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Bud, Coors,  Heineken, Corona, Draft? 
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Another vote for Blue Jeans Cable.I used to DIY with Belden stock, but quit when I found Blue Jeans.  
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Tom and DsperI began my Audio hobby in 1950, and was a devoted tube guy until the quality of KT88s and other amplifier tubes went South.  If I wanted a matched set of 88s (or other final tubes) I had to spend a minor fortune (for me.)Switching to ... 
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You might be surprised at how the WAF influences someone willing to part with his money. ;-) ;-) ;-) 
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prof, I'd put the 2.7s into  that category, also. At their price point I haven't heard anything better.  
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unsound,Just under 2K for pair of 8 foot speaker cables. Well beyond my comfort level. George 
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Hi Dsper,I'm a great believer in quality multi-strand cabling for audio frequencies. That's why I've used Belden stock for years.  (Disclaimer: I have no financial nor proprietary interests in Belden.)Recently, Belden has offered a new stock, spec... 
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A Blessed and a Happy Thanksgiving for all our USA friends.George 
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thosb,Being an antediluvian audio nut, in 1950  I began to use DYI speaker and interconnects - - top Belden wire with the best connectors I could get. Kept this up until arthritis set in. Since, I've used Blue Jeans Cables for both Belden intercon... 
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Are you planning on adding a subwoofer? 
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The equalizer "went South"on mine. I've often wondered if a redesign of the XO would have made a difference. (And a midrange driver that wouldn't quit.) 
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Tom,Congratulations!If you want to have some fun, listen to the 3.5s with and then without the equalizer.   Eye-opener. 
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andy2IMO, the driving factor is the cost involved to reach the top of a two-channel system.My five grandchildren  have excellent two-channel systems, and all have chosen to avoid streaming of classical music. Their main objections to upgrading fro... 
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Tom,  you wrote:snip >  A lot of the confusion revolves around magazines/reviewers not being able to measure in those real-world situations.snip >  I don't buy the charts. Note they are taken at 50" and on the tweeter axis, both of which mee... 
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Tom, Thanks!George