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    Bad sounding yellow cones

    Nope ....wanted to hear what speakers are so much better that makes the b&w sound so bad :thumbs:
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    Bad sounding yellow cones

    Here goes - I've heard so many comments on the forums about how bad b&W's sound. I've owned Maggie's(3.6), Martin Logan's, Wilson benesch, infinity, jamo,ar, Polk, cabasse,kef, Vienna acoustics,monitor audio and more. I've heard terrible systems and awesome systems( none of them mine) lately...
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    Another Power Amp recommendation question - B&W-related

    My 2cents: as mentioned synergy synergy synergy. Room, preamp and power amp and lastly preference in sound. A well damped room like a lot of demo rooms the system sounds great, the same system sounds brighter in my room. My system in a well damped room sounds a little too laid back. Room size...
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    High end subwoofers and their amps

    After some investigation the 300w on (eg the db1)Carels subwoofer above is rated at 1/8th power as in the Description of the B&W sa 1000 (same amplifier) - this is not the size of the amplifier nor current feed from the wall socket - Just typical power consumption. Here is a white paper on the...
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    High end subwoofers and their amps

    Sorry my apologies- power consumption and rated power(on some spec sheets) is different was explained to me average music power?
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    High end subwoofers and their amps

    Maybe this is a stupid question but here goes - As I'm aware no amplifier (even digital) is 100% efficient why do 99%(that I've seen) of the subwoofer companies claim 1000+ watts continuous power and/or RMS - and sometimes much higher peaks . Except for the odd co. all the top subwoofer specs...
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    Samsung plasma woes part 2

    Sorry to hear this I had an endless battle with Samsung as well.....a different product though. They caused new problems over a year long of back and forth and always had a new angle of why not to replace a item. My wife and I gave up and now try and not support Samsung if at all possible.(It...
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    LG & Mark Levinson's

    Cosmetically that looks good...tell your audio friends I dropped some big $$$ on a Samsung and watch their face  :ROFLMAO:
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    Newbie - Advise

    I agree with adding a subwoofer to your system, you must just find one that suits your room,system and taste
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    energy speakers

    I've had polarizing experiences from energy loudspeakers - fantastic sound on their entry to mid range speakers but I haven't heard their current lineup.
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    Yamaha vs Pioneer

    For High end audio use lightning protection, not basic surge protection in multiplugs. No need for insurance hassels.
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    Nad M51 HDMI vs Coax

    Sometimes better is not the correct question, better in your system = trial and error IMHO
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    Mumford and sons

    Lol
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    Internet addicts anonymous

    Yes I have noticed my eyes getting worse or it is old age.... haha
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    Good looking media rooms

    Do you care how your system and/or room looks. When I was younger I bought the AV interior mags and the standard hifi mags. Where do you get your inspiration from?
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    my room as of 16 dec...

    I always love when form and function come together
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    One subwoofer and two preamps

    Does everyone else who has a AV pe and stereo pre in one system disregard the sub?
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    market values

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