon AVR-3805
• EQ: Behringer GEQ3201
• Turntable: Technics SL-1600 (serviced)
• Cartridge: Audio-Technica VM95ML
• DAC: Schiit Modi 3
• Headphone amp: Schiit Magni Heresy

Planned upgrades:
• Schiit Saga 2 (or possibly Topping Pre90) as main preamp
• Schiit Mani 2 for phono stage
• JBL 4722N as eventual main speakers
• Possibly adding a miniDSP Flex later and replacing analog EQ

My main goals:
1. Reduce hiss / noise floor significantly
2. Improve gain staging (I suspect my AVR + EQ + Crown combo is noisy)
3. Get proper source switching + remote volume control
4. Build toward a future JBL 4722N + pro amp + DSP system
5. Keep system flexible for both “fun loud” and “detailed listening”

Where I’m stuck / questions:
1. Preamp choice: Saga 2 vs Topping Pre90
I’m trying to understand what actually matters more:
• Saga 2: passive/relay-based, more “musical”, RCA only
• Pre90: fully balanced, extremely low noise, more clinical, XLR outputs
Since I plan to eventually run:
Crown amps → Behringer EQ / DSP → high sensitivity JBL horns
I’m wondering:
• Is the Pre90 the better long-term “quiet foundation”?
• Or is Saga 2 still better for musicality and dynamics?
• Learning about what “Warmth” is I feel I’d love everything about it so keep that in mind

2. Noise floor issue
Right now I have audible hiss in the system even at moderate volume.
I’m not sure if it’s:
• Denon AVR-3805 preamp noise
• Gain staging into Crown amps
• Behringer GEQ3201 adding noise
• Phono stage gain settings
Hoping to identify the real culprit before upgrading blindly.

3. DSP vs analog EQ (miniDSP Flex vs GEQ3201)
I currently use a Behringer GEQ3201 for system tuning and sub integration.
I keep hearing that a miniDSP Flex would be a major upgrade, but I’m trying to understand:
• Is DSP actually “set and forget” room correction with a mic?
• Or is it more manual measurement + tuning?
• How big is the real-world improvement vs a graphic EQ?

Overall system philosophy:
I’m trying to build something that feels like:
• high SPL without strain
• deep, controlled bass
• immersive / psychedelic imaging
• clean enough noise floor for horns later
• still fun and not overly sterile
Think: club system + hi-fi detail depending on time of day.

Any advice appreciated:
Especially from people who’ve run:
• Crown amps into high-efficiency speakers
• miniDSP systems vs analog EQ
• Schiit preamps (Saga vs Freya vs others)
• horn systems like JBL cinema setups
Trying to avoid buying things twice.

I’m a late 80’s early 90’s kid so low end matters. I’ve never had a beast of a system in my house, only in my vehicle. In my car I run a 15” rockford fosgate with 2,000 watts from a monoblock, 4 x 6” clarion mids and 2 ribbon tweeters. I love it to death. I want to recreate that in my living room, to a degree. I’m in an apartment now but will be moving into a house within 1-2 years. I’m in a big room. 20’ wide, 18” long with 10’ ceiling. I need to invest in room treatment. I appreciate any help and thanks in advance!!

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u/StraightChillinSpree — 7 days ago

Help with Denon AVR3805 and Phono stage

I have my Denon acting as my switching unit and phono stage in my system. I’ve 2 Crown XLS1002. One powering a set of Cerwin Vega SL12 and the other powering 2 Velodyne DPS12 subwoofers(their amp plate bypassed due to failure) I’ve the Denon sending trigger to my ETA-ECS3 power sequencer/conditioner. Everytime I go to listen to a record and switch the denon from TV to Phono it sends a trigger signal and turns my amps off. I need help figuring out how to get the Denon to NOT send that trigger signal when I go to listen to a record. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!

