fokakis1
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| Do speakers need to be re-broken in? I have put a brand new pair of speakers right next to a pair that had been used for over a year. Same make and model. I was installing a different color. My wife and I could hear a difference. The new pair sounded leaner, with less bass. | |
| Listening position/speaker position Do NOT listen to your friend. | |
| My end game speaks. I hand built my "end game" spx about six years ago. Accuton and RAAL Amorphous. All active. Haven't heard anything at a show that can best them. | |
| B&W 805 D4: which 5 channel power amp should I go with (home theater): Parasound or Rotel I have owned several B&W speakers and currently have the 805D4s. Rotel makes good amos for the money, but the 8 series has impedance dips that Rotel doesn't handle well. IIRC, the Diamonds (8 ohm nominal) drop to under 4 ohms in the lower tr... | |
| Only two tracks to test your system, forever! Jain - "Makeba" Lynyrd Skynyrd - "Voodoo Lake" | |
| Amazon HD Lower Price Same here. Free upgrade to Amazon Music HD. Must go to your account and accept changes. | |
| Who are your three favorite female singers? 1) Nanna Bryndís Hilmarsdóttir - Of Monsters and Men2) Kari Jobe3) Tiffany Lamson - Givers | |
| Seeking advice on Speakers that create an intimate 2 channel listening experience Find a speaker that uses a higher end Accuton mid and/or RAAL tweet and you will find the next level you are looking for. | |
| Are Bowers and Wilkins speakers overpriced? I own and have owned many B&W speakers, including D, D2, D3, in-wall, and in-ceiling. I am very pleased with the value and flexibility they offer. That said, I find that they are very good for mixed duty (music, movies, tv, and multiroom).As... | |
| Good starter amp recommendation You can find a Rotel RMB976mk2 for under $200. It bridges to 150x3 and sounds good with Denon. You can use your preouts on the x3400 to get solid power to your left, center, and right speakers. | |
| Not Enough Options for Auditioning Speakers Hi Mobius,If you are ever in South Mississippi you are welcome to stop by and listen to my setups. I have a pair of B&W 805D3's. For your comparison I have a pair of custom built Accuton/Raal speakers, which I consider to be the best soundin... |