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Speaker burn/break in benefits?
Hi, thanks! Just a little question, how come you bought such expensive speakers if they sounded weird? Or did you audition a pair that was already broken in? 
REGA RS5... any owner?
I enjoyed the RS1s for a couple of years. They share the same tweeter and mid frequency driver as the RS5. So while I can't specifically comment on the bass i can comment on the rest. The tweeter is really amazing, I guess mostly due to its zero r... 
single ended cable crossed at bi wireable speaker?
Douglas, the only thing im slightly concerned is that using double runs could increase the bass prominence, which I really dont need as there is a bump in the 40hz region. Could you elaborate a little on how the sound differs when using double run... 
single ended cable crossed at bi wireable speaker?
Douglas, unfortunately, my AQ is 8ft and cannot cut it to run separate cables from the same wire. I have to either buy another cable or re terminate. OR get a really good set of jumpers using bare wire as this is supposed to sound even better than... 
single ended cable crossed at bi wireable speaker?
I'm not sure I feel comfortable cutting my Audioquest Rockefeller to use the bare wire. I paid decent money for them new. I've heard repeated times that bare wire produces the best sonic results, but the resale value of the cable afterwards is nul... 
single ended cable crossed at bi wireable speaker?
so, I shouldn't re-terminate my cables at the speaker end for bi-wiring as this would effectively half the gauge of each conductor. Instead, I should get another pair, and use that for bi-wiring. Two cables, both at full range. right? 
single ended cable crossed at bi wireable speaker?
Stringreen, yes, that makes sense. I initially thought of doing that but the AQ cable is really thick and el wifo might not be very happy with more cable mess in the living room. Are you currently biwiring? are both (HF & LF) cables the same b...