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High Efficiency Speakers Your top 3 or more
Klipsch Cornwall, Fostex 166 in a BLH and Snell E MkII 
Best Speaker Choice for Pass Labs X250.5,XP10?
Since you already have the amp, tell us about the room Size 
what's better than a milk crate? lol
They should be raised so the tweeter is at ear level....You can go to Home depot or a local hardware store and by some 3/4" MDF cut a pice to the same size as the speaker, then cut another about a 1" bigger for the bottom and get some 4" Plastic P... 
Soffit construction, worthwhile?
Unless your using UREI or Weslake Monitors, dont do it Soffits are for Studio monitors... 
speakers to mate with Fisher 500c receiver?
On a budget, Find a pr of Snell EII's For under 400 the best speaker you can buyNot on a budget Audio Note! 
Best speakers for 15X14 ft room
Whats your budget, whats your music preferance and what electronics are you using? 
Prefered Freight Company
Old Dominion, you can get Location to location for a very good rate, or dorstep delivery for an extra charge. I've shipped Magnepans a few times and never had any issues.Here is a link and you can get on line cost estimates. Use Class 100 for Spea... 
B&W vs Vandersteen?
Budt - What were your other B&W's. WHat electronics are you using and the size of your room. It will help others who are looking at buying them, know what comparisons you are refering too. 
Speakers for Odyssey Stratos Extreme monos
I had Usher CP6381's with those amps in a 14 x 24 room, they are just what you are looking for. Great with all types of music and good dynamics, You can find them used under 2k. Read 6moons reviewhttp://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/usher/6381.html 
Full Range Drivers
I ran Fostex Fe166 in a fostex BLH cabinet that I built for under $500 total, ran it with a Thorens TT, Bottlehead preamp and phono and Fi X 2a3 amp. It was one of the most enjoyable systems I owned. Very coherent, music that hangs in the air and ... 
Vandersteen vs. JBL rock music etc.
Vandy's can rock, anyone who says they cant doesnt have a good amp....it will be a more ballanced non fatigue sound 
Mag 3.6 Soundstage question....
Did you move the ribbons to the inside or outside too? Also, any chance its in the recording? 
Best pre-amp/amp combo for Maggie MMGs?
Audible Illusions 
New Magnepan 1.7 R
I for one am looking foward to hearing these, but I have to mention, I have owned MMG and MGIIIA and MG3.6's with mye stands. I also have owned Usher CP6381 and thought they they offered more impact and slam, with excellent imaging and top end. Th... 
Magnepan True Ribbon Speaker Comparison
I had both the IIIa and the 3.6. The 3.6 is clearly better. Better Bass, Better integration of ribbon and panells and smother all around.Now the price diffecrnce was substantial. I had a full refurb pr of IIIa for $1350 vs $2750 for used 3.6's.It ...