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PMC Speakers:"Best Buy"or just another speaker?

Anyone heard or owned PMC speakers, especially models GB-1 (Retail $2200) and FB-1 ($3300) I saw these recently in an audio shop but did not have time to listen to them. They use a transmission line enclosure which claims bass response to 29-28Hz. The FB-1 is a two way syatem with a 4.5 inch woofer. The next model has a bigger cabinet, is also a two way system which uses a 5.5 or 6 inch woofer. Both seem like a lot of money for a two way system whose major claim is deep bass. Need input and opinion about this product. Thank you, Jim
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I have a pair of the FB1+ with the upgraded tweeters and crossovers. Strictly phenomenol with the electronics I have - Bryston 3BST/2BLP biamped, the 2BLP driving the tweeters and Sonic Frontiers Transport, DAC and Phono Preamp, all through a Bryston BP25 Preamp. The room is 15 x 12 x 7 with the speakers close to the wall (transmission port at the front and the wife likes the fact that the speakers are not three feet into the room) and the sound is unbelievable. Monitors usually mean you get what went into the recording - maybe some say "LIVE." Isn't that what audio is all about? Go to a live concert and tell me the sound is 'warm" or "laid back." I think not! In a live concert you want to hear the overtones, the buzz of a guitar string and the twang when a guitarist goes up and down the frets. That's what live music is all about. Sorry, but you don't get that in the majority of speakers.
I'm sold on the PMC line. Try ProAc if you can't find the PMCs in your neighbourhood.
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