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Sub and LFE settings on Surround Processor
I have Revel Studios which do have a fairly good bass response at the low end. My problem is that my system allows me to control the level of the LFE and Subs separately as well as the Hz level. This allows three potential adjustment for each prof... 
Current Thiel and Aerial owners-- please comment..
Check out Revel studios or the performa serials. I always loved Thiels and agree they need the right engine to drive, but finally purchased Revel Studios. These have something of the analytical style of the thiels with more mid range. A tad more m... 
Is $18,000 enough for a high end HT?
Folks at some point you define the product. If I say I am buying a high auto and buy a buick is that high end? As opposed to a mercedes 500 series or a porsche. You can certainly get good deals on high end equip over the web, but it is not snobber... 
Is $18,000 enough for a high end HT?
No offense, but this isn't a high end system. I guess its all a matter of what your used to, but 18k is a relatively small price to pay for a home theater obviously it is too much if you get bad equipment. In a high end system you can expect to pa... 
Revel salon Bass
It is astounding to me that people who make a living selling audio equipment use such little thought in the setup of the gear and where the consumer hears it. A minority of retailers really think about this and set the equipment up with the proper... 
Revel salon Bass
When you demo the salons I would ask the dealer what cable he is using. Also how long have both the cable and speakers been broken in. This is the same question for the other equipment. I have the studios and the bass response is great. I have lis... 
Revel M20 vs New ACI Saphire 3 ?
I'll second the M20s. I have a pair and they are great. If you can't swing the Gems go with the M20. 
Best bi-wire speaker cables under $1000
Sonoran Plateau is the best bang for the buck and mayber regardless of the buck. Great cable. Check out audiopoints.com. 
Anybody stop using power conditioning?
Musicfirst is in there. No power condition or something truly transparant. I love the balanced power of equi-tech but my unit is a built electrical panel with 10 20amp circuits. It provides CLEAN power but does not interfere with the equip. It has... 
Anybody stop using power conditioning?
Nothing in High end equipment cleans up what comes out of the wall. However not all power conditioners are created equal or do they all really condition. I would not put standard conditioners on amps. I might put them on purely digital equipment s... 
Atlantis Reference racks - opinions?
Seems like a reasonable conclusion. I would suggest getting microbearings from sistrum. It is inexpensive and will work far better than sand. 
Revel center channel help. C-30, C-50 or Voice?
I have the M20s and agree that it would perform well as a center channel but don't understand why anyone would do it. You can't buy them separately and its not worthwhile to look for a damaged set to break up. The c30 series and above are designed... 
Best CD Player for under $5,000
The pmdt is an incredible player both for dvd and audio. The mixed reviews are due to lousy software on release which has now been fixed. It is either being brought into the Mark Levinson line or discontinued. The used prices will probably be very... 
Atlantis Reference racks - opinions?
Don't know about atlantis, but sistrum seems to be the best bang for the buck. I have two of their racks and their great. Do a search on sistrum here and you'll find a number of threads. Their website is audiopoints.com. 
Revel center channel help. C-30, C-50 or Voice?
I would not use an m20 for the center. I also have the M20s and the c-30 in another system and these work great together. There is a reason Revel built dedicated center voice speakers. You can email them and I suspect they will second this thought...