View an informal discussion about speakers, rooms, and some of the important issues to consider when selecting the speaker system that works for you. We discuss some of the characteristics of the Aluminous Audio Gravitas Speaker system and why they matter. Designer Luke Zitterkopf joins the discussion with Mino Christante of Aluminous Audio as they delve ever deeper into questions about speaker design and the relevance of room in audiophile listening enjoyment.

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Some topics discussed are:

• Mino's background in the audio industry
• Luke Zitterkopf's background in audio
• Some qualities of good speaker design
• Important considerations for rooms and speaker placement
• Why Gravitas speakers are in aluminum
• Porting versus sealed speaker enclosures
• How Aluminous can visit a client for an in-room demonstration
• Tuning the room with a speaker design that is versatile
• Why heavy speakers don't necessarily mean good sound

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In the world of LInkedin, if your profile does not point to one narrow slice of your abilities, you just don't fit in. "Distractions" in your profile, such as passions or abilities that would seem incompatible need to be avoided. You can really only have one career area. If you seek to describe yourself more fully, that just won't do. This is one of many areas in which 'linkedin profiling" will always come up short, and never fully explain the whole story in the career capabilities of an individual. So, here is a link to a passion I have that does not fit in with my professional profile: a song I wrote "One More Time" (working title).

I am selling as one entire lot a vintage pro audio stage collection: mixers, amps, speakers, microphones and lots of other gear in one package including 20 foot Wells-Cargo trailer. I have attached a product list. This gear is going for a fraction of its value as the business owner is retiring for health reasons. With Covid, the prospect of larger outdoor performance venues for what used to be in-house performance is becoming, ironically, more attractive, as nothing seems to deter many people from seeking entertainment, as long as they have plenty of room to move around. List is below. Reach out to me at 360-860-0949 if you are interested. It makes more sense if you are in the Seattle area, but hey - have trailer, will travel!