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Old 01-31-08, 11:29 PM   #1 (Link)
 
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Hello, I am WmAx; I am testing the waters.

My name is Chris, and I live in Virginia. I am new to this forum, and I have not yet decided if I will stay. My usual forum is www.audioholics.com, under the same WmAx screen name. I also post on www.hydrogenaudio.org under the same screen name. I used to post on www.head-fi.org as well, in order to try and talk sense into the vast number of seemingly ignorant audiophiles that allow themselves to be duped into what appears to be various snake oil products. However, I was eventually banned from that site for back-talking a moderator in regards to his extreme politically correct viewpoints. Evidence of this was deleted by the moderator, there for no obvious posts will be found under my username that would explain the banned status.

My hobby is primarily the study and application of [credible] perceptual research in regards to sound reproduction; primarily in regards to loudspeaker systems for musical reproduction.

I have standards of extraordinary magnitude when it comes to sound reproduction of music. Oddly enough, I do not care very much about movie sound reproduction. But it is true that I have a far greater appreciation for music; so this is the likely reason. I do not subscribe to any non-credible theories or exotic audio hardware that fails to deliver unique quality to justify the prices, such as is commonly found being discussed on sites such as www.audioasylum.com or www.head-fi.org.

Do I sound boring? If so, I don't blame you. I could easily put myself to sleep on many occasions.

-Chris

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Old 02-01-08, 12:14 AM   #2 (Link)
 
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Re: Hello, I am WmAx; I am testing the waters.

Hey WmAx, I remeber you from the Audioholics forums. Welcome to the shack! I think you'll find that this is a pretty level headed forum.
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Old 02-01-08, 12:48 AM   #3 (Link)
 
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Re: Hello, I am WmAx; I am testing the waters.

I can vouch for Chris's (wmax) knowledge in many audio matters and thus would be a great "assimilation" for our collective

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Re: Hello, I am WmAx; I am testing the waters.

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Do I sound boring?
Not at all. It'd be great if you stayed.
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Re: Hello, I am WmAx; I am testing the waters.

Welcome to the Shack Chris!

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Re: Hello, I am WmAx; I am testing the waters.

Hi Chris, hope you can find a place here at the Shack. As always, we each have our opinions and likes. At least here, we can agree or disagree peaceably. Most here are pretty knoledgeable. Having high standards is definitely a plus. Have fun, Dennis

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Hi Chris and welcome to the Shack!
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Old 02-01-08, 12:03 PM   #8 (Link)
 
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Re: Hello, I am WmAx; I am testing the waters.

Hello Chris and welcome to the Shack!

I think you will be good for us ... keep us honest so to speak. Funny you mention snake oil, since I just posted the article on snake oil and the 10 biggest lies in audio.
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Old 02-01-08, 01:43 PM   #9 (Link)
 
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Re: Hello, I am WmAx; I am testing the waters.

Welcome aboard, fellow Commonwealther!
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I have standards of extraordinary magnitude when it comes to sound reproduction of music. Oddly enough, I do not care very much about movie sound reproduction. But it is true that I have a far greater appreciation for music; so this is the likely reason. I do not subscribe to any non-credible theories or exotic audio hardware that fails to deliver unique quality to justify the prices, such as is commonly found being discussed on sites such as www.audioasylum.com or www.head-fi.org.

Do I sound boring? If so, I don't blame you. I could easily put myself to sleep on many occasions.
Sounds like we have much in common, sir.
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Old 02-02-08, 11:47 AM   #11 (Link)
 
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Re: Hello, I am WmAx; I am testing the waters.

Hi ya Chris, Welcome. I think you'll enjoy our forum.

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Old 02-02-08, 01:02 PM   #12 (Link)
 
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Re: Hello, I am WmAx; I am testing the waters.

It seems there are at least a few friendly people here to welcome me.

I still have not decided if I will stay at this forum, but it is nice that you are friendly.

-Chris
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Old 02-03-08, 10:02 AM   #13 (Link)
 
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Hey Chris, glad to have you. Looking forward to hearing what you have to say.
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Old 02-05-08, 08:18 PM   #14 (Link)
 
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Re: Hello, I am WmAx; I am testing the waters.

Thank you for all of the kind replies. It appears that I will stay.

-Chris
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Re: Hello, I am WmAx; I am testing the waters.

I am also happy to welcome you here, I an a long time member at avs forum and sometimes it's go to different sources of information to expand my knowledge on home theater and also learn new things.
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Hello Chris and welcome to the Shack!

I think you will be good for us ... keep us honest so to speak. Funny you mention snake oil, since I just posted the article on snake oil and the 10 biggest lies in audio.
Where can I find that thread on snakeoil and 10 biggest lies?
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Here and here!
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Re: Hello, I am WmAx; I am testing the waters.

I have to say thay Chris is one of the most knowledgeble people around.

I have, time and time again, read his posts at Audioholics. And now them I'm going DIY with a subwoofer project, I'm very glad to se that he has joined in here.

/Chuck, new member from Sweden.
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Hi Chuck and welcome to the Shack!

Chris is one of those guys that is good to have around... and so are member like you.

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