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Why Don't More People Love Audio?
"I know you never thought about it but ask yourself later. When you turn on your stereo, does it return the favor?"..........Van Halen "A Different Kind of Truth" 
What component is responsible for dynamics ?
Active loudspeakers. 
Scratched CDs
I've had no luck with the polishes. Just use the DVD scratch remover device sold at Wal-Mart, etc. 
Help me emulate the best speakers I've heard
From what I gather with e-mails to OHM, Shahinian uses higher quality drivers than OHM. At least the cheaper OHMs. Hence the slightly better midrange.Opinions?? 
The Demise of the Hi-End Audio Store
The first high end dealer I went to recommended I just buy what he had. I thought it sounded okay but was curious about what MORE could I get. Was I missing out on something better? Was my Holy Grail just around the corner at the next high end sho... 
Cars. What does the typical audiophile drive?
Can anyone comment on the Tesla Roadster? 
New level of ridiculousness
No different than when I walked through the Brookstone store at the mall. Just a bunch of ridiculous nonsense for people who don't know what to do with all their money, IMHO.Is a $150k Mercedes any more sensible when a $20k Honda will do the job j... 
Best 2-way room friendly speakers
Frogman, how would the amp affect room interaction with the speakers?My question was more a general one about speakers that minimize room interactions like a 4th order design. Rather than use a lot of room treatments or endless fiddling with speak... 
Best 2-way room friendly speakers
I've heard the Tannoy's and the big ones are great, smaller not so good.Danley, at 48" with 18 drivers is way to big. 
Best 2-way room friendly speakers
Thanks for the suggestions. By "room friendly" I mean they minimize room interaction. I listen to a Sanyo boom box quite a bit at work. While my home rig sounds considerably better, I am also VERY aware of what I have now decided is room reflectio... 
The most dynamic speaker you've heard...
Active active 100's. 
Best earplugs?
How about Surefire or are these for shooting only? 
The Top Speaker for less than $500
CBM-170 SE BOOKSHELF MONITOR 
Over 55? - You Gotta See This
Would be better without the mic. I can hear a lot of reverb and distortion. But then again, I'm under 55 :-) 
Why Don't More People Love Audio?
Some people are afraid of feeling emotions because then they are not in control of themselves. Other people do not have an emotional response to music so it does nothing for them.There is definitely a different type of emotional component from lis...