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Old 01-17-2022, 12:42 PM
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Finally getting around to taking and posting some pics of my relatively new two channel listening area. The space is tough as it's a loft-type area with no rear wall. A couple DIY bass traps and acoustic treatments seem to help. I have a MEN220 and will next run it through its paces to see how much of an improvement I can get.

Overall, I am really enjoying this setup, particularly when playing SACDs on the MCD600.
Very nice looking room Craig!
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Old 01-17-2022, 01:40 PM
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Finally getting around to taking and posting some pics of my relatively new two channel listening area. The space is tough as it's a loft-type area with no rear wall. A couple DIY bass traps and acoustic treatments seem to help. I have a MEN220 and will next run it through its paces to see how much of an improvement I can get.

Overall, I am really enjoying this setup, particularly when playing SACDs on the MCD600.
Congratulations. Enjoy.

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Old 01-17-2022, 02:52 PM
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Super clean setup - great listening space!
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Old 01-17-2022, 03:19 PM
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Sweeeet!
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Old 01-17-2022, 04:22 PM
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Finally getting around to taking and posting some pics of my relatively new two channel listening area. The space is tough as it's a loft-type area with no rear wall. A couple DIY bass traps and acoustic treatments seem to help. I have a MEN220 and will next run it through its paces to see how much of an improvement I can get.

Overall, I am really enjoying this setup, particularly when playing SACDs on the MCD600.
Very nice! The piano black XR100s look great
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Old 01-17-2022, 08:20 PM
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Very nice looking listening room. Where did you get the narrow corner panels?
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Old 01-18-2022, 01:31 AM
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Very excellent McIntosh system. I'm sure it sounds great.

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Old 01-18-2022, 09:17 AM
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I echo the comments above. Exceedingly well done!
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Old 01-19-2022, 04:31 PM
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Finally getting around to taking and posting some pics of my relatively new two channel listening area. The space is tough as it's a loft-type area with no rear wall. A couple DIY bass traps and acoustic treatments seem to help. I have a MEN220 and will next run it through its paces to see how much of an improvement I can get.

Overall, I am really enjoying this setup, particularly when playing SACDs on the MCD600.
Looks GREAT!
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Old 01-22-2022, 11:34 AM
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Thanks for the kind comments fellas, really enjoying the set up and looking forward to tweaking with the MEN220 room correction.
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