Chicago Area GTG - April 18th

[Mark Seaton]

Hi guys,

I thought a more positive thread might be welcome, and Craig gave the OK when we conferred on some product details earlier today.

The summary: GTG in NW Burb of Chicago April 18th. Exact time TBA (expect early afternoon)

The background: This is a follow up to a meet we had on February 28th where some technical difficulties didn't allow many to hear my Catalysts as intended. We also all had a lot of fun, and with our hosts John (aka zamboniman/JohnnyV) & Jen willing to let us invade once more, I polished up the misbehaving Catalyst and we set a date for April 18th.

Where to RSVP & ask questions:

Chicago GTG Thread on AVS

Thread on Seaton Sound Forum: Opportunity to hear Catalysts in N. IL...

All are welcome, and more details are available in either thread.

It should be noted that this is an entirely DIY theater which John built out and treated himself. Here are a few pictures from the temporary setup process behind John's fabric covered screen wall (we need to take some new pics with everything buttoned up as John put a bunch of work into some additional acoustic panels):



Some fun upstairs:

and of course some foooood. :)


It's a fun group and if you are in the area and want to get some great ideas or input from the experience of others assembling their own systems, it's a great opportunity.

Should be plenty of fun. :cheers:

[Sandbagger]

Looks like a fun time is to be had by all..:goodvibes:

Count me in on making the trip.

[Drunkonjack]

Will there be a Submersive on hand to hear and feel ?

[Sandbagger]

Will there be a Submersive on hand to hear and feel ?

if its a deal breaker I am sure I could talk mark into bringing one, or he might make me bring mine:no clue:

[Drunkonjack]

if its a deal breaker I am sure I could talk mark into bringing one, or he might make me bring mine:no clue:

If it wasn't part of the plan that is alright . I'djust like to hear one someday . I'm in the market for a sub and the Submersive is over my budget but doable if I put it off for awhile. I have waited this long without a sub so whats a while longer.......huh.

Thanks Kevin :thumbsup:

Kurt

[Mark Seaton]

Will there be a Submersive on hand to hear and feel ?

if its a deal breaker I am sure I could talk mark into bringing one, or he might make me bring mine:no clue:

No need Sandbagger, I'll finally be building a SubMersive I can keep for myself in the next 2 weeks, and we'll have it running in John's upstair's family room. I'll either have the first production Spark samples or I'll have the prototype set which will do a nice job of letting the SubMersive strut it's stuff. :thumbsup:

[Spiralout]

I would love to see those babies, but I believe that GTG is a few classes above what a mortal like me would be able to appreciate.

The 7 hr drive probably doesn't help my cause. :)

[Sandbagger]

I would love to see those babies, but I believe that GTG is a few classes above what a mortal like me would be able to appreciate.

The 7 hr drive probably doesn't help my cause. :)

I have a longer drive, I will be driving in from Grand Juction Colorado. I will be on my way back to detroit then, but still a much longer drive:biglaugh:

[Mark Seaton]

I would love to see those babies, but I believe that GTG is a few classes above what a mortal like me would be able to appreciate.

The 7 hr drive probably doesn't help my cause. :)

About the only thing required to appreciate a great system/experience is time.

While the Catalysts push the upper limits of what many enthusiasts would consider investing, there is a LOT of substance there, and my purpose in creating the Catalyst was more in the interest of demonstrating what sort of experience and result is possible. Not every room or listener needs the capability of the Catalyst in their speakers, but some degree of their strengths and capabilities can be achieved once they are made a priority. The Catalysts ended up being a very ambitious design. The Spark and some other things in the pipeline should expand many of the same qualities to more approachable form factors and scales of investment. All such efforts have some degree of impact on designs like those TCA is bringing to market. It's always fun to expose a few more to what I strive for in the end experience. I also really like that John built out his entire basement himself. My contribution has been bringing in the speakers, a few pointers on treatments and the optimization of the system. Itai's home theater many will see in June is another such system.

John, our host, started a new thread on AVS for this weekend's event which can be found here. It should be a very fun day with plenty of watching, listening, and discussing of all things AV.

[ibengal]

saying that someone does not "need: catalysts is like saying I don't need a Ferrari. Have you been talking to Mel again?

In all honesty, the first time I listened to the Catalysts playing high res audio I was really amazed, truly a great speaker anyone would love to have.

Itai

[Mike_TX]

I heard a L/C/R Catalyst setup at Wayne/funlvr1965(@AVS)'s house.
He had some other good gear, but simply the best HT audio that I have ever personally experienced.
If you are satisfied with your current system and can't afford upgrades, you may actually not want to listen. :)


Mike

[Mark Seaton]

If it wasn't part of the plan that is alright . I'djust like to hear one someday . I'm in the market for a sub and the Submersive is over my budget but doable if I put it off for awhile. I have waited this long without a sub so whats a while longer.......huh.

Thanks Kevin :thumbsup:

Kurt

Hey Kurt,

Any chance you'll be there Saturday to spice up the party a bit?

[Sandbagger]

Hey Kurt,

Any chance you'll be there Saturday to spice up the party a bit?

If I can drive to chicago from Grand Junction Colorado(1200+ miles), Kurt better be able to make it:crazy:

Mark
I should be on the road in the next hour or 2 check out this sight for snow conditions on I-70 that I have to drive through the mountains http://www.cotrip.org/atis/web.Zoomb...CCTV&Zoombox=0

[Mark Seaton]

I heard a L/C/R Catalyst setup at Wayne/funlvr1965(@AVS)'s house.
He had some other good gear, but simply the best HT audio that I have ever personally experienced.
If you are satisfied with your current system and can't afford upgrades, you may actually not want to listen. :)


Mike

Thanks Mike,

I was at zamboniman's home last night giving the system a listen and once over. Despite a tough room and setup, things are sounding quite good. :yes:

Should be a fun time with both systems running upstairs and down. :cool:

[Drunkonjack]

Hey Kurt,

Any chance you'll be there Saturday to spice up the party a bit?

Sorry I have to work this weekend. Seems any event anymore lands on my weekend to work.

You guys have a great time and tip a couple for me :toast: