oneinthepipe

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Speakers for a smaller room/moving issues...
Linn Tukans are designed to be placed a few inches from the wall. They are fairly decent sounding speakers with a big soundstage. They won't bother the neighbours too much, since they don't have much bass. 
Skylan speakers stands-how much sand?
I replaced the speakers in exactly the same position. (my wife has never been keen about the blue masking tape on the floor.) I will continue listening to them, but there is definitely a difference. I agree that the low end is better, but I really... 
Skylan speakers stands-how much sand?
Thank you for the replies. The tops are cut the exact dimensions of the Spendors.The bass is good, but I can't tell about the high end. I really packed the sand in. Maybe that makes a difference, but I don't think it should.The stands are very wel... 
Personal speaker evolution
And in addition, some Advents. And a pair of Bose 301. A pair of ADS, too (with a metal cabinet, I believe). I'll stop now, or every few minutes I'll remember another pair of speakers.It's been a long, fun trip. 
Personal speaker evolution
Oh, I can't really remember that far back. My father owned two audio installation and service companies after he left Hi-Fi Associates in Miami. My father always gave my younger brother and me a lot of audio equipment. (I got first dibs, since I w... 
Budget CD player recommendation
Thank you for your replies. I will look for a used Music Hall CD 25. 
Best Cheap Speakers - New or Old
A pair of Lynn Tukans (bought two months ago for 200.00 on audio.gon) or a pair of KEF 101 Reference Series. The KEF's lack much in the low end, but they have the world's sweetest midrange and a beautiful high end. Far better than the Tukans, and ...