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Rel Strata III versus Rel Britannia B3
FYI.I just saw your thread regarding the B3 vs the Strata3. Thought you should know that I just listed my B3 in Audiogon classified.I don't have direct experience with the Strata 3 but I do know that the B3 is a great sub 
Is there really a need for panel speakers in 2012
I have Apogee Duetta signatures and Vienna Acoustics Beethoven. The Apogees did some things better, on the right recording they can launch a bass wave into the room that no box speaker can quite match. They are also slightly more transparent in th... 
Vienna Acoustics Bach Grand
With VA's you have to go against the grain a little bit in terms of associated equipment set up etc. Much of today's electronics cables etc. work well with leaner more analytical speakers. With Viennas you need neutral electronics and arguably sil... 
The very best new/used under $3k for classical?
The Vienna Acoustics Beethoven seem to fit your requirements, and of the speakers you mentioned so far they may end up being the most wife friendly. 
VA Beethovens upgrade to Strauss experience/advice
Sbrtoy,Thanks for your response. I believe I read that you had to "downgrade" to the VR4jr. I have read so many positive comments about these speakers I am curious as to why you consider them a step down from the Mahlers that preceded them 
Speakers to replace Proac Response 3's
Let's see big room, WAF, and good sound. Your father may want to check out Vienna Acoustics used Beethoven or Strauss if he can find them 
Speaker stand recommendation for VA Beethovens
You should contact Bob at Sound Anchor,(http://www.soundanchors.com) they made custom stands for my Beethovens and they work great. My objective was first to improve the performance of the speakers and second to add stability. 
Narrowing down floorstander selection.
I cannot comment on all of your contenders but I can say with confidence that the VA Beethovens have a big sound that can fill a large room. In fact a review I have by Michael Gindi of the now defunct Ultra Audio mag said that he felt that their s... 
Any WARM, MUSICAL speakers out there?
Hi,I own Vienna's and I have friend who has the Mahler's too. I agree that they should be given serious consideration for anyone in search of a musical speaker. I have hear them with a number of solid state amps and associated electronics and I wo... 
Full range box floorstanding recommend $3-5K range
I am a former planar bigot and I have friend that was more of a planar fanatic than I was, in fact he owned both the ML Monoliths as well as the Prodigy's. We have both discovered that what most planar lovers admire about the design is the design ... 
What slim$1000 speakers will match Bryston B-60 ?
I agree with the above posts you should definately check out Vienna Acoustics. They should give give you what your looking for. I also like the Totems 
Leveling spikes for speakers
Frank,If you didn't have so much free time on your hands you would not have time to worry about this type of BS, furthermore with your engineering background you should be ashamed of yourself. As suggested by the previous response all you need is ... 
RPTV with combination HT and Audio systems?
My recent experimentation with different absortion/difussion materials suggests that everthing you do makes a difference, with trade-offs. Sometimes I even think that not having anything in front of the RPTV has its advantages.The possible hidden ... 
Von Schweikerts or Coincidents or ?
If your looking to marry good sonics with visual appeal to please th wife I would suggest Vienna Acoustics or Sonus Faber 
Do you listen to your heart or your eye?
I personally feel that there are enough good sounding speakers or other high end pieces available at all price points that there is no reason to consider something that does not make a statement in your room or on your rack. Part of the appeal of ...