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Whole house volume controls?
Harman Kardon PA4000 may be what you are looking for, the volume control is remote keypad controlled and the speakers are drive directly by the amplifier 
EAD 8800 PRO VS Lexicon MC12B
Hey Gary, You might want to add a Meridian G series processor to the list because I am certain you would want the best your money could buy as an option. correct?The Lexicon is not a good value $3000 processor in a $4000 box, I have had people in ... 
Dynaudio Audience setup?
The 122's, if its not obvious the superior center channel alone is enough reason to get the first group.Feel free to use 62's or 72's with 122c also.But all 122's makes a nice sounding system I have set up a few systems with 5-7 122's and it is ou... 
How Loud Do You Listen??? Do You Know?????????
Sean,Why don't you buy an SPL meter so you know what you're talking about :). $50 well spent and you'll learn something about you and your system!It really isn't all that philosophical and although different music will create a range you are corre... 
Smaller speaker - bigger Woofer?
What you didn't see was the $3000 budget, which is the real crimper. In a related but another thread.and Dave unfortunately you have not recommended something that will work. Which is why I resulted to offerring something unusual. 
Smaller speaker - bigger Woofer?
I agree the Linkwitz site is a good guideline for two channel systems and dipole bass. It wouldn't hurt to read but at the same time it doesn't address your issue directly.I have helped with the construction of the Orion and it is a very good spea... 
Smaller speaker - bigger Woofer?
You have to get the right sub with the right speaker and crossover. Understanding what it takes means everything.Most people are not able for one reason or another to align their subwoofers properly so that the units are time coherent. In your cas... 
Smaller speaker - bigger Woofer?
Larry actually for what you want to spend and the equipment you already own, your best options are either the ATC SCM35 or Dynaudio Audience 80 with subwoofer and or bookshelf speakers like Dynaudio 25's or ATC SCM20's with a subwoofers. What you ... 
Best AV Processor for 2 channel
Do you have LP's? Is that why two channel pass through is important?Because otherwise the DACs in the Prepros are likely better than what is in your DAC or Cd player.Two channel is inferior for Redbook CD playback anyway in my experience. In less ... 
Speakers for a small room, looking for feedback
The passive speakers are usually a less exacting sound, the nature of passive crossovers is to smear the sound a little which makes them more forgiving. There is nothing wrong with the active amplifiers in the ATC's they remind me of McCormack or ... 
Definitive sub with Thiel speakers?
Call Meniscus in Michigan they make a 10" subwoofer that is very good for theater and music and its compact. Also you have a wide variety of finish choices. Its not very expensive and will play nicely up to 100hz, something very important for your...