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u/StraightChillinSpree — 10 days ago

Best bookshelf speakers to pair with subwoofers

Best bookshelf speakers to pair with dual 12” subs to get holy shit sound that could bate against systems two to three times as expensive? I love music like Pretty Lights, Bob Moses, Mersiv, PhuturePrimitive, Bass Physics, Bassnectar. I want the realest most heavy yet clear sound I can get for under $3,000 budget

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u/StraightChillinSpree — 25 days ago

Building a system

I’m building a system. I’m trying to save as much money as possible while building the most insane sound rig possible. I listen to electro groove, funk, soul, house, bass, psychedelic rock, edm, hip hop and other worldly sounds. My big things I need to figure out is the best, cheapest speakers I can find that are insanely real with throat punch dynamics, immersive as possible with a crispy soundstage thats non fatiguing. I’m trying to build a mix of Red Rocks and Rick Rubins studio. I want hella dynamics with highs and mids that have clarity rivaling that of speakers that cost double. I’m in no rush so I’ve no problem browsing eBay for a year to get a great price. My next thing is I want to get rid of the AVR and eventually have separates. I use the avr now as volume control, phono pre amp and switching between sources. I need whatever I get to have a remote. Was thinking of getting a Schiit Loki as well to help round out the 4722n if I end up going with them as I’ve heard they benefit from being rounded out with one. I love to sit and listen to my music rather loud and need stuff that will keep up and be effortless. I want to feel like I’m inside the sound of a show. Not hearing it but be physically apart of the electrical oscillations that make the sound. I like to take some tabs or shrooms and lock in and listen to my music with a fine tooth comb if you will. The CV just dont give me the mids and highs i want. The low end is spot on but the rest is super muddy. I’m really counting on yall to help me finally figure this out.
Current system:
• Speakers: Cerwin Vega SL-12’s (looking to upgrade ASAP to JBL 4722n or similar under $3,000 budget
• Subwoofers: Dual Velodyne DPS-12
• Amplifiers: Dual Crown XLS1002
• Preamp: Denon avr3805 thinking of a Schiit Saga+ or Freya(because I want to add some tube warmth to the super clean Crown amps.
• DAC: Schiit Modi 3
• Phono: Denon avr3805 thinking of a Schiit Mani 2 or Skoll
• Turntable: Technics SL-1600 (fully serviced and recapped)
• Cartridge: Audio-Technica VM95ML
• CD transport: Xbox one

!Thanks

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u/StraightChillinSpree — 25 days ago

Speaker size for mains having dual 12” subwoofers.

Does it matter that much what size the mains are if I have dual subs? I’m looking to upgrade my speakers and want max immersion. Would it be better to have a set of towers/cinema screen array speakers(JBL 4722n) with the subs or to have beefy bookshelf’s on stands with the subs? I’ve a big room 18’x16’x10’ and my spouse and I are not worried about the size or looks(the 4722n looks hella cool to me😎 and she just cares that I’m building the ultimate sound machine, looks don’t matter) we want the most intense/insane immersion we can build. This is going to be a project for a while as I’ve already been working on it and slowly upgrading it for about 2 years now. Trying to stay under a $3,000 budget. And I live in Denver. All about buying used.
Current system:
• Speakers: Cerwin Vega SL-12’s (looking to upgrade ASAP)
• Subwoofers: Dual Velodyne DPS-12
• Amplifiers: Dual Crown XLS1002
• Preamp: Denon AVR3805. Upgrade to Schiit Saga+?
• DAC: Schiit Modi 3
• Phono: Denon AVR3805. Upgrade to Schiit Mani 2 or Skoll?
• Turntable: Technics SL-1600 (fully serviced and recapped)
• Cartridge: Audio-Technica VM95ML
• CD transport: Xbox one. Upgrade to a Denon D-500bn?
Thanks!

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u/StraightChillinSpree — 27 days ago

Need help. JBL 4722N for home theater/stereo playback with the ultimate punch?

