rich3549

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the smoothest sounding speaker
another vote for spendor and aerial 
Cheap receiver + amp vs Expensive receiver
Think we need more info....regarding your needs and what is "cheap"If you do not need 7.1/hdmi/extensive bass mgt etc....an older 5.1 AVR from BK/Arcam/etc (around 500) along with a nice older amp (forte, CJ etc @ 600)...probably will sound pretty... 
Ultimate DIY speaker design?
The jackhammer looks cool. But, can't seem to find any TS parameters on it. 
Ultimate DIY speaker design?
link to a similar request by for Proac clonehttp://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?cspkr&1251131477&read&keyw&zzdiysome pretty radical diy sites. http://www.humblehomemadehifi.com/Humble_Statement.htmlTony Gee seems to like high p... 
Meadowlark Kestrel needs help
You can contact Madisound and they can probably help. Their link is http://www.madisound.com/services/retrofits.php 
HT receiver with parametric EQ
Kal,I was not familiar with the AudysseyPro. I will do some research. Yes, the ability of creating a "house curve"/customizing to my taste is what I desire. Thinking having the option is good. 
HT receiver with parametric EQ
Was hoping a reasonable priced unit will have both. Thinking the auto eq will get you so far and then some fine tuning with the parametric eq will help out. 
RIP J Gordon Holt
RIP JGH. Stereophile is the reason how I got into this great hobby. 
Kindel Audio Phantasy book shelf/Monitor speakers
Not sure about the Phantasy. But, Kindel speakers were designed and manufatored out of Riverside CA in the 80's to early 90s. The parts were mostly Asian drivers built for Bill Kindel's company. The products were good value with a relaxed sound.  
Rarest Brands for Sale on 'Gon
Kindel Speakers, Wingate Amps, and Image Speakers. 
6X9 Car Speakers
Hi, You have a couple of options:1. go shop and listen and get the 6x9 that sounds the best (Polk and Kicker comes to mind)2. a good installer can make a wood plate to affix a round speaker (5.25, 6 or 6.5 inch and a tweeter). Depending on your re... 
am/fm/CD in-dash for car?
Hope you enjoy your 'Pine. With some 15" Kickers, Fosgate amps, some large capacitors, and an extra battery, you can be heard a half mile before you arrive. 
am/fm/CD in-dash for car?
I see an Alpine in your future. Used to sell car audio. Alpine head units were the best. Enjoy. 
Angriest Lyric/Vocal
Marilyn Manson has many very angry songs. 
New Audiophile - Upgrade Amp First or CDP First?
For $1600.00. 1. Preamp with pass through Adcom 575, Primare preamp (750) because it has a Home Theater Pass-Through. Your choices are more if you use a preamp without pass through, but then you will have to deal with two vol controls. 2. Decent A...