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Full range or subwoofer with bookshelfs for best bass at low to moderate volume?
bob_reynolds,You stated:" There is no approach that will produce a smooth bass response everywhere in the room and there is no need for it."Let's investigate your sentence for truthfulness. It requires breaking down because your single sentence a... 
Full range or subwoofer with bookshelfs for best bass at low to moderate volume?
bob_reynolds,You stated:"Though I’m a fan of Dr. Geddes and Duke’s implementation, the above quote isn’t quite true. The vast majority of systems use parametric equalization to manage room modes. Both approaches have their place."It is true that t... 
Full range or subwoofer with bookshelfs for best bass at low to moderate volume?
mtloriginal,     I generally agree with willand that bookshelf monitors with a good quality sub can equal or likely better the performance of a pair of floorstander speakers, if $$ and quality are equalized.     Acoustical experts have proven that... 
Class D = Trash?
madavid0,  I just finished reading this entire thread. You've described your experiences using class D amps in your system as:" Mid-range GONE.Soundstage depth CRUSHED.Euphonics DISAPPEARED.Yes, resolution went up. Driver control went up, allowin... 
Too Much Power?
Hi bo1972,     I was thinking English might not be your first language.  I understood your posts and certainly meant no offense. My post was meant simply as constructive feedback to improve your English communication skills.Thank you,   Tim 
Preamp for Bel Canto Ref1000 MKII monos
yrogins,   Just to let you know, I also use class D monoblock amps in my system, D-Sonic M3-600-M.  They're also very neutral and revealing like your Bel Cantos are.    Initially, I paired them with a VTL 2.5 preamp with NOS (new old stock) Mullar... 
Preamp for Bel Canto Ref1000 MKII monos
Hi yrogins,     You'll likely need to provide a budget and the type of sound influence you prefer in a preamp to receive meaningful suggestions.     Your Bel Canto Ref1000 MKII monoblocks, as I'm sure you're aware, are very good class D amps that ... 
Too Much Power?
bo1972,   You stated:" We live in a world what is getting harder and more greedy each year."     I want to give you a little grammar tip that'll make your posts easier to read and comprehend.  I notice in many of your posts that you frequently st... 
Too Much Power?
Hi Guido,     I'm with you, brother.  Life's too short for that stuff.Later, Tim 
Others experience re: subs and Magmepan 20
imdoc,     Nice room! It looks like an upscale chinese restaurant, very cool.Duke,         Thanks for describing your thought process considering a suitable  bass solution for imdoc's somewhat unusual room.      I understand your reasoning for sug... 
Too Much Power?
I think bo1972 may have been depressing the first world for some time now. 
Others experience re: subs and Magmepan 20
Hi imdoc,     Welcome back to your thread.     Great to hear you had a good discussion withe Duke.  I know he and James Romeyn can be relied upon to give very good and unbiased audio advise.    In a previous post, Duke was confident that the Swarm... 
Class D audio vs James Romeyn
bharavi, You stated: " Just over a week ago I switched to ClassDAudio SDS-470C with upgraded power supply. The improvement from Bel Canto is amazing. Now I feel it is closer to good ClassAB amps." Glad you’re enjoying your new ClassDAudio SDS-470... 
Fosgate surround sound processor model 3A
vauluck,    You're welcome, I'll post again if I find the remote but you may want to ask HK if the AVP1 remote will work. 
Others experience re: subs and Magmepan 20
Strange, we haven't heard from the OP, imdoc, since he posted this thread.I was hoping he could describe his room and give his budget.