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Can HI FI components really make music?
Herman, I like your room. I notice you have treatment in the front upper corners. Did you notice much of a difference after adding this tweak? My room has a sort of buzzing sound that is quite loud. If I clap my hands while sitting in the sweet sp... 
Can HI FI components really make music?
Herman I take it you use horns, Jeffrey Jacksons? Tell me about your experiences with them. 
Can HI FI components really make music?
Well I have settled down a bit. Now with a clearer head and your help I have decided to keep my gear and address some of the issues you have pointed out. I have to much time and money invested to just chuck it all. Not to mention the fact that I w... 
Can HI FI components really make music?
Thank you all for your time, consideration and excellent input thus far. I want to take a little time to re-read all of your posts and respond. In the mean time keep it coming. This is great stuff. Real and no BS. I love it!Thanks 
no bass after 6 month non-use
I agree with Kotta. Any time I switch cables it takes several days for bass to return fully. 
Krell Resolution 1 or Vandy 3A sig
Thanks to all for your responses. I decided to go with the 3Asigs and should be enjoying them by next week. I noticed that the 3A sigs are 87 db while my current 2Ce sigs are 86 db yet reccomended power for the 3A sig is considerably more. Will th... 
Mono block or vertical Bi amps for Vandersteen 2Ce
I am currently running 2CE sigs with VTL MB 125s. IMHO the 125s are under powered for this speaker. The tonality is excellent but not much slam. Stepping up to VTL 185s made a huge positive impact. At low volume the 125s are great but strain easil... 
Manley Neo-Classic500 vs VTL MB450
OwlSpeakers are Vandy 2CE Sigs soon to be 3A sigs and room is 14'x 35'x 8'tall with speakers on 14' wall. I am also running (2) 2WQ subs. Current amps are VTL MB 125s. Even with the subs I just cant seem to get much mid bass. Tried speakers in all... 
Vandersteen question
Mootsdude,Are you a cyclist? Hence the Moots.I am running Vandy 2Ce sigs with VTL MB 125s and I thought the Vandys sounded fine until I tried them with 200 watts per channel. What a difference! I am now a firm believer that Vandersteens do work be... 
Manley Neo Classic 250 Monoblock
Xagwell,Are you saying that the VTLs you auditioned were the 750 reference mono blocks? That is the next step in the VTL line after the 450. They weigh 150 lbs ea and put out 750 watts. Its hard for me to believe that a 250 watt amp is going to ev... 
Manley Neo Classic 250 Monoblock
Wich VTL did you audition? I am considering VTL 450s paired with Vandy 3A sigs but maybe I should give the Manleys a listen. 
Whats better than VTL 450 for the money?
Kurt_tankWhen you say the VTL is not outstanding you are talking about its looks right? I am not concerned with the appearance at all. As far as bass is concerned I think 400 tube watts would be enough considering Im running stereo powered subs. I... 
Krell Resolution 1 or Vandy 3A sig
Agaffer I believe that the 5A is around $15,000.00 and the krell is $8,000.00. I was just wondering if people with experience with both speakers thought that the 3As were possibly as good as the Krell but for a lot less money. Thanks for your input. 
Can you have a huge 3D soundstage in a small room?
Thanks to everyone for the input. I will try the speakers on the short wall. It doesnt really work ergonomically but if it will sound great I am willing to give it a try. I think I have tried just about everything for the long wall placement. So w... 
Can you have a huge 3D soundstage in a small room?
Zargon, Audiokinesis, I have tried many different locations and methods over the years. I have had the best results with the recomended Vandy placement according to their specs. Currently the 2CEs are almost 3 feet off the back wall, about 5 feet ...