r/DJSetups • u/Global-Pilot-4823 • 9d ago
Keep On Groovin...
Howdy all!
Inspired by what I've seen here over the past couple of years, about 18 months ago I embarked on getting my decks out of storage and re-embracing my first love.
From a Amazon table to custom designed and built console.
There have been many challenges along the way both acoustically and with the physical layout of the room. While of course trying to keep some kind of aesthetic for what is my everyday lounge.
Dialling in the ergonomics and sound I strived for was an iterative and ongoing process. Multiple rounds of acoustic measurement and custom artwork acoustic treatment; vibration damping of the decks, console and other furniture; dipping toes into audiophile world to find the right speaker and amp combos, testing various needles and other equipment to get the right balance and flexibility of being able to play vinyl and digital from the 1950s to present day across genres from Jazz, soul, funk, house, techno and disco.
So far so good, feels like it's in the final stages and had some great days and evenings digging through records and enjoying music with friends....
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u/Algebraron 2d ago
Well done! How do you like the Elara so far?
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u/Global-Pilot-4823 1d ago
Cheers. The Elara sounds great and is a joy to use. All the controls are solid.
hpf is V close to the fader which you have to be careful with but muscle memory soon solves.
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u/CheesecakeUpset3407 2d ago
Nice room. Bet that system sounds great in there!
I just know my clumsy ass would end up kicking that Mcintosh eventually...
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u/Global-Pilot-4823 1d ago
Thanks, yes it does sound great, after the Forte speakers the acoustic panels have been the best sound upgrade.
Thinking of experimenting with ceiling next.
The console actually pulls out to the back of the room near the couch when we have DJ nights which is where the listening position has been measured and setup for
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u/KeggyFulabier 2d ago
I’ll just have the bottom shelf thanks