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Blue Jeans Cable Sound Good???
I returned them.... guessing something wrong with cables or it just wasn't a good match for my system.Search is on for 6m XLR....  thinking AQ Yukon ???Anyone out there with 6m XLR to sale... ? any brand 
Vandersteen Model 1 or Focal 726
While I get the sub thing.... I run a pair. The midrange/ tweeter/ x-over in the 2ce Sig II will be 10x better than the Model 1... and, they will fill a moderate size room with plenty of bass.  
Vandersteen Model 1 or Focal 726
If you like the tonal balance of the Vandy's ..... I would spend that $2k upgrading to the 2ce signatures.If you are searching out something 'brighter' with thinner midrange... then Focals will do.This is an opinion based on my preferences. 
interpretation of dealer speaker statement needed
MrD is correct...  
Cardas Cables vs Wireworld Cables
I agree with above statements 1000%.   Room first.After everything is sounding good.... swap cables and listen with your ears, your system, in your room.... sorry that's the best I got for ya...  
Advice on acoustic treatment
That would be difficult to deal with.... Acoustically.  Is there any chance you could build a wall out a few feet to mimic the other side? 
Magnepan 20.7 and Subs
Stereo pair always sounds better.... but one in center works OK too.Get one ... try.... either like it or buy another.... easy button.Now go get a second job to pay for it... :) 
Power conditioner and high end power cord
I always figured that upgraded power cables were BS.... then I tried one.My system is AudioResearch LS9 Pre / W4S Sx1000 monos / Maggie 1.7i / Gungnir Multibit / Sony ES5400 / Roon Nucleus / Kimber KablesI just received an AQ NRG-Z3 1m cable and p... 
Anybody have experience with using Iso-Acoustics Iso-pucks under Maggies?
Agreed .... my 1.7i are on Mye Stands. Best $600 ever... ;) 
Magnepan 1.7s in a 10x13' dedicated room?
My first home had a 15' wide x 23' long room with 10' ceiling and one end perfect for audio... the back of the room had a big stairway going upstairs.  I had Vandersteen 2c with Counterpoint... it was wonderful.Now I have 1.7i in a 12' x 23' with ... 
What are you using as a controller for your audio system?
MAC *.* >>> Roon Nucleus >>> Schiit DAC >>> VTL 2.5 >>> W4S SX1000 >>> Maggie 1.7i with NHT subs 
Whats playing on your system today?
At the moment I am listening to The Piano Guys... Uncharted 
drag me into the digital age!!
This isn't right... your kids are supposed to steal your equipment, pawn it and buy drugs.... WTH! 
Songs for Speaker Placement
BTW... start with room treatments.  
Songs for Speaker Placement
http://www.hdtracks.com/audiophile-speaker-set-up?___store=default&nosto=nosto-page-search1