Audiophiliac viewers show off their new, vintage, DIY, horn, desktop audio systems!

[@chrisselner5005]

I really love seeing peoples' systems. Every one of them a story. Hearing them would be even better!

[@chrisselner5005]

@ray h. I mean in person friend

[@jeffkelly5972]

Thanks to all the people who shared their systems this was a fun video to watch.

[@Tnapvrvideo]

My wife and I love to look through these system postings. It's so enjoyable to see the amazing, diverse range of listening areas and systems that people own. We don't understand most of the components being identified, but the systems are great to look at. No doubt, they're even more fun to listen to. Wonderful share!

[@JohnDoe-np3zk]

The pyramid speakers, the bicycle horn speakers, the other DIY horn setup, that DIY turntable, etc. some of y'all got skills.

[@donaldscheer5206]

Everyone's Audio Passion! I can just imagine relaxing in each of their sweet-spots enjoy the Tunes! Just awesome! All of them!

[@gregorypatton360]

I love this series! Id love to hear all of them.

[@WarinPartita6]

Wonderful​ picture​s​ of​ fantastic​ system​s.​ BIG​ THANKS, everyone.​ Thanks, Steve.

[@adaboy4z]

I'm digging these system. Fingers crossed to see my setup...

[@perosa99]

Very cool pictures and systems. But the DIY stuff was over the top. Congratulations to this vibrant community, that was a glimpse of hours of quality listening.

[@bensetter7894]

I love this series, very cool idea and love the range of budgets and preferences

[@50_Pence]

The one thing all these people have in common. No kids. I've got 2 second hand krks that I got from gumtree - my kids poked my tweaters right in.

[@thomasward00]

And no kids to spend money on....

[@phillm156]

😂 I know exactly what you mean. I’m also a victim of those people......but I remember doing the same thing as a 10 year old....😬

[@onepalesoul]

The parakeet is probably a tweeter ;P

[@pjo1964]

The parakeet is cute and the dogs are cute too. Very nice pet video! 😁

[@francescas6026]

Fun! Great systems. Thanks to everyone who sent in their pictures. Pure inspiration.

[@fletchermunson6225]

I love these. Every time I feel like I'm audio crazy, I just watch these pictures.

[@meshplates]

For me Thomas from Germany's Kinoshita TADs were very impressive. .

[@nicholasreeves5025]

Agreed I suspect they are the best of the lot shown here. I’ve heard big JBL’s but never the big vintage TAD’s and have always wanted to.

[@rocco036]

That first set up is amazing.

[@darrenjaybehm]

What a great mix from beginning to end. I love it when you do these

[@peteg6118]

Great program, Steve. It is nice getting a peek at how others configure their systems.

[@jimmiferfreddette8583]

The community really appreciates these videos. Thank you Steve. I hope to make it on the next one!

[@pdcragin33]

Lotsa fun! Thanks for your organizing efforts, Steve.

[@robh9079]

Those DIY'ers; passion on steroids - respect...

[@whynotwas]

Thank you Steve for being such a lovely knowledgeable man who shares that with me.

[@kesm66]

Great idea Steve...beautiful systems from simplistic to complex and artistic. I may send my pics of my desktop and main room system whenever you hold the next run.

[@user-od9iz9cv1w]

Great video. We all love to see the awesome systems that other audiophiles assemble. Love the mix of current, vintage and DIY in this video. Your enthusiasm is infectious. Thank you for your comments on my amps BTW!

[@alejo4]

Nice! Thanks Steve! 12:30 my system. Yes that back loaded horns is really interesting, and those DIY kits are really cool as they are a sort of cheaper way to get into highly efficient speakers

[@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac]

Thank you!

[@rickmathis8590]

Well done, Steve. That was a blast! Can't wait for part 2...

[@markcarrington8565]

David from Tennessee, you are a master craftsman, sir. If you were going for the Captain Nemo look, you absolutely nailed it! Truly gorgeous.

[@garysmith8455]

Thanks so much Steve for including my (not so clear photo) in your final 'quick shots - mention' at the end. GREAT to see all the neat systems in this series! Contrats to all that were featured. Looking to see more of the gear on the next round (O:

[@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac]

Thank you!

