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Subwoofer connection
"I would agree - splitter will degrade the performance for you main speakers."Really? You must be using crappy stuff. ;-)Kal 
Subwoofer connection
What Nsgarch suggests is OK as long as you do not want to roll off the low end of your main speakers to increase clarity and power handling. You say that your sub has XLR connectors; only one set of XLR inputs or does it have ins and outs?Kal 
Distant from front wall
I cannot speak for anyone but myself: I always measure from the wall to the sound source which is, generally, the front panel.Kal 
Bryston Power Amp users - what power cord?
Bryston is now distributing the Plitron filter/conditioners. I expect to see a change in the party line.Kal 
Wireless surround speakers....
But a HTIB with wireless speakers. Some come that way.Kal 
What is an HDMI input?
Aspect ratio and resolution!Kal 
Brickwall surge supressor/ conditioner
"Somthing better and not so pretty?"Well, the Furman units come highly recommended (by others) and I find them pretty ugly.Kal 
Brickwall surge supressor/ conditioner
Leigh-You should also have a whole-house surge protector at your breaker box if you live in an area prone to lightning.Kal 
Brickwall surge supressor/ conditioner
You can combine the BrickWall with a conditioner as long as you can confirm they are compatible. There are combination units all over the lot.Kal 
Brickwall surge supressor/ conditioner
It is a 'brick wall' protection against surges but do not expect it to be much of a line conditioner. Kal 
Bosendorfer loudspeakers with tube amps
Nothing will help. 
Can these be used for both Plasma and 2-channel??
Right, Aroc. The speakers can be connected to only one amp at a time. So, your options are to use only one or to get a switch.Kal 
Can these be used for both Plasma and 2-channel??
Does your TV have line-level outputs? Most do. You can connect these to an unused input on your reamp/amp.Kal 
Hooking up sub
1. Tape out is not volume-controlled, so the sub level will not track the main speaker level if you do this.2. If you do not have preamp outputs, you must use the speaker output. Kal 
Mutlple Amps and a line Conditioner
What is the MAXX's current rating? What are the current loads for each of the devices? Add 'em up and see if they are less than the MAXX's current rating.Each line to the outlets on the wall is usually 15A but you will have to look at the MAXX's s...