Any interest in an Indiana meet?

[nooshinjohn]

just a check to see if there is any interest in an Indiana mini-meet. I am willing to open my doors to any and all that would like to attend or help anyone willing to host.:)

John

[concealer404]

Absotootely!

[SolidSqual]

Yeah, I would def be interested. I want you guys to hear this Audio Space Tube CDP I'm reviewing!

[nooshinjohn]

let's pick a place and do this! I am open for any Sunday as I work in car sales and this is my only consistant day off.

[Rodeo0530]

I would love to experience what real equipment is, but it all depends on when and where for me...I've got a lot of stuff going on right now. I would love to learn more about what music should sound like!

[mopar paul]

Yeah I would be interested in this as well-I was actually thinking the same thing today! I'm off on weekends, though I have a couple coming up that are booked. I would be more than willing to come to Indy, it's a quick drive.

[lightman1]

Sure. What the hell. I haven't made a road trip in a while. What say you?

[nooshinjohn]

^^^so long as you can control you bladder in people's front yards...
my grass is still yellow.

[lightman1]

^^^so long as you can control you bladder in people's front yards...
my grass is still yellow.
I promise:rolleyes: fingers crossed

[Toolfan66]

You guys suck.



























J/K

There is about 3 or 4 guys here that post from Colorado to do a meet, and 1 lives way up north Zarrdoss and one lives way south I think like Colorado springs Seeclear.

[nooshinjohn]

^^^ You are welcome to join us...

[dorokusai]

No way.

[jacob.simpson]

not to hijack the thread, when is the next official POLK meet...

[HB27]

I could get away for a day. I'd like seeing some nice gear and meeting members.
Count me in.

[comfortablycurt]

I could possibly make it depending on the day that we settle on. Right now, my weekends are pretty clear for the most part.

I've got some different toys I can bring...Peerless 7A's...possibly the Denon, Acurus or Adcom if there's any interest.

[SolidSqual]

Saturday or Sunday sometime in the next couple weeks is good for me. Let's settle on a location and then decide how many systems the location can handle and what equipment should be gathered.

[mopar paul]

I would be out the 3rd & 4th Sat of the month, but Sundays would prob work-even though I'm not that important :D I would love to come hang out.

[concealer404]

I'll kick Nik's ass to make sure he shows. I'd offer my place up, but i'm just in an apartment, and my living room is the most infuriating room to listen in, ever.

I can bring any of my gear that anyone cares about. (probably nothing :p)

[nooshinjohn]

Sunday the 20th?....

[concealer404]

Sunday the 20th?....

Pretty sure that's fine for me right now. Any idea of an approximate time?

[nooshinjohn]

1:30ish until the cops show up works for me.:D

So long as Lightman keeps his pants on this time we should be good until at least 7pm...:p

[concealer404]

Alright, cool. Hopefully the MX6 is up and running again by then, so i can leave the girlfriend with the car so she can go to work. :p

I guess the where is important now...?

[SolidSqual]

Sunday the 20th?....

Shoot, I'll be in Tennessee at the Keb Mo concert that weekend. . .

[nooshinjohn]

Shoot, I'll be in Tennessee at the Keb Mo concert that weekend. . .

ok then... everyone weigh in on a date... majority rules. It must be on a Sunday however and sooner rather than later.:rolleyes:

[concealer404]

I'm free any Sunday until the SCCA Solo season starts i think, and even those are mostly Saturdays i believe.

[lightman1]

Sunday the 20th?....
Seattle here.

[superjunior]

Sure. What the hell. I haven't made a road trip in a while. What say you?

pick me up on your way Russ, you gotta go right past here anyhow :D

[lightman1]

pick me up on your way Russ, you gotta go right past here anyhow :DNo sweat Dan. The Lightman Express delivers fellow Polkies as well.
Gimme a buzz

[mopar paul]

Sunday the 14th anyone???

[lightman1]

Sunday the 14th anyone???
A death nell for those with significant others. No dog in that fight!!

[Rodeo0530]

Shoot, I'll be in Tennessee at the Keb Mo concert that weekend. . .

jealous

[mopar paul]

A death nell for those with significant others. No dog in that fight!!

Oh, I have a significant other-guess I was thinking with my ears:D

[nooshinjohn]

Sunday the 14th anyone???

ummm... no, the wife would throw a fit... March 7th? we could make it a bit of a St. Pappy's day thing.

[lightman1]

ummm... no, the wife would throw a fit... March 7th? we could make it a bit of a St. Pappy's day thing.
Sold!!

[comfortablycurt]

I'm cool with basically any Sunday...I just need to know ahead of time so I can make sure to not make any other plans on that day.

[SolidSqual]

ummm... no, the wife would throw a fit... March 7th? we could make it a bit of a St. Pappy's day thing.

March 7th would give me tons of time to plan!!!! Let's do it!

[comfortablycurt]

March 7th is cool with me.

Anyone interested in checking out any of my gear? I'll bring any of my stuff aside from the SDA's. I think my 2A's would be trumped by Johns 2.3TL's...lol...Plus, I don't feel like lugging my 2A's down to my car...lol...I doubt they'd fit in there anyway.