[@cpta03]

Hi Steve, I’m really enjoying this series. All of the systems are awesome, but those DIY components left me speechless. Thank you for your hard work and I am looking forward to part 2.

[@thepsychobilly88]

I love this series! I moved in to a new apartment in the summer so I love to see other peoples setups to get ideas :)

[@bwithrow011]

I had a pair of Altec Model 19 speakers. Altec redesigned the phasing plug in the 800Hz high frequency compression driver thereby extending the frequency response. I had the older green 800Hz drivers to compare the new ones to. I loved the Model 19s. My neighbors? Well....

[@jeffkalina7727]

Do one a month!! This is great. The other guys are not great at emulating success.

[@steveluck9541]

Happy New Year Steve from NZ finished building Steve Decards Tiny Radials last weak amazing for such tiny speakers see if he’ll lend you a pair.

[@socksumi]

This is maybe my favourite Steve Guttenberg video. I'm less interested in the opinions of a magazine reviewer with a vested interest in promoting audio industry sales and advertisers than I am of real world systems people actually own.

[@we8463]

Fantastic video love watching all the systems really cool please do it regularly!

[@mikecees2230]

Drool, drool, drool. Thanks Steve for feeding my audio addiction, I sense I'll be falling off the wagon soon.

[@eightrodway]

I Like the photo of you with the Gallo Reference speakers. I was a dealer and vividly recall MoF Zep II via Michell Orb, Atma-sphere MP-1, Graaf GM 200 into those balls. Killer!

[@hi-fihaven2257]

Thanks for another great video Steve. Some awesome systems shown. I really enjoy this series, I always get some great ideas for my system!

[@josephchamberlain3681]

Love these so much. It's nice to not feel alone.

[@2pleez122474]

Happy New Year Steve and all the viewers !!!! Love It, Love It, Love It !!!!!!!!! Great Systems !!! How very cool to see all this. Very inspiring as well !!!! Thanks Steve for all the hard work putting all this together!!! Can’t wait for the next batch !!! 😎👍🏻

[@stevefick3919]

Groovy Tie-Die shirt, Steve! People have some really cool systems!

[@BP-vw4bp]

This made my morning, amazing systems!

[@billbrandon5936]

i still remember how i loved seeing all the different hifi systems in the warehouse sound Catalogs from San Luis Opbispo in the Rolling ST, circa 71 ....Sansui

[@woohunter1]

Thumbs up before I even watched!!! Love the classic looks of the Yamaha integrated amp @ 9:38.

[@bobe3250]

Very fun to see these systems.

[@nevigo5519]

Wonderful setup’s. I’m getting my KEF LS 50 II this week, and I’m using them with a B&W subwoofer. My headphones are Audeze LCD-X with a chord Mojo. I run it all on Tidal and ROON. Thanks for another great video Steve. Hugs from Copenhagen. 💕

[@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac]

Nice, send some shots of your system when we do this again in a few months.

[@DuaSales]

@@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac were we can send photos??

[@jeffadams9699]

Yeah, what a great topic! User systems are awesome!

[@rabit818]

6:41 The Tardis!

[@TombstoneTube]

Always good to see Andrea Corr.

[@Aswaguespack]

The moral of this story is that there are unlimited combinations and possibilities among audiophiles worldwide. So many interesting concepts melded into great sounding systems. It would be interesting to pick one particular recording of merit to have everyone demonstrate (if such a thing could ever be possible) to be able to sample the nuances of the performance characteristics of the various systems presented (if that too could ever be possible as well) which could make for interesting comments! 😑😉

[@Drackleyrva]

Love all these systems. But that Dan D'Agostino amp is a monster!

[@mysterycrumble]

i didn't even want to watch this because i felt like it would make me feel like everything i had was rubbish and i avoided clicking on this video for ages... but as soon as i heard your voice i knew it'd be okay :)

[@waterlover]

Love the simple setups

[@keywestjimmy]

Fun seeing these. Seems there are 2 types of audio people: a) awesome looks AND awesome sound b) damn the looks (Sheeze! some of these...only a mother could love)

[@pickyaudiophile]

My suggestion for one of your future shows: about an audiophile who bought headphones in that $2,000 price range for the first time in his or her life..... and is just blown away by it's performance. These sound so much more detailed and offer so much more micro dynamics to explore than a speaker+amp system in the same or double, triple the price range. What could he or she do to ever again experience satisfaction from speakers, considered there is a limited budget available for new gear (so e.g. a $15,000 setup would be out of any question)....Just a suggestion from my own experience.

