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Music trivia anyone?
The key is R&B and Puerto Rico. I was very surprised when I learned of this little tidbit but Hendrix played for the Isley Bros while they were in Puerto Rico. I don't know if they were touring then or what but maybe someone else knows the ans... 
So many choices what to buy?
Richnus, my advice would be to go with your instincts and not take what anyone says too seriously. We won't have to live with the speakers but you will. Don't let us talk you into one speaker or another. If you let your ears make the decision, I g... 
Music trivia anyone?
Great Thread! I would like to throw one out there for ya. Before Jimi Hendrix rose to Rock Icon status he played with a well known R&B band of the times in Puerto Rico. Can anyone guess what R&B band that was? 
"Tweaks" vs. Audiophiles
Jeff, the best thing about this hobby is that you have nobody to answer to, but you. Whatever floats your boat!If you feel that doing a headstand while blowing your nose exactly 3 feet in front of your left speaker is the closest thing to audio ni... 
What's your profession? Age?
Howdy Gerrym5, I used to sell Test and Measurement equipment for HP before my current employer (#2 T&M company in the world). What division do you work for? I used to work out of the Huntington office and left just before the HP-Agilent split.... 
Networking cable for speaker cable?
There are a number of DIY interconnect cable designs using CAT5 cable floating around the internet that I have read work very well also, 
Building an amplifier with Amplimo
How much has the amp cost to build? 
Help my MonsterPower HTS3500 is humming
Argent, you definately have a ground loop somewhere. I am not attacking you in any way but there is a lesson to be learned and I thank you for helping me bring my point across. Too many audiophiles feel that line conditioners are the cure all for ... 
What's your profession? Age?
I am 45 years old, an electrical engineer and sell electronic test and measurement equipment for the worlds 2nd largest test and measurement equipment manufacturer. 
I don,t Understand ????
I apologize to everyone for what I am about to say. Ladies and Gents, alot of what we are talking about is of our own doing, me included. Just look at some of the prices that we are willing to pay for accessories in our beloved hobby. I swore that... 
My 4B-ST runs Hot
Argent, there is something wrong with the amp. It is not your load. It is in need of repair if it gets that hot on one side. 
Tired of SS amp.
If you are tired of your Pass X350 can I have it? :>) 
Cable Arrangement Suggestions
Jwong1, the best suggestion that I can offer is that the further you can keep your AC power cords from your signal and speaker cables, the happier you will be. 
Where to buy "Heat Shrink Tubing" ?
Almost any Electronics Store carries Heat Shrink Tubing. The shrinking will turn out best when heated with a heat gun being careful not to place the gun too close to the heat shrink tubing. 
To Sub or not to Sub...?
Wow.....Great response!!