I could bring the Peerless 7A's if there's interest. I just got a DPA Little Bit Three DAC in a Karma from Ricardo, which I've been thoroughly enjoying in my system. I'm happy to bring any of my gear though if there's interest...it's all in my sig.

[danger boy]

Sunday the 14th anyone???

that would be hardcore if you held it on Valentine's day :p

[wutadumsn23]

that would be hardcore if you held it on Valentine's day :p

LOL, hardcore or a deathwish??

-Jeff

[HB27]

A death nell for those with significant others. No dog in that fight!!That's about how I got rid of mine! Hey, it works...don't knock it!

[concealer404]

March 7th is good by me. Same as loCurtico, i can bring anything in my sig.

[nooshinjohn]

March 7th it is then! Now we just need to figure out where... As I said, my place is open to it but I am a bit more than an hour north of where everyone else is coming from...

I can bring anything in my stack of stuff except the SDA's.

[nikolas812]

Count me in.





Nik

[nikolas812]

My house could be used if need be.







Nik

[SolidSqual]

I'd offer my place, but I don't think it's conducive to a large gathering. I will however bring my subs, CDP, MMGs and whatever else you guys want.

[nooshinjohn]

The MMG's would be nice... cound me in for the Sunfire 600x2 and my Yamaha px3. I will also try and bring my LSi-15's

[Rodeo0530]

I can't say that I'm a definite because I have full-time work and full-time school, but I will definitely try to make it!

[mopar paul]

March 7th-perfect!

[nooshinjohn]

all we need to do now is agree on a place:)...

[wz2p7j]

John - where do you live in Indiana? North or south?

Chris

[concealer404]

He's north i think.

[nooshinjohn]

I live in West Lafayette...(Boiler country)

[comfortablycurt]

I live at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway...I'd be glad to host.

I can't find my bolt cutters though, so someone else is going to have to bring a pair. I seem to have misplaced my key for the gate.

[nikolas812]

How many people are we looking at for the gathering? How many people are positive they'll show?




Nik

[lightman1]

how many people are we looking at for the gathering? How many people are positive they'll show?




Nik
me!!!!

[nooshinjohn]

I started this thread so I guess I'm screwed... count me in.

[comfortablycurt]

How many people are we looking at for the gathering? How many people are positive they'll show?




Nik


Count me as like a 90% definite. There's a chance that something will come up...but I doubt it.

[concealer404]

I don't see anything that would prevent me at the moment. So i'm at least a 90%.

[SolidSqual]

Sunday is totally free for me. The courts are closed and clients can wait until Monday.

[HB27]

I see no problem getting there except for "death and taxes". I'm in.
I'll even bring a pair of my big ol' homebrew 56wpc monoblocks and McAlister custom Pre.
Harry

[mopar paul]

I will be in Indy that weekend anyway so I will be there for sure-at least for a few hours!

[nooshinjohn]

awesome... where are we meeting?

[SolidSqual]

Does anyone have a big place? How many people are we expecting? I could handle ten probably comfortably in my apartment if we all rotated in different rooms.

[SolidSqual]

Hey guys, is this happening or not? I'm bringing some Karma to the party: Dodd Levitator!

[nooshinjohn]

yes its happening...

I would love to try that Dodd on my Px-3...

[Rodeo0530]

count me out...can't make it that weekend:(

[comfortablycurt]

Hey guys, is this happening or not? I'm bringing some Karma to the party: Dodd Levitator!


Very cool!!!




Do we have a location yet?

[HB27]

"Looks like we've hit a snag" with location?????

[nooshinjohn]

my house is open to all... I am about one hour north of Indy.

[SolidSqual]

my house is open to all... I am about one hour north of Indy.

Seconded. Ok, I say we do this at John's place. Unless we have a more agreed upon alternative by the end of Friday, let's call this settled.

Mike

[rcrook317]

im down.....even tho i dont know any of ya!Hr north kinda of a stretch for me unless its on a mon or tues.....i got f*cked up days off due to lack of seniority!

[comfortablycurt]

my house is open to all... I am about one hour north of Indy.

Sounds good to me.

Where do you live? I want to say...Fort Wayne? Just trying to get a rough idea of distance etc.

[nooshinjohn]

west lafayette..aka Boiler Country

[superjunior]

No sweat Dan. The Lightman Express delivers fellow Polkies as well.
Gimme a buzz

damn Russ, If your serious that is a very generous offer! I can probably keep that weekend open as long as there is no threat of snow (I plow) I'd love to hear other peoples gear and meet fellow polkies. how much room ya got in the trunk, I want to hear YOUR sda's on other gear :p

[lightman1]

Let's do it, Dan. Let's get the logistics straight and go from there. You still have my #?

[superjunior]

I got it here somewhere. I'll dig it up and give you a ring this evening

[SolidSqual]

Hey John,

Are you ready for us on March 7th?

Mike

[mopar paul]

John,
If there is something we can do to help let us know. Like I said I'm going to be in Indy that weekend so I will be there for sure. I was thinking I could pick up like 100 wings or so from BWW. Let us know-I'm stoked!
Paul

[SolidSqual]

John, just give me the address. I'll bring the booze and chicks :)

[nooshinjohn]

Ok guys... here's the word.

