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Why are there so many wooden box speakers out there?
OP is nothing but a common troll.  
On ''what there is''
What a bunch of useless navel gazing and a terrible waste of time.Gonna blame it on being cooped-up due to Covid restrictions? 
REL vs JL AUDIO
I wouldn't advise either. If I were you, I'd give a good look at SVS. 
SUT Advice - Which Ones Are The Best?
I run a Bob's Devices Cinemag Sky40 with my SPU's and an Auditorium A23 with my DL-103's 
Another great gone, this time its Charlie Watts
Smirk on, Charlie, smirk on!RIP 
A true legend has passed away! ' Set it and forget it '
But wait ......... there's more!RIP 
Turntable isolation platform Recommendations?
I have a Garrard 301 mounted in an Acustand Solid Plinth2, so I don't use a separate platform. Just three IsoAcoustics Orea Indigo feet is all I need. My 'table sits on a heavy mid-century modern buffet. I can strike the buffet  with a mallet whil... 
What Integrated Amp do You use
Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum w/KT120 output tubes. 
Do You Ever Find Yourself Unable to Listen To Your System?
First, let me say that I'm not any kind of mental health professional - just to keep things clear.I can, however comment on the OP's condition 'cause I frequently suffer from the same thing ............It's known as depression and can affect you i... 
Vintage vs New
Lots and lots of opinions there, Most probably not helpful.Go and listen to speakers for yourself. Then you might get some idea of what you should consider buying. You then should know what sound qualities you prefer, and those that you detest.Don... 
stereo review magazine
It was about 1960 when I first saw and listened to a hi fi system (yes, it was mono) that a friends father had put together. I was 12 years old and I was hooked, so the next time I passed by a news stand I spotted HiFi Review, spent my hard earned... 
What do you have on order RIGHT NOW.
Ordered yesterday - 1pr. JBL 4312G speakers1pr. Deer Creek Audio speaker stands (for above) 
Cool it!
I do not use any kind of cooler on my two-channel analog system, even with its 100wpc tube amp. It's just not needed.However, I found that modern multi-channel AV processor/receivers certainly are in need of additional cooling (mostly due to the A... 
Technics or Thorens, need suggestions
Get the Technics. At that quoted price it's a steal. Even at the suggested retail price it's still a better 'table than the Thorens.I presently own a Thorens TD-160, a VPI Traveler, a Garrard 301, and have owned a Technics SL-1200 for about twenty... 
Does anyone collect something else other than music.
Old Winchester lever action rifles, modern firearms, antique Britains cast metal soldiers and artillery, all-metal Tootsietoy airplanes, rare diecast autos, meteorites.