tombowlus
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| Best "small" sub for Joseph Audio Rm7 speakers Velodyne DD series have remote control volume, night mode (adjustable attenuation when the kiddies are asleep), multiple presets for different types of music/HT, etc. | |
| Best "small" sub for Joseph Audio Rm7 speakers I would highly recommend that you check out the Velodyne DD-10. Put away any preconceptions of what you think Velo's sound like. This baby is musical to the nth degree. I have a DD-12 paired up with my Thiel CS3.6's, and it continues to amaze me. | |
| Best All time 5.1 Pre/Pro Harry:I second your vote for a shootout between the Theta CasablancaIII and EAD Theatermaster 8800 Pro. However, I would like the throw the Krell HTS 7.1 into the mix as well. These three may be my short list once financing allows me to look into ... | |
| Greatest rhythm sections Well, many of the standout combos have been mentioned already. Personally, I put JPJ and Bono at the top of the list, but Keith Moon and John Entwhistle, as well as Jack and Ginger, are certainly right up there. And yes, Neil and Geddy certainly s... | |
| Subwoofer suggestions for thiel 1.6? I had considered REL, Vandersteen, Martin Logan, and Thiel's very own SW1, but ultimately I ended up with a Velodyne DD-12. My dealer recommended them straight off the bat, but being skeptical (and having heard some lower end Velodynes), I kept lo... | |
| Have you had a hearing test? Despite playing in a rock band for over 15 years, my hearing is still "above average". I had it tested not too long ago, and at the same session, I had molds taken for custom earplugs. These have been invaluable, as they fit very well, are invisib... | |
| Jazz Big Band Recommendations? Right on, Redwoodgarden! Preservation Hall is a must visit for any trip to New Orleans. I have several of their CDs, which although somewhat noisy, I find to be very well recorded from an imaging/soundstage perspective. | |
| DVD player recomendations Despite my respect for the Arcam unit(s), I recently had a JVC player fail on me, and I am getting an exchange refund from J & R, so I opted for the Denon 5900 (J & R don't sell Arcam). I had them send it straight to Dan Wright at ModWrigh... | |
| CD player recs under $2000 to replace Jolida The Arcam FMJ CD23T is a great player for the money on the used market. I have also heard great things about (but have not heard) the Cary. | |
| Amplifier suggestions for home theater Yes, 5x100wpc. The Theta Dreadnaught is their step up from the Intrepid, and it is configurable from 1-10 channels. The single channel modules are 225wpc (8 ohm), and the two channel modules are 2x100wpc. The Intrepid is not configurable, and is 1... | |
| Recommend new floorstanding around $1500/pr please For under two grand you can pick up a pair of used Thiel CS3.6's. IMHO, this is one of the best bargains out there. | |
| Thiel replacements Pops - I have a terrible room, from an acoustics perspective. Past my left speaker, it opens out into two hallways (one continuing along the same plane as the front speakers, and one running at a 90 degree angle heading behind and away from the li... | |
| Recommend new floorstanding around $1500/pr please Lots of options, but as usual, I will comment that you should be sure to audition Thiels. You should be able to get a pair of CS1.6's for close to that. ProAc and Totem should also be in your audition list, as well as NHT. | |
| What integrated amp under a grand is your favorite I picked up a used Arcam FMJ A22 for $800, and for that money, it is very hard to beat. I would call it a very smooth and liquid sounding amp, but still retaining good clarity and control. While I have not tried any tube integrateds in this price ... | |
| Amplifier suggestions for home theater You may be able to find a used Theta Intrepid near that price range. Although it is only rated at 100wpc (8 ohm), the 5-way Intrepid can push even difficult speakers like my Thiel CS3.6's with relative ease (note, I now use Enterprises on my Thiel... |