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Volume Controls that Accept 12 Guage??
Thanks all for the great ideas. Keem 'em coming though -- if someone knows of a brand that will take 12 ga, it would make life easier. Again, thanks. 
SUBWOOFER FOR MUSIC
Yes I am. I'm using them generally for home theater and am currently running them from a sunfire amp which has both a voltage and current output to the mains. I am hooking the mid/tweeter to the voltage? and the woofer to the current? -- maybe it'... 
SUBWOOFER FOR MUSIC
Aram, a few things: 1) If you can't get to the bi-wiring right away, you should use a jumper cable instead of the connectors that come with the 100's, 2) I auditioned the Paradigm subs and wasn't too impressed since the bass seemed flabby to me --... 
Bryston 7BST or bridged 4BSTs
A while ago, a dealer told me that the bridged 4's would not produce the same quality level as the 7 since the 7's are not merely two 4's put together. I've owned the 3st, 4st and 7st and they do sound differently. The dealer had nothing to gain b... 
Does anyone have any impressions of Montana Spkrs?
Ttathomp, could you please elaborate a bit? I'd appreciate hearing your thoughts. Thanks. 
Does anyone have any impressions of Montana Spkrs?
I'm biased because I own a pair of the KAS's but I do love them. Deep bass, very seamless, top end crisp but not bright, airy, very smooth overall. I sold my Thiel CS-6's which were blown away by the KAS -- and I loved those Thiel speakers but had... 
Reaching the end of a music collection
Ben, I am guilty as charged! I do spend more time reading about gear than about music. It didn't occur to me that when I stopped subscribing to the various audio magazines, I severely curtailed my music reviews. Thanks for the slap uplongside the ... 
Is this thing for real?
As ugly as it gets!!! Is this a new concept or have other companies used art or disguises to hide the amps, turntable, cd player, dacs, etc. ?? The B&W giant seashell speaker comes to mind (can't remember the model # but it is expensive). 
What qualifies a "low baller"
No set definitions. If the seller indicates that they are firm on the price, I believe that the only negotiation area is shipping. If nothing is said about being firm on the price, but there is no "or best offer" clause next to the price, I would ... 
Should dealers be able to......
It depends, but members should have an opt out option (IMO).Sometimes, a seller may have a special deal that he/she can put together for someone based on what was said in the forums. That could be good. Sometimes, a seller may have hard won knowle... 
5 most overrated movies ever......
This is great! Many of the movies mentioned are ones that someone loves and someone else hates. Wouldn't it be great to be a movie critic? One of the reasons I love this site is that there can be extreme, healthy disagreement without it getting pe... 
Which very dynamic speakers would you recommend?
Pbb is dead on -- try it in your own environment if at all possible. I like the 100 v2 as well. If you like something with more presence, try one of the Thiels (the 2.3 is very nice). If you like something super smooth throughout, check out the Mo... 
What is vibration isolation for?
Pbb -- have you tried any of the free/dirt-cheap means of isolation mentioned above? Or even any of the expensive ones? Yes, no, if yes then with what type of equipment (e.g., CD player)? Just curious. 
5 most overrated movies ever......
Kirk, there are many, many greats! Out of my top 30 or so, Casablanca, Citizin Kane (saw it in high school and it made one heck of an impression on me), Godfather, Napolean (Russian two part film -- 180,000 soviet troops were used!), Little Big Ma... 
Subject: Anti-Piracy Breakthrough
Patrick, how did you find that??? It's wonderful. Of course, now I'm waiting for all the components to come with fully independent suspension and white wall tires ;-)