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Post by chicagorspec on Apr 21, 2016 16:06:51 GMT -5
From the true era of Thiel, or the mess the company has become since Jim Thiel's passing, I wonder?
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Post by LCSeminole on Apr 21, 2016 19:02:52 GMT -5
Interesting bit of news, thanks for the link Mel!
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Post by USAFRetired on Apr 21, 2016 19:54:41 GMT -5
Interesting
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Post by Deleted on May 16, 2016 10:19:25 GMT -5
^^ Proof positive that nothing you say on the Internet ever goes away. I promise you, I have made every big-mouthed online social presence mistake in the book, mostly back in my teens and early 20s, and if you Google search long enough, you can still find every one of them. Oh well. I'm not running for office.
My name is Rory Buszka, and I design speakers. Most recently, I worked for THIEL Audio throughout 2015 and early 2016 as a Mechanical Design Engineer, where I crafted the industrial design, look/feel, and internal structure of two statement-level products, the above linked subwoofer as one of them, and another one which has not yet been released. Prior to that, I worked as a Product Manager at Dayton Audio, which is a brand and an internal division of Parts Express, where I created transducer designs (Esoteric series, LS shallow subwoofers, and the 18" Ultimax), as well as expanding the concept behind the B652 loudspeaker into a range of successful value-oriented loudspeaker and powered subwoofer products.
I approach loudspeaker design from an engineering perspective. I hold a Bachelor of Science degree from Purdue University in Mechanical Engineering Technology, and completed a year of a Mechanical Engineering major at Purdue before I decided that the MET degree better suited my hands-on style and my goals. The fundamental first principle of engineering is that physical phenomena can be described using mathematical models, which to an extent lets us create systems that behave in predictable ways. This led me to create the personal motto, "If it works, but you don't know why it works, then you haven't done any engineering," a statement which I occasionally catch flack for, particularly among audio peers, although I stand by it today. (That isn't to say that experimentation does not have a role, only that design by experimentation is not the same as engineering.) However, once the synthesis of design parameters according to an engineering model is complete, there is still an element of artistry to loudspeaker design, particularly in translating those characteristics that enhance the listener's appreciation of music and movies into design decisions that are repeatable from one unit to the next and from one listening room to the next. I believe that product design needs to suit the broadest set of applications where the product will likely be used, and in the realm of loudspeaker designs that culminates in tuning by ear, in a representative listening environment, using measurements to validate each change and ensure the progression of the design is still on target. In addition to my listening tastes which heavily factor jazz, bluegrass, country, and folk music, I am a musician (though not professionally), playing the trumpet and the trombone, so music appreciation and performance are important parts of my life. I began designing loudspeakers as a hobby to supplement my enjoyment of recorded music, and that hobby has turned into a lifelong passion, and lately a profession as well.
I ought to make it clear that I am not out to become the next Andrew Jones, nor any other 'star' designer for a major brand. (That approach, although adding a personal touch to the perceived quality of a loudspeaker, does present its own set of drawbacks which I can elaborate upon at another time.) I prefer to let my design work do the talking and keep a modest, professional profile; I would rather have you see "Emotiva" in your speakers than my name or influence. As said in the article, I simply enjoy everything about speaker design, from learning about the listener preferences that guide the design, to creating the layout and form factor of the speaker, to enclosure design, driver optimization, and crossover development, and I am part of a team that cares deeply about how these products will serve the market, so I don't feel it would be appropriate to try to elevate my own personal brand above the company's. The products I develop for Emotiva will represent everything the brand has stood for up until now, offering high-end performance at a price that is accessible to most people, to provide as many listeners as possible with a way to hear everything that their music has to offer.
