batman1971

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Need information on atmos
I like triad speakers for surround.         We put in newer kef stuff in our lake house and it’s good at normal levels.   The triads jandle transients and not sure the audiophile word for it but the guitar player in me calls it sustain.   The tria... 
DENON, ONYKO, MARANTZ
The new onkyo are good.   I am more into 2 channel than ht and recently did a true theater room with aTmos .  took home marantz pioneer onkyo and anthem.   Was surprised at the onkyo,    Ended up going with that .i have external amps and was mainl... 
Subwoofers.....Leave On/Off?
My dunlavy sub amp just went out a few months ago.  It’s been always on since 1994.   It does notspin the power meter  very much at idle.  I just use an external amp with it now.  My 2 class a amps ,on the other hand, add over 100 per month to the... 
Vintage Speaker Choice
I’m rocking some old carver amazings and enjoying them.  Same room has L80s for rock.       
Which atmos reciever/preamp / integrated has the best room correction built in and atmos?
So I built a center.  69 inch ribbon from a carver amazing. Jbl mids  and woofers.  Active with mini dsp.         Still playing with the crossover points but loving it    
5.1.2 Atmos
Just get 2 that sit near your ground speakers and bounce them off the ceiling.  They make speakers specifically for this  
Is There a Speaker for Me/Impossible Requirements? (budget: $2000)
I’m curious what you think of the kestrel.       I really like that speaker for that price it’s really good.   I think I paid about 1200 or so when those were new and used them at least 10 years daily  
Dealer Behavior
I find it that most dealers in my area central Illinois have vanished.  Used to have 8 places now just 2.    Even Chicago way less,.  At least 50 percent or more of shops have closed.      I would say I get better attention these and service than ... 
Looking for speaker recommendations
With given choices I would go magico if they are all in the same price range.    I would also  check out symphonic line (German brand).   I have their 2 way in similar sized room and they are pretty amazing with good amplification  
What are the speakers you very rarely find in the Used market(Audiogon or Anywhere)?
Dunlavy sc-v.     Last pair I was on ebay sold in a under and hour. For 10k    I have 2 sets of sc-Iv and been looking for the 5sAlso jbl 250s.   Been looking for those forever  
Preamps
I use a tube pre an lp27a by inspire (dennis had).  It will run mains and 2 subs no problem and has 2 sets of outputs.       It replac d one by graaf which  was also excellent and had no issues running mains and sub 
Planar/panel speakers to replace Carver Amazings
I say dont replace the amazings fix them.possibly invest in an active crossover.i have 2 pairs of amazings the platinums and the silvers.I also have many other speakers, but i dont plan to sell the amazings or my dunlavys....    i still try new sp... 
Recommendations for Ceiling Speakers
I just did my basement theater with all triad speakers for the walls and ceilings and subs    Loving it 
Speaker With Least Room Interaction
Any Bose  
Vintage Carver
4.0t and a m-500.    On amazing platinum speakers.   Loving it