Norman Varney

Acoustical engineering specializing in noise control & sound quality design, modeling, testing & products for critical listening environments around the world.

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There is a very well-written article in Stereophile by Ken Micallef. I can relate to the intro as a drummer, & I love those magical occasions where "the music plays you".
In addition, Ken gives a nice shout-out to EVPs on the top of page two.

https://t.co/SWRD2RwxoE

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One week from today- THE Show in Costa Mesa California. AVRS Booth #12 and my seminar at 2:pm "How Does Your System Stack UP?" An Objective Proof-of-Performance Evaluation. Take home a check list to evaluate your system.

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A couple of extremely informative seminars will be given at T.H.E. Show next week in southern California. Those who attend will not be disappointed. A splendid time is guaranteed for all.

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My latest article for Positive Feedback is up. https://t.co/4EqlqCoBea

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Tip: If you can't hear yourself humming off-key while wearing headphones, you're likely listening above 95 dB SPL and may damage your hearing.

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The ear system is truly amazing. I was thinking that if it weren't for its amazing design regarding attenuation of low-frequency perception, it would be extremely difficult to function while walking, or while others walked nearby.

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Acoustic control means both noise control & sound quality. The measures listed are general and may include the source, the path, and/or the receiver. In addition, they typically include more than one means of control: block, absorb, break or isolate. Red rectangle are structural.

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Working on a Focal speaker network.

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We are excited to introduce our new PolyFlex Mobile diffuser at Axpona at the Market Place! They are both beautiful and fun! Optimize soundstage and timbre to your liking. Nest them together for storage. Many wood species & custom options.
Learn more at: https://t.co/Ov5pvA90cG

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Axpona next weekJ.R. of Wally Tools & AVRS are sharing booth space again in Market Place #9201, & we are both doing seminars. We believe that our booth offers more value to the audiophile than any other at the show. Stop & ask us how we can help you optimize your existing system.

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Using geophones to determine an appropriate isolation floor system in a posh neighborhood on Long Island, I recorded a seismic event. Note the sub 5 Hz. activity.

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“Holy! I played a selection for reference, not thinking that EVP help of the MIT PMC would make much difference, I was in disbelief & thrilled with result. Better & certainly more natural & believable. Bravo.”
Col. Lowell E. Graham Commander/Conductor U.S. Air Force Band

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"Thanks for the EVP's- a great product. I was shocked at the improvement! I could try to describe improvement, but it was really just complete - more definition, more air, better soundstage, etc. These replaced well known & respected Orea Iso feet I had under all the equipment."

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Impacts on floor spans resonate, but are quite low in frequency. The big problems arise when we enclose floor, wall, and ceiling cavities, which raises the resonant frequencies, and now they sympathize with the music we're playing.

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This is the primary low frequency floor impact test rig I designed for Kinetics Noise Control many years ago. I got a couple of white papers and presentations out of it for ASA and IINCE. We learned and shared a lot!

[Norman Varney @AVRoomService]

AVRS will be exhibiting in Dallas this week (#10 Marketplace) and introducing several new products, as well as a seminar on Sunday at 3:00 "How does your playback system stack up? An objective means of evaluation".

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After receiving numerous requests, we're excited to announce the addition of round EVPs to our collection. With this new offering, we've renamed the standard sizes to Small and Large, allowing for seamless mixing and matching of the same loads.

https://t.co/aY5Z5ruv9l.

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We often hear that mass is king for noise control (transmission Loss), or rigidity is king for loudspeaker cabinets (resonance control). Both are parts of a system as seen in the graph below. To improve performance, other systems must be added like damping, isolation, etc.

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Cut the floating floor to make three isolated sections; one for each speaker and one for the listening area.

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Custom EVP Platforms with carbon fiber wrap about to be packed and shipped for a pair of EgglestonWorks Ivy Signature SE.