tomcarr

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Mono Blocks on a Budget, is it possible?
+2 Crown XLS 
Hearing loss. How much do you care about your ability to hear?
@oregonpapa , glad to "hear" that, that's great!My theory is that most of us (audiophiles) have, or have had, better than average hearing.Happy early birthday!Tom 
What are the best entry level integrated amps and speakers?
Oops mtrot, +2 for Elac... 
What are the best entry level integrated amps and speakers?
+2 for NAD and PSB, also Elac 
Used Korean Speakers
My wife said she loves them...to stay in Korea 
Used Korean Speakers
They speak with one voice! 
Used Korean Speakers
The top-to-bottom cohesiveness is seamless! 
Used Korean Speakers
The soundstage they throw is phenomenal! 
Hearing loss. How much do you care about your ability to hear?
I wear hearing protection at work, and at home during yard work, home repairs, etc. I think it's important. I care, a lot. 
Good Speaker within a budget of USD10,000
+1 jsm71, and don't buy ear-blind! Go audition. All speakers, more so than any other component, have sonic signatures. Who knows what YOU will like the sound of? Go listen, listen some more...then buy, and buy smart. 
Loudspeaker for second system
Before I opened your post I was already thinking "ELAC". All the reviews I have read have been positive. I haven't heard them, but do own the Pioneer 22s for another system in the house that sound amazing for their price of $130/pair. Andrew Jones... 
Yesteryears' expensive speakers compared to modern moderately expensive speakers
...IF... 
Yesteryears' expensive speakers compared to modern moderately expensive speakers
Great posts already, enthusiastically agree on buying used. Best bang for the buck is chosen carefully. 
Authenticity of Speakers
Nice deal! Happy listening!!! 
Advice needed on Amp
Want another opinion? Get room treatments on the front wall (the wall behind the speakers that you are facing), the side walls, the ceiling, and the rear wall (the wall behind your listening seat). Jim Smith's book Get Better Sound will guide you....