My place is small in size (15x18 living room) but will happily welcome all that want to come. We can take turns in the sweetspots and perhaps set up two rigs and play between the two. I have a new addition joining my clan tommorow as I have dipped my big toe into the tube pool.:)

I will send my address and phone number out to those wishing to attend via IM. I plan on having a bit of munchie stuff at the house, but if you guys want to bring some adult beverages and other stuff, that would be cool and most appreciated. I plan on having some Karma stuff as well.:D:cool:

[erniejade]

2.5 hours from Bolingbrook IL where I am at. I can probably make it also.

You already have a sunfire sig. I can bring a jolida cd100. also have a c-19... the 1.2's or carver amazing might be hard to bring though.

[erniejade]

Man I forgot it his suscribe to this thread.


I also have a technics 1200 with a dl160.

[leroyjr1]

Can I bring my Bose system?

[mopar paul]

Can I bring my Bose system?
Uh yeah, and well bring the duct tape and shovels...:D
I can bring my Simaudio Moon CD1 if anyone would like to hear it-it's pure heaven in my system. Bet it would sound good with that SUNFIRE!

[comfortablycurt]

Man I forgot it his suscribe to this thread.


I also have a technics 1200 with a dl160.

I'd love to hear that table...I've been thinking about buying that same combo for my next TT upgrade.


Lee-Bring your Bose system. I'll bring my White Van Bose Knockoff system...we can have a head to head comparo. I'd lay money on the knockoffs sounding better.:p

[nooshinjohn]

.......


Hey guys... he wife has informed me that the Tuesday following our little shindig she has a huge test. This means we will need to find another place to meet, as she will need complete silence and peace.

Sorry 'bout that.


John

[erniejade]

what Simaudio Moon CD do you have? I would love to hear it against the Jolida.

Shoot thats not good about your place... I can offer mine. It is a town house in Bolingbrook IL. My stuff is in the basement YES i know not the ideal listen spot without any kind of treatments just pure cement lol.

[HB27]

I know I'm going to regret this but here goes...
I have a GOOD friend that manages an apartment complex on the southside of INDY and they've got a KILLER club house they let tennants use for parties, receptions, etc.
It's about 70x40 best I can remember. I'd have to put a significant deposit down via CC but as long as no one screws up I should be safe.
Booze allowed, noise and loud volume not a factor. Acually pretty good acoustics in the room. I've used it before myself and been to a few parties there.
I CAN CHECK FOR AVAILABLE DATES IF ENOUGH ARE INTERESTED.
Harry
ANYONE THAT DAMAGES ANYTHING I'D HAVE TO PAY FOR WOULD BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE. SERIOUSLY!!!!

[nikolas812]

My place is still available...

I have a theater room a few people can hang out in.

A couple bath rooms. A spare bedroom that could possible be cleared out for a one rig.

A 16x30 living room that can handle two to three rigs easy. And have room left to sit and be comfortable.


I'm in southern Indiana. 19 miles north of Louisville KY.

ZIP 47126


Its free for use.



Let me know.




Nik

[comfortablycurt]

That sucks John, but school is important.;)


Hopefully we can manage to figure something else out.

[leroyjr1]

That sucks John, but school is important.;)


Hopefully we can manage to figure something else out.

Music is more important..:cool:

[comfortablycurt]

Music is more important..:cool:

Agreed 100%. That's why I didn't go to college(or the last two years of high school) in favor of playing my guitar a lot.


It was the best decision I ever made too.:)

[mhmacw]

id be into a meet in indiana. especailly in the louiville area . i got a buddy in grangeville and would like to bring him too

[nikolas812]

My place is still available...

I have a theater room a few people can hang out in.

A couple bath rooms. A spare bedroom that could possible be cleared out for a one rig.

A 16x30 living room that can handle two to three rigs easy. And have room left to sit and be comfortable.


I'm in southern Indiana. 19 miles north of Louisville KY.

ZIP 47126


Its free for use.



Let me know.




Nik




Still available.......







Nik

[concealer404]

Nik, your place works for me... not like i haven't made the drive before. :p Though... i may need a ride. :(

[nooshinjohn]

I will come and pick you up on the way through. I second the nomination for Nic's place. All in favor?

[concealer404]

Cool John, i appreciate it. :) There's a possibility i can have it all wrapped up by then, depends on a couple parts.

Nik, any beer requests?

[nooshinjohn]

food requests?

[SolidSqual]

I'm cool with Nik's place, he's got clean power and a big livingroom with a kitchen connected.

Concealer, I live 5 minutes from the state house if it's easier for me than John to pick you up. Doesn't matter to me.

[leroyjr1]

What equipment is on the menu?

[mhmacw]

food requests?

porterhouse

[SolidSqual]

I'll bring my Audiospace Tube CD player and maybe a HiRez music server setup if I can get it together in time.

[nooshinjohn]

Sunfire 600x2, Carver SD/a490t tube cdp, Yamaha PX-3. and maybe the LSi-15's for me...

[mhmacw]

ill bring my appetite for destruction.

[nooshinjohn]

ill bring my appetite for destruction.

You should stay home:rolleyes:...

[mhmacw]

yea...not your house

[concealer404]

I'm cool with Nik's place, he's got clean power and a big livingroom with a kitchen connected.

Concealer, I live 5 minutes from the state house if it's easier for me than John to pick you up. Doesn't matter to me.

I can literally see 65 from my place, so it should be pretty easy for either of you. You guys can fight over who is graced with my presence for the hour drive. :D

Anything i've got that anyone wants to check out?

[HB27]

I've got a truck and can haul some stuff safely if needed. Very close to Greenwood mall in Indy.

[nikolas812]

Cool John, i appreciate it. :) There's a possibility i can have it all wrapped up by then, depends on a couple parts.

Nik, any beer requests?




UPLAND WHEAT if you can find it. If you can. Get a case and I'll re inverse you for it. I can't get the stuff down here.




nik

[concealer404]

UPLAND WHEAT if you can find it. If you can. Get a case and I'll re inverse you for it. I can't get the stuff down here.




nik

Alrighty, i'll see what i can do. :) Send me PM when we get closer to remind me.

And yes dammit, i AM old enough to buy beer! :p

Forewarning to everyone coming: I look like i'm 16. Maybe. Deal with it. :eek:

[nikolas812]

My place it is then.

All I have at the current moment is a Theater that will seat about three people. Maybe Four uncomfortably. Two is the ideal number for the theater actually. Unless two of you want to cuddle on the couch together like me and the girl do...:p


Living room will be wide open and emptied for any gear that is brought. So far All I have is a pair vintage Klipsch Fortes. Everything else has been sold. So you guys need to bring some stuff if you want to play.... But there should be plenty of room for just about anything.



Nik

[concealer404]

I'll bring the B&K and the Scarlet Vipers for sure... anything else anyone wants to hear? My feelings won't be hurt if you all say no, i don't exactly have a hi-fi rig. :p

[concealer404]

Alright, i'm bringing:

B&K Reference 5 S2
Pioneer Elite DV-50A
Onkyo M-5150
Scarlet Vipers
and my speaker cables

All this for sure. :)

[nikolas812]

Awesome!


I can't wait.


Whats every one else bringing?



Nik

[lightman1]

i may scratch up a couple of goodies to bring...can ya dig it?

[concealer404]

Mike or John, i guess i should have asked you guys first before i volunteered my gear...

Either of you guys have room for my stuff i've got listed? And potentially a big stretch, either of you have room for my little Esprits?

I'm going to run out of time on my car, and i don't know yet if my girlfriend has to work and use the Escort.

[SolidSqual]

I have a Chevy Tahoe. So, room is no issue.

[concealer404]

Alright, cool, i really appreciate the offer. I'd suck it up and drive the Celica down, because i have before, but it'd probably destroy all the gear on the way. Nik will understand that, and so will whoever ends up picking me up.


Do we have a time set yet? Getting close, we gotta get the details wrapped up!

[nikolas812]

What time do you think is best? Just about any time is good for me. With in reason.

How about trying to get things started at noon?

Nik

[concealer404]

Doesn't matter to me... my normal day is me getting up at 4:30am and going to bed at midnite, sooo... I'm not going to work that day, so as early or as late as everyone wants.

Noon would work for me, but i'm at the mercy of Mike or John. Well... unless i really like this Audi i'm going to go look at.

[nooshinjohn]

^^^what happened to a Subaru?

[concealer404]

Find me a decent turbo 5-speed Baja yet? :p

This Audi is cheap, sounds like it's in nice shape, and has the 5-cylinder, 20v, 5spd, awd combo that i love. I also happen to know where there's a donor Audi 200 Quattro 20v Turbo car for future fun. Search Youtube for "Audi RS2" and you'll probably understand. ;)

[nooshinjohn]

working on it.... we have a new used car guy here and he is scouting as we speak

[lightman1]

To lazy to look for it...What is the date????

[SolidSqual]

March 7th

[lightman1]

Thanks, sweetie.

[cstmar01]

grrrr I'm soo annoyed I have to go to this stupid play of my girlfriend's sisters and I can't do anything fun like this. Man. I still think if people would ever want to do a meet in chicago as well and visit stores that would be cool.

[SolidSqual]

Hey Guys,

This weekend at Nic's place the Sunday debauchery begins! And, I will have my new Rogue Audio Perseus to drop into Nic's system for fun.

Later,

Mike

[concealer404]

Mike/John, i'll let you know for sure tomorrow if i'll need a ride or not. :D

[nikolas812]

Hey Guys,

This weekend at Nic's place the Sunday debauchery begins! And, I will have my new Rogue Audio Perseus to drop into Nic's system for fun.

Later,

Mike




You guys better bring some ****e! I'm audio poor at the moment. I don't even have a system anymore!:eek: Only thing left is my Klipsch's. And I just posted them for sale on Craigs and E bay. Don't expect them to be around much longer.. If you guys don't bring enough to put a system together we'll be piled up in the theater drinking beer and watching movies. I'm all HT at the moment. Other than that all I have to offer is a decent size living room that has been emptied for the event....



Any ways. Its still a go on my end. The Drag strip opens Saturday also!! So maybe some racing Saturday and some tunes or movies Sunday. Sounds like a good weekend to me!







Nik

[AudioGenics]

....will be burning up carbon credit in the Citation CJ4 on the way to Indiana and then
cause a power outage when all the electronics are turned to max !

[nooshinjohn]

Stereo Signature, Carver Tube CDP, Yamaha PX-3 and a pair of LSI-15's coming from my stash...

