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Glowing Review of Eminent Technology LFT-8 speaker
You need to be in the sweet spot, but they do a heck of a job for their price point. 
Should I skip my power conditioner?
I have found best restults by plugging Amps directly into the wall and using line CONDITIONERS for steady state gear such as CD players, dacs etc...Amps in the wall = better dynamics and punchUsing conditioner = smoother, black background w/more d... 
Low priced giant killers
Green Mountain Europa 
2nd sub for center channel ?
Surround content mix:50% Center channel40% L&R channel 10% Surround channelsThe center channel is the most important speaker. Typically it is smaller than the L&R. A sub would help give you full range response for center channel informatio... 
Paradigm vs. Aperion Audio
Soundstage "Reviewers choice" liked the Paradigm'shttp://www.hometheatersound.com/equipment/paradigm_studio20v3_cc470v3_adp470v3_seismic12.htmI heard a pair of Amperions at my friends place. They didn't blow me away by any means. The finish was ni... 
Center channel question?
Just because the manufacture sells it, does not mean that it is right. All speakers in your home theater should be the same as your left and right. Center speaker designs have evolved because of the aesthetic idea that they need to be oriented sid... 
What is it called?
You are looking for a passive volume control. Try the forums. You could read for days on this topic. Don't waste your time at Radio Shack. 
new at this...which amp?
Try searching the forums under digital. Use key words like "smooth, analog, sounding, best" etc...A single disc stand alone cd player will give you better results over a combination dvd/cd player. If music is your objective, then go for that.I fou... 
new at this...which amp?
I don't think power is your problem. Your speakers are rated at 89db with 1 watt which is about average. 150 watts should be plenty unless you are really cranking it up. It's more likely that you are amplifing crap up stream, so look there first.I... 
Anyone know of a speaker mod or upgrade service?
Upgrade what you have or buy a pair of used Lineaum speakers and use one for the center channel. The second one could be saved for spare parts or 6th channel. Integration will be even more difficult if you start mixing brands. 
Changing amps?
How about an Audio Refinement Complete or maybe the new YBA Initial Integrated. YBA is French like your JM Labs. Bryston, Redgum, Anthem, Roksan and Blue Circle all make good integrated's. You can't go wrong with any of these.There is a McCormack ... 
Poor Man's "Super-Speaker" System
Interesting idea. Similar to the flipped and stacked Quad's and Dahlquist DQ-10's of old. Sounds like a tweekers dream. Have fun. 
What stole your attention from HiFi?
2005 Lotus Elise 
Quick, cheap HT advice
HSU Ventriloquist might be worth a look.http://www.hometheatersound.com/equipment/hsu_research_ventriloquist_vt12_stf1.htm 
Which high-end receiver?
Add B&K to your list. The processor and built-in amps are the same as their separates all in one package. Made in the USA too!!!