Happy Listening,
Rory Buszka
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Post by geebo on May 16, 2016 10:25:37 GMT -5
^^ Proof positive that nothing you say on the Internet ever goes away. I promise you, I have made every big-mouthed online social presence mistake in the book, mostly back in my teens and early 20s, and if you Google search long enough, you can still find every one of them. Oh well. I'm not running for office. My name is Rory Buszka, and I design speakers. Most recently, I worked for THIEL Audio throughout 2015 and early 2016 as a Mechanical Design Engineer, where I crafted the industrial design, look/feel, and internal structure of two statement-level products, the above linked subwoofer as one of them, and another one which has not yet been released. Prior to that, I worked as a Product Manager at Dayton Audio, which is a brand and an internal division of Parts Express, where I created transducer designs (Esoteric series, LS shallow subwoofers, and the 18" Ultimax), as well as expanding the concept behind the B652 loudspeaker into a range of successful value-oriented loudspeaker and powered subwoofer products. I approach loudspeaker design from an engineering perspective. I hold a Bachelor of Science degree from Purdue University in Mechanical Engineering Technology, and completed a year of a Mechanical Engineering major at Purdue before I decided that the MET degree better suited my hands-on style and my goals. The fundamental first principle of engineering is that physical phenomena can be described using mathematical models, which to an extent lets us create systems that behave in predictable ways. This led me to create the personal motto, "If it works, but you don't know why it works, then you haven't done any engineering," a statement which I occasionally catch flack for, particularly among audio peers, although I stand by it today. (That isn't to say that experimentation does not have a role, only that design by experimentation is not the same as engineering.) However, once the synthesis of design parameters according to an engineering model is complete, there is still an element of artistry to loudspeaker design, particularly in translating those characteristics that enhance the listener's appreciation of music and movies into design decisions that are repeatable from one unit to the next and from one listening room to the next. I believe that product design needs to suit the broadest set of applications where the product will likely be used, and in the realm of loudspeaker designs that culminates in tuning by ear, in a representative listening environment, using measurements to validate each change and ensure the progression of the design is still on target. In addition to my listening tastes which heavily factor jazz, bluegrass, country, and folk music, I am a musician (though not professionally), playing the trumpet and the trombone, so music appreciation and performance are important parts of my life. I began designing loudspeakers as a hobby to supplement my enjoyment of recorded music, and that hobby has turned into a lifelong passion, and lately a profession as well. I ought to make it clear that I am not out to become the next Andrew Jones, nor any other 'star' designer for a major brand. (That approach, although adding a personal touch to the perceived quality of a loudspeaker, does present its own set of drawbacks which I can elaborate upon at another time.) I prefer to let my design work do the talking and keep a modest, professional profile; I would rather have you see "Emotiva" in your speakers than my name or influence. The products I develop for Emotiva will represent everything the brand has stood for up until now, offering high-end performance at a price that is accessible to most people, to provide as many listeners as possible with a way to hear everything that their music has to offer. Happy Listening, Rory Buszka Welcome Rory! I met you shortly after you started and you were playing with the new subs in the next room when I thought a train hit the building. Thanks for the brief demo and I can't wait to see and hear the finished product. |
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Post by vneal on May 16, 2016 10:36:40 GMT -5
^^ Proof positive that nothing you say on the Internet ever goes away. I promise you, I have made every big-mouthed online social presence mistake in the book, mostly back in my teens and early 20s, and if you Google search long enough, you can still find every one of them. Oh well. I'm not running for office. My name is Rory Buszka, and I design speakers. Most recently, I worked for THIEL Audio throughout 2015 and early 2016 as a Mechanical Design Engineer, where I crafted the industrial design, look/feel, and internal structure of two statement-level products, the above linked subwoofer as one of them, and another one which has not yet been released. Prior to that, I worked as a Product Manager at Dayton Audio, which is a brand and an internal division of Parts Express, where I created transducer designs (Esoteric series, LS shallow subwoofers, and the 18" Ultimax), as well as expanding the concept behind the B652 loudspeaker into a range of successful value-oriented loudspeaker and powered subwoofer products. I approach loudspeaker design from an engineering perspective. I hold a Bachelor of Science degree from Purdue University in Mechanical Engineering Technology, and completed a year of a Mechanical Engineering major at Purdue before I decided that the MET degree better suited my hands-on style and my goals. The fundamental first principle of engineering is that physical phenomena can be described using mathematical models, which to an extent lets us create systems that