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Re: Thoughts on Speaker Setup and Performance
I like to mount my Cerwin Vega XLS-215 speakers on the ceiling directly over my head. Never heard such enveloping sound and the bass from the dual 15" subwoofers is amazing. Room acoustics are no longer any concern.
The XLS-215 is the crown jewel of home audio. With dual 15” woofers, the XLS-215 delivers earth-shaking bass, thunderous power, and room-filling sound—ideal for large spaces and true audiophiles who demand nothing but the best.
Good anchor brackets are a good idea but not essential. I can move quick.
The XLS-215 is the crown jewel of home audio. With dual 15” woofers, the XLS-215 delivers earth-shaking bass, thunderous power, and room-filling sound—ideal for large spaces and true audiophiles who demand nothing but the best.
Good anchor brackets are a good idea but not essential. I can move quick.
Emlyn
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Re: Power Conditioner recommendations...
I struck a deal on US Audio Mart on a little something today, 
Toolfan66
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Re: NEW RECEIVER
I checked out the DRX8.4....wow, almost makes me want to go back to Integra. I didn't see any processors on the website. Are they a thing of the past now?
No they don't have a Processor and separates like a few years back .
The DRX 8.4 is a beast, it's so powerful and so clear. The detail on it you would swear you were listening to a separate system. And for a Flagship AVR, it's not expensive at all. I think it retails for $3349 which is awesome for what it can do. I run a full 5.2.4 Atmos system with no external amps and it powers everyting to any level I want with no sign of Dynamic range loss. If anything the dynamic range on this thing is incredible. It's so explosive. The new amps they use in it are well designed. A lot of power reserve. Check out the amp design when you get a chance if you haven't already.
It's pretty heavy as well at 50 LBS.
mantis
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Re: My 12 step program has gone awry
The “Lefty” is back in production. Lefty as it’s the left side of the listening room.
Odyssey Audio Kismet stereo amp.
Bottlehead Moreplay pre
Bottlehead C4 headphone amp
Twisted Pear DAC hiding in the repurposed Yamaha receiver chassis
Nakamichi tape deck
Polk LSi 7’s with massive upgrades
Odyssey Audio Kismet stereo amp.
Bottlehead Moreplay pre
Bottlehead C4 headphone amp
Twisted Pear DAC hiding in the repurposed Yamaha receiver chassis
Nakamichi tape deck
Polk LSi 7’s with massive upgrades
ALL212
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Re: 60th Birthday, John&Ivan AKA JayCee-PitDogg2
Happy birthday, Larry. Very cool timing!
Coincidentally, I just finished celebrating my daughter's 36th birthday (same as yours) with family. This was nice to see as I head to bed.
Cheers,
John
Coincidentally, I just finished celebrating my daughter's 36th birthday (same as yours) with family. This was nice to see as I head to bed.
Cheers,
John
JayCee
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Re: R.I.P. Bob Weir
Nice NPR Tiny Desk Concert with Weir from not that long ago. Finishing up our evening listening to it now.
https://youtu.be/4l_gUwdPrNY?si=WeGd7_MqFqeWN0Mp
That Cap Centre show was ca. '79. Last time I saw them was at the B-more Civic Center in IIRC the summer of '80. We had an extra ticket, and we had a little trouble finding someone who'd take it (?!). Ended up taking a friend of mine who was a grad student at JHU and who'd actually been my T/A for the Developmental Biology lab that spring. I fell in love with her that night... still am, ca. 45 years later.
https://youtu.be/4l_gUwdPrNY?si=WeGd7_MqFqeWN0MpThat Cap Centre show was ca. '79. Last time I saw them was at the B-more Civic Center in IIRC the summer of '80. We had an extra ticket, and we had a little trouble finding someone who'd take it (?!). Ended up taking a friend of mine who was a grad student at JHU and who'd actually been my T/A for the Developmental Biology lab that spring. I fell in love with her that night... still am, ca. 45 years later.
mhardy6647
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Re: R.I.P. Bob Weir
Taken at the ol' Capital Centre in Largo, MD a long time ago.
Photo taken by my friend Ron Bond, with my camera & lens.
mhardy6647
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