grislybutter

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Buyer Dispute
I am also surprised there was no insurance for the shipping of such expensive items  
Buyer Dispute
this is a fraud. He sold you something he KNEW was defective. He is not a potato farmer, he is in the audio business.  Your easiest remedy is small claims court. It takes some work, but he will likely want to avoid it, it's a good deterrent.  
What can I do to improve my 2nd system?
the wall color for sure  
Affordable vs. ultra expensive speakers - what's the difference?
close your eyes, let them play it at whichever San Diego dealer and your ears will tell you. Not us, not the price tag, but wherever the sound will take you  
Suggest your most desired MSRP $1,500-$3,000 Stand Mount for a Shootout.
Someone from Underwood HiFi reached out to me to address my concerns. I responded and I never heard back. It's such a typical and sad customer treatment, band-aid over the complaint and not the issue.   
Suggest your most desired MSRP $1,500-$3,000 Stand Mount for a Shootout.
@chorus  actually 4, including my "garage" speakers #1 my 25 year old Celestion 5s #2 my 20 year old Cambridge Soundworks Ensemble III #3 Dynaudio Evoke 10 (new) #4 Totem Sky (new)   these were all somewhat or significantly cheaper than the... 
Speaker Recommendations for Vintage Technics SU7300
I have Dynaudio Evoke 20s with my 45 year old Marantz. Magic  
Suggest your most desired MSRP $1,500-$3,000 Stand Mount for a Shootout.
@johnc5  yes it's possible  
Suggest your most desired MSRP $1,500-$3,000 Stand Mount for a Shootout.
@tweak1  yes, I did, many times. He was reasonable in that he extended the warranty to the new owner who finally bought it from me.  
Suggest your most desired MSRP $1,500-$3,000 Stand Mount for a Shootout.
  @tweak1 @johnc5 I had them for 2 months, bought them new. I listened to them for weeks, side by side with 3 other speakers, same price category. They lacked the imaging, character, the dullest speakers I ever had. The real bad sign was: I ... 
Suggest your most desired MSRP $1,500-$3,000 Stand Mount for a Shootout.
LSA-10 Statement - I would strongly avoid it  
Speakers for daughter
I concur with Monitor Audio too!   "Bose shouldn’t even be mentioned on this site!" wow :)  
Dynaudio Special 40
They are pretty awesome, I saw them as the demo speakers at several dealers. It they love them, they must be good.  
Underpowered?
you should burn both the amp and the speakers, if they don't pair well, it's possible they just refuse pairing.   
What's your favorite boutique speaker maker
@roxy54  I was thinking of Totem, but because it is such a "ONE-DESIGNER" shop, it feels boutique. Vienna is not so much