ronboco

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Location of compoments.
How can a rack on the side not mess with first reflections ?   
Mystery with woofers. Help!
This reminds me of the time I was at a friends house. He has small floorstanders and the woofers had ALOT of excursion. My Avior ii speakers don’t have very much excursion but give tremendous bass. I was curious about the difference so I asked Duk... 
Which sounds better 2 way or 3 way speaker design
I’ve noticed that most of the high end speaker makers (Rockport , Wilson , Magico , YG, Evolution Acoustics) all use 3 way or 4 way speakers in their mid to upper end lines. Surely this speaks to the benefits of this type of speaker. It seems that... 
Totem Element Metal Version 2 Loudspeaker
Another vote for Rockport. Amazing speakers ! Good luck!   
There Is Nothing Like the Real Thing - Our State of the Art
They turned a pig into a human? Wicked!   
Is the Rockport Avior II an Endgame Speaker?
@jmeyers  The Avior ii speakers are absolutely an end game speaker ! I run mine with a Boulder 866 and they are incredible sounding ! How often do you see any Rockport speakers for sale ? They are universally praised as one of the best speakers m... 
Retirement integrated amp for a “fiscal conservative”
Another vote for the Boulder 866! Superb amp! Get the digital version if you can. Good luck!   
The HARD ROCK & HEAVY METAL Thread Continued
Seether- Fake it   
Large speakers plus EQ, what have you done?
Does building a custom room or optimizing the room with treatments count as EQ ing ?  
Acoustic Panel Help
With the amount of toe in you have are the speakers even firing directly to each side of the tv to make any treatment effective? I also agree with the above posts that some absorption would be in order. Good luck!   
Current or Previous Harbeth Owners…
Rockport of course!   
Borresen X3 measurements
@samureyex  I have to say I have never read of anyone hating Rockport speakers on this or any other forum. But I completely understand your point.       
Speaker List narrowed down…
@aj523  Since you have the Sopra 3 on your list which I wouldn’t really consider a narrow baffle I would highly recommend the Rockport Atria ii (used if you can find a pair) in your price range. Or stretch for a new pair. Amazing speakers and wor... 
Help me find my ideal Stereo Integrated Amp
@livinon2wheels  We all sold our soul to the devil for righteous bucks to buy our stuff. I also have an invisibility cloak so when I die the devil can’t find me!   
Buying and Selling; shipping items and Escrow.com
What kind of box will the speakers be in? Card board or wooden? My speakers were sent through DHL and arrived in good shape.