That's the horizontal dispersion graph, which is described and even labeled--but it's not shown on line. Fig. 6, the vertical dispersion plots, is shown on line, however.

http://www.stereophile.com/standloudspeakers/307joe/index3.html

It would be nice to be able to see it.

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Alright, this is my firt time posting on these forums, so I hope I've posted in the right place.

I can scarcely believe what I stumbled across this evening: a clip of archive footage of Glenn Gould recording the third movement of Bach's Italian Concerto. I have been studying this piece for a long time and even simply following the score while listening to a 'real' pianist playing it makes my head hurt. Actually trying to play it half-decently is, well, daunting to say the least!

Using the Stereophile Test Cd 2 track 27. I used this to test my hearing. I now wish I had not. MY WIFE AND SON VERIFIED MY LOSS.

I also ran it into my computer through my digital input devices to see if they had any deviation from flat input and output.

I also tested my hearing through my loudspeaker systems and through my Grados (AT REASONABLE LEVELS PLEASE) to see just how bad my hearing has gotten.

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I thought it would be fun to ask everyone how they got started in this hobby. I always enjoy hearing the histories of the more senior forum members; It helps me understand where everyone is coming from. Also, Stephen has me thinking about common themes, like being the child of a musician, as I am (see Stephen's March 22 entry for part of my story).

Well I made the leap last week and picked up a Slim Devices Transporter. Here's few comments on the good and the bad that come with this device and the new way of listening to music.