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Have you ever deceived your wife-audio purchase
I'm kinda jumpin in late here but I just discovered this old thread.This is all real funny but now I have my doubts about those $10 shoes, the $5 blouse and the $120 sofa to match the $60 drapes. ! Hmmmm maybe the jokes on me..... 
PMC IB1's close to rear wall, is this O.K.?
Thanks Shadorne for your answers. By rear porting isssues I do mean the bass boost problem as I've described in other threads. This isn't really a problem when the speakers are out into the room say 4-5' but I've tried them closer to the wall and ... 
Rockport Mira and Mira Monitors
Heard the Brinkmann integrated on a couple of occasions. Only 70 watts into 8ohm but the sound was VERY good.Still haven't seen anything on the Mira monitor yet but man those Merak II's are the nicest monitor I've ever seen. 
Rockport Mira and Mira Monitors
Man am I embarrased, I see the msrp in the original post! Wow if my hearing is as bad as my vision, well I guess I could save a pile of money. Anyway, can't wait to hear 'em.Cheers 
Rockport Mira and Mira Monitors
Value is yet to be determined :-)$10K for some might be a newer car, for others it may be a new speaker system. I'm hoping that Rockports entry level speaker wont cost as much as a new (to me) car.Cheers! 
Rockport Mira and Mira Monitors
Thanks Jfz, maybe it's exactly what I'm looking for. If you don't mind my asking, what do they retail for? 
Rockport Mira and Mira Monitors
Is there any info on the web regadign these Rockport monitors? 
Proac 3.8 = Proac 50 Sig + Proac ER1 Sub?
I've owned 1sc's, Response 1.5's and now the 3.8's. I don't really think they sound very similar at all through the mids and highs. The 1sc's and 3.8's don't share the same tweeter or midbass so really I can't see how they could follow a "house" s... 
Movies with...
"Flushed Away", really nice cartoon system, but it sounded a little 2 dimentional. heh heh 
Has anybody listened to WLM speakers?
Just heard the floor standing Diva's and came away really impressed.Huge soundstaging, well finished. Big speakers and NOT for small spaces. They do some things really well but might sound a little "thick" for some ears. I didn't find the treble a... 
Review: ASR Emitter I Exclusive Amplifier
I got to hear the ASR amps at Lyric HIFI in Manhattan and was blown away! No kidding. I've heard a LOT of systems in my life and the sound I heard there was staggering. The partnering system was Nola Viper Ref speakers, Nordost cabling, I think Es... 
Revel GEM or Wilson Cub 2 ?
I should add that another possible stand mount speaker would be the Escalante Design's Pinyon. There have been some favorable reviews on the web and they are cheaper than the Duette. 
Revel GEM or Wilson Cub 2 ?
Heard the Duette this weekend and was very impressed. All round great sounding speaker BUT the Sophia is just that much better. The Duette is a little more room friendly though especially if you don't have a dedicated listening spot. 
What cartridge are you using with VPI JMW9
My friend has this table with an EVOII or 3, can't remember. Sounds very good and he is considering an upgrade in the phono stage. I personally think that he should upgrade to a good MC first and then the phono. I think it will better help him in ... 
Great bass from a linear tracking arm?
Yup, Mhmm, just listened to my ET again. FABULOUS BASS! I don't get it, I'm hearing beautiful, clean, tuneful bass from this arm. I know I shouldn't but I do. What gives? Can anybody help me get less bass and hear this tonearm correctly? Oh yeah, ...