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A controversial takes on low cost speakers with a lesson...
@mahgister  I am sure you have learned lots about acoustics and speaker placement, and you find this video enlightening.  In this context you are wise and learned.  Good on you.  However, the way you interact on this forum demonstrates ignorance.... 
Vinyl sounds better (shots fired)
@deep_333  You are criticizing vinyl "dude" for some reason, but do you have a clear message regarding the subject of this thread?  
VPI tonearm rewire
these guys:  https://vasnyinc.com/repair-service/ if you do a search on this site (audigon) you will probably find further info  
How large (or small) is the audiophile market?
        I told my dog he is in my will because it is likely he will outlive me.  
How large (or small) is the audiophile market?
@jetter I'm not sure what difference it makes, but I must be an old timer as well. I'm 74 years old and have been on this site since 2009; so not particularly wet behind the ears.  Unless you know @mahgister and his morals and scruples personally,... 
Stacking
I would think the vibrations transmitted from the sub would have a negative effect on the speakers.  Maybe build some sort of stand to isolate the speaker from sub.  
Claude #2
@unreceivedogma I quite enjoyed your Claude #1 post.  As a matter of fact your experience inspired me to try AI.  For me, it works like a much improved search engine and is a  more efficient way to find an answer.  I have always enjoyed your posts... 
Finally! I Made An Informed Choice
Thanks for sharing your journey.  It is and will be very helpful for others in the same situation.  
Swapped the baby Maggie’s in this evening
Wiped the baby Maggie's end this evening.  
Shakti Stone
@bjesien  +1 "I think if any of these chockskies did anything at all, it was to help him pay attention to everything."  
Is my Dynaco Stereo 400 worth repairing for resale?
This will give you an idea of listing prices. As far as repair/update costs, I am ignorant. https://www.hifishark.com/search?q=Dynaco+Stereo+400  
Is it possible to find a good DAC for under $50, 000?
I tuned this guy out quickly. If you can't dazzle them with brilliance, baffle them with bullsh*t.  
One Sub or Two?
What ever happened to distributed sub arrays, swarms, and the more the better?  
Is there usually a dramatic difference between $5k and $10k cartridges ?
@atmasphere  Thanks for the post, which is a good example of why I like this forum.  It's an excellent opportunity to learn more than just about the underlying audio issue.  
Sound room humidity
It depends on the temperature.  It's called "relative" humidity.  A 50% relative humidity at 80 degrees contains much more moisture than 50% relative humidity at 65 degrees.  The higher the temperature, the more moisture it can contain.  Dewpoint ...