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Ditching Class A Amps due to Heat - Sort of a Poll
Living in Florida it's a double hit to the electricity bill. First the cost of running it, then the cost of running the AC to cool the room. I'll keep my Benchmark AHB2.  
Passive subwoofer too loud.
Yes, that would work. If the Onkyo has a remote as most do you're in luck to change the sub level from your listening chair.  
Passive subwoofer too loud.
You definitely want something adjustable so you can change the sub output to your liking. If you opt for a preamp with a remote you can change it from your listening position on the fly.  
Passive subwoofer too loud.
Check out Schiit Audio. They have a small passive volume control for about $50 that should work fine to lower the signal to the subs.  
Nobsound springs - load range
Oh, I also thought about using 2 in each speaker corner. Would that do the trick? Thanks  
Nobsound springs - load range
My speakers (Reference 3A Nefes) are about 160 Lbs. Any ideas on how to increase the weight capacity of the 4 Nobsound Springs so I can use them? At $1,000 for 8, the Gaia I footers are not an option.  
Any thoughts on Osborne grand monument?
There's one is every crowd... today it was me.  
Any thoughts on Osborne grand monument?
Lead Lined? Great I can put my Kryptonite in there when Superman visits.  
Speakers cause weather changes
I do my part by using headphones.  
Revel Salon 2 speakers
Oh great!... now they're going to raise the price. I agree though, they are a fantastic speaker and a true value.  
Fraud /SCAM
Good advice, a day or so shouldn't bother an honest seller.  
Revel Salon 1 mid range drivers
So, I gave this some more thought. Now you might want to seek out other opinions about this, but what about heating the frame by touching the screw hole with a soldering iron. Getting the frame warm, but not too hot that the cone's glue comes un-d... 
The Audiophile's Wife no longer putting it out?
It might be stressful to come up with something every week, maybe she could post just when something happens that needs writing about?  
Revel Salon 1 mid range drivers
Is there some way to warm the frame so as to possibly weaken the glue bond? Constant pulling pressure over time may loosen it up. Like removing a sticker. If you slowly pull them off the sticker won't rip. Just a guess.  
Best In-ear monitors under $350?
Oh yes! Let's just dismiss a potential great bargain because it was done by a professional reviewer who relies on measurements as well as listening (headphone and EIM especially). All I'm saying is go READ the review, then make up your mind after ...