bthought

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Accurate speakers for a verity of genres?
Thank you again! 
Accurate speakers for a verity of genres?
Im hearing PSB's today. Thank you for all of your help. 
Accurate speakers for a verity of genres?
Any thoughts on ascends new tower? 
Accurate speakers for a verity of genres?
HT is definitely a factor although I would be limiting freq below 35hz for now. 
Accurate speakers for a verity of genres?
Comparing SVS or Rhythmic 12 subs, which offer the best upper band performance? I will roll off the bottom (<25hz end so not really concerned there. More concerned with clarity in the mid to upper bass-area 
Accurate speakers for a verity of genres?
It's not a perfect rectangle, I think I over estimated. Perhaps 16x13? 
Accurate speakers for a verity of genres?
"PS You'll also have to choose a high-cut slope to determine how sharply the top of the woofer output rolls off."This part I understand, however, is it possible to determine the low point roll off on the sub? To kind of "limit" them until I have a... 
Accurate speakers for a verity of genres?
I like the idea of the sub tuning aspect. I don't have much space upfront.. Will look at other bookshelves now. 
Accurate speakers for a verity of genres?
Those Rhythmic Subs look great. I just spotted them on Ascend Acoustics website. Im not sure how Ascends monitor would fare though. 
Accurate speakers for a verity of genres?
This is a great response, and in line with what I was looking for. I am worried though in regards to Maggie's getting damaged so will have to look at other products. It looks that the Velodyne SMS-1 will allow me to "reduce" some of the low end so... 
Accurate speakers for a verity of genres?
Thank you, perhaps I dont need huge floor standers for my needs? I really need to reconsider.Maybe great ID subs, great floorstanding monitors, and a capable speaker would meet my needs.I need a way to limit the subwoofer though (through a switch?... 
Accurate speakers for a verity of genres?
So your recommending going light on the speakers but focus on the subs.being in NYC I really can't have subs unless I keep things low. What would you recommend other than Maggie? I have pets who may destroy it. 
Accurate speakers for a verity of genres?
Thank you, What model Sonus would you recommend?Manoterror: Understood. I just want to be set on the right path, and hopefully Ill find my way.Phasecorrect: Thank you! Chayro: The Cerwyn looks bass heavy and simply too large for a small living roo... 
Accurate speakers for a verity of genres?
Also ascend acoustics 
Accurate speakers for a verity of genres?
Thank you. Much appreciated. Like I said, accuracy is still important to me because I can understand the technical limitations. I've been told about Salk's offering (HT-2), Philharmonics', and Audio Soundfield 1, Selah Audio Circondare, KEF R seri...