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Speaker Stands for Sonus Faber Concerto
I have a set of these that I really like the looks of:http://www.swanspeaker.com/products/accessory.aspx?aid=1&type=accessory They are a matte finish, though whereas the picture shows them to be glossy.  
Rel "legacy" subs and fixing the amplifiers.
Contact Gary at The Audio Wizard here in Scottsdale Az @ 480-946-7164. He repaired my Stentor amp as well as another guys Stadium amp with no issues.  I believe he has the schematics for this family of amps and I even lent him my Stadium III amp f... 
Where subwoofers are manufactured
James Loudspeakers are mostly USA made and Phase Technology are US made.  
Are Martin Logans considered polite?
Nice 15 year-old zombie thread bump!  That might be a record.  
How To Clean Piano Black Speaker Finish?
I've always had great results by first removing the dust with a Swiffer Duster, then using a microfiber cloth and Mothers quick detail spray. I would spray a little on the speaker, then some on the cloth. Then, gently wipe the speaker to remove an... 
Speaker Break In...? Or listener “Break In”?
It's listener break-in. I've done A/B comparisons on identical speaker models before, with one pair being new, out-of-the-box and the other pair being 1, 2 or more years old, with no discernible difference in sound. I dont think I've ever heard so... 
In-wall speakers vs. bookshelves plus subwoofer for Stereo/HT setup
If you go inwalls, and budget permits, look towards James Loudspeakers.  They're about as high quality as can be. They are built with aluminum enclosures and top-notch components through out.  
Subwoofer Confusion
It will work fine if you connect the speaker level input terminals on your subwoofer to the speaker terminals on your integrated. No additional load is placed on the integrated in doing so.  
How to connect subwoofers
If you're using the rca inputs on the subs, you can connect one or both of them with a Y cable. It makes no difference. I looked through the owners manual and either way, rca or speaker level inputs, will be fine for you.  
How to connect subwoofers
Using the high-level speaker connectors on the subs is fine. I don't see a problem connecting them to the speaker terminals, rather than the amp, if it's easier for you. The speaker level inputs on most subs are usually many thousands of ohms impe... 
Should I expect a discount from dealer for buying and installing complete system
$125/hr in the Bay Area is fair. There’s no money in tv’s, Apple products, or the DVD player. The only profitable items are the speakers. Asking for a discount could seem offensive to him. Personally, if I had a customer in your position, I’d be m... 
How many brands use own drivers?
Phase Technology.   
Tight bass sub recommendations
Does the op have a budget or any room/layout constraints? 
Best multi-purpose subwoofer
Of the 3 subs the OP is looking at under his $600 budget, the Earthquake is an absolute beast compared to the others. I owned a couple of those before and that's a lot of subwoofer for $600.  
why go against REL setup recommendation?
Holy zombie thread, Batman!