behave in predictable ways. This led me to create the personal motto, "If it works, but you don't know why it works, then you haven't done any engineering," a statement which I occasionally catch flack for, particularly among audio peers, although I stand by it today. (That isn't to say that experimentation does not have a role, only that design by experimentation is not the same as engineering.) However, once the synthesis of design parameters according to an engineering model is complete, there is still an element of artistry to loudspeaker design, particularly in translating those characteristics that enhance the listener's appreciation of music and movies into design decisions that are repeatable from one unit to the next and from one listening room to the next. I believe that product design needs to suit the broadest set of applications where the product will likely be used, and in the realm of loudspeaker designs that culminates in tuning by ear, in a representative listening environment, using measurements to validate each change and ensure the progression of the design is still on target. In addition to my listening tastes which heavily factor jazz, bluegrass, country, and folk music, I am a musician (though not professionally), playing the trumpet and the trombone, so music appreciation and performance are important parts of my life. I began designing loudspeakers as a hobby to supplement my enjoyment of recorded music, and that hobby has turned into a lifelong passion, and lately a profession as well. I ought to make it clear that I am not out to become the next Andrew Jones, nor any other 'star' designer for a major brand. (That approach, although adding a personal touch to the perceived quality of a loudspeaker, does present its own set of drawbacks which I can elaborate upon at another time.) I prefer to let my design work do the talking and keep a modest, professional profile; I would rather have you see "Emotiva" in your speakers than my name or influence. As said in the article, I love everything about speaker design, from learning about the listener preferences that guide the design, to creating the layout and form factor of the speaker, to enclosure design, driver optimization, and crossover development, and I am part of a team that cares deeply about how these products will serve the market, so I don't feel it would be appropriate to try to elevate my own personal brand above the company's. The products I develop for Emotiva will represent everything the brand has stood for up until now, offering high-end performance at a price that is accessible to most people, to provide as many listeners as possible with a way to hear everything that their music has to offer. Happy Listening, Rory Buszka Rory first of all I wish you all the luck in the would. I am somewhat knowlegeable on Thiels pasts design(.CS .07, CS 1, CS 1.2 , CS 2, CS 2.2, CS 2.3, CS 2.4. CS 6) All I have owned and enjoyed. Since the passing of Jim Thiel I did not like the Home Theater only route they have been on and now play with B&W speakers. I want that designer speaker with the beer price and pride of ownership. Thiel speakers were not for me as Emotiva speakers don't float my boat either. However there are many passengers in this world. My beer taste leads me to the B&W 802D3s next. (although for me it is champagne cost)Again good luck |
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Post by audiogeek on May 16, 2016 10:38:40 GMT -5
Welcome aboard, Rory! Looking forward to the new sub designs.
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Post by Cogito on May 16, 2016 10:51:10 GMT -5
^^ Proof positive that nothing you say on the Internet ever goes away. I promise you, I have made every big-mouthed online social presence mistake in the book, mostly back in my teens and early 20s, and if you Google search long enough, you can still find every one of them. Oh well. I'm not running for office. My name is Rory Buszka, and I design speakers. Most recently, I worked for THIEL Audio throughout 2015 and early 2016 as a Mechanical Design Engineer, where I crafted the industrial design, look/feel, and internal structure of two statement-level products, the above linked subwoofer as one of them, and another one which has not yet been released. Prior to that, I worked as a Product Manager at Dayton Audio, which is a brand and an internal division of Parts Express, where I created transducer designs (Esoteric series, LS shallow subwoofers, and the 18" Ultimax), as well as expanding the concept behind the B652 loudspeaker into a range of successful value-oriented loudspeaker and powered subwoofer products. I approach loudspeaker design from an engineering perspective. I hold a Bachelor of Science degree from Purdue University in Mechanical Engineering Technology, and completed a year of a Mechanical Engineering major at Purdue before I decided that the MET degree better suited my hands-on style and my goals. The fundamental first principle of engineering is that physical phenomena can be described using mathematical models, which to an extent lets us create systems that behave in predictable ways. This led me to create the personal motto, "If it works, but you don't know why it works, then you haven't done any engineering," a statement which I occasionally catch flack for, particularly among audio peers, although I stand by it today. (That isn't to say that experimentation does not have a role, only that design by experimentation is not the same as engineering.) However, once the synthesis of design parameters according to an engineering model is complete, there is still an element of artistry to loudspeaker design, particularly in translating those characteristics that enhance