fiesta75

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Bi-wire changes for non bi-wire speakers
If it reduces the resistance between the amp and speakers it can be useful. Get some silver jumpers for your current speakers or go full bi-amp with active crossover. You will notice a big improvement by eliminating the passive internal speaker cr... 
Did I damage my speakers?
It's definitely not the speakers, but all suggestions are good. Check speaker connections first, both ends. I'm willing to bet it has to do with the preamp, battery problem, plug it directly into the wall outlet. 
Active Speaker Choice
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At This Time Can We Recreate Full Range Live Music In The Home?
jbl-4345 / Is it live or Memorex, it's Memorex... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
James - Whiplash 
At This Time Can We Recreate Full Range Live Music In The Home?
Simple answer, NO. Why would you want that kind of volume? I need to save my ears. Clarity and dynamic range, maybe close. 
Has Anyone Ever Run TWO Identical Pairs of Speakers ?
I'm certainly not saying multiple tweeters are the way to go, in fact I like both vertical and horizontal driver alignment best. Just said sometimes the benefit outweighs the imaging issue, like volume when I was still in college. 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Led Zeppelin 2 
B&W Nautilus 802 woofer cuts out
We need more info about your system. Not familiar with your speakers, but doesn't look like protection within the speakers. 
Bi-wire changes for non bi-wire speakers
No problem, but what you describe is not bi-wired. 
I had a few drinks and bought some speakers
I bought some speakers after a party. They still sound great, won't be selling until my estate sale. 
Biggest audio hoaxes
rufusluna - How many ears do you have? 
Active Speaker Choice
I'd be happy to. How many ways? 2-way, 3-way, more? Crossover slopes? Lowest cost? Just basic? 
What does clipping sound like?
Best of luck! I'm signing out now. 
How do you know if you need to add a sub (without auditioning one, I mean)?
Just TRY a sub. We're beating a dead horse now.