[@alanlucero4934]

I really dig this series. I have an unrelated question, though. Have you considered reviewing the Burson Conductor series of DAC/preamp/headphone amps? They seem like they would be contenders in the Topping D90, RME, and Schiit arena. Thanks again, Steve!

[@ricardocarvalhocorrea9199]

Awesome episode, Steve... Definitely, one of the best ever!

[@bshah4831]

Wow amazing variety of systems.

[@ryousuketakahashi5038]

Also i think the best affordable speakers are : Wharfedale Diamond 11 series , EVO series and Elysian series designed by Peter Comeau. They sound and look like speakers that cost 3 or 4 times more , they are unique and very good built. I HAVE SPOKEN :D

[@bartvanransbeeck1341]

Great views love those creations and audiophyles

[@MrPeeBeeDeeBee]

I heard those Cabasse speakers (Clippers?) at an Agricultural show back in the mid 80's. I was walking by outside in the crowd and heard what I thought was a live drum kit demonstration happening. I walk inside only to find these things cooking! It was Steve Gadd on the Sheffield drum CD disc. Freakin' amazing! Been trying to lay my hands on a pair ever since.

[@merrillaldrich9170]

Love these compilations - so fun!

[@donaldyurko1284]

I LOVE these videos....amazing set ups!

[@HareDeLune]

Those Steampunk speakers are tha bom-diggity!

[@Fajah69]

I made so many wood horns that my wife is suspecting I am starting a company making bowls and plates.

[@paulakastubby2669]

I'm inspired! beautiful beautiful beautiful!

[@daveapex493]

For entertainment or viewership purposes - The DIY gear, whether speakers or other gear, is the most unique and interesting. Maybe, segments on DIY audio and shown just a tad bit slower speed would be great. Honestly, at this present time - I would rather see gear that folks made themselves to fulfill their audiophile needs than over priced equipment most of us will never be able to afford. Al's system at 12:27 looks amazing and the speakers seem could kick some esoteric ass, yet only 4 seconds. Looks like Dayton midranges and who knows about the Woofers and tweeters - Please, I would rather watch your take on equipment that is unique and within some type of realistic reach, than cheap stuff or gear most of us will never be able to afford. Thanks

[@danielnicholls6868]

brings back memories of my old system infinity quantum 4 oracle turntable grace 9fe and grace 707 tonearm still have kenwood model 500 that needs some work on it

[@roygumpel8415]

Tubes from a Russian MIG fighter!! Daammmnn!! Killin!

[@Sams911]

looks like I didn't make the first cut! Nice stuff tho... enjoyed watching it.

[@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac]

Come back next weekend to see if you’re in that show

[@Sams911]

@@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac well incase I don't make it, here's the latest video I made of my system, would be honored if you watched it! 😂😂 kzbin.info/www/bejne/hYu3fJejmtuaocU

[@garysmith8455]

@@Sams911 Very nice Accuphase equipment there! Thanks for the demo on the EQ!

[@Sams911]

@@garysmith8455 anytime... so many audiophiles are afraid of EQ's... I can't see going back to the system before it.

[@redrooster1908]

I like the intro retro music.

[@kennymills575]

Very nice! Thank you Steve :-)

[@E.Frey2002]

I really enjoy these. Hope to get in next time with my new system, I haven't sent an entry as I wanted it to be representative of the way I'm gonna keep it and listen. There is an overview on my channel. It's really hard to get good videos and photos with a phone when you're facing four giant windows, any tips for achieving decent lighting? It seems like It'll be best to settle for less natural images with artificial light, rather than natural light at massive loss of information.

[@ryanherrera9171]

Great Ideas!

