Pic: Your desk...RIGHT NOW

V4NT0M · 11 Mar 2022 at 08:18

Tephnos said:
What background is that? The style looks very simplistic firewatch-y, which I love.

This is 'Universe' by Box_69 on wallpaper engine.

Liquid_Entity · 21 Mar 2022 at 22:10

Installed a monitor/laptop arm which freed up some space on the desk.

V4NT0M · 22 Mar 2022 at 22:37

Nice, but isn't that light strip a bit dazzling?

Liquid_Entity · 22 Mar 2022 at 23:07

I turned the brightness to max for the sake of the picture. This is a govee strip and I can actually turn off segments. So when in use for a while I can turn all that front strip off.

I didn't plan on buying such a long strip but they didn't do the decent one in short length.

V4NT0M · 23 Mar 2022 at 15:13

Yea, the Govee ones are a bit of a pain, always 5m strip and can't cut the good ones. The lifesmart strips are better manufactured, come in smaller lengths and you can cut them but they are also more expensive.

VincentHanna · 13 Apr 2022 at 16:02

I'm after a new desk, any suggestions?

I currently use a John Lewis abacus small desk, which is only 80cm wide but has a slide out keyboard tray.

In my new space I can go to about 130cm wide, or as it's in a corner it could be 130cm along the back and about 90cm along the left side.

A medium to dark wood, would suit my room better.

Tephnos · 26 Apr 2022 at 02:09

V4NT0M said:
I have had a listen to mine, whether phonos are plugged in or not there is zero hum even at max volume, absolutely zero. At normal distance (about 80cm I can hear zero hiss) if I move closer (around 20cm) there is a very quiet hiss which only gets a tiny bit louder going from min to max volume. I doubt you will hear this under normal listening, definitely did not notice it until my ear was right next to them.

I have been using the Edifier r1280db for a couple of years before switching to these. In my opinion they sound a good deal better than than the Edifiers. I had both speakers set up side by side to test them against each other. Even when boosting up EQ on the edifiers they do not reach the same level of detail as the Presonus, probably as the tweeter on the Presonus is just so much better and I believe the woofer, whilst smaller than the Edifiers is of better quality. The Presonus also felt like the better choice for sitting on a PC desk as the sound was more focused and present. The Edifiers felt more empty.

However, I think it probably depends on exactly what you are using the speakers for, I can definitely see the Edifiers being better for some music styles and if you watch a lot of movies or want to use them to fill a room (for a party or something) the Edifiers are probably a better shout as they have a wider sound stage and lower bass. For "critical" listening the Presonus are much better to me.

Still enjoying your Eris 3.5 over the Edifiers?

V4NT0M · 4 May 2022 at 00:22

Tephnos said:
Still enjoying your Eris 3.5 over the Edifiers?

Aye, they are still sounding really great for me.

Tephnos · 5 May 2022 at 00:34

V4NT0M said:
Aye, they are still sounding really great for me.

What made you choose the 3.5 over say the 4.5?

V4NT0M · 5 May 2022 at 13:40

Tephnos said:
What made you choose the 3.5 over say the 4.5?

Just the size, I wanted something that would take up a little less space on my desk.

storm-chaser · 5 May 2022 at 14:18

Hybrid sound system combining a Z-5500 and a Z625 (hence two subwoofers)

V F · 5 May 2022 at 14:43

Your ears must be pounding with that subwoofer there? Considering how boomy the Z-5500 are known for.

V4NT0M · 5 May 2022 at 15:05

Who needs a haptic feedback vest plugged in when your entire room is shaking.

storm-chaser · 5 May 2022 at 16:11

V4NT0M said:
Who needs a haptic feedback vest plugged in when your entire room is shaking.

The subs are now on the floor where they belong. I was just getting the system set up at this time.

Sound system also doubles as a pacemaker if your heart is out of rhythm.

Tephnos · 5 May 2022 at 16:50

V4NT0M said:
Just the size, I wanted something that would take up a little less space on my desk.

Out of curiosity, have you tried stuffing the ports with something? It loses some low end, but clears up the messed up response there considerably. You might end up liking it a lot more based on what I have heard others say.

storm-chaser · 5 May 2022 at 17:00

V F said:
Your ears must be pounding with that subwoofer there? Considering how boomy the Z-5500 are known for.

My eardrums are still intact. However, I just toasted the Z625 sub yesterday. I like to play my music pretty loud, it only lasted 6 months.

V4NT0M · 6 May 2022 at 20:16

Tephnos said:
Out of curiosity, have you tried stuffing the ports with something? It loses some low end, but clears up the messed up response there considerably. You might end up liking it a lot more based on what I have heard others say.

I did try stuffing the ports but it removed too much bass for me, I am considering getting a sub to go with them so might stuff the ports if I get that.

Tephnos · 6 May 2022 at 21:55

V4NT0M said:
I did try stuffing the ports but it removed too much bass for me, I am considering getting a sub to go with them so might stuff the ports if I get that.

I see. How do you control volume btw, through the knob on the speaker itself? How granular is it? Thinking about trying the 4.5's with one of the reasons being I want a volume knob that doesn't annoy me!

LiE · 7 May 2022 at 10:23

LiE said:
Moved up into the loft. Added some Q Acoustics M20 speakers.

Since getting a puppy I’ve temporarily moved into the living room

Random Guy Esq. · 7 May 2022 at 18:03

LiE said:
Since getting a puppy I’ve temporarily moved into the living room

Did you get your M20s hooked up via USB before you had to move room? I'm really tempted by them, but my desk is a somewhat awkward size/shape for them.

Also, any pics of the pup?