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This may be a dumb question, but where does one go to get a speaker repaired, or is it even worth doing? My dog knocked over one of my B&W 803S speakers, which caused the tweeter assembly on top to pop off and fall apart. I can reassemble it but it doesn't actually work. Is it reasonably...

I'm wondering how long it will take for this technology to start coming out in AVR's, and at what point is it worthwhile to get it just for future-proofing. Obviously this topic is ripe for idle speculation, but I'm betting some of you guys have a much better informed opinion than mine.

Great writeup - would love to see similar for other price points up the scale (800, 1200, etc)

This morning they have the Aventage RX-A820 on sale for $499.95. also on Newegg (promo code EMCXSTX27)

Thought I'd see if anyone's had any positive experience with wireless surrounds. My living room is NOT very amenable to running wires for rear speakers, but I'd like to improve my HT listening experience (currently running 3.1 with B&W 804s fronts, B&W HTM61 Center, and eD A5-350 sub)...

FWIW I am running B&W 804S's from a Pioneer Elite VSX21-TXH, and they sound amazing. I did bi-amp them, which some folks around here have differing opinions on, but both the B&W and Pio user materials seemed to indicate it was a good idea. Add me to the crowd that thinks a good midrange...

Hi all, Posted a couple months ago looking for receiver upgrade ideas. Thanks to ADTG and Steve81 for talking me off the ledge at that point. Now I have added a phono to my setup, though, so I'm on the horns of a dilemma. Do I: 1) Just get a phono preamp to run into my existing receiver...

Based on the reviews I've seen so far, this year's models are significantly better. They are also cheaper - the P60ST60 retails at 1699, and you can find it for less if you look around (I think Sears is $1499 but scarce availabilty right now). I picked up the P60ST60 on Tuesday and I am...

My understanding (formed primarily on this forum, so possibly ridiculous) is that speakers are like wine - there's no wrong answer, if you like it it's good, and more expensive is not necessarily better. When I bought my first set of real speakers (B&W 683) I also auditioned Paradigm. Might...

Interesting... also makes me wonder about the new Salk Songtowers with the ribbon tweeters. Will have to look into Magnepans this week and ribbon tweeters in general. Thanks yet again!

Thanks again Pyrrho - you're right in that my system sounds pretty amazing to me, but then again it's the first decent system I've owned and the upgrade over everything else I'd ever heard is just incredible. So now I find myself wondering if there's more out there... I can't help myself.

Thank guys - great info, and much appreciated. I'm kind of a research junkie and having the experts on this forum is a great way to get past the industry propaganda... j_garcia and Steve81 - thanks for the input! FWIW I was only looking at the Marantz to have a non-ID option, but it did seem...

Bsed on the excellent info in this forum it appears I need to sit tight on my receiver, transport (sorry Oppo) and receiver until the new 4K2K/HDMI 2.0 formats become ubiquitous (i.e. cheap). In the meantime, though, it seems like all of the above makes an eventual move toward separates...

Thanks again - I will play with the room settings. Good info on the DAC as well. I currently stream Amazon, Netflix and Pandora straight from the TV (it's on an ethernet connection) with mixed results - seems like picture starts pretty chunky then improves, and music sounds good but not as good...

Thanks AcuDefTechGuy I'm using the MCACC that came with the VSX21 - which seems to produce pretty good SQ both in and out of the sweet spot. One reason I'm looking into newer stuff (like the Oppo) is I'd like wireless streaming and top-notch DAC's, but I agree I'd rather spend (a lot) less...

I'm hoping to get some feedback on just how far up the ladder to climb in upgrading my system, which probably doesn't drive my speakers like it should. I'm about 60/40 music/video so top-notch sound (and whatever DAC's will make Pandora sound as good as possible) will be important. Might...

Thanks for the update Tungsten - was hoping you'd post once you got yours. I'm on a Pioneer VSX21 too, so was hoping it would play nice with the eD. I ended up ordering the A5-350 and am eagerly awaiting it, will post results when I get it...

I recently got the VSX21, and had a very similar dilemma The advice I received (and followed, which has left me completely satisfied) was to get the best front speakers I could afford, and buy the other pieces later. I picked up a pair of B&W 683's and love them. The next item on my list...

Do you currently own or have a need for powered speakers? If yes, where? I do not own but will be considering them for surround speakers at a future date. In your opinion can powered speakers sound as good as passive speakers paired with an amp or receiver? I would expect so. If you add...

Thanks shady - I ended up going with the A5-350, I was really happy with the support and helpfulness from the folks at Elemental Designs.