kthomas
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| question about BOSE reputation I've never heard that specific system but I'd be willing to bet a week's paycheck that you could come up with many better alternatives for the same money. I'll compare retail to retail even though Bose doesn't discount and almost every other line ... | |
| question about BOSE reputation I've never heard that specific system but I'd be willing to bet a week's paycheck that you could come up with many better alternatives for the same money. I'll compare retail to retail even though Bose doesn't discount and almost every other line ... | |
| Home theatre and Musical Experience Steve - You've hit on the most important aspect - take the steps you can afford and enjoy each step to the max. No need to be in a hurry, as there is much improvement to be made with each step. You'll learn a lot more about what makes a difference... | |
| DLP Rear Projection HDTV ??? The current issue of SGHT has a review of the latest Panasonic version of the same technology. Their price is $12,000, so it's not exactly cheap either. The assessment was, "Very nice, but not as nice as a good CRT-based display, especially becaus... | |
| Can’t believe anyone Definitely upgrade the amplification - I have two sets of Dynaudios (the 1.1's and the 3.0's) and they both crave the power / current. All of the dynamics you mention losing will come back and then some. | |
| Favorite Audio Ad The Maxell ad seems like the complete antithesis to the Paradigm ad I mentioned in the initial post - an ad that demonstrates that Maxell understands EXACTLY who they're selling to. No doubt that that was great advertising.The easiest job in the w... | |
| amp for Dynaudio Contour 1.1 If the Sim I5 is only 60 w/ch, I agree that's not enough. I was thinking that the I5 listed for about $4500 and had more like 150 w/ch, so either I'm thinking of a different model, or I'm just completely off base. Either way, the VAC mentioned abo... | |
| amp for Dynaudio Contour 1.1 I was going to suggest the Sim Moon, but wasn't sure about the price of that unit. It not only is well reviewed, it's said to mate well with Dynaudios. I think to get it | |
| amp for Dynaudio Contour 1.1 Your friend will definitely want something with reserve power - preferably something that has at least 100 w/ch into 8 ohms and doubles (or nearly doubles) into 4 ohms. If you give those speakers the right power / current, they'll really sing. Whi... | |
| Help on DVD and Home Theater Set Up If you mean without changing preamps, the answer is not without significant hassle. There are preamps with what is called theater pass-through which make such a setup hassle-free, but most do not. Otherwise, you're having to wire things strangely,... | |
| Thiel 2.3 VS Meadowlark Shearwater HR Audio_sm - I'd be very hesitant to try to drive the Thiels from a Marantz receiver, regardless of the ratings. I have no hands on experience with the Thiels, but they universally are said to need power / current. My experience with larger Dynaudio... | |
| Bohlender Graebener -Worth Buying? Stu - I was hoping you'd get some hands-on testimonials as well - I've seen those speakers on uBid and been curious myself. You can check out www.audioreview.com for some users reports. | |
| Dunlavy SC-VI If you tell me that in addition to having both sets of speakers and a very big HT, that the HT is also positioned such that you can play it at any level you want, day or night, without disturbing anyone, I think I'm going to have to stop reading t... | |
| Replace 35" TV with something bigger As always, it depends on your budget. If you can go >$3500, I'd look at one of the Pioneer Elite PRO models, a Mitsubishi or a Sony. If you want to stay below $3K, I'd look at Toshiba or a cheaper Sony. But, absolutely, upgrade the display if y... | |
| Krell 500 vs. Bryston 9B I have a friend with that model of Dynaudio that he drives with the Arcam 100 w/ch five channel amp (same as the KAV-500), and he gets really great sound. I have the 3.0's up front. I really liked the 3.0's driven by the KAV-500 - it was just that... |