I’m seriously considering a pair of JBL 4722Ns as my next speaker upgrade and would love to hear from anyone who owns or has spent time with them.
My goal is basically a poor man’s studio / concert venue / living room setup. I listen to a lot of groove-oriented electronic music, trip-hop, funk, hip-hop, and rock. I like strong low-end impact, but what I’m really missing from my current setup is clarity, presence, soundstage, and effortless dynamics.
Right now I’m running Cerwin Vega D9s as my mains. They can hit hard, but the mids and highs tend to get lost and everything feels a bit congested. I’m looking for speakers that can deliver huge scale and dynamics while remaining clean and engaging enough to disappear into the music at volume.
The other speakers I’ve been considering are Klipsch Forte II and Chorus II, but I keep coming back to the 4722N because of the cinema heritage, compression driver, and reputation for effortless output.
Current system:
• Speakers: Cerwin Vega SL-12’s (looking to upgrade ASAP)
• Subwoofers: Dual Velodyne DPS-12 (second one being added soon)
• Amplifiers: Dual Crown XLS1002
• Preamp: Schiit Saga+
• DAC: Schiit Modi 3
• Phono: Schiit Mani 2
• Turntable: Technics SL-1600 (fully serviced and recapped)
• Cartridge: Audio-Technica VM95ML
For those who have owned or heard the 4722N:
• How do they perform with music compared to traditional hi-fi speakers?
• Do they image and disappear well when properly set up?
• How do they compare to Forte II or Chorus II for long listening sessions?
• Anything you wish you’d known before buying them?
I’d appreciate any thoughts, recommendations, or real-world experiences.
My BUDGET is sub $3,000 and I’d love to keep it as cheap as possible as I buy most things used already. I’ve no problem fixing or tinkering with something. I just want supreme sound for my dollar. Thanks

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u/StraightChillinSpree — 27 days ago
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Need help with speakers. I love dynamics with clarity and insane soundstage thats effortless throughout. I dont care about the looks of it. Just want to know about the JBL 4722N and how it sounds. I’m not familiar with horn loaded drivers and need to know if its the right choice.

I’m seriously considering a pair of JBL 4722Ns as my next speaker upgrade and would love to hear from anyone who owns or has spent time with them.
My goal is basically a poor man’s studio / concert venue / living room setup. I listen to a lot of groove-oriented electronic music, trip-hop, funk, hip-hop, and rock. I like strong low-end impact, but what I’m really missing from my current setup is clarity, presence, soundstage, and effortless dynamics.
Right now I’m running Cerwin Vega D9s as my mains. They can hit hard, but the mids and highs tend to get lost and everything feels a bit congested. I’m looking for speakers that can deliver huge scale and dynamics while remaining clean and engaging enough to disappear into the music at volume.
The other speakers I’ve been considering are Klipsch Forte II and Chorus II, but I keep coming back to the 4722N because of the cinema heritage, compression driver, and reputation for effortless output.
Current system:
• Speakers: Cerwin Vega SL-12’s (looking to upgrade ASAP)
• Subwoofers: Dual Velodyne DPS-12 (second one being added soon)
• Amplifiers: Dual Crown XLS1002
• Preamp: Schiit Saga+
• DAC: Schiit Modi 3
• Phono: Schiit Mani 2
• Turntable: Technics SL-1600 (fully serviced and recapped)
• Cartridge: Audio-Technica VM95ML
For those who have owned or heard the 4722N:
• How do they perform with music compared to traditional hi-fi speakers?
• Do they image and disappear well when properly set up?
• How do they compare to Forte II or Chorus II for long listening sessions?
• Anything you wish you’d known before buying them?
I’d appreciate any thoughts, recommendations, or real-world experiences.
My BUDGET is sub $3,000 and I’d love to keep it as cheap as possible as I buy most things used already. I’ve no problem fixing or tinkering with something. I just want supreme sound for my dollar.