[@presidentpotato222]

Steve Said ...”Tasty “ ...lol

[@garysmith8455]

LOL Mark, yes, that was my gear shot he used, I got a kick out of that final comment as well ((O:

[@carlosbauza1139]

Fascinating!!!

[@josexavierjr.5633]

Great video, Steve! Didn't get a chance to get my entry in, but I'll definitely get it next time. Love these systems.........

[@redalert2progames501]

Very cool! Thumbs up

[@thomasandersen1784]

Great systems, BUT....9/10 pictures, the speakers are way too close to the wall (behind), and frankly...it bothers me, because i know for a fact that, moving your speakers away from the wall, can be the best upgrade your ever make. Try it out, for God sake...just to hear the difference. ;-) Cheers from Denmark

[@sgtgrash]

"If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour... you're gonna see some serious Shiit..." 😁❤

[@seankelly6461]

This is extraordinary so cool

[@lizichell2]

1:48 yeeaaaaahhhhhhh😬😬😬😃😁

[@johnkeenan9495]

I would have loved to do this Steve but phone doesn't do good photos

[@dtec6025]

Wow, thanks

[@CVH0907]

Very cool headphone stands at 8:55. Anybody have info on these beauties?

[@chrispytelomeres9863]

Cool T.

[@MichelLinschoten]

When you just look at how most guys set their gear up ...makes my toes curl. What is it with this nearfield and to close to the back wall pics man..

[@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac]

Too bad you didn't send a shot of your perfectly setup system, the world mourn the loss:)

[@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac]

@@Im-over-9000 Nice!!

[@user-od9iz9cv1w]

@@Im-over-9000 Looks beautiful and sounds fantastic. Beautiful room. Thanks for sharing. Sounds like lots of people moved speakers back to get speakers and electronics into focus. Makes sense. I put my amps on a billiard table to get a shot. That's not where they are when I listen to them either :)

[@MichelLinschoten]

@@Im-over-9000 okay that's one answer that makes sense weird I never had to do that to make pics. But that makes sense. Appears to be hard for Steve to just be logical. Thanks

[@MichelLinschoten]

@@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac well unlike you I don't surround myself with clutter and act like it's "okay" Anyways , I am so not going to defend myself against you steve. Be butthurt all you want it just pointing out a common thing I saw in the pics . And for my set? Just click on my channel you ll find plenty to say about it too I am sure. Never said I was perfect

[@chrisrudek2076]

Steve - have you ever delved into the DIY speaker universe and have any opinions? Have you heard anything that you thought was really good? I know the jim Holtz Statements are a very popular build.

[@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac]

Sorry no, I'm not handy with tools!

[@chrisrudek2076]

@@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac I did not mean yourself building just if you have heard any that you liked or could compete with speakers on the market?! I'm sure you don't have power tools living in NYC!!!

[@asianangie7209]

Wow!

[@colanitower]

When Covid is over, people living close enough to each other could have listening sessions at each other's systems. Hear what totally different setups really sound like. Get new ideas and most importantly enjoy the music and have a good time.

[@garysmith8455]

My doors are ALWAYS open! When Covid is under control, the invites will go out once again. (my system was featured with the Martin Logan ESL 9's and that reel to reel :-)

[@imosolar]

Please where can I contact that person who made that Beautiful bronze speaker like plane engine to make me one?

[@dazzza7448]

Hi Steve and audiophiles Just wondering what are your thoughts on the Beolab 1700. Is it worth purchasing a vintage one of these now? I haven’t seen much information on this on the great Google searches. Just wondering if anyone has any experience with this? Total noob here. Thanks

[@progressiveguy9959]

The pooch tied together the entire picture.

[@2ridiculous41]

Time for a programme with just the pets. I know the gear is just an excuse for the family animals.

[@chadbarker4299]

Fckn cool!

[@ConspiredPictures]

I want to hear those homemade speakers! Too late to send in?

[@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac]

Too late, but I'll put out a call for the next round in a few months. Keep watching.

[@bruce8429]

I see your wife is making you take her to Paris and you're the designated map.

[@AudioElectronicsChicago]

nice

[@carlosoliveira-rc2xt]

Can't understand those who place speakers 3 feet apart.

[@stephenlegg262]

I agree. Much too close together.