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Who makes budget speaker cables which are truly “good” or “exceptional” in quality?
Clear Day, Blue Jeans, my Analysis Plus Solo Crystal Oval 8’s at the used price that I paid... 
Suggestions for Best Complete System -$1,000 or less???
-Dynaudio X14a ($800) + a $200 dac-Dynaudio XEO 4-Dynaudio Xeo 6 used-Edifier S3000 pro-Vanatoo Encore One-Any nice used $500 integrated + a pair of used speakers for $500...NAD C 356 BEE, Monitor Audio Silver 1 for example.You can put together a ... 
Ears hurt when listening after changing speakers
I’m wondering if its because the system is so dynamic and he is listening too loud.Try a few Gik 244 panels at first reflection points and turning the volume down!  You may just be listening to loud.How many hours are on your system?  It may settl... 
Speaker Height / Tilt
I understand that tweeters sound / measure differently off axis, but I don’t understand how they radiate differently above vs below the axis. Also, changing tilt changes the tweeter axis, right? 
What are some of the most underrated and overrated loudspeakers you’ve auditioned?
What’s the best sounding bose speaker?  All the ones I’ve heard were mediocre.  Best Bose systems I’ve heard were in cars.I think bose is crap.  When people say they like it, I smile politely and then lie to them and say “yeah, it’s pretty good”. ... 
Speaker Height / Tilt
I’m not understanding how a dome tweeter is directional... I have a d’appolito designed speaker.  How does that change things.  But seriously, how does a dome tweeter radiate sound below its axis vs above its axis?  Am I misunderstanding you?  I w... 
What are some of the most underrated and overrated loudspeakers you’ve auditioned?
Some interesting responses!  Overrated... BoseUnderrated... Anything else that the Bose owner hasn’t heard of!How is Dynaudio, Monitor Audio, Gamut, Focal, ATC etc overrated? You guys are nuts.  Is that really just Kenji cloning himself?? 
Very small room systems and synergy
I’d say sell the ls50’s and buy something else.   
ATC SCM7 vs SCM11 ? Which one would you choose?
I’m with you! I had a pair of Scm7’s 2 months ago.  Sold them for some tylers that can play at the levelsI like.The ATC’s were one of my favorites though.  They scaled dynamics and made music have a certain boogie or swing to it that I hadn’t expe... 
Subwoofer to use with Dynaudio Xeo 20s and Bluesound Node 2i
Oh, and for $500 pick up a used SVS SB2000.  The driver is considerably better on the 2000 vs the 1000.  To add to my earlier post, the link would plug into the wall, then you run a pair of rca’s from the link into the subwoofer.  Set the crossove... 
Subwoofer to use with Dynaudio Xeo 20s and Bluesound Node 2i
You need a “Dynaudio Xeo Link”.  There normally $199.  There’s one on ebay used for $120!I had some xeo 6’s.  Same story... 
How To Clean Piano Black Speaker Finish?
Gerlitz looks like good stuff as well 👍 
How To Clean Piano Black Speaker Finish?
Not sure if you saw my pics but Novus is what I finalized my KEF’s with.  I actually have a bottle of Novus on top of one of the speakers in one of the pictures :-) 
How To Clean Piano Black Speaker Finish?
Mike, Maybe theres some confusion.  Millercarbon suggested using Griots #4 “ultra fine polish”.  I don’t believe that an ultra fine polish designed to remove fine swirl marks is going to Cut through the paint unless you’re really going at it.I’ve ... 
How To Clean Piano Black Speaker Finish?
Millercarbon,+2 for that disI’m sure he’ll come back and still say you’re wrong, lolI love seeing people who think they are the smartest / most informed on this site get slammed...”I have the first place concours trophy from Whistler Weekend, a mu...