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Forum: Radio
 Topic: News or Music
Re: News or Music [message #99494 is a reply to message #88617] Tue, 09 June 2026 08:07
Clint is currently offline  Clint
Messages: 33
Registered: December 2025
Baron
It's the same here. I have a music studio that I handle, so most of the time, I tune into radio stations seeking new songs and for mixing ideas.

Whenever I am not playing any of my mixtapes, I tune into Z100 station or Power 106 for both old and current hip hop jams.

That's how I relax and bond with artists who visit my studio when we are done working and need to chill. If I want to know what's up around the country, I've got CNN and other news websites to check, and I do that mostly at night when I am not sleeping over at the studio.
Forum: LSAF
 Topic: THELSAF 2026
Re: THELSAF 2026 [message #99495 is a reply to message #99240] Tue, 09 June 2026 08:11
Clint is currently offline  Clint
Messages: 33
Registered: December 2025
Baron

I'm gutted to miss THELSAF this year.

Had plans that I was gonna be there, but got engaged with studio sessions for my new artists a few days to the event.

I am glad, though, seeing that it was a massive success and already look forward to being there in the next edition.
Forum: Pi Speakers
 Topic: 4pi: Cabinetmaker's build
Re: 4pi: Cabinetmaker's build [message #99497 is a reply to message #99291] Tue, 09 June 2026 12:45
dustboy is currently offline  dustboy
Messages: 9
Registered: March 2026
Esquire
I'll work on getting a test mic. For now, my ears say the polarities are correct.

My ongoing goal with my hifi system is to get as close as possible to having live music in my home, and the 4pi's have the magic I was looking for. In fact this sound is better than a lot of venues I've been to.

One question, any ideas on how to decouple the speakers from the wood floor? The spot where I want to place them is not covered by the rug, but I have noticed the bass is much cleaner when they are standing on the rug.
Re: 4pi: Cabinetmaker's build [message #99498 is a reply to message #99497] Tue, 09 June 2026 13:14
Wayne Parham is currently offline  Wayne Parham
Messages: 19048
Registered: January 2001
Illuminati (33rd Degree)

Some people like to use spikes.  Their goal is to firmly "attach" the loudspeaker to the floor, using the weight of the cabinet to "nail" it to the floor by having such a small contact point.  The idea is to make the cabinet as steady and immovable as possible.

Another approach goes exactly the opposite, isolating the speakers from the floor.  Most use carpeting as you describe, or rubber feet. I prefer this method and always put rubber feet under my loudspeaker cabinets between them and any stands and place the stands on rubber mats or on carpets.
Forum: Group Build
 Topic: Planning on building a hifi rack, need suggestions.
Re: Planning on building a hifi rack, need suggestions. [message #99496 is a reply to message #99294] Tue, 09 June 2026 11:44
Rusty is currently offline  Rusty
Messages: 1422
Registered: May 2018
Location: Kansas City Missouri
Illuminati (3rd Degree)
900 dollars for a hifi rack seems steep to me. Particularly if you're DIYing it. I know the butcher cutting boards are very popular with threaded rod vertical supports. Nothing wrong with it. I made my open cabinet out of 3/4 birch veneered ply some years back. I think it only took a 4x8 sheet of it. I included drawers for my most played records. My turntable is wall mounted. Anyway, hope your financial situation opens up from the unexpected slings & arrows of misfortune. And your son is mending well. I know healthcare is one of the main issues with our societies cost of living dilemma. Here's my rig & cabinet.

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Re: Planning on building a hifi rack, need suggestions. [message #99499 is a reply to message #99496] Tue, 09 June 2026 13:22
Wayne Parham is currently offline  Wayne Parham
Messages: 19048
Registered: January 2001
Illuminati (33rd Degree)

Gorgeous.  Just gorgeous!

I love that curved bottom.  Too cool!



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