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Looks like PS Audio has a hit on their hands with the new speaker
28k loudspeakers are never a hit. They only sell in small nums.  
An electrical engineer on how power cables can impact sound quality
It's not the cable its the connector's aftermarket power cords mostly have better plug ends. And I have never read or watched any cable reviews or tests where the tester cleaned the contacts when comparing cables the sound change could result from... 
Tekton versus Klipsch
You can do better than both.    
Is there any one piece of vintage gear you most wished you owned?
https://www.itishifi.com/archives//2010/02/klangfilm-euronor-theatre-horn-system.html  
Please Recommend Highly Efficient Floor Standing Non-Horn Speaker Suggestions
The reasoning is Physics.  Hofmann's Iron Law three parameters that cannot all be had at the same time. They are low-bass reproduction, small (enclosure) size, and high (output) sensitivity." Hofmann stated that designers could pick two of these... 
Inexpensive speaker cables: any experience?
Supra is the oldest speaker wire manufacturer they offer wonderful discounts on bulk cable if you self terminate you can get $2000 cables for under $200 madisound is the US dealer   
any Rethm owners out there?
Owned 2 pairs inc 1 early one I can build better BLH horns so I sold them. I ran mine on SET PP Class A SS amplification all had their positives and negatives. As far as cables if properly designed and constructed the sound quality of different ca... 
Please Recommend Highly Efficient Floor Standing Non-Horn Speaker Suggestions
Highly efficient its horns that’s it. And not mentioning what type of tube amp is not helping since tube amps are from 1/2 watt -200 watts. Good luck  
Please settle a bet!
Let's keep this forum about audio, not politics. Are there not enough places for you asshats to discuss it? Why bring it here?  
Law of Accelerated Returns
It's not about how much you spend but about how much you know. I've heard cheap DIY systems built by knowledgable hobbyists rival the most costly setups.  
Right-sizing the system / room treatment evangelist
It's not the size of the loudspeaker its radiation pattern that has the most effect on sound quality in a room. Large speakers can be a great option for smaller spaces if you take care of the setup. It's not just all small rooms require small spea... 
audible illusions vs supratek, vs holoaudio vs backert
 I have an extra supratek Syrah with phono I may part with in WI has a wonderful sound and synergy with my systems but I'm moving and downsizing.  
Amp matching with high sensitivity speakers
Klipsch is fine to try out higher sensitivity but it's near equal to dipping a toe in a hot tub. So if this combo is not to your liking don't judge all higher sensitivity loudspeakers saying you explored them you just tried a wee taste of what the... 
Why dealers disparage certain products?
I trust my local store enough that if they say something negative it holds weight with me since they don't make a habit of it and at times I agreed from my own experience.  
Great speaker sounds terrible in my room?
Poor placement = no bass don't want to change that? Then get a sub or deal with your choice of placement.