middlemass

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My Caladan Impressons
" Of course, the X4 is $9800.....not $3300." Bingo. It's amazing how this community is jumping at the bit to find something to criticize about the Caladans. God forbid we have a great speaker at the 3000 price point. Makes me wonder about their a... 
It's the Cicadas!
No problem. I've been hearing Cicadas for 40 years...it's called Tinnitus.  
A stupid question(s) about power cords
Yeah, you are overthinking it. +2  
Subwoofer for music only ?
As opposed to what?  
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
Broadcast - Spell Blanket  
Anyone listen to entire albums?
When my vinyl rig was working, I generally listened to albums straight through. Now that I'm forced to listen to CD's, I have to admit I skip around if I don't care for particular tracks.  
Anyone else order Caladans from Clayton Shaw?
Ordered in early January and I'm Invoice 253. Not losing any sleep over it, they'll get here when they get here. Probably late summer if I had to guess.  
Worst Speakers Ever??
."JBL speakers are probably what most classic rock songs of the 70 and 80s were recorded on. They are not up for criticism only you are if you don't appreciate them" Because the recording engineers of the 70's and 80's had such golden ears. Right... 
Audiogon Seller Communication
+1  
Worst Speakers Ever??
JBL anything. And that's going back to the 70's, couldn't stand them. Just my ears I guess.  
Should we care if a piece of equipment comes from a pet-free, kid-free, smoke-free home?
Absolutely. They're lying. It's called marketing.  
Are You a Swifty?
Ok Swifty.  
Are You a Swifty?
"Lana Del Rey probably takes it as a compliment." Absolutely. Adele has mentioned Lana as a great influence and she certainly took that as a compliment as well.  
Are You a Swifty?
"Her latest album is a blatant rip off of Lana Del Rey’s sound and style. So much so that it’s downright pathetic." +1  
Are You a Swifty?
That's assuming she ever had any talent.