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tony1954

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WHAT IS THE MOST TOUCHY SONG THAT YOU HAVE EVER HEARD?
I think it's "White Wedding" by Billy Idol. Or maybe "Alone Again Naturally" by Gilbert O'Sullivan.It's a toss up. You decide. 
Single vs. Dual Subs
@iealesI am driving the mains as full range because I have no choice."What type of XO [BW,LR, BE & order] are you using?"I would answer your question, but I have no idea what you are talking about. I assume XO is a crossover, but what is every... 
Single vs. Dual Subs
As of this moment. Musical Fidelity M6si integrated amp.Vienna Acoustics Mozart Grand SEAudioquest Black Lab sub cablesRoom 9"6" high x 12' wide x 16' longSpeakers 4' from front (12') wallRel T5 (2) located behind main speakers 24" from front corn... 
Single vs. Dual Subs
Save yourself a lot of time and effort and go directly to a Swarm.I just set mine up two days ago and it was an epiphany.All my bass issues were resolved immediately. Smooth, balanced, realistic low end. Now it's time to tweak things.Very simple. ... 
Why are equipment racks so expensive?
"You certainly must do your research, but high quality audio racks can be considered a component. Not if you have $500 components, but if you have $10K or higher...."So a $500 component isn't worthy of isolation?Glad you told me, I just about the ... 
Electrical circuit "noise"
@cdnorrisThanks for a very interesting post.Please excuse the flood of suspicious, cynical, jaded, I-know-everything-already responses. Many of the people here simply cannot accept an honest opinion for what it is. 
Why do people say low power amps should be good for bookshelf speakers?
1. Some salespeople will say anything to make a sale.2. Some salespeople are totally ignorant of the products they sell.3. Some salespeople are alien agents looking to weaken our social network.Take your pick. 
Using 2 different brands of interconnects?
"Under $100.00  sounds like cheap cable pretend it sounds good."The OP, who obviously doesn't have the type of disposable income as some members here, asks for help with a legitimate question. What he gets is a pompous, snotty comment meant to dem... 
Ethernet Cables
@cdc2 Just saying.....If the ethernet cable in your house negate any benefit from the Supra or ViaBlue cables, then all the people that assert that one cable or another makes the music sound better, are wrong. It also brings into question the whol... 
How to find the min and max bending radius of a cable.
First. Buy two identical cables.Second: Bend one of the cables until it stops working.Third: Install the second cable, but don't bend it as much as the one you destroyed.Warning: This method works, but it is not very good for your bank account. 
Best best ballads that refer to a US State
"Ohio" Neil Young 
What is your favorite album cover?
Nirvana "Nevermind"The Beatles "Abbey Road"Joe Jackson "Look Sharp"Joni Mitchell "Blue"Rolling Stones "Sticky Fingers"Al Stewart "Past, Present and Future"David Bowie "Ziggy Stardust"Johnny Cash "cash"Bruce Springsteen "Born to Run"Grace Jones "Is... 
Cheap Audio Cables
Very interesting, but it begs the question.Is this your version of the search for Sierra Madre treasure? 
What Is The Most Romantic Song That You Have Ever Listen To?
"Have I Told You Lately That I Love You." Van Morrison.It literally brings tears to my eyes for all the right reasons.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J789GId1kaY  
Lack of Female Representation
Funny. I asked exactly the same question awhile back and the results were identical. People voiced their opinions and there was some back and forth on why, but everyone took the question for what is was.Except for that one person, who seems comple...