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u/StraightChillinSpree — 27 days ago

Building a sytem

Looking for advice from people with experience with JBL 4722N, JBL cinema speakers, Klipsch Heritage, or other high-efficiency systems.
Current system:
• Cerwin Vega SL-12 mains
• Velodyne DPS-12 subwoofer (adding a second matching sub soon)
• Dual Crown XLS1002 amplifiers
• Schiit Modi 3 DAC
• Technics SL-1600 (fully serviced/recapped)
• AT-VM95ML cartridge
• Denon AVR-3805 currently acting as preamp/phono stage
Potential upgrades:
• JBL 4722N
• Klipsch Forte II
• Klipsch Chorus II
• Other JBL cinema/pro models
• Schiit Saga+ or Freya tube preamp
My priorities are probably different than most audiophiles.
I don’t care about speaker size, appearance, or having a perfectly pinpoint soundstage though I’d love as much as my dollar will get me without stretching for just that. I’m after the biggest emotional and physical connection to energy and music I can get for the least money possible.
I want speakers that can:
• Hit hard and stay clean
• Have effortless dynamics
• Play at concert levels without sounding strained
• Maintain good bass impact
• Play non fatiguing for hours
• Create an immersive wall of sound that makes the speakers disappear
• Sound engaging at both moderate and high volume
My wife and I both love music and want a system that feels like we’re swimming in the sound rather than simply listening to it. We want to experience it like when we’re at Red Rocks but on our couch. We know the look and size of the JBL 4722n and we’re completely cool with it if it gives us what we’re looking for.
Music tastes:
• Pretty Lights
• The Polish Ambassador
• Phutureprimitive
• Rufus Du Sol
• STS9
• Magic City Hippies
• Hippie Sabotage
• Chromeo
• Gorillaz
• Phantogram
Lots of bass-heavy electronic music, layered synths, groove-oriented tracks, live recordings, funk, psychedelic rock, and hip-hop/glitch hop.

Cerwin Vegas taught me at a young age that I love efficiency, dynamics, and bass, but I want significantly better mids, highs, clarity, imaging, and overall immersion while keeping the same sense of impact and effortlessness. That’s why I’ve got the velodyne subs.

The JBL 4722N keeps coming up because people describe it as having huge dynamics, effortless output, excellent clarity, and ridiculous performance-per-dollar if you can live with the size, which is no problem for us. We also have a 18’ wide x16’ deep x10’ tall room thats open on both ends. I’m going to be making corner traps with denim like people bave said to do as well as giving my living room a 180 degree swap so that my speakers won’t have a wall behind them instead they’ll sit on either side of the fire place.
Questions:
Additional questions for people who have owned or lived with these speakers:
6. What surprised you most after living with the 4722N for a few months?
7. What are the biggest weaknesses of the 4722N that people don’t talk about?
8. Do they actually disappear and create an immersive soundstage, or do they always sound like large cinema speakers?
9. How critical is room size and placement for getting the best results?
10. Do they need DSP, active crossovers, or significant EQ to sound their best, or are they enjoyable right out of the box?
11. How revealing are they of upstream gear? Would I hear a meaningful difference between a basic AVR preamp and something like a Schiit Freya?
12. For electronic music, funk, and groove-oriented music, what do they do exceptionally well compared to traditional hi-fi speakers?
13. If you’ve owned Klipsch Forte, Chorus, Cornwall, JBL 43xx, or other horn speakers, where does the 4722N fit among them?
14. Does the dual-15” design provide satisfying bass on its own, or does it still strongly benefit from dedicated subwoofers?
15. At normal listening levels, do they retain their dynamics and presence, or do they only shine when pushed hard?
16. What amplifier pairing brought out the best in them?
17. If you had $3,000 to spend today and your priorities were immersion, dynamics, impact, realism, and value, would you still buy the 4722N?
18. Did they end your speaker search, or did you eventually move on to something else? If so, what and why?
19. Are there any sleeper speakers under $3,000 that deliver a similar experience but are less well known?
20. For someone coming from Cerwin Vegas, would the improvement be incremental or one of those “holy crap” upgrades that changes how you think about speakers?
21. What’s the closest you’ve heard to a live concert, club, or cinema experience in a home, and how close do the 4722N get?
22. If you could start over with my budget and goals, what exact speaker and electronics combination would you build?
23. What music absolutely shines on the 4722N, and what music exposes their weaknesses?
24. Have you ever regretted buying them?

  1. How well do the 4722N work for music in a home environment?
  2. Do they still sound good at lower listening levels?
  3. What speakers under roughly $3,000 would you choose if dynamics, immersion, bass impact, and value were your top priorities?

I’m trying to build the most immersive, engaging, high-energy system possible without spending stupid money, so I’d love to hear from anyone who’s gone down this road.
Then there’s the Tube. I want to bring in some warmth and harmonics so when I’m on Psychedelics it’ll feel even more like a concert. Though I have the Crowns for my effortless clean power I’d love to add some warmth. So I need help with that as I’ve zero experience with it. All I knownis what I’ve read up on and that I work at a music venue and the artists always have their tube amps with them so it only seemed right to add one.
Lastly I came to reddit because I know firsthand how wrong and ass backwards Chat GPT and AI in general can be and we’re not talking about couple bucks so I’m trusting the process… Thanks!

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u/StraightChillinSpree — 27 days ago

Hippie fashion for dudes

I’m a guy 6’ 4” and I’m looking for the best places to find dope 100% natural material clothing. I live in Denver and went to Things that Glow but they had a limited selection. I’m looking for the baggy patchwork and courdoroy(cant spell) like one off pieces. I have a couple dope pairs of baggy trippy pants but looking for all kinds. Sweaters, shorts, shirts, pashminas, hats, coats. The thai harem style is dope. I’m looking to get my wardrobe right for Yahn Dawn and Electric forrest. I know yall got me on this…

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u/StraightChillinSpree — 1 month ago
▲ 7 r/vinyl

Dope find today!!!

A Most Dope find today!! I bought the album K.I.D.S. By Mac Miller and found a surprise on side D.

u/StraightChillinSpree — 1 month ago
▲ 26 r/vinyl

Brand New to Vinyl

Bought my first record on February 13th of this year. Just got my first table last week. I’ve a Technics SL-1600 w/ AT-VM95ML going through a Schiit Mani 2. Crown XLS1002 amps with Cerwin Vega SL-12’s and E-208’s. I also have a Velodyne DPS12 but because I’m in an apartment with up and downstairs neighbors I don’t want to be shitty so I’ve not had it hooked up. I generally throw a high pass filter of 150hz after 9:30pm to be considerate. I will eventually upgrade my speakers to something better but I’ve a ton more to learn before I buy another set. I’m getting a TV mount to get my TV off the entertainment center and then I’ll be putting my turntable there either on a shelf mounted right above it to isolate it even more or right on top on the center with isolation feet underneath the big slab of wood its sitting on now. The slab will be trimmed down to fit the center top but I’m using it mostly for mass on top of the feet. Hit me with your thoughts guys!!

u/StraightChillinSpree — 1 month ago

Best way to get Red Rocks feel and thump with Studio precision and soundstage in my living room under $2k

So I have a pair of Cerwin Vega SL-12’s powered by a Crown XLS1002. My analog setup is a Technics SL-1600 with AT-VM95ML going into a Schiit Mani 2. I also have another crown XLS1002 powering a set of Cerwin Vega E-208’s. I want to find the best bang for buck match to my amps and upstream the best speakers I can possibly get within my budget. I also have a velodyne dps12 sub but the amps shot on it so when I’m feeling froggy I take one of the Crown amps ans I unhook the E-208’s and hook the velodyne to it and put the low pass filter on so I can have fat bass when I’m tripping balls and really feeling the music but most times its just the 2 pairs of cerwins. I talked to Chat GPT and it said to go with SVS towers but I was thinking maybe the highest end JBL I could afford as I love me some big ass drivers… whats yous guys thoughts???? Thanks guys 🙏🏼

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u/StraightChillinSpree — 1 month ago
▲ 30 r/turntables+2 crossposts

Need help with lack of VTA… did I make a mistake? Should I return it and get a different model?

I have a Technics SL-1600 with AT-VM95ML, I just learned my table doesnt have A way to adjust the VTA and got me wondering if I should send the table back and get one with an adjustable VTA or if changing the mat and running it tail up/down or whatever is going to mess my gear up or make the sound shitty? Any help would very much be appreciated as I’m trying to have a legit setup

u/StraightChillinSpree — 1 month ago