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Choosing a center channel
@geof3  This sounds good in theory but it's simply not true. There are vocals and other cues that are mixed for center channel. If you don't believe it you can simply turn off the center in a surround system and you will miss dialog.  
in the eye (ear) of the beholder
Especially at that price? 
Bookshelf Speaker Stand Difference?
I've always thought of it as a good way for these speaker mfgs to make another nice chunk of change. If the tweeters are at the right height and the build is solid then I shouldn't think it matters. 
Harley quote
Do people who swap out the manufacturer's supplied power cords also swap out the innards of the component they wish to improve on? If they believe a company is skimping on their power cords what makes them think the connection point is going to be... 
in the eye (ear) of the beholder
I couldn't imagine having something like that in my living room anymore!@mijostyn I will be making a two level shelve out of 18" x2" maple with a live edge for my components. I've looked online and can't find anything suitable. 
Question for Parasound Hint 6 owners
I've got the Hint and it stays on from 6am to about 11pm and it's never even gotten very warm much less hot, even when cranking it pretty hard. I don't know what you have going on there unless it's crammed in somewhere with no breathing room. 
Why so many angry audiophiles?
These are volatile times for sure. That's why I have decided to not engage in any political arguments or discussions on THIS site. I have a lot of opinions but I had to ask myself why I joined this site and engage in these forums. It was to learn ... 
Parasound Hint 6 or separates?
I haven't heard the separates but I do have the Hint 6 and really liking it. 
My system is ... well, not ready
Thanks and have fun! 
Free webinar
Okay. Do you have any links you can provide or a site we should go to at said time? 
Tidal vs Quobuz
I had both and dropped Tidal. Only one album I haven't been able to find on Qobuz that Tidal has so far and it's a few dollars less.  
Is Carl Bernstein an Audiophile?
I guess I'd respect him a lot more if he'd hold his colleagues accountable for shoddy manipulative reporting and a lack of curiosity when it came to investigating anyone with a D behind their name. Nixon had the decency to resign because of what B... 
Chord mscaler - what’s so good about more taps?
Can anyone clue me in on what y'all are talking about Willis? What are taps and why do I want em? 
Is Carl Bernstein an Audiophile?
Who cares?  
Perfect Speaker Placement - Put next to the back wall as much as possible.
@rushfan71 One man's trash is another's treasure.!