the listener's appreciation of music and movies into design decisions that are repeatable from one unit to the next and from one listening room to the next. I believe that product design needs to suit the broadest set of applications where the product will likely be used, and in the realm of loudspeaker designs that culminates in tuning by ear, in a representative listening environment, using measurements to validate each change and ensure the progression of the design is still on target. In addition to my listening tastes which heavily factor jazz, bluegrass, country, and folk music, I am a musician (though not professionally), playing the trumpet and the trombone, so music appreciation and performance are important parts of my life. I began designing loudspeakers as a hobby to supplement my enjoyment of recorded music, and that hobby has turned into a lifelong passion, and lately a profession as well. I ought to make it clear that I am not out to become the next Andrew Jones, nor any other 'star' designer for a major brand. (That approach, although adding a personal touch to the perceived quality of a loudspeaker, does present its own set of drawbacks which I can elaborate upon at another time.) I prefer to let my design work do the talking and keep a modest, professional profile; I would rather have you see "Emotiva" in your speakers than my name or influence. As said in the article, I simply enjoy everything about speaker design, from learning about the listener preferences that guide the design, to creating the layout and form factor of the speaker, to enclosure design, driver optimization, and crossover development, and I am part of a team that cares deeply about how these products will serve the market, so I don't feel it would be appropriate to try to elevate my own personal brand above the company's. The products I develop for Emotiva will represent everything the brand has stood for up until now, offering high-end performance at a price that is accessible to most people, to provide as many listeners as possible with a way to hear everything that their music has to offer. Happy Listening, Rory Buszka I like this guy already! |
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Post by Hair Nick on May 16, 2016 11:06:12 GMT -5
We are extremely happy to have @roryb on board here at Emotiva!!
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Post by novisnick on May 16, 2016 11:47:21 GMT -5
RoryB,
Welcome to our family, speaking for myself only, I feel that being a family comes with all the goodness and warts God has given us.
The Emotiva family is a strong unit of caring folks, but you must know that by now. We are your target market & we love our sound and we're cheap as heck,,,,,   , actually, we really love the value that Emotiva et al bring to our lives.
I have no technical background yet feel very qualified in knowing what I like. Bring more of what your new teammates have been doing all along and we'll all get along just fine! 
Let me offer you a tall glass of Emo Blue
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Post by DYohn on May 16, 2016 12:02:37 GMT -5
I continue to hope for a DSP-room-correction controlled stand-alone subwoofer amplifier. Thank you.
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Post by MusicHead on May 16, 2016 13:11:03 GMT -5
Rory, welcome to world of Emotiva, wish you a long career, for your sake and ours . Loved your introduction, I work in the electronic engineering field and really like when people introduce themselves by what they do and not by their title. Like your motto too and your comment about the "artistry" of speaker design complementing the engineering aspect of it. Well put. |
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Post by audiosyndrome on May 16, 2016 15:31:24 GMT -5
Welcome aboard Rory. Looking forward to hearing your work.
Russ
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Post by klinemj on May 16, 2016 18:15:18 GMT -5
@roryb welcome, fellow Boiler!
Class of '86 ChE, developing technology for diapers... Because it pays the bills, is very challenging, and PU helped gel my ability to think in fundamental principles applicable to many fields of engineering.
Looking forward to seeing hearing the outcomes of your efforts with Emotiva.
Mark
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Post by LCSeminole on May 16, 2016 19:05:15 GMT -5
Welcome Rory!!! I too look forward to hearing the fruits of your labor!  |
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Post by bluemeanies on May 17, 2016 8:00:49 GMT -5
^^ Proof positive that nothing you say on the Internet ever goes away. I promise you, I have made every big-mouthed online social presence mistake in the book, mostly back in my teens and early 20s, and if you Google search long enough, you can still find every one of them. Oh well. I'm not running for office. My name is Rory Buszka, and I design speakers. Most recently, I worked for THIEL Audio throughout 2015 and early 2016 as a Mechanical Design Engineer, where I crafted the industrial design, look/feel, and internal structure of two statement-level products, the above linked subwoofer as one of them, and another one which has not yet been released. Prior to that, I worked as a Product Manager at Dayton Audio, which is a brand and an internal division of Parts Express, where I created transducer designs (Esoteric series, LS shallow subwoofers, and the 18" Ultimax), as well as expanding the concept behind the B652 loudspeaker into a range of successful value-oriented loudspeaker and powered subwoofer products. I approach loudspeaker design from an engineering perspective. I hold a Bachelor of Science degree from Purdue University in Mechanical Engineering