Home Tweakers' Asylum

Tweaks for systems, rooms and Do It Yourself (DIY) help. FAQ.

[ Follow Ups ] [ Post Followup ] Thread: [ Display  All  Email ] [ Tweakers' Asylum ]
[ Alert Moderator ]

Re: Hammond choke 193L installation for dummies?

I am not sure I understand your question. If you have a dedicated line that leads to one duplex outlet, then yes, plug the choke into one receptical and your line conditioner to the other receptical of the same duplex outlet. Obviously if the duplex outlet is installed in the wall, this is the easiest way.

If I read your questions correctly, you are asking if attaching a three into one plug expander will degrade your sound, yes most likely it will. I may have not explained clearly. The choke is wired to a three prong (hot, neutral and ground) plug. Plug this three prong plug into the same duplex outlet your line conditioner is plugged into. From my experience, which is limited at this point (I am still experimenting with alot of guidance as to what does what to what, etc.), line conditioners that use parallel filtering will effect the performance of the choke. I currently have four installed in my system, and eventually will have approx. nine total in my system. I am doing this one step at a time to see what is effecting what and how.

My system is a bit complicated, it is a full blown HT and music setup. I am also experimenting with other AC enhancements at the same time. What I can tell you is that these chokes are fanfrickingtastic for video. As for audio, you will (should: YMMV) hear a difference. If you are going to install one choke only, the way I mentioned above, you probably should buy the Hammond 193M choke instead. The 193M is a bigger choke and about $20 more. What I experienced was a more relaxed presentation with improved mid band frequencies being more realistic and natural. When plugged into the duplex where I have a Sunfire True Subwoofer Signature sub, the sub became much more musical, room node problems went away, and the sub is now a tad quicker. This is a quick sub to begin with. Your system will be different. Your AC conditions, gear, acoustic enviroment, cabling, your tastes, etc, etc. are different.

I started with one choke, then two, and now four. Your system may sound a bit lean for the first 5-7 days, that is why I said "Wait at least 5 days to judge or critical listening". As explained to me, your AC (gear really) is getting used to the choke. Just try one, the 193M and let me/us know your results.

Chris

This post is made possible by the generous support of people like you and our sponsors:
  Michael Percy Audio  

Follow Ups Full Thread
Follow Ups
FAQ

Post a Message!

 Forgot Password?
Moniker (Username):
Password (Optional):
  Remember my Moniker & Password  (What's this?)    Eat Me
E-Mail (Optional):
Subject:
Message:   (Posts are subject to Content Rules)
Optional Link URL:
Optional Link Title:
Optional Image URL:
Upload Image:
E-mail Replies:  Automagically notify you when someone responds.

[ Top Top of Page ] [ Contact Us ] [ Support/Wish List ] [ Copyright © 2024, Audio Asylum, all rights reserved ]
[ General ] [ Speakers ] [ Tubes ] [ Vinyl ] [ Digital ] [ Hi-Rez ] [ Video Asylum ] [ Cables ] [ Tweaks/DIY ] [ Music ] [ Films ]