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Absolutely Amazing Absolute Power Cords
He knows his shit, trust me. 
Absolutely Amazing Absolute Power Cords
I'm going to take my Monster HTS2000 out of the system and run these straight into the outlet as the salesman recommended. I can't wait to see how it sounds. I hope for a big improvement. I'm using an Audio Refinement Complete amp and Magnepan MMG... 
Outdoor speakers
I second the Mirage Oasis. I've owned speakers from Jean-Marie Reynaud, Magnepan, Audiovector, etc, and if I brought them inside and compared them to the others the Oasis's wouldn't be that far behind. It's a great little speaker. 
long term disappointments?
Whenever I wanted to rock these speakers were not up to the task. They sounded very thin with no guts, irritating is the best way I can put it. I owned them for about 6 months and really wanted to like them. I had to sell them at a big loss. 
Best Bookshelf Speakers 1500 Used/New
Very few have heard of these speakers but Audiovector M1 Supers are the best I've heard. It's an audio secret. 
Diva Speakers from AV123.
Hi,I owned the 2.1's powered by an Audio Refinement Complete for about 2 weeks and didn't care for them. They were extremely bright and harsh, even after 100 hours. I bought some Audiovector M1 Supers and was much happier. Pete 
Newform Research
I had the R630 and I didn't like it. Great for classical but not good for rock. It sounded thin in the upper midrange, not doubt due to the ribbon. I've found that not many people agree with me but stick by what I say. The R630's woofer bottomed o... 
1K speaker advice?
click on "monitor demo's" and check them out. I'm not sure he hs any left at $795 at Synersound. Better than Reynaud Twins. They origally sold for $1,695 
Musical subwoofer for under 1K
Hi For $350 you can get the Acoustic Research ARS300 over the net. This sub has 300 watt Sunfire amp and a 12 inch driver. It is fast and LOW(22hz). I great value.Pete 
Anyone heard Jena Labs cables?
Woops! 
What are good jumpers for bi-wire spks?
Hi David,Thanks for the advise.Right now I have 1999 Audiovecter M1 Supers that I bought on closeout. They are AWESOME. I finally think I have found a speaker I can live with for awhile(maybe)( 
JM REYNAUD MK2s vs TOTEM ARRO
I've owned the Twins and they have an uncanny ability to draw you into the performance. They force you to listen. All of the detail is there but doesn't call attention to itself. It's detailed in a pleasent, musical way.