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Klipsch Speakers
Dynamat works wonders ( you can also use Peel & Seal roofing repair tape ). Stop the resonance and vibration !  
Cornwall IV or La Scala vs the big boys
What I LOOK FOR with recorded music reproduction, Lascala, no doubt. I sit 8 ft away from them ( the same speaker ( portable ) PWK designed and built specifically for PA use during Rockefellers presidential campaigning ). He lost, and maybe becaus... 
Thiel 3.5 vs Klipsch Forte IV Speaker choice
Thiel 3.5s should not be costing you that much. I see them all the time selling for under $1K, with the eq. Completely different presentation in sound between the two, and you likely know what they are. The Fortes will sound fabulous with your gea... 
Old school shootout: Snell A/III vs. Original B&W 801
Eric, I had the A111s, and I remember them having the rear tweeter, which were on / off switchable. Never did care one way or the other about the rear tweeter. Away from the wall, the bass would suffer....ime.  I knew the Tandberg rep, and had som... 
Old school shootout: Snell A/III vs. Original B&W 801
Space was never a problem for me with the Snells, as they went against the back wall ( think Roy Allison ). Unfortunately, they lacked dynamics, with every amplifier I tried them with. I was / am a dynamics freak, and also owned a pair of Lascalas... 
IcePower1200AS: Who has heard or has them, with what system components? Do you love them?
So, tweak1, are you saying the 1200 is allowing you to not miss the GAN 350 ? You have stated many times, there is no comparison....that the LSA GAN is far superior in every way. I am currently shopping for a Class D that I can happily live with. ... 
Why do Tube Amps sound more romantic v SS amps
As stated above about the SIT3 " better resolution and transient speed ". IME, these two characteristics, along with lower noise ( electrically, mechanically and acoustically ), having tuneful, robust control of the woofers ( along with the dog ho... 
Experience with applying Kilmat to Cornwall IV Horns?
To the OP...Enjoy ! My best, always, MrD.  
Experience with applying Kilmat to Cornwall IV Horns?
I just completed damping a pair of Heresy III, and the client is " thrilled " at the added " cleanliness of the presentation ".....his words......  
Orchard Audio - GaN Stereo Ultra Amp Tour and Reviews
@orchardaudio I hope you are well. I would very much like to be part of this. Is the amp a BTL design ?, as these cannot run my Rels at high level, as this is my ( and Rels ) preference of connection. TY, MrD ( Dan ).  
Experience with applying Kilmat to Cornwall IV Horns?
Never in my life have I, or my clients, not heard improvements by properly damping horns.  
What is your take on high efficient speakers vs. low efficient speakers?
Ralph, your master tapes have the properties of high rez. I plug instruments and mics ( mixer / pre / amp ) using a pair of Lascalas, and these sources have greater dynamic range than all my recordings. I do not restrict myself listening to only t... 
What is your take on high efficient speakers vs. low efficient speakers?
@tannoy56 Music listening, imo, is a very " personal subject ", and yes, experience might play a part in putting a successful system together. What have I learned over the years ?.....We are all seeking " our own " musical truth, which is easily s... 
Dust Settled Consensus- is the Benchmark AHB2 an Audiophile Amplifier?
Some people have lost sight as to " what is it to be an audiophile " ? Anyone spending any amount of money to achieve greater detail retrieval from our recordings, ime, makes one an audiophile. Now, there are levels that people take, and it mostly... 
When someone tells you it's a $40,000 amp, does it sound better?
I prefer the term " fan boys ", vs cult members, and you all know who you are. Just admit to it, and move on. I will not respond to anyone beyond this point. Enjoy ! Always, and my best to all. MrD.