Technology, and completed a year of a Mechanical Engineering major at Purdue before I decided that the MET degree better suited my hands-on style and my goals. The fundamental first principle of engineering is that physical phenomena can be described using mathematical models, which to an extent lets us create systems that behave in predictable ways. This led me to create the personal motto, "If it works, but you don't know why it works, then you haven't done any engineering," a statement which I occasionally catch flack for, particularly among audio peers, although I stand by it today. (That isn't to say that experimentation does not have a role, only that design by experimentation is not the same as engineering.) However, once the synthesis of design parameters according to an engineering model is complete, there is still an element of artistry to loudspeaker design, particularly in translating those characteristics that enhance the listener's appreciation of music and movies into design decisions that are repeatable from one unit to the next and from one listening room to the next. I believe that product design needs to suit the broadest set of applications where the product will likely be used, and in the realm of loudspeaker designs that culminates in tuning by ear, in a representative listening environment, using measurements to validate each change and ensure the progression of the design is still on target. In addition to my listening tastes which heavily factor jazz, bluegrass, country, and folk music, I am a musician (though not professionally), playing the trumpet and the trombone, so music appreciation and performance are important parts of my life. I began designing loudspeakers as a hobby to supplement my enjoyment of recorded music, and that hobby has turned into a lifelong passion, and lately a profession as well. I ought to make it clear that I am not out to become the next Andrew Jones, nor any other 'star' designer for a major brand. (That approach, although adding a personal touch to the perceived quality of a loudspeaker, does present its own set of drawbacks which I can elaborate upon at another time.) I prefer to let my design work do the talking and keep a modest, professional profile; I would rather have you see "Emotiva" in your speakers than my name or influence. As said in the article, I love everything about speaker design, from learning about the listener preferences that guide the design, to creating the layout and form factor of the speaker, to enclosure design, driver optimization, and crossover development, and I am part of a team that cares deeply about how these products will serve the market, so I don't feel it would be appropriate to try to elevate my own personal brand above the company's. The products I develop for Emotiva will represent everything the brand has stood for up until now, offering high-end performance at a price that is accessible to most people, to provide as many listeners as possible with a way to hear everything that their music has to offer. Happy Listening, Rory Buszka Rory first of all I wish you all the luck in the would. I am somewhat knowlegeable on Thiels pasts design(.CS .07, CS 1, CS 1.2 , CS 2, CS 2.2, CS 2.3, CS 2.4. CS 6) All I have owned and enjoyed. Since the passing of Jim Thiel I did not like the Home Theater only route they have been on and now play with B&W speakers. I want that designer speaker with the beer price and pride of ownership. Thiel speakers were not for me as Emotiva speakers don't float my boat either. However there are many passengers in this world. My beer taste leads me to the B&W 802D3s next. (although for me it is champagne cost)Again good luck Good luck in getting those B&W802D3...venal...expecting a good review. My first B&W was the 804S...I loved them but my dream B&W was the 803Diamond. Selling the 804S I got better than half the price I paid for them after owning them for 8years. The 803d3 was and is out of my price range. I have not heard them or any other new 800 series speaker. I have heard reports of how grand they sound to they are not worth the substantial cost increase. It boils down to what YOU as a listener hears and if they are affordable to you. In my own experience I can say that I do very much like the new design but I am also enjoying the sound of my 803diamonds and having tube amplifiers in my 2channel system they are sublime! Regards |
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Post by Axis on May 17, 2016 10:52:32 GMT -5
I continue to hope for a DSP-room-correction controlled stand-alone subwoofer amplifier. Thank you. @roryb can you give us a hint on what your working on ? What David is talking about goes way back with Emotiva. There was a prototype that was two or three separate units. I believe the amp was separate. It was to be pretty awesome. Emotiva has been wanting awesome speakers and subs for a long time and the old timers here have been hanging on waiting for them for a long time. Big Dan has been very good at not settling for just anything. Emotiva fans are right there with him and want gear the outperforms there price. We know it can be done because Dan and Lonnie have been doing it with there other gear. Emotiva is not the joke many made them out to be in the beginning. When they go public I am buying stock ! |
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Post by pedrocols on May 17, 2016 10:55:43 GMT -5
Hopefully they will be more visually appealing. Past speakers are flat looking. I have Magnepan speakers so flat looking speakers doesn't really bothers me but may bother some folks out there.
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, actually, we really love the value that Emotiva et al bring to our lives.