[SolidSqual]

Ok, John bring those Lsi15s. I know for a fact that my Rogue Audio Perseus will rock hard when paired with those. What do we have for a good amp . . . what's the stereo signature?

I'll also bring my MAC speaker cables and interconnects if we need them.

What don't we have to put a few good system options together?

[comfortablycurt]

I'm still like a 90% yes...can't confirm until later in the week though.

If I do come, I can bring my Adcom GFA-545, Peerless Monitor 7A's, Denon 2910 universal player, DPA Little Bit Three DAC and AQ Sidewinder IC's.

[concealer404]

I'll list again what i can bring, space in your automobile dictating...

APC H10
B&K Ref 5 SII
Onkyo M5150
Speaker cables and ICs
DV50A Elite


Anyone want me to bring the Yaqin?

And if we want/need more speaks, i can bring the Esprits if there's room?

[SolidSqual]

Concealer:
APC H10
B&K Ref 5 SII
Onkyo M5150
Speaker cables and ICs
DV50A Elite

SolidSqual:
Audiospace CDT-8A
Dodd Levitator
MAC speaker Cables
Rogue Audio Perseus
Mac Mini, HRT MusicStream II+ DAC, Wireworld Silver Starlight USB cable (to make believers out of all you)

Comfortablycurt:
Adcom GFA-545,
Peerless Monitor 7A's,
Denon 2910 universal player,
DPA Little Bit Three DAC and
AQ Sidewinder IC's.

Nooshinjohn:
Stereo Signature,
Carver Tube CDP,
Yamaha PX-3
and a pair of LSI-15's

(Cut and paste and add your gear)

[concealer404]

Yeah, i'll bring the Yaqin so you can all laugh at the band-aid. :D

[nooshinjohn]

Ok, John bring those Lsi15s. I know for a fact that my Rogue Audio Perseus will rock hard when paired with those. What do we have for a good amp . . . what's the stereo signature?

I'll also bring my MAC speaker cables and interconnects if we need them.

What don't we have to put a few good system options together?

Tha twould be my treasured Sunfire Load Invariant Stereo Signature 600x2

[SolidSqual]

Tha twould be my treasured Sunfire Load Invariant Stereo Signature 600x2

Hmmm . . . sounds underpowered:rolleyes:

[lightman1]

50-50 here guys. I'll let y'all know either way by Wednsday... cross yer fingers, freaks.

[wutadumsn23]

Sounds like a good time, wish I could go. Maybe the Lightman express can make a stop in WA first, lol.

-Jeff

[concealer404]

I am actually 99% sure i'm going to be driving, so add my Paradigms to the list of gear. I'll just bring my entire rig, minus the rack.

[comfortablycurt]

Guys, I think I'm out on this one. Gas would cost me a few cents to get out there...and my finances are a bit low at the moment. Wish I could make it.

Have fun!

[nooshinjohn]

get your buttocks to my house Curt, and I will take you the rest of the way... see you at 9am

[comfortablycurt]

That'd still be a lot of driving...My finances are really low right now, since I barely work in the winter.

Plus, just to be there at 9 am, I'd have to leave here around 6...which is a bit on the early side for me...lol I'm usually just going to sleep shortly before that.

[wutadumsn23]

get your buttocks to my house Curt, and I will take you the rest of the way... see you at 9am

LOL, wanna come get me instead?? I'll meet ya halfway. :cool:

-Jeff

[nooshinjohn]

LOL, wanna come get me instead?? I'll meet ya halfway. :cool:

-Jeff


You work on an air force base... hop a flight coming in to Wright Pat. You can hitch-hike from there.:p;):D

[wutadumsn23]

Man, don't even give me any ideas, lol. This base is a ghost town when it comes to CONUS hops, not many options. I do know a few people at Wright Pat. though, lol.

-Jeff

[comfortablycurt]

Well...I might still be able to make it after all. I managed to get some work done today, and I am tomorrow too. Hopefully I'll manage to get my ass out there. I'll confirm one way or the other on Saturday.

Do we have any logistical information together yet? I tried typing "Nik's house, IN" into google maps, but nothing came up!:confused:;)



btw...Ben, clear out your inbox!

[nooshinjohn]

PM me and I will send you my address. You can park here and we can drive down together...

[concealer404]

Well...I might still be able to make it after all. I managed to get some work done today, and I am tomorrow too. Hopefully I'll manage to get my ass out there. I'll confirm one way or the other on Saturday.

Do we have any logistical information together yet? I tried typing "Nik's house, IN" into google maps, but nothing came up!:confused:;)



btw...Ben, clear out your inbox!


Cleared!

I'm going to be there around 12:15-12:30, gonna quick drop off the gear, then i'm going to have to quick pop down to Louisville to take care of some quick business, then i'll be back.

[SolidSqual]

Hey Nik,

Can you PM your address?

[lightman1]

No can do boys and girls.:( My oldest son has a band competition Sunday. Throw together another one and I'll DEFINATLY be there. Have fun and turn it up loud so I can hear it in North Carolina!

[concealer404]

So what time are we supposed to get down there again?

[nooshinjohn]

noon Is the start time...

If someone can please PM me the address, I would be grateful...

Curt!!! Are you coming my way first?

