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Question Regarding Using Two Subs In HT
Bill, thanks. The sub that came with the speaker package is a small six inches. Our existing sub is an Energy 8 inch. I'm currently trying to find someone reasonably priced one on the used market so we can have a matching pair.   
Vintage Speaker Choice
I did stack them as suggested with the top one upside down. I'm very satisfied for how old they  and my Yamaha Integrated Amp are. My vintage Yamaha table is sounding good too. I'm using thin and old Monster Cable with bare wire on both ends. Was ... 
Question Regarding Using Two Subs In HT
Ok, makes sense. Our installer was adamant a second sub be indentical. Not wanting to spend that $ right now. 
Question Regarding Using Two Subs In HT
Bill,  please elaborate. Thanks. 
Vintage Speaker Choice
Hi all and thanks for all the responses. I ended up buying The Advents. They are in wonderful shape both functionally and cosmetically. Sound great with my Yamaha CA 810. The seller actually had four and I ended up going for all of them when I rea... 
Vintage Speaker Choice
Thanks, this "vintage museum system" as if taken to calling it is actually system #3. Been treating myself in retirement. I've got  new Wharfedale 225's in system #2.  
Vintage Speaker Choice
EBM, this potential purchase is solely to complete a vintage system that is more a visual than one I will be listening to consistently. That said I want the best sound possible from these oldsters so that's why I'm asking. AKG, Yamaha CA810 integr... 
Advice Needed On Vintage Yamaha SpeakersH
Polarin, my original Yamaha speakers were the 690II.  A buddy gave me a pair of NS1000's when he relocated and couldn't take his gear.  At the time I had no need and sold them for a song compared to what I've seen them go for. I'm still hurting ov... 
Advice Needed On Vintage Yamaha SpeakersH
Mesch, no it's a good response. It's now moot. The seller of the 500's just informed me they sold. Bad timing as I'm out of town.  Thanks.  
Advice Please On Subwoofer Choices For My Secondary System.
Thanks for that extensive write up, interesting. I was thinking I could get a good used one for around 300. My man cave is actually quite big, it's a 1200 foot sub basement but I sit about 7 feet away from the speakers at a work table where I list... 
Help Please With Choosing An Integrated Or Separates For My Secondary Sysytem
I have not heard any of them though I did have the MF A3cr pre amp for years. I liked it a lot and only parted ways with it due to finding the pre amp that matched my power amp.  Not quite sure which on my list is most popular. I want to best soun... 
Whats in your second system?
My second and third system are in my man cave. It's a big 1200 square foot sub basement and I love it to death. I'm still compiling system three as I plan to build it around a network streamer. It will be on the opposite long wall of the following... 
Can A Network Player/Streamer Be Hooked Up to Old School Receivers
Thanks guys.  
Is APower Conditioner For A Mostly Vintage System Worth Getting?
Thanks, sounds good. 
Is APower Conditioner For A Mostly Vintage System Worth Getting?
Jond, thanks for that recommendation. If I go that route should I plug the integrated amp in to it?