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Focal trio 11 be
I would never sell them. They work fine as a secondary system.  When I'm in the mood for a more intimate focused sound compared to a Golden Ear type speaker that fills a huge space with three dimensional sound. Focals even though they get very lou... 
Audiophile Goal Perfect Center Image
I was under the impression line array speakers need to be a minimum of 15 feet or more apart or else phase issues come into play.  Many listening rooms don't have the space for the proper stereo spread.  In your typical large home listening room t... 
Focal trio 11 be
A little of everything. I am a gigging musician so I have Pro level PA/Subwoofers. First system Infinity Kappa9s/Velodyne Sub, current system Golden Ear Triton Two+ Golden Ear speakers cost $4,500 a pair running with an inexpensive $500 Sony Rec... 
Audiophile Goal Perfect Center Image
I agree that particular track is incredibly recorded, but I did listen to others and I could swear there were speakers all over the room turned on. I actually checked. No it was this ONE array/subwoofers filling the room 180 degrees! I think at lo... 
Focal trio 11 be
I have a set of Focal Twin6 Be in a non treated room. They get plenty loud, crystal clear, but missing that smooth Hifi sound. Mids are clinical/accurate but not room filling like your typical Hifi floor standers. Real lows are missing, added a $1... 
Top 3 songs to evaluate a system
No particular order just the first few on my 300+ demo listCafe L'Amour   FourplayAfrican Night   Al Di MeolaAlone in the City   Chris BottiSlow Burn   Brian BrombergMr. Skinny   Randy BreckerHow Come You Don't Call Me Anymore?    Joshua RedmanTri... 
Bobby Whitlock on All Things Must Pass.
Mother- favorite track on the album! 
What Are Your Reference Discs? or Specific Reference Tracks
This list will keep me busy this summer!One of my favorites:  That Voice Again  by Peter Gabriel from the album So.This song covers the full frequency spectrum- crystal clear detailed highes next to a driving bass line from Tony Levin.  Unless you... 
What Are Your Reference Discs? or Specific Reference Tracks
The responses to this post have been great. Keep them coming! Once you have built the system, isn’t this all that’s its about? In my mind the music is 95% of the Audiophile quest. With some of these tracks I would be happy listening to them throug... 
What Are Your Reference Discs? or Specific Reference Tracks
pedroeb, you have it right. My mistake if people thought I meant tracks to evaluate sound equipment. I watched the video and don’t agree with the term "Ear Candy". Sounds like Steely Dan Gaucho should be avoided because it is "too" well recorded. ... 
Which Has Best Sound Quality -- CD vs. Tidal vs. FLAC Uploaded From Burned CD
After playing drums for 40+ years they all sound the same. 
At This Time Can We Recreate Full Range Live Music In The Home?
Playing the Devil’s Advocate: So for those posters who say it can be done, I guess the musicians who have bought Stradivarius violins for between 10 -16 million dollars have wasted their money big time! Could have bought a system for less than a m... 
How do you know if you need to add a sub (without auditioning one, I mean)?
To answer your question if you need a sub, get a sub with a Bluetooth App. SVS and Paradigm are two of the few offering that feature. With a swipe of your finger you can mute the sub. A/B ing with only a few tracks will let you see the NIGHT and D... 
Best Live Concert Top 3
roxy54 Beautiful speakers!  Edgar Winter, They Only Come Out At Night- great album few know about. 
What would be your favorite 3 tracks that demonstrate how great your system sounds?
Spanish Harlem-Rebeca Pidgeon - Female VocalsEl Macho-Mark Knopfler- Bass/Subwoofer TestCome On In My Kitchen-Cassandra Wilson- Another Subwoofer TestSeven Days-Sting- Total Dynamics/ClarityShe- James Newton Howard-Total Dynamics/ClarityCouldn't r...