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    Enter to Win: Classic Two Stereo Speaker System from Orb Audio

    1. How many TVs do you have in your house? 3 2. How many of these TVs have external speaker systems (something other than the speakers included in the TV)? 1 3. Do you plan on adding external speakers to a TV in your home sometime this year? yes 4. If so, will it be a surround sound...
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    Energy RC-70 and RC-LCR speakers, New in Box

    I'm selling a pair of new Energy RC-70 towers and the matching RC-LCR center channel speaker (also new) in black. They are still in the factory-sealed boxes, and the only reason I'm selling them is because I got an amazing deal on another set. I would like to get $2000 for the set (I think these...
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    12V Trigger Emotiva

    My Marantz receiver didn't come with the cable to connect the 12v dc trigger to my Emotiva XPA-3 amp. I found a mono 1/8" mini to 1/8" mini audio card at Rat Shack which seems to be working fine. I had to set the Marantz to Main Zone and then turn all the sources to On. I hope this helps someone.
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    Looking for good floorstand speakers

    I have a pair of Paradigm Studio 100v4 as well as a pair of Energy RC-70 both on the way. I'm planning on comparing the two in my house and will decide which to keep and which to sell. I've heard that the Energys need about 100 hrs in order to "break-in". I wonder if breaking them in will...
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    Best In Ceiling Speakers

    My local Paradigm dealer sold me on some paradigm in-ceiling speakers that I'm using for my surrounds and rear channels. The ones I have are designed to point at a 30 degree angle which is directed at my listening position. I don't remember what I paid for them (probably too much), but I've been...
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    Building $5k stereo around B&W 804s

    I was wondering if you ever paired your 804's with the emotiva amp? I just received my UPA-7 and have a Marantz sr5003 on it's way (I couldn't wait for the UMC-1). So now, of course, I want to upgrade my speakers and have been eyeballin the B&W 683. I have heard a lot about synergy between the...
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    My 1st thread; so many speakers to choose from!

    The B&W's are about 1500 for the pair; the PSB T65's are 1200 for the pair. I'm doing pretty good in the bass department as I just bought a HSU Research VTF3MK3 and it really makes me smile :D
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    My 1st thread; so many speakers to choose from!

    I'm trying to keep my budget under 1500. I was able to listen to a pair of MA RS6's and B&W 683's; I took some choice CD's and a notepad with me (forgot to do this with the PSB's). I found the MA's a little bright (i.e. the high treble sounded a bit harsh at times) and I think I understand...
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    My 1st thread; so many speakers to choose from!

    I'm going to forget about the Monitors for now, then. Looks like I'll be saving up until I can afford something nicer. I'm not going to worry about getting a separate amp either.
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    My 1st thread; so many speakers to choose from!

    I got into HT about 7 yrs ago when I purchased some AR S50 towers from a small, local hi-fi shop that specialized in vinyl & 2ch stereo. They were not my first choice (I first brought home a large pair of Alesis studio monitors - but they didn't have grills which was a big no-no according to my...
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    Why doesn't anyone recommend old speakers?

    Whats a good price for used Paradigm Monitors? I'm looking at buying a pair of slightly used Paradigm Monitor 9's (I think they are v.3 or v.4) for about $350 and I'm trying to figure out if that's a good price. I plan to upgrade to something else at a later date (much later if my wife has...
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    Yamaha RX-V2700 & Windows Media Connect

    I've been looking at getting the rxv2700 or the rxv3800, mostly for its network connectivity. There's been plently of talk regarding sending audio from one's computer to the receiver, but will the same work for video?
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    Barely hear movie characters talking....

    I'm having the same problem with dialogue in movies. For most movies, I'm constantly adjusting the volume because either the voices can't be understood, or the action sequences are too loud. I'm not sure if the problem lies with my speakers or my receiver (I've had this problem ever since I...
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    Dvd Vs Cd Player

    I have been considering buying an older, Cambridge Audio CD player; I have an inexpensive Yamaha 5-disc CD changer (good for parties) and a newer Samsung DVD player with 1080 upscaling & digital out. Should I not worry about buying the Cambridge player and continue to use the DVD player for...
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    Yamaha RX-V2700 - Zone 2 With Speaker Selector

    ...or a pair of Revel Concertas or maybe the PSB Image T65?
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    Yamaha RX-V2700 - Zone 2 With Speaker Selector

    Does anyone know if this yamaha would be enough to drive a pair of B&W 683s?
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    Disappointing visit to an Audio Store

    Hmm... a buddy and I are supposed to be going to SA in the next few weeks; the only problem is that I don't think he'll want to spend half the day listening to speakers (I could be wrong, though). I would like to see how much of a difference there is between the PSB T55s and T65s (I really liked...
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    Disappointing visit to an Audio Store

    I wish I would have found this forum years ago. I used to think that if someone wanted speakers, they only had to go to Fry's, BB, or CC; then I discovered A&B and was pretty impressed - however, I thought they were pretty much the only game in town. It's nice to know that there are other...
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    Disappointing visit to an Audio Store

    Not all the salesmen at A&B suck; I had a wonderful experience when buying my TV and surrounds there (just can't think of my salesman's name). I went in there about a week ago and my guy wasn't there - needless to say it wasn't a very pleasant experience, so I hear you. I had a great...
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