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| will there be a collapse in processor prices 12-17-07: ElizabethRecently, at a local retailer, a $4,500. Farouja type processor was on sale used for $250.That means it is eclipsed totally. Usless junk in a current system.That's funny that you mention that. Someone I know in the biz just test... | |
| Are tiny subwoofers worthwhile? I have a Sunfire True Super Jr in a room that's 11'x22' with a 9' ceiling, and it sounds more than big enough. | |
| HDMI to DVI adapter? There's boatloads of both adaptors and 1-piece HDMI/DVI cables out there, so pick one that meets your price critera and have at it. | |
| Do you ...Center Channel? I ran without a center channel for years, in Phantom Center mode. The only time it was an issue was with certain DVDs, Highlander Special Edition comes to mind, that were poorly mixed to begin with, and the dialogue was subsumed by the music and e... | |
| A gallery of funky speakers Freeryder you rascal. Good to see (read?) you! | |
| Totem Arro and Rainmaker... other speakers? Like Freeryder (with whom I used to work), I'm a big fan of what the Arros deliver out of such a tiny box and driver.That said the Sttaf can be very nice, surprisingly even, when paired with the right amplifier. Freeryder might remember a demo set... | |
| A gallery of funky speakers 10-30-07: ViridianCrap, what a let down; I thought it was going to be a speaker shaped like James Brown, Aretha or George Clinton. That stuff is just ugly speakers, no funk, no swing.That would have totally reeked of awesomeness. I think sombody s... | |
| A gallery of funky speakers There were sure some interesting form factors. Although I am apalled at how much demand there appears to be for speakers that are also lamps. | |
| Buy it now? Dweller, I agree. I was just curious if others agree that "buy it now" is not really in the spirit of an Audiogon auction. | |
| Why Don't More People Love Audio? I think that most everybody has a driving passion that they sink their time and money into. Some, like golf, are realy mainstream. Others, like sailing are even more niched than audio. Asking why more people don't get into audio is sort of like as... | |
| what kind of audiophile are you ? The two things that drive me are music appreciation, and cost effectiveness. I'm all about getting the best bang for the buck. It's my scots heritage coming through. | |
| Denon's new Blu-Ray player 10-04-07: Vx700Or just buy the Denon- for $2000 and you have the best of the best!You're thinking of the Krell Blu-ray player for 25 bills. | |
| Have you ever deceived your wife-audio purchase I've snuck gear into the house.Once, my wife called me at work and asked "Why does the CD player look different?"Most of the time though, the conversation goes like this:Me: "Honey, I just ordered X."Her: "How much is it?"Me: "It's $XXX"Her: "Oh. ... | |
| Denon's new Blu-Ray player 09-27-07: Newbie13Waiting 4 years is denying yourself 4 years of a better picture. Newbie13 (Threads | Answers)09-28-07: FlrnlambI pesonally don't get people "waiting" here. I mean, for a couple/few hundo's, you can have HD! What's up?Flrnlamb (Th... | |
| The Worst Speaker you have ever heard. 09-26-07: Audiofeil>>I've never heard a good subwoofer made by a speaker company.<<IMO Vandersteen does both quite well.Audiofeil, they may well, and I would not presume to disagree with you. I certainly haven't heard every offering in... |