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Need Small Bookshelf Speakers With a Big Sound
If you really dig through all the P3ESR reviews as I have you will find several references from listeners who have stated they just don’t rock...IMO based on fit & finish/price ratio they are also WAY overpriced when compared side by side with... 
Need Small Bookshelf Speakers With a Big Sound
chiguy,about a year ago I had to downsize from Sonus Faber Toy Towers & SimAudio i5.3 integrated amp.I wanted the absolute best combination in my budget range of small size & big sound as replacements,they had to sing with lowish powered t... 
Priorities...
Years ago,in a Stereophile Magazine interview,Bill Dundelston(sp?),owner & builder of Legacy audio products,was asked what he considered the hierarchy of the audio playback chain was.He replied:Speakers.Recordings.Room Acoustics & LAST was... 
Stand mount choice
In your budget range the Reference 3A DeCapo BE would be at the top of my list.I have owned Audience 42 & 52SE’s,Focus 140’s, just bought new Excite X14’s & a few years ago demo’d the C1.4’s.To me the bigger speakers,even in medium sized r... 
***Advice Needed***Choosing Between Mini & Midi Monitors
Stereophile reviewed them & shortly after the reviewer passed away.A follow up was done 6 months later(+-)& the reviewer used a Line Mag.with 22wpc.He was very impressed.In another review a Class A EL34 running in Triode mode(15wpc.)in a 7... 
***Advice Needed***Choosing Between Mini & Midi Monitors
I came to the same conclusion robr45,as a matter of fact I ordered Rosewood X14’s yesterday!In my current room with my normal listening levels the 25wpc.should be plenty of power,bass should hit 42 hz solidly,they will easily integrate into a smal... 
***Advice Needed***Choosing Between Mini & Midi Monitors
26 views & not 1 response.I'm really stuck in the mud here folks... 
Buying Without Audition
OP did you ever get to go demo speakers or make a decision? 
Can headphones ever be as good as high end stereo?
This is a no brainer.Do NOT sell a thing if your happy with the sound of your 2 channel system because it can NOT be duplicated by a can based rig!Work out a schedule with the "ole spouse"to get her out of the house long enough for you to enjoy yo... 
Cayin A 300B
I have owned the Cayin A50T & while they are fine products IMO the Yaqin MS-300C is every bit as good an amp,almost identical build/parts quality & less $... 
First "audiophile" system, now what? Any easy fixes here?
You say it sounds fabulous but you want MORE fab?What exactly do you want more of?Deeper,tighter bass?More organic mids,farther extended treble? How's the room acoustics?$500.00 will get some serious treatment that should be a worthwhile investmen... 
Great bookshelf or small towers suggestions
OP,you said you did like the Focal Chorus 714 but want this to be end game for speakers why not look at the next step,the Aria line?Right in your budget & everything I'm seeing says these are superb speakers... 
Monitor Audio Silver 2 vs Dali Zensor 3
This really depends on the sound your after.Silver 2 is all metal drivers & IMO can be forward sounding.The Dali is wood pulp & fabric tweeter.IMO a more musical approach.Not laid back,just right.Detailed without being analytical ,rich mid... 
Individual International Seller Scam
I hate to say it but for all their problems PayPal would have prevented this. 
Why are so many companies like harbeth making old speakers designs and charging thousends?
jakecanada there are speakers that have the exact things you specify. You want New Technology & materials,how about "Flax & Inverted Aluminum/Magnesium,ALL designed & constructed COMPLETYELY In House by the manufacturer & NOT in Ch...