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Can we have an "Ask Sean" catagory?
Sean's helpline: (800) ASK-SEAN seems to be down. I keep getting access to some 900 chat line. Maybe he's in a new line of business =-). 
How many audiophiles to screw in a light bulb?
Rx8man, LMAO!! 
Picking components -warm / bright which is righ?
I know what sounds good to me, just wondering how others pick their system. What would a nuetral speaker be? Everything affects the sound in one way or another. 
How many audiophiles to screw in a light bulb?
Every time I try to burn in a new light bulb it goes out after the 1,000 hr break-in period.Now what? Any suggestions? 
How many audiophiles to screw in a light bulb?
1 to state he can now SEE the music coming out of his speakers with the new bulb.10,000 to talk about it at Audio Asylum.100,000 to read about it in the rag-mags. 
Why are audiophiles perceived as being wackos?
CWlondon, do you have any ideas how audio should be marketed? I'm commonly asked by non-audiophiles "Do you REALLY hear the differences?" or "How can you be so sure of what you're hearing?" Most people don't listen that much or that intently to st... 
Why are audiophiles perceived as being wackos?
So CW, if audiophile only spend big $$$ for prestige and not perceived benefits we can appreciate we'd be okay. I.E. the people with $50,000 kitchens don't claim any benefit other than prestige are sane? I think you may be on to something but mayb... 
Economy amps from Channel, Nixon, etc?
Here is the latest T-amp with double the power. Only $25 for the kit and said to blow away the modded Sonic Impact.41 Hz amp 
Beginner Amp for near or under 200..
I got a refurbished Harmon Kardon HK3470 100wpc receiver from harmanaudio.com for $188. Sounded nice for the money. Slightly lacking in bass depth and weight and highs had an artifical sheen on complex harmonics like violin. In the range of Teac o... 
Economy amps from Channel, Nixon, etc?
Here is another modified Sonic Impact amp for under $300Michael Mardis amp 
Why are audiophiles perceived as being wackos?
That fat guy in the Nordost ad dancing because he bought $3,000 Nordost speaker wire. 
Tinnitus - do you have ringing in the ears?
Here is an article pretty worthless information 
First Order Crossovers: Pros and Cons
Perhaps the single driver IS the perfect solution. They just don't want people to know. Satisfied people don't need to upgrade every few months.What happened to the "edit my post" feature so I don't have to post twice. 
First Order Crossovers: Pros and Cons
Perhaps the single drive IS the perfect solution. They just don't want people to know. Satisfied people don't need to upgrade evry few months. 
First Order Crossovers: Pros and Cons
Greg, I like the concept. The equation I use is 1,100/ freq = wavelength (ft). So a 2" driver would start to beam at 8K. How do you align the drivers? If you use a 1" tweeter I would think you get a flare if you drop it in at under 13K.My concept ...