michael7272

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Pre/Pro vs. Denon AVR-4311CI under $2,000
The new Denon has the ability to turn off the amp section if solely being used as a Pre-Amp which reduced the heat in the unit prolonging it's life. 
Cambridge SoundWorks or B&W802/803 Matrix/Nautilus
I 200% agree with 02Pete!!!..I have owned CSW's since 1994 and they are strong contenders in their field. I agree that the M80's are amazing for their 450.00 price tag!! If $2K is your budget, try auditioning the Revel M20's, new they are 2200.00.... 
revel F50's -- talk me out of buying them
I put a review on avsforum a few mths back (username is Michael7272). I found them to be some of the best speakers I have ever heard!! The only thing that I would do to stare you away from them, here on Audigon the Studios can be had for about $7K... 
Best 12k Home Theater Audio Setup
My vote is for the this one:Mains:Revel F30'sCenter:Revel C30Rears:Revel S30'sSubs:Look at SVS Subs, they seem to be great for H.T. according to the reviews and are not that expensive.Pre/Pro: Bryston SP-1Amps: Aragon 8008ST & 8008X3.If you sc... 
Help studio or f50 or sf cremona
I was able to audition the F50's about 3 weeks ago and I was FLOORED by them! #1 They are a slim speaker and do not dominate a room (they were next to the Salons...The F50's are the "mini-me's" to the Salons). What impressed me mostly is that noth... 
Revel F-30 vs. Dunlavy Cantata vs. b w CDM 9NT
Lou,Sorry took so long to get back to ya. I am in N.W. Columbus. There are 2 really great H.T. shops here. Both carry GREAT products and have quite the clientele!! Check out their websites www.genesisaudio.com in Gahanna and www.progressiveaudio.c... 
Revel F-30 vs. Dunlavy Cantata vs. b w CDM 9NT
Lou,Unfortunately there are no Dunlavey dealers in Ohio though I have read so many good things about them! Ohio is not the booming capital of Hi-End/HT stereo shops like MA. was where I grew up. If they are they much higher then the other 2 speake... 
B&W 803N/ any comments?
If you have the Thiels why not go with the CS3.6's or look for used CS6's. I found the 3.6's to sound great! The used market has them for Mike 
Revel Gem/ B&W 802
If you read the new SGHT issue, you may be surprised how much Thomas Norton liked the Revel F30's compared to the Gems!! For the price of the Gems, you can get the F30's and a B-15 subs AND still have $2k to spend on the wife for just spending $6k... 
B&W 803N vs REVEL F30. Which is a better choice??
First the F50's are NOT replacing the F30's!!! The F50's are filling in the gap between the F30's and the Ultima Studios!!! The F30's are 3500.00 and the F50's are $8k.I have auditioned both of these speakers you mentioned and I feel the Revels ar... 
Revel F-30 vs. Dunlavy Cantata vs. b w CDM 9NT
As you will read in my other posts. I am a HUGE Revel F30 fan!!! In the sub $5k range, they are my favorite speaker!I can't say enough good things about them!! The only other speaker that got me this excited about speakers are the older B&W Ma... 
Best speaker under $500
I would give a serious look at Cambridge Soundworks M80's. These little guys are a 2 way speaker with a 8 in woofer. They put out amazing bass for such a small speaker. They run 450.00 a pr. You get a 10 yr warranty too!..They offer a 45 day in ho... 
Cambridge Sound Works new speakers T300
MHubbard,I have listened to the T500's and I would stand firm in saying. In the Sub 2500.00 range they are THE best speaker I have heard! I have auditioned B&W CDM7's, Paradigm 100's, Klipsch Reference, Snell, and NHT 2.9's. I think when it co...