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need advise on speaker buying
It sounds like you are getting some good information. Speakers first is best, but it seems you have passed that point. As for what sounds best, that is always determined by what your listening taste are. I might suggest if you can get to Philadelp... 
Can Home Theater be "High End"?
My Idea was to build a quality two channel system first: Jeff Rowland Consummate Pre Amp Jeff Rowland Model 7's Power Amps Duntech Sovereign 2000 Speakers Alpha Goertz AG2 speaker cables Magnan Signature Balanced interconnects Theta DVD CD transpo... 
Best Subwoofer for around $1500.00
The Genesis 900 without a question. Nothing in that price range will even come close. I am using a pair of them with my Duntech 2000 Soverigns. I didn't think the bottom end could be improved on until I used the 900's. May take a while to find one... 
Opinions on Vandersteen 5's
STOP! The Vandee's are nice, But I noticed a pair of Duntech 2001 Soverign's in Black for $5,000 on this site. They list for about 20m & will take on most anything you compare them to, including the big Wilson's. These are definetly a sleeper ... 
Best speaker for 6 grand max.
I agree that the Dunlevy line is excellent, don't spend your money until you have auditioned the Dynaudio line. The sound quality is excellent as well. If you can find a used pair of Duntect Soverign's in that price range, they are truly world cla... 
Refoaming speaker surrounds
Try Millersound 215-412-7700 About $30.00 per dirver, & the quality of his work is excellent. Good Listening 
Rowland/ProAc 2.5 vs. Sonus Faber Amp/GP
I think the Rowland is an excellent choice! Before you spend any money, do yourself a big favor & audition it with a pair of Dynaudio Contour 3.3's. You won't believe your ears. You will think you are really there. Great Match. This setup like... 
Speaker Cable upgrade
AQ clear is very good. It was my cable of choice until I auditioned the Goertz AG 2. Which is the one I upgaded to. I promise you will happily surprised with this cable! 
Dunlavy SC-IV v B&W Nautilus 802's
I may suggest that the best speaker is the one that is most pleasing to its listener, you. Also which one that performs best with the electronics you have it matched with. In the comparative price range you are discussing, I might suggest you audi... 
Dunlavy SC-IV v B&W Nautilus 802's
I may suggest that the best speaker is the one that is most pleasing to its listener, you. Also which one that performs best with the electronics you have it matched with. In the comparative price range you are discussing, I might suggest you audi...