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    Fluance XL7F Floorstanding Loudspeaker Review

    Listening to these right now. Like the presentation better than my late HTD Level Three Towers. Maybe I just miss the dispersion of a good dome tweeter. Also, I think the perceived strange x-over choice works for this down-firing design. Creates a nice wall of sound.
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    Fluance XL7F Floorstanding Loudspeakers (pair) for only $399.99 + Free Shipping

    Listening to these right now and surprisingly loving them. Actually had the nerve to sell my HTD Level Three Towers for these. To my ears I like the presentation more than the Level Three Towers. Maybe I just miss the sound of a good dome tweeter.
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    Which brand makes the best quality loudspeakers?

    Based on my recent experience I'm going with my Fluance XL7F towers. Amazing how much satisfying music is produced by these to my ears of course.
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    HTD Level 3 Tower and Level 2 Bookshelf Speakers Video Review

    These were finalists along with EMP Towers. They will be added back to the audition list. Thanks for the reminder!
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    HTD Level 3 Tower and Level 2 Bookshelf Speakers Video Review

    Every time I think about selling these things I change my mind after hearing something from my CD collection that blows me away. The mids are nothing to sneeze at but the way they present high and low frequency info is astounding to my ears compared to what I've owned over the years. Anyway, the...
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    Fluance XL7F Floorstanding Loudspeaker Review

    I currently own HTD Level Three Towers that are only 4-months old. Based on your review and my familiarity with my HTD's I'm itching a bit to compare them to Fluance XL7F and decide what stays and what goes. Thing is I can only bring these into my home if I sell the HTD's. Are they even in the...
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    HTD Level 3 Tower and Level 2 Bookshelf Speakers Video Review

    On second thought, I can definitely hear the difference in dynamic range. I think the high setting is the way to go. Guess my almost 50 year old ears are not as acute as they used to be.
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    HTD Level 3 Tower and Level 2 Bookshelf Speakers Video Review

    Great read!! I still like the way they sound on the low setting. Sounds like there's more weight behind the notes. For something designed to limit power the speakers now sound like they're receiving more power. At some point I'll switch back to the high setting just to make sure I'm not just...
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    HTD Level 3 Tower and Level 2 Bookshelf Speakers Video Review

    Sorry for delayed response. The model number is A-S500 Yamaha Integrated Amp. Here's the description of the rear panel switch from an authorized dealer's website: Impedance Switch: The amplifier features a rear-panel impedance switch to match the impedance level of the speakers connected...
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    HTD Level 3 Tower and Level 2 Bookshelf Speakers Video Review

    I appreciate your knowledge in this area. This really explains WHY I'm hearing a difference with these Level Three Towers. In particular, all drivers now seem to be much more controlled. This is something that I can actually hear!! Sounds like the damping factor has increased? The overall...
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    HTD Level 3 Tower and Level 2 Bookshelf Speakers Video Review

    Thanks for the reference!!!!
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    HTD Level 3 Tower and Level 2 Bookshelf Speakers Video Review

    My Yamaha integrated amp has an 4 ohm tap that I switched to recently. My Level Three Towers already sounded awesome when driving via the 8 ohm tap. With the change I have now achieved a new level of sonic satisfaction. The mids and highs have become more detailed in a good way and the bass has...
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    HTD Level 3 Tower and Level 2 Bookshelf Speakers Video Review

    I'm not really into home theater receivers anymore. But just as a point of reference I'm driving my LV 3 towers with an Yamaha A-S500 integrated (85 wpc) and getting good results. Since HTD's 100 wpc 2-channel amp (A-2106) is so affordable, I was thinking about auditioning it. Reviews posted on...
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    HTD Level 3 Tower and Level 2 Bookshelf Speakers Video Review

    Lots of research was done that lead me to HTD and Arx. All I'm stating is that when it came time to decide which brand would make it into my home for audition HTD became the fiscally more attractive option. Have no idea at this point whether I would like Arx better. knowing me I'm sure one day...
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    HTD Level 3 Tower and Level 2 Bookshelf Speakers Video Review

    I was on the fence between the Level Three Towers and Arx 5 Towers, which I began research on in the eleventh hour. I actually had the Arx 5's in the shopping cart until I saw the shipping charge of $116 to NY. That's what it came down to for me. Now that I have the Level Three Towers I'm very...
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    HTD Level 3 Tower and Level 2 Bookshelf Speakers Video Review

    I certainly can understand your reservations. My past equipment purchases have been hand-made manufactured stuff here in the great US of A. Unfortunately I don't possess that level of disposable income currently. I can't think of the company (TV manufacturer) but they actually moved...
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    HTD Level 3 Tower and Level 2 Bookshelf Speakers Video Review

    This is from their site....If this is your first purchase with HTD and you are not 100% thrilled with our speakers, call us and we'll even send you prepaid UPS shipping labels to return the speakers to us (excludes shipments to/from Canada, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, and...
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    HTD Level 3 Tower and Level 2 Bookshelf Speakers Video Review

    If you want to get a flavor for HTD Level 3 you can get the bookshelves and center up front. If you decide you like the HTD Level Three sound and want the towers you can always return the bookshelves within 30-days on HTD's dime. Alternatively, as already recommended, you can just get the...
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    HTD Level 3 Tower and Level 2 Bookshelf Speakers Video Review

    I've had lots of speakers, one pair that cost me $5k used. I can't think of the brand at the moment but it was a Danish company. Anyway, IMHO the Level Three Towers that I took delivery of recently sound on par and in many respects better than them. They don't overemphasize any part of the audio...
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    HTD Level 3 Tower and Level 2 Bookshelf Speakers Video Review

    Just took delivery of my Level Three Towers on 2/4/13. They were double-boxed with foam inserts. They are beautifully finished in real wood dark cherry veneer. They are a very balanced sounding speaker from top to bottom. I agree with the reviewer's characterization of the bass being tactile. I...
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