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Evett Shaw Elan monitor in main system
what is your main system components? 
Difference in quality in products made in China?
I worked as field engineer for a company that built power plants. We sourced main steam valves (valves that feed the turbine lines) to a Chinese oompany because of price. These valves have to be forged high strength steel alloys. Long story short,... 
Upgrade question - speakers or integrated?
I would say, save your money and let it grow. I agree if nothing is wrong and you really don't know what you want, integrated or speakers or new Ferragamos etc, just wait until that "Ah Ha" moment when your thoughts all congeal in your head and yo... 
Bookshelf or Tower
my neophyte understanding behind the purpose of the larger cabinet is more air volume to move through the drivers which translates to range and sound etc. the killer part is that these cabinets are composed of el cheapo MDF or particle board. 
Speaker grills on or off?
no difference for me, although mfr says they are designed to play with them on. at best, I think with grills on, you keep dust and other particulates from settling on the components and damaging sunlight out too. (I am a little ocd about keeping t... 
B&W PM1
In order to get that nice glossy finish, a few companies have their cabinets made in china because of local laws regarding hazardous chemicals and waste used for the finishing process.Basically we pass the buck on the environmental issue and turn ... 
Speakers for Bryson 4B sst2
Bryston has a line of speakers too. never heard them or heard from anyone else that has. 
What's the sonic advantage of bi-wiring
I stripped a small section of insulation off my speaker cable and ran it through to the second terminal figuring a consistent cable had to be not a bad thing?the section between the two posts has the insulation. O second terminal post | |(|) first... 
Digital cable...
Check out the Blackcat Silverstar 75$150 and has a good story. 
Speakers for Bryson 4B sst2
Agreed, that amp will drive any consumer rated speaker available in this galaxy. You need to find another conditional filter. with your budget you should audition everything you can to find the sound that suits you,I have the predecessors of your ... 
Bookshelf or Tower
I agree that a 3-way is the only way :) Gosh,did not know what I was missing.So went to audition speakers yesterday and today. Ended up at the Paradigm, B&W, Aerial and Wilson dealer.To mimic my setup we used an Anthem P2 amp, Ayre pre, Naim C... 
Bookshelf or Tower
I love the detail and imaging of my studio 20's, it was surprising to hear instruments here and over there in the room. what I don't like is thinking that I have left some more of that good stuff on the table by not spending more as I will have th... 
Bookshelf or Tower
Zd542,what got me on the speaker path is that I was all ready to spend 2k on a CD transport but then I came to the realization that it was more then I spent on my speakers, and if anything speakers would make the biggest difference to sound so now... 
Bookshelf or Tower
My room is about 15' by 30' with lots of wood furniture in it and tile floors. It is a combo dining/living room and has vaulted ceilings to an 11' peak.I plan on auditioning speakers this Friday and the shop is a big B&W and Paradigm dealer so... 
Sun light issues... possibly?
heat and uv will definitely accelerate the deterioration and aging of the rubber driver surrounds. naturally, as the elastomers leak out, they get super brittle and crumble with the slightest of touch.That would be my main concern.