tpreaves

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Dr. Dre Beats
They sure sounded good. And quiet. And as comfortable as I would ever need headphones to be.$300-600 is my limit.Sounds to me you found what you're looking for.Are they worth it for $300?The question I ask is,are they worth $300.00 to you? 
Compact receiver for bedroom
Just go to wallyworld,kmart,bestbuy,etc. and grab an inexpensive minisystem.I'm sure you can find one that will suit your needs. 
How do you guys choose between CD releases?
Even the Beatles recent releases were crushed compressed and only the mono versions were any good...This statement just goes to show how subjective audio is and how people perceive sound differently.I happen to think the new Beatles stereo discs s... 
Help Father of the bride dance song.
Lee Roy Parnell "Daddies and Daughters" 
What Is This Hobby?
08-07-10: Orpheus10A hobby is building model airplanes; this is an obsession.Some people are obsessed with building model airplanes. 
Best monitors paired with Rogue Cronus?
I second the Vandersteen 1C reccomendation.I heard this combo at a dealer showroom and it sounded great.Best to listen for yourself though(but you already knew that,didn't you?). 
EMM CDSA SE Player, How many hours required
08-06-10: OakleysRelax. Just play music and enjoy. Consider any perceived improvement as a bonus!I agree 100%. 
What's the cost of an entry level vinyl setup?
Oakleys - There are no words that come to mind as an appropriate response to your comments.Ditto!! 
subwoofer thump on player
....WTF? 
Room treatment...what is the goal?
If your designer is arrogant and tells you to like it because he or she knows what is correct, then ask another expert, or experiment on your own.In any event don't suffer because of another persons taste or measurments.Great advice,especially the... 
How does Aragon 24k/2004 stack up to modern equip?
07-28-10: Corazon"How does Aragon 24k/2004 stack up to modern equip?" "and I must say I am VERY impressed"I think you answered your own question. As long as you are happy, that is what counts.Best,DaveCorazonDitto!!!! 
what to do with my cat on my speaker grills
I don't know.Maybe keep the cat away from your gear,maybe get rid of the cat if you find you can't control it? I guess it's just me,but I just can't comprehend the idea of a pet controlling someone's life.I have a dog and while I adore her,she doe... 
You know you're an audiophile if--
you have far more cables in a box than you have cables in your system.ORyou have far more spare tubes than you have CD's.This just makes you a pack rat!! :) 
Robert Plant-Band of Joy Tour-Houston
Let's hope he doesn't follow rod Stewart into the 50's love ballad phase.Amen to that!! 
Robert Plant-Band of Joy Tour-Houston
First,it's a Robert Plant tour not a Led Zeppelin tour.Second,I have found that most of the high pitched vocalists have lost that ability as they near the mid to late sixty age group.They just can't hit those high notes anymore,thus the restructur...