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horn or line array?
One of the desirable features of horns is high efficiency which contributes to their dynamic character. How about a high efficiency true line array?  
Integrating speakers into contemporary decor - can WAF ever be overcome?
How about some in-wall speakers covered with fabric that matches the wall paint color.  
Are carbon fiber speaker cabinets inherently better than wood or metal ones
"Are carbon fiber speaker cabinets inherently better than wood or metal ones" The answer is no. All materials have specific characteristics and need to be used correctly and in the right application. No material is inherently superior across the ... 
Question: Sound Treatment behind the Listener?
How you treat your room is somewhat based on what type of speakers you have, monopole, dipole, omni. For example, a “dead” front wall is not ideal for dipoles.  To your OP, we typically suggest wide-band absorption at the middle of the back wall a... 
We should reject hard-to-drive speakers more often
While Atmasphere is correct in saying that it is possible to achieve thermal compression in planar-magnetic drivers, in practical terms it really doesn’t happen much, at least not in larger drivers. Being involved with Analysis planar-ribbon speak... 
2023 AXPONA Show Report
An Aric Audio Super 300B SET amp with WE 300B tubes will be in room 705. If you like (and can use) low power amps the Super 300B SET is a really nice amp.  
Paul McGowan gets asked about rotary subs.
@bdp24 Sorry, hit the "post" button... I suggest looking into dipole woofers to best compliment OB speakers, not necessarily ours because there are lower priced systems out there.  
Paul McGowan gets asked about rotary subs.
@bdp24 During the development of our OB line arrays we researched and tried several types of woofers configurations and ultimately designed our own dipole woofer system. We came to the conclusion that dipole woofers complement OB speakers best, a... 
active crossover recommendation
Marchand offers several models and the quality is very good. He can also design custom filters like baffle step compensation and others upon request.  
North Carolina Audio Club
Hi Tom, I have inquired a few times as well. I am in Charlotte. Where are you located? Mike  
UPS. Friend Or Foe?
Having shipped large heavy speakers and smaller packages for over 2 decades, we have witnessed some real freight abuse and have learned a few things along the way. During the first couple of years importing Analysis Audio speaker we spent more tim... 
Looking for recommendations for a phono preamp under $2k
I suggest you look into phono preamps made by SoundSmith. Our customers who have purchased them (not from us) have been very satisfied. Peter L. not only designs excellent cartridges but excellent electronics, too.  
UPS. Friend Or Foe?
Tom, Sorry to hear about you bad shipping experience. UPS and FedEx just don't care. They are just giant robots that move packages from one address to another. They know packages regularly get damaged and have their fine print and cleanup crew th... 
Apogee Acoustics repair
Or, you could buy a NEW pair of Analysis Audio speakers with a full factory warranty. They are much more robust and better built. They also benefit from newer technology and materials.  
Best Speaker for a reflective room ?
Typically most speaker manufactures design there products (in their test chamber) to be relatively neutral (with a flat response) or a touch warm (with a slightly descending curve toward the high frequencies). If your room is truly reflective and ...