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If quality two channel speakers, during cd-playback, can reproduce a soundstage that can place voices across the "front wall," supposedly very accurately, why do we feel the need for center channels in HT? I've read things stating that "without a center channel, voices will sound like they are...

Thanks, guys Yea, I'm thinking that moving to a better disc player is necessary before I really pass judgment on my system. Does anybody have any universal disc player recommendations for around $300 (give or take $100). I'm more interested in audio quality than video quality. Also...

Ok, I'm posting this here because I am assuming that my input device (CD/SACD/DVD player) is my weakest link, but I'm not sure. Here is my current system Pioneer 1015TX Receiver 3 Ascend 340s up front and center 2 Ascend 170s in the rear HSU VTF3 - MK II Subwoofer Toshiba H400 DVD...

I actually just had both of those speakers in my house (actualy I had the JBL N38s, which are almost identical to the E60s only older) and in the opinion of all 6 people who heard my make-shift comparison, the Klipsch were far and away the better sounding speakers. Compared to the Klipsch, the...

Xander, I'm pretty much in the same position as you, only I've been researching night and day for a few months longer (I won't have the money til the summer). I'll summarize what I've read on these forums to get your research started. Disclaimer - I've never heard most of these! I'm just...

I'm interested in these Salks. If thats what it takes to actually "upgrade," then I might be willing. Could you point me to any online reviews. Audioreview.com doesn't have much. Also, which speakers in the line do you recommend? And, why are ribbon tweeters better than silk or titanium...

Thanks for the info guys. To be honest, I haven't had the chance to listen to a lot of other high end stuff (besides the B&Ws for a few minutes and, I know, I shouldn't call Bose high end), so maybe this is good news; I must be missing out on a whole lot of other speakers that will sound a lot...

Ok everyone, I'm ready to get attacked... I went to a Bose outlet store and listened to one of their rehearsed demos in their little "bose theater." I must say that they were the best sounding speakers I've heard to date. They sounded better than the B&W 603s I auditioned a few weeks later...

What the heck, I'll start one more thread. This looks interesting! Aperion just launched their new Towers, the 633s. Their first passive tower. Its rated at 4ohms. Speaking of which, will a Pioneer 1015tx power these speakers? