dill

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Store auditioning and then buying on-line from others. How do you feel about it ?
" Brick and mortar dealers can go straight to Hell."After reading a good sampling of your posts, it appears to me that your attitude might be the sole reason your journey in high-end audio is less that satisfying for you.  
Let's talk power cords
I suggest you you check out Duster's posts on Audio Asylum under Tweeks & Cables. He is a wealth of info.https://www.audioasylum.com/cgi/etv.mpl?forum=cables 
Audiotron
They certainly look "busy".https://newlondon.craigslist.org/ele/d/audiotron-al100-speakers/6432200501.html  
Store auditioning and then buying on-line from others. How do you feel about it ?
" When you audition $20,000 in gear, if it's new, $8,000 or so goes right into the dealer's pocket."Ok, then you have shipping cost, could be $500.00+, so now we have $7,500. Does the dealer offer home delivery & setup, I did, so we have that... 
How to ship high-end speakers?
Try Craters & Freighters. I have used them before and they do a great job.https://www.cratersandfreighters.com/our-services/residential/ 
The Clue speaker vs Sound Dynamic 300ti
I have not heard the 300ti's, however I love the sound of my clues! 
Mod my Citation amps?
These are multi channel, solid state amps, not sure if Jim is into these type. 
Store auditioning and then buying on-line from others. How do you feel about it ?
Zavato said: “Item X available at a traditional store for $2,000, new with warranty, and available on line, new with warranty, for exactly 1/2 the price.” Now, you have to remember the online “dealer” is likely a broker that has no stock and will ... 
Annoying sounds from cars at stop light
soundsrealaudio said:" I was trying to discover the speed with which air travels through sheet rock but couldn't locate that info."So, air travels through sheet rock at speed? 
Which watts are the right watts in SS amps?
This might help:  http://chuckhawks.com/speaker_spl_amp_power.htm  
Annoying sounds from cars at stop light
soundsrealaudio said:"I don't think those low frequency really travel through those walls in your home."Setup your system outside on a nice day, notice how it sounds. Then, see if you can hear it inside your house, all doors and windows closed. 
Annoying sounds from cars at stop light
aboogaard said:"And if it takes 28 feet for the sound to "develop", why can I here that 22Hz note in my 19x15 livingroom so well?" Actually I said "fully develop". Very satisfying results can be had with 1/2 or 1/4 wave. For example 12ft. for a 40... 
Annoying sounds from cars at stop light
"How do you get low bass with zero volume? You don't, you need gain. 
Annoying sounds from cars at stop light
" You are correct about very low bass notes having very long waves. Not sure those 6" speakers in the door or even a 12" sub in the trunk are pumping out 30Hz bass loud enough that I can hear it from my car in open air."Chances are you are not he... 
Annoying sounds from cars at stop light
Good question geoff, I have no experience with headphones.