[concealer404]

I have it in my old phone, but i sat on it. :p

It's real easy to get to, though. I'd say just meet me at my place and follow me, but i'm going to be getting there at about 12:30 instead of noon. Gotta drop the girlfriend off at work.

If you want to caravan anyways, shoot me a PM, i'll see it in the morning.

[comfortablycurt]

Hey guys, I'm not gonna be able to make it. I've got a bunch of stuff I need to get done around here...not to mention that I'd have to get up in like 5 hours to leave...lol

Have a good time everyone. I'll try to make it out to the next one.

[nooshinjohn]

...THANKS NIK!!!

You are a gracious host and I am thankful to you for hosting the first Indiana get-together.


I had a great time!


John

[cincycat13]

Pix or it didn't happen:D

Be sure to get a large place in Fairborn so you can host the Ohio get together.

[concealer404]

Nik is good people. :)

Had a great time, even with the smallish group, and i think we generated a pretty large amount of gear to check out even with there only being 4 of us.

BTW:

The Paradigms rule supreme. ;)

[concealer404]

Oh. And apparently LSi15s are capable of some absolutely ridiculous output. Who knew?

Nik, get the pics up!!!!

[SolidSqual]

Oh. And apparently LSi15s are capable of some absolutely ridiculous output. Who knew?

Nik, get the pics up!!!!

Yeah FYI, to those of you who think the woofer breaks up at high volumes on the 15s . . . chances are its your amp being crushed, not the woofers reaching their output limits. The Lsi15s rocked the house hardcore!

[anton.chigurh]

Nik is good people.

+1. Woulda been great to meet you all. Maybe next time.


Oh. And apparently LSi15s are capable of some absolutely ridiculous output.

What were you running with them? Over all did you like them?

[concealer404]

+1. Woulda been great to meet you all. Maybe next time.



What were you running with them? Over all did you like them?

They were John's LSi15s, we ran them on his monster Sunfire, and various tubed preamps and tubed cdps.

I don't think any of us were REAL happy with how they sounded being fed vinyl though. It just sounded strange for some reason.

Oh.. and John was ballsy enough to turn his volume ALL THE WAY up on them, so they were receiving what was it again John? 1200+watts between the two of them? :p


As for overall, (and this is personal opinion, of course) yes, i liked them. But i wouldn't buy them. I thought they sounded good, and were good at what they were meant to do, but they just aren't what my ears are looking for. I think we all had likes and dislikes about all the speakers that we ran throughout the day, which were:

LSi15s
Klipsch Forte IIs (i think?)
Modded Monitor 5jrs
Paradigm Esprit V.3s

My quick thoughts:

LSi15s: Very laid back and smooth, authorative bass, great midrange. But i wasn't really fan of the midbass "hump" i was hearing, and the highs actually seemed a little harsh to me under high volumes, but of course, so many other things contribute to that, so it's likely not just the speakers. These sounded to me closer to what i personally would like in an HT setting, and John actually uses them as his REARS in his HT. :p

Klipsch: The midrange and bass on these were damn near perfect. I would have liked a little lower extension, but it is what it is. Even being fed solid state power, they were still surprisingly warm, and voices were hair-raising. Highs could get harsh, though. It was weird, one minute they sounded great, warm, and smooth, but jack the volume up ONE more notch, and all of a sudden they were trying to invade your ears.

5JRs: I really hate to say it, but meh. They sounded good at low volumes, but once we even attempted to fill the room with them, they actually sounded brighter and harsher than the Klipsch, even with the horns. It was strange. I'm going to blame placement on a lot of it, but it was still strange to me. Of course, i have a love/hate relationship with the Monitor series.

Paradigms: I'll admit that they're a real strange speaker. We first hooked them up in front of the Klipschs because we were too lazy to move them. They sounded HORRENDOUS. Ports were chuffing like crazy, bass sounded poppy and flat, it was just ugly. Everyone was all for packing them back up (i cried :p) but i pointed out that the placement sucked. We moved them to about a foot off the wall, and toed in slightly. It was like a new speaker. I think everyone agreed that they were the sleeper of the pairs, but i'd rather everyone else give their thoughts on them, since i AM biased, since they're mine, and i live with them on a daily basis.

Yeah, we did have them being driven by $7k worth of gear, but i am being 110% honest when i say that they perform just as well with my setup. They didn't need the insane power available to them from the Sunfire. ;)

[anton.chigurh]

Thanks for your thoughts.

At a moderate volume , I really liked what I heard of the klipsch on the tube amp.

Sounds like it was a bit of a tall order for the 5jrs. Sl2000?

[concealer404]

Thanks for your thoughts.

At a moderate volume , I really liked what I heard of the klipsch on the tube amp.

Sounds like it was a bit of a tall order for the 5jrs. Sl2000?

Yeah, i believe they were SL2000s, just had the crossovers redone if i remember right. And yes, i throughly agree that they were simply outclassed. :)

And yes, i imagine that the Klipsch would have been a different beast on that integrated he had, and they even still sounded GREAT on the sand amp, but it became apparent at high volumes that they just really needed all the tubes they could get. That said, the point where they started to get harsh is a bit beyond what i usually listen to my music at. ;) I think the temptation to try to match the LSi15's volume on every pair of speaker may have been a little too great.

