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2 channel home theatre....sub
Good because you cannot run the sub from the player directly since that would not pass it through the main volume control.Kal 
How big should center spkr be to set to "large"?
Set it to small. It lacks sufficient bass extension, as you have found. There are only a very few dedicated centers worthy of being set up as "Large." 
Crossover Help
You need to look at the actual frequency of crossover. The general default is 80Hz but that is much too low for the Orbs. Look for an AVR with a setting of 120Hz. Kal 
Many reviewers will lead you down the wrong path.
Well, Zaikesman, you have identified a need. The issue is whether there is a way to do this without losing a lot of money. Kal 
Many reviewers will lead you down the wrong path.
Zaikesman wrote:"I'd be more concerned with those who do not preface their comparisons with a disclaimer"And I'd be inclined to agree with you -- except that, in many instances, how could a reader (or an editor for that matter) even tell when a di... 
So...What do you listen to in your car?
My wife. 
Using 7 chanel processor with a 5 chanel amp.
Dumb manual. As the other poster says, program the processor to have no surround back channels and don't connect anything to those jacks.Kal 
Explain 'matching ohms to me?
8-200 means that they can run with headphones in that range. It is not the output impedance of the Rotel. So, is 63 in the range from 8-200?Kal 
Many reviewers will lead you down the wrong path.
"My favorite is any reviewer who will say "Based upon my recollection..." of a system he heard years before (in a different room!) and one which has NOTHING in common with the system being reviewed. Yeah, I trust that guy..."I'd be more concerned ... 
Paradigm cc470 or cc570 to copliment 60's v.3
I'd sooner go with another 60v3 or 40v3 or 20v3 if you can fit one beneath/above your screen.Kal 
Naim CDS3/XPS2 vs Meridian 800 vs Linn Unidisk 1.1
"Would you agree that for those who listen to all kinds of music like myself, Meridian is a good promise for its not too tart not too sweet design on all the criteria discussed."Yup.Kal 
Pick your poison...2-channel or multi?
I was fascinated by it in the early 70's when I played around with the Hafler circuit. Earlier than that, as a child, I was influenced by a neighbor who had a 4 channel system back in the 50s(!). He used R2R stereo tape and set up the system in du... 
Pick your poison...2-channel or multi?
I will not indulge you with my experiences since I have written about them in the column and those about which I have not yet written I will eventually. As for my system, it changes slowly and regularly. Currently, I have two systems:System 1:Para... 
Pick your poison...2-channel or multi?
I will not indulge you with my experiences since I have written about them in the column and those about which I have not yet written I will eventually. As for my system, it changes slowly and regularly. Currently, I have two systems:System 1:Para... 
Which way should I point the RadioShack spl meter?
Straight up.Kal