skim1227

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Top Ten Speakers of All Time?
Montana KAS tower speakers - my dream... 
I need help to get the best of a pair of speakers
I have CLS full electrstatic panels. But for your Monolith, the best way is to get solid state amp like Bryston with about 250 watts/ch.(4B is sufficient, 14B is too strong) to the bass driver(12" in each Monolith), and Tube amp like McIntosh, VTL... 
Personal speaker evolution
Radio Shack bookshelf - everybody seem to have begun with thisPioneer HPM100 - in possessionAR9 - tower 4 wayAR48bInfinity RS 4bJBL4412JBL L200JBL SR4732Snell C5NHT VT2Martin Logan CLSVelodyne DD15 
Help Me Interim Speakers Suggestions?
I recommend Von Schweikert VR1, 2, 3 series, and Silverline SR17, Panatella, Sonatina series - even used ones. These monitor/towers are perfect for average to small rooms. High quality components and easy to drive. Good resale value. Overall well ... 
need comments on my system
DD15 is quite good. I placed it on the left front corner next to the Left-CLS in 45 degree angle. This overall covers my listening area. I had the HGS-12" Velo before for its tighter bass. But, this DD15's bass performance is not any less-tighter ... 
need comments on my system
I had some thoughts of trying new amps like Jeff Rowland, Pass Labs, or even McIntosh rather than NP220 upgrade(although it has its own merits). The CLS is very sensitive in all sound reproduction - even changing one component in the system.Anyone... 
The best speaker you ever heard?
For me, the dynamic and slam is the taste. Thus the Montana KAS tower speakers by PBN(Peter Noerbeck). Boasting 7 way system per side - twin 12" woofer, dual 9" mid's, dual 5" upper mids, and a tweeter in vertical array(dapolito). All scan speak c... 
forget speakers for life,I want to upgrade now
Take a look at the reviews of Silverline speakers. www.silverlineacoustics.com They use premier components and engineering concept. Even the $2500.00 Panatella III's have better performance than Paradigm. It's all in your own definition of "good s...