[Ricardo]

Oh.. and John was ballsy enough to turn his volume ALL THE WAY up on them, so they were receiving what was it again John? 1200+watts between the two of them? :p


LSi15s: the highs actually seemed a little harsh to me under high volumes,

Klipsch: Highs could get harsh, though. It was weird, one minute they sounded great, warm, and smooth, but jack the volume up ONE more notch, and all of a sudden they were trying to invade your ears.

5JRs: I really hate to say it, but meh. They sounded good at low volumes, but once we even attempted to fill the room with them, they actually sounded brighter and harsher than the Klipsch,

Is it just me or there's something more to get from this? First, I can't imagine getting the volume ALL THE WAY UP with that amount of power and not blow something. Can't defy Physics. EVERY amp will clip at some point. Then everything seemed to sound harsh at higher volumes, even the 15's? Hmmm....

Anyway, great that you guys got together and had some fun.

[concealer404]

Hahah, touche. :)

The LSi15s were the only ones that got the kamikaze treatment, and i don't think the amp was clipping on the Klipsch or the 5jrs. The 5jrs didn't get turned up THAT much at all, and the Klipschs didn't make it to anywhere the near the same volume as the LSis.

There were obviously a lot of other factors to take into consideration, different sources, pres, placement, the room, etc etc etc. And the fact that my ears don't really like highs a whole lot in the first place. I'm hoping Nik, Mike, and John will chime in with their thoughts, i don't pretend to speak for all of us. I know they all liked the LSis more than i did i think.

The amp might have been clipping on the LSis, but i'm 100% positive it wasn't on the others. :)

You'll have to join in next time!

[nikolas812]

I'll post some pics first chance I get...


It was nice having you all down.





Nik

[nooshinjohn]

You'll have to join in next time!


The more the merrier!:):cool:

The LSi's were far and away the power lovers of the group, and had IMHO the best midrange and above performance. The bass at first was rather muddy and boomy. After setting them up so that the woofers faced inboard to each other and toed in properly did they come to life. Yes, we did max the volume out on them more than once for an extended period and they took all they could get without ill effect to amp or speakers. The bass under these conditions was very well controlled and the speakers showed no sign of failure. The amp never clipped, but the lights did dim to the beat of the music.:D

They did become fairly bright at extreme volume, but not what I would call harsh, unless the music was poorly recorded.

I feel the best bottom end through midrange performance fell to the Klipch by a wide margin...

[SolidSqual]

Is it just me or there's something more to get from this? First, I can't imagine getting the volume ALL THE WAY UP with that amount of power and not blow something. Can't defy Physics. EVERY amp will clip at some point. Then everything seemed to sound harsh at higher volumes, even the 15's? Hmmm....

Anyway, great that you guys got together and had some fun.

You can do it when the pre is an onboard feature of a carver CDP. I don't think we could have done it with my Rogue Perseus, which was also being used.

[concealer404]

Yeah, probably a case where my ears are just strange, honestly. I don't like bright, and once i hear any sibilance at all, i can't help but fixate on it. I think a lot of it is because i've been trained to hate bright from a performance aspect most of my life. :D

[nooshinjohn]

You can do it when the pre is an onboard feature of a carver CDP. I don't think we could have done it with my Rogue Perseus, which was also being used.


I got it to about 80% of max before I chickened out!:D I would love to give it a go in my home sometime.

[concealer404]

I got it to about 80% of max before I chickened out!:D

I am going to make SO much fun of you if i find out that you normally listen at low levels. :p

[comfortablycurt]

So that's what I heard coming from your direction yesterday!

Those LSi's really can jam! Sounded great from here guys.:)



Sounds like you had a great time...I'll definitely have to make it out to the next one. It was just bad timing for me kind of.



BTW-I heard that John listens to music at an average level of about 12 db.;):p

[concealer404]

Seriously... i think the only other times i've listened to music that loud (besides concerts) was:

1) At Nik's again (re-occuring theme i guess) with his 1.2TLs trying to make the XPA-2 cry.

2) In my car with my old stereo "just to see what she'll do ayup!"

[nooshinjohn]

My ususal listening volume is about 65/70 db on a scale of 0 to 100, with my 2.3TL's loving every minute of it. The levels vary a bit depending on source and the type of music.

[comfortablycurt]

My ususal listening volume is about 65/70 db on a scale of 0 to 100, with my 2.3TL's loving every minute of it. The levels vary a bit depending on source and the type of music.

I generally listen at around 80-85 db or so...with a measly little 100 watt per channel amp and SDA 2A's.;)

[nooshinjohn]

Quality can beat quantity... I also learned that cables/wires DO make a difference!!!
...and that SYNERGY is a royal BEYOCH!!

[nikolas812]

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj162/nikolas812/Picture121-2.jpg
http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj162/nikolas812/Picture120-2.jpg
http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj162/nikolas812/Picture119.jpg
http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj162/nikolas812/Picture118.jpg
http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj162/nikolas812/Picture117.jpg
http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj162/nikolas812/Picture116.jpg
http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj162/nikolas812/Picture115.jpg

[concealer404]

Ahhh.... my ass has now made it's way to the internet. :D

[leroyjr1]

They were John's LSi15s, we ran them on his monster Sunfire, and various tubed preamps and tubed cdps.

I don't think any of us were REAL happy with how they sounded being fed vinyl though. It just sounded strange for some reason.

Oh.. and John was ballsy enough to turn his volume ALL THE WAY up on them, so they were receiving what was it again John? 1200+watts between the two of them? :p


As for overall, (and this is personal opinion, of course) yes, i liked them. But i wouldn't buy them. I thought they sounded good, and were good at what they were meant to do, but they just aren't what my ears are looking for. I think we all had likes and dislikes about all the speakers that we ran throughout the day, which were:

LSi15s
Klipsch Forte IIs (i think?)
Modded Monitor 5jrs
Paradigm Esprit V.3s

My quick thoughts:

LSi15s: Very laid back and smooth, authorative bass, great midrange. But i wasn't really fan of the midbass "hump" i was hearing, and the highs actually seemed a little harsh to me under high volumes, but of course, so many other things contribute to that, so it's likely not just the speakers. These sounded to me closer to what i personally would like in an HT setting, and John actually uses them as his REARS in his HT. :p

Klipsch: The midrange and bass on these were damn near perfect. I would have liked a little lower extension, but it is what it is. Even being fed solid state power, they were still surprisingly warm, and voices were hair-raising. Highs could get harsh, though. It was weird, one minute they sounded great, warm, and smooth, but jack the volume up ONE more notch, and all of a sudden they were trying to invade your ears.

5JRs: I really hate to say it, but meh. They sounded good at low volumes, but once we even attempted to fill the room with them, they actually sounded brighter and harsher than the Klipsch, even with the horns. It was strange. I'm going to blame placement on a lot of it, but it was still strange to me. Of course, i have a love/hate relationship with the Monitor series.

Paradigms: I'll admit that they're a real strange speaker. We first hooked them up in front of the Klipschs because we were too lazy to move them. They sounded HORRENDOUS. Ports were chuffing like crazy, bass sounded poppy and flat, it was just ugly. Everyone was all for packing them back up (i cried :p) but i pointed out that the placement sucked. We moved them to about a foot off the wall, and toed in slightly. It was like a new speaker. I think everyone agreed that they were the sleeper of the pairs, but i'd rather everyone else give their thoughts on them, since i AM biased, since they're mine, and i live with them on a daily basis.

Yeah, we did have them being driven by $7k worth of gear, but i am being 110% honest when i say that they perform just as well with my setup. They didn't need the insane power available to them from the Sunfire. ;)



For more lower end look at the Klipsch Chorus.

[concealer404]

For more lower end look at the Klipsch Chorus.

Ah ok, thanks! Reminded me that i was going to ask about a Klipsch that had that same sound, just more bottom end to it at the meet, but forgot.

The sad part is that i can't fit these speakers in my area anyways. :(

[SolidSqual]

I have someone's Tobey Keith Greatest Hits CD.

[nooshinjohn]

ummm that would be mine... I will be in Indy tommorow nite. PM me your addy and maybe we can meet up.

[hearingimpared]

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj162/nikolas812/Picture121-2.jpg
http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj162/nikolas812/Picture120-2.jpg
http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj162/nikolas812/Picture119.jpg
http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj162/nikolas812/Picture118.jpg
http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj162/nikolas812/Picture117.jpg
http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj162/nikolas812/Picture116.jpg
http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj162/nikolas812/Picture115.jpg

Is that John mooning us?

Glad you guys had a great time.

[nooshinjohn]

Yeah that's me... I always try to put my best face forward:p:D...

[rcrook317]

Seriously... i think the only other times i've listened to music that loud (besides concerts) was:

1) At Nik's again (re-occuring theme i guess) with his 1.2TLs trying to make the XPA-2 cry.

2) In my car with my old stereo "just to see what she'll do ayup!"

being a owner of the xpa-2...whats ur thoughts?
i love mine

[comfortablycurt]

Yeah that's me... I always try to put my best face forward:p:D...

Well, it's nice to finally be able to put a face to the name, John!!:p



Who's the blue shirt person that's messing with all the gear?

[hearingimpared]

Yeah that's me... I always try to put my best face forward:p:D...

Did the kids in school call you BA?:D

[concealer404]

Well, it's nice to finally be able to put a face to the name, John!!:p



Who's the blue shirt person that's messing with all the gear?

That'd be me, sir. I swear to god i'm old enough to drink. :p

[mhmacw]

wheres the food?

[hearingimpared]

That'd be me, sir. I swear to god i'm old enough to drink. :p

I was wondering who the little punk kid was?:p:D

[nooshinjohn]

You guys ready for another get-together yet?

I am thinking beer, barbeque, tunes and maybe the wifes/girlfriends this time. And this will be at my place this time. Perhaps the second Sunday in May????

[lightman1]

Sold! I'm open that weekend, fer sher!:cool:

[nooshinjohn]

Sold! I'm open that weekend, fer sher!:cool:

I promise to lose weight between now and then just for you Russ.:eek:;)

[lightman1]

S'OK John. I like curves.;)

[concealer404]

You guys ready for another get-together yet?

I am thinking beer, barbeque, tunes and maybe the wifes/girlfriends this time. And this will be at my place this time. Perhaps the second Sunday in May????

I've got Winged Warrior that day. :(

[cstmar01]

do it the second weekend of april and I'll be there! lol JK sounds like you guys had a fun time.