Search results

  1. Send Margaritas

    Aluminum Cabinets

    That's a strong statement. Wood has a beauty all it's own. Acoustically, what's the advantage of Aluminum as a cabinet material?
  2. Send Margaritas

    Bryston Model T Floorstanding Speakers

    That sure got my attention too. They might sound great, for all I know, but can you really sell $6.5K speakers with a vinyl wrap finish. Seriously.
  3. Send Margaritas

    Can you hear a difference in Sound between Audio Amplifiers?

    He may believe it. Plenty of folks do inexplicable things (like buying Bose ;) ) I've done it myself. I've a spiffy amp, that added nothing extra to my sound, but I just 'had to have it'. I'm keeping it too! lol I'll be reading Gene's tests with interest, although I'm predisposed to...
  4. Send Margaritas

    Pair of rear speakers $250?

    Newegg has StudioMonitor 450(s) on sale for $279. Definitive Technology StudioMonitor 450 Pair Home Audio Speaker - Newegg.com That's a pretty good deal. These sound very nice, cast basket drivers, 10" passive radiator, 6.5" Mid-Woofer, and an aluminum dome. I doubt you can do better for the...
  5. Send Margaritas

    Entertainment Center

    Looks nice!
  6. Send Margaritas

    Flight

    I did like the background music that appeared when John Goodman had scenes. He did steal the spotlight at points.
  7. Send Margaritas

    Flight

    I pre-ordered this, received and watched this today. Some quick feedback for for those of you considering the Blue Ray. Plot: This was a bit of a let down. Denzel does a great job saving lives on the plane, but you could see it coming that his character is going down in flames from the very...
  8. Send Margaritas

    Please Help: Onkyo 7.2 TX-NR717 7.2 Channel Reciever?

    I will say that Onkyo has a decent feature set, and Newegg's discount/price looks good. I hesitate to recommend Onkyo though. There have been many reports here that put into question their reliability, and my limited experience with the brand was with a power amp that was as equally suited to...
  9. Send Margaritas

    Time for an Upgrade!

    I don't think you can go wrong with the A2020. I have two A2010(s) and I love them, so I could be biased.
  10. Send Margaritas

    Any AV receivers let you watch video, listen to another audio source?

    Thanks agarwaldo. I did look at that, but it is less promising in real life than it looks. The input and 'audio select' options are limited. I appreciate the help, I hope you didn't go to all the work of finding the manual and all. At one time, I thought that looked promising too.
  11. Send Margaritas

    Any AV receivers let you watch video, listen to another audio source?

    I appreciate the help. Thanks agarwalro. I should learn more about Denon receivers. I've always had Yamahas. I have a pair of A-2010(s) in the Den/bedroom and a V7xx something in the garage. Josten: I think the HDMI splitter is the short term option. Split the cable HDMI, running one...
  12. Send Margaritas

    Any AV receivers let you watch video, listen to another audio source?

    Imagine you're a Chicago sports fan. And an audioholic. Say it is Sunday. You have folks, ...who have long suffered through things like the 'Chicago Cubs', ...over to watch the Bears game. Optimism is overflowing at the kickoff, but soon the Bears offensive line has collapsed, Jay Cutler...
  13. Send Margaritas

    Your all time favorite loudspeakers

    I had AR9s in the late 70s and early 80s. Power hungry suckers, but I loved 'em. Then again, if I heard them now, I'm unsure I'd like them as much. Link: Acoustic Research AR9 on thevintageknob.org I don't really believe the SPL was 87. Maybe 84 or 85.
  14. Send Margaritas

    OPPO or SONY for SACD

    I've got an Oppo 95 and an Oppo 93. No regrets, they're worth a bit extra. (No harshness at all on the 95 either analog or digital).
  15. Send Margaritas

    Phono Cartridge Recomendations

    +1 on this recommendation. I have one for light duty, and it has been superb.
  16. Send Margaritas

    Anybody keep a receiver in a garage in a winter climate?

    5.1 in my garage. A Yamaha receiver been there for years. I'm in the Chicago area, so weather is similar to Wisconsin. It would take a very cold day to freeze there. No issues, but the need to cover it with a towel when I'm using a saw or a router.
  17. Send Margaritas

    Definitive Technology Official Thread

    Yep. A self-inflicted wound. I heard the monitors with the passive radiators and was shocked how good they sounded. You have to fire the used car salesmen in the marketing department for some credibility. Personally, I'd like speakers with cherry/rosewood etc. veneers too. Not just black.
  18. Send Margaritas

    PSB Image T6 vs B&W 683 vs used Sonus Faber Toy Towers

    Excellent. Exactly what I was looking for at this point. TYVM! It makes reading them as simple as tire ratings.
  19. Send Margaritas

    PSB Image T6 vs B&W 683 vs used Sonus Faber Toy Towers

    Those look to include the params I thought to indicate wether the drivers were best suited for sealed or ported. But I'm unsure which were key Q(ms) and R(ms)? I think I need to add a book on speaker design to my xmas list. (It's fun stuff, DIY). Thanks Steve.
  20. Send Margaritas

    PSB Image T6 vs B&W 683 vs used Sonus Faber Toy Towers

    That is my understanding too. I built 3 subs (love 'em) , but relied on Parts Express folks, and they turned out well. I know some of the parameters, but not all, and have seen the demos of the modeling software. I'm just not sure which ones were key to that decision. If memory serves, I...
  • RBHsound.com
  • BlueJeansCable.com
  • SVS Sound Subwoofers
  • Experience the Martin Logan Montis
Top