hawkrider00

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Subwoofer suggestion
Next time read/quote my entire post.  I already said it was not apples to apples. And to be more accurate, the PC12 was $1350 new in 2013. The ASW855 retailed $2200 new.  I bought it used for $500.   
Subwoofer suggestion
While it’s not an apples to apples comparison, I recently replaced a 30 year old Paradigm PS1000 with a very nice used B&W ASW855 for my second family room system.  I have an SVS PC12 in my main system which performs respectably, but this B&am... 
What do you use to keep high gloss speakers clean?
There are also some very good ceramic automotive products out there that, if applied when the speakers are new, should last the lifetime of the speakers if kept inside, and will create a hard, shiny barrier against scratches and swirls. As always,... 
Looking for “just good enuf” for garage man cave
I’ve got some used Cambridge Soundworks speakers and a Yamaha 660-something receiver that does just fine. I can stream Pandora on it and hear it in the front yard which is fine for what it is.   
DISCUSSION: "It only comes out at night". Does anyone else have this experience!?
I’m not sure of the technical details and how it works but the electric grid is inductive during the day and capacitive at night. More technical minds might be able to shed some light on how that affects audio electronics.   
How long do good speakers last?
I bought my Tannoy 638’s when I was in the Navy in 1994 on a port visit in Dubai. They are still perfect, though I have replaced a blown tweeter once.  
$10K Budget for Speakers: Martin Logan Masterpiece vs Tannoy
I’ve had a pair of Tannoy 638’s for over 25 years and they have never failed nor failed to impress me. With that said, I do have a ML center channel that is paired up nicely with those Tannoys. Let your ears do the deciding. Try to get at least a ... 
Time for a new a/v receiver could use some input!
I Demo’d the 7013 and the Yamaha 3080 (same model that our moving company “lost” in our recent move to TN) and the Marantz is much more musical with a better soundstage and depth compared to the 7013. I ended up getting the 8012 because I plan on ... 
Quick and free fuse tweak
On steel vs silver or gold fuses, here is my explanation on the theory of less resistance for higher end fuses.The whole idea behind a fuse is that heat causes the conductor to melt. If the fuse is made of silver or gold vice steel, since both sil...