Article: Scalable Dolby Atmos Music System

[bbosler]

quite a journey Bob, thanks for sharing. I appreciate the seemingly endless decisions that have to be made. Looking back I would have done mine a bit differently but we always end up in that space. I applaud your decision to go with a pro audio interface. Can you select consumer audio output levels instead of pro audio levels to tame the output? Most offer that option. 

 

I currently have my system based on a Trinnov processor, power amps, and passive Paradigm  speakers except for a powered Genelec for the center and powered Genelec subs. If starting over I would seriously consider powered Genelecs all around. I could get rid of 5 stereo amps and one 5 channel amp along with miles of speaker cable. The long XLRs could just plug into the speakers instead of the amps. Of course I would  have to get an AC outlet within a reasonable distance of each speaker.

 

I agree this isn't the place to debate cables so I'll just make this suggestion. If nothing else, it is a very inexpensive experiment at $1.59 a foot. It is what Benchmark recommends. I use this for my main channels and lesser cable for all the others.

 

https://www.markertek.com/product/4s11ft/canare-4s11-star-quad-14awg-4-conductor-speaker-cable-grey-per-foot

 

I also use this for all of my main interconnects

https://www.markertek.com/product/l-4e6s-rd/canare-l-4e6s-star-quad-microphone-cable-by-the-foot-red

 

in any case,,,, bravo to an excellent article and all your efforts

 

 

[bbosler]

10 hours ago, 192kbps said:

The measurement in question is “DC resistance” where we measure the resistance of the wire when it is being fed direct current (DC). This is the most basic parameter for cables."

So despite Bob's point earlier that is really not the right forum to discuss cable differences, I would like to point out that there are many parameters other than DC resistance, which should be obvious since we are transmitting an AC signal, not DC. Inductance, capacitance,  dielectric absorption, and shielding all come into play along with Bob's concerns about electrical and fire codes for in wall cables.

 

It is not just about DC resistance. That said, hopefully this doesn't devolve into a cable debate. At least I am done with it.

[bbosler]

I have been using the Archgon for a few years. No issues, works well.