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arcticdeth

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Stereo Receivers from the past...
If ur looking for a small room system, get any descent receiver, Yamaha, onkyo etc, bookshelf speaks.  It will sound fine, allow 2 weeks break in for amp and 4 weeks for new speakers. My third system is great.  Yamaha receiver BIC v630’s and a  te... 
Speakers Don’t Matter As Much As We Think They Do?
Speakers are the most important component.they will change the sound from great to amazing to wow this is bad in the first 5 months. Amps matter, pre’s matter, source’s matter.the biggest change in sound is speakers.   Audition as mnay as u can, l... 
Speaker recommendations 10 to 30k and no beryllium
Go to sanders sound website, and speak directly with the designer/owner you will pleasantly surprised at how honest, and knowledgeable Roger is.  He has a 30:day in home trial, if your not satisfied (YOU WILL BE ASTONISHED) send the back. He is on... 
Whats playing on your system today?
Guitar sounds like it was made for my speakers, tone, hearing the fingers move through the fret before the next chord, simply amazing.highs are a wee subdued, but this is what I like, depending on the recording, some highs are spot on, some are a ... 
Underrated album: Sonics AND Music
2cd edition of Stevie wonders musiquarium.   The sound is perfect, it is mastered flawless, no matter the volume, the bass is right, mids and highs are there without being too bright.opened my windows one night with my friend (Asit)he walked up to... 
In-ceiling: Am I wasting my money?
Do what you want.i have some speakers not recessed in ceiling, but in corners of my room mounted to the studs with rca’s as hookups. Sound fine for what they are, not every day is critical listening, I like background and some basic speakers will ... 
Speaker recommendations 10 to 30k and no beryllium
@gadios.  +1 speakers and amps are some of the best in the industry!!!! Roger Sanders sound systems.  He is one of the inventors of the panel speakers.  Or the one to make them worthy!his Magtech amplifier are the ones to actually drive those MBL ... 
Heavy Metal Anyone?
In the mail a few days ago, I received three new CDs. New The Who cdnew pretty maidsnew tygers  of pan tang cd.past few days new Tesla, assassin, s.d.i., new blitzkrieg Ep,among many others, this is a great month, getting caught up on releases fin... 
Are Bowers and Wilkins speakers overpriced?
Lots of speakers are over priced.then again, to those whom are blessed with a great job, and an amazing income, it is a non issue.regular blue collar who make 38-50K a year, it’s an issue.im in the blue collar range, just an average American hardw... 
Heavy Metal Anyone?
There has been many bands whom have been called metal, look at the old Grammy thing, or some past music reward ceremony,.when Jethro Tull won best heavy metal song?REALLY,  ??not metal.look at that Def Leppard band, I’m not a huge fan, their early... 
Friend needs advice for $8,000 system
Maggie’s NEED current, a small tube amp will sound good, but will not play the Maggie’s to their potential. There is a ton of wicked class A/AB amps that would drive the Maggie’s  very well.maybe on a budget you could start at a medium level amp l... 
EVER FEEL LIKE A TOTAL NITWIT DISCOVERING AN ARTIST LATE IN THE GAME?
Just discovered chilliwack (Canadian)?good stuff!also late in the game for me was Kim Mitchell solo and his old band max Webster, great stuff!  Many of the Canadian bands did not make it here in the states, it’s a shame there’s a ton of great rock... 
Heavy Metal Anyone?
Yes sir!  Grew up on the NWOBHM stuff from this one seller at a local flea market, had a box of tapes, and I would buy one every week.  I cut my teeth on venom, spartan warrior, tank, Raven, crossfire bitch, Mercyful fate, Bathory, I would always ... 
Guest suddenly takes it upon herself to move my speakers
Ouch.dont touch my stuff! I have my speakers with spikes on my carpet, positioned 9.5 feet apart, my “special couch position” I’m 12.5 feet from speakers.slightly toed in to aim at me.great sweet spot.   If someone moved my stuff, I would be a lit... 
Albums that you listen to straight through / start to finish whenever you put them on!
Love this ! Will play about %98 of my LPs’ front to back.cds, I tend to skip only slightly more, as it’s easier. This is an LP talk, so most of mine get the full side and full side b, unless I’m interupted for supper, or a doorbell, or something e...