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Built Over Time
This system has taken me a number of years to put together. It has been a fun process though. I am a person who started out just liking movies but I also evolved into some one who likes music as well. This system allows me to have both.

When I heard that JM Labs was going to make a limited edition speaker, I knew that was the one I wanted. I have always loved their sound. I have not been disappointed yet. Like I mentioned before, this system has been built over time. Adding a piece here, upgrading there. I think I have formed a nice synergy with my equipment. It can still bring a smile to my face when I listen to it.

I really like the detail I can get from this setup. It sounds very clean and clear. From the highs all the way down, it is done very well. Bass is surpriseingly good considering the size of my fronts.

When I get my new processor I am most likely done for a long time. I just can't see any reason to change or upgrade.

Mikeduke (Threads | Answers)

04-06-06

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06-29-06: mdoukas@temple.edu
SYSTEM UPDATE
Since I first posted this I have gone through 2 major upgrades. The first was to replace the krell with a Halo C2. The Halo is better then the Krell in every way. It seems more balanced and even a bit warmer. Much more easy to listen to. A worth while upgrade to say the least. It is able to grab details that the Kree was missing.

But this is the big one. I replaced my 927's with a pair of 1027Be's. All I can say is OH MY!!! I have about 40-50hrs on them and they are simply incredible speakers. I now have bass down to the low 20's in my room. Let me just say, it's a good thing. But the over all sound is just so much better then the 927's. Sometimes, they could sound a bit boxy. Not these.
What happend was my dealer called me up and offered me a deal that I could not say no to. I am so glad that I did it. It is with out a doubt the best upgrade I have done so far. I now listen to music with a grin on my face a mile wide. These speakers are highly recomended.
mdoukas@temple.edu

07-23-06 Hey there! i was hoping to find someone who had gone from 92 ... Mbort

07-24-06 Yes. here i am :). i won't pull any punches. the differenc ... mdoukas@

08-04-06 System edited: just added pictures Mikeduke

08-04-06 Sorry, i tired but could not get the pictures to load :( mdoukas@

08-18-06 Figured out pictures yay :) Mikeduke

08-18-06 I still don't know how to get a picture on the results page. ... Mikeduke

03-06-07 Certainly a system to enjoy for both music and movies. from ... Glenfihi

03-06-07 Thanks for the nice words. the picture may be deceiving. t ... Mikeduke

03-07-07 Mike, i saw your tread on mike lavinge's systempost about t ... Dewald_visser

03-07-07 Thanks for the thoughts dewald. it is something that i am t ... Mikeduke

06-15-07 System edited: new sub added. the seaton sound submersive1 ... Mikeduke

07-26-07 Mikeduke, i agree with dv on the gpa shelves. i would stro ... Elescher

07-26-07 I know i know. i would really like to do it. but there are ... Mikeduke

08-13-07 Well, i had the chance to listen to the amp in my system. l ... Mikeduke

08-13-07 One thing i forgot to mention clearly is the overall sound c ... Mikeduke

08-13-07 Whoops. it seems in my excitement to post i did not say wha ... Mikeduke

08-13-07 I hate when i hear an incredible peice of gear as it takes a ... Chadnliz

08-15-07 I hear you. i am almost afraid to listen to my system again ... Mikeduke

07-22-08 Mike, read your post about your feeling that you will prefe ... Dgad

07-23-08 I hear you dgad. i am not ready to buy anything yet any way ... Mikeduke

07-23-08 Just to add some more. i find it interesting that you said ... Mikeduke

07-23-08 Mike, from my experience from the reviews i find them prett ... Dgad

07-24-08 Yea, there are a lot of great tables out there. i have no d ... Mikeduke

08-14-08 System edited: ok. a pretty big change. i switched out my ... Mikeduke

08-20-08 Mike, nice change visually and sonically. some apex feet wou ... Mtkhl567

08-20-08 Thanks henry. i was listening to some dire straits and allma ... Mikeduke

08-26-08 Mikeduke, it's a great system you've got. i've seen those g ... Jylee

08-26-08 Thanks jylee. as i mentioned, it has taken a while, but i a ... Mikeduke

08-26-08 Mike, yes indeed, awesome speakers. i concur with jylee. h ... Shadorne

08-26-08 Thanks shadorone. that is a brand new picture. yea, it is p ... Mikeduke

08-26-08 Mike, a side wall close to the speaker is bad enough but ... Shadorne

08-26-08 Thanks for baby stepping me :). i will see if i can play wi ... Mikeduke

08-27-08 yes and quite possibly more than just "nullifying" ... Shadorne

08-28-08 Thanks shadorne. it may not happen for a bit. i need help m ... Mikeduke

09-08-08 Shadorne, ok. i took your advise and move the dvd cabinet b ... Mikeduke

09-14-08 Hi mike i've changed my set up it's now under my rig rejigge ... Souterncross

09-23-08 your experience matches mine. i wrote a blurb on why i soff ... Shadorne

09-24-08 I have read, and people have told me that the room is key. ... Mikeduke

01-14-09 Mike, it was nice meeting you at ces, hope you had some nice ... Mtkhl567

01-16-09 Thanks henry. yea it was quick. but i did have fun at the s ... Mikeduke