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Nearly all manufacturers do not advertise/exhibit their product measurements? Why?
@amir_asr , if you go back and look at my posts on ASR I felt the same way, you were flip and taking cheap shots. Now, I agree not to take shots about your listening skills, tin ears, etc. You need to agree not to take cheap shots about listening ... 
Cost break down of hifi system
As for starting with the room I like www.sonitususa.com for help setting it up.  
Cost break down of hifi system
This is a good question and I would approach it differently. Instead of $$$ what should you make your priority? Speaker placement is much more important than speaker cost and its free. I would priortize as follows if it was my decision: 1) The ro... 
Nearly all manufacturers do not advertise/exhibit their product measurements? Why?
@fleschler +1, the most important measurement= listening satisfaction :) In LEAN manufacturing they have a saying, what gets measured gets done. The problem is you can measure too much and get lost in the details. This is why I stick with the 80/2... 
Nearly all manufacturers do not advertise/exhibit their product measurements? Why?
BTW- If your room is difficult and you want a top shelf reference Earl Geddes is a fantastic resource, check this out. The title is home theater but the principles appy to two channel as well. If you use a sub check page 236 for setup tips. Earl's... 
Nearly all manufacturers do not advertise/exhibit their product measurements? Why?
@holmz As for checking out virtual systems there is a text box beneath each one with a link "read more" which expands it. The links I mentioned are embedded in the description of my system. As for the topic of "blind testing" it just isn’t nece... 
Nearly all manufacturers do not advertise/exhibit their product measurements? Why?
@holmz How to measure a room is a great topic for a new thread. All I would say is whatever software you use get a good calibrated mic. There is DSPeaker, miniDSP, TrueRTA, REW, and of course Audyysey, DIRAC and ARC. If this is a rabbit hole yo... 
Nearly all manufacturers do not advertise/exhibit their product measurements? Why?
@holmz , It was stated correctly that this is a thread about measurements. Why not post some to discuss? It is a starting point, not a destination, OK? If you look at my system profile I posted the in room measurements. If you read the system des... 
Cable burn in
Nordost article on cable burn in:    
Recommendations for HDMI cables specifically for audio quality
Try looking into this before getting a new cable:    
Upgrading power system
@brunomarcs , you will be very happy with an ADD POWR unit. You can start entry level, audition, and send it back if it doesn't work out. I want to add the ethernet switch next.   
Mcintosh Streamer or a DAC?
@jonathonkimber , that is very helpful. I am looking at the Mac MB50, not the MS500, can you share any info? Thanks    
Nearly all manufacturers do not advertise/exhibit their product measurements? Why?
@amir_asr  Otherwise, let's leave fantastical stories involving one's imagination out of a thread discussing measurements.... OK, let's get back to basics then, soon as your post your system, the pics, the measurements we can discuss.   
Nearly all manufacturers do not advertise/exhibit their product measurements? Why?
OK, @amir_asr , this site has a virtual system page. Would you please attach a "virtual system" to your own profile? You can see how it has a list of components, a text box to describe your system, and then you can upload some pics, measurements, ... 
What is Your Opinion of Atmos Music?
This is a short video on the best Atmos speaker setup, using height channels in the front and back of the room right above your front and rear speakers: