You know the ones, the square-foot challenged, unintentional near-field environments that lead to some of the most intimate and engaging musical experiences you can ask for. Let's see 'em...show 'em off with pride!
Show Off Your Small Listening Space
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My studio/music room is only 9' X 9' and it was really packed. Since joining AK, I've been reading threads on the best components for a small room, layout, furniture refinishing, you name it. Tonight I managed to get the first installment done with the help of my son.
A few weeks ago I picked up a free Nivico/JVC console. It was solid state and the reel to reel was missing, the tuner was screwed up and the TT was pretty sad. The console itself was almost spotless. I made the decision to gut the console, refinish it and use it for a stand for my Denon DP-2000 TT ($14.99) and Kenwood KR-4600 receiver ($45.00). The first picture shows the set up.
I found an old record cabinet for $5.00 which will contain my most listened to LPs. On top are my Denon DR-M10 cassette player ($7.00) and a JVC XL-R5000 CD recorder ($14.99). On top of the cassette deck are the Stax Electret Earspeakers I picked up last week ($10.00). To the right is one of my ADS L570/2 speakers ($10.00). The cabinets of the ADS were rough so I sanded them down and restained them. In front of the speaker is an artist mannequin I found at GW for $2.00. It brought back fond memories of the old Stereo Review covers where one was frequently featured. Gave the mannequin a coat of stain to make him look older (like me).
There is still quite a bit of work to do. I'm painting the room and adding artwork and some sculpture. I'll add pictures as I go along. Thanks for all the great ideas and photos that gave me the inspiration.:thmbsp:
A few weeks ago I picked up a free Nivico/JVC console. It was solid state and the reel to reel was missing, the tuner was screwed up and the TT was pretty sad. The console itself was almost spotless. I made the decision to gut the console, refinish it and use it for a stand for my Denon DP-2000 TT ($14.99) and Kenwood KR-4600 receiver ($45.00). The first picture shows the set up.
I found an old record cabinet for $5.00 which will contain my most listened to LPs. On top are my Denon DR-M10 cassette player ($7.00) and a JVC XL-R5000 CD recorder ($14.99). On top of the cassette deck are the Stax Electret Earspeakers I picked up last week ($10.00). To the right is one of my ADS L570/2 speakers ($10.00). The cabinets of the ADS were rough so I sanded them down and restained them. In front of the speaker is an artist mannequin I found at GW for $2.00. It brought back fond memories of the old Stereo Review covers where one was frequently featured. Gave the mannequin a coat of stain to make him look older (like me).
There is still quite a bit of work to do. I'm painting the room and adding artwork and some sculpture. I'll add pictures as I go along. Thanks for all the great ideas and photos that gave me the inspiration.:thmbsp:
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krowmagnum
Compulsive speaker freak
This is my 11'x13' office system. All 70's Pioneer except for the SL-1200 turntable.
wgb113
Super Member
Cool console!
slpcorner
AudioPhan - On the Cheap
what are the speakers (older vintage looking) on the floor?
slpcorner
AudioPhan - On the Cheap
I'm a happy (small listening space) owner as well.
17 ft. x 9 ft and 6 ft. high (5.4x2.8x2 m)
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Next time I hear a complaint about having too much gear... I'll send them to your site :yes:
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Small Home theater room ... just 12 x 16 and 7.1 capable!
Its gone through many evolutions since we bought the house in Aug 2000!
Currently - Vandersteen 2CE mains Vandy VCC1 Center, JBL 4641 (18") sub in the right corner, cloaked.
Vandy 2CIs for side surrounds, DCM Time Frames (TF-600) for rear surrounds ...
More details here -
http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/showthread.php?t=459878
Its gone through many evolutions since we bought the house in Aug 2000!
Currently - Vandersteen 2CE mains Vandy VCC1 Center, JBL 4641 (18") sub in the right corner, cloaked.
Vandy 2CIs for side surrounds, DCM Time Frames (TF-600) for rear surrounds ...
More details here -
http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/showthread.php?t=459878
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I.R.Brainiac
Super Member
Queen sized bed 5.1 system with 4 12 inch subs.(two are out of frame)(back channels directly to the side of head)
Due to the open side,room correction was a must.
The center dual sub was built out of 1 inch thick desk leftovers and tuned with up facing slotted ports.
Lagged to the wall and cushioned against vibration. I can put my feet on it if I want to.
Due to the open side,room correction was a must.
The center dual sub was built out of 1 inch thick desk leftovers and tuned with up facing slotted ports.
Lagged to the wall and cushioned against vibration. I can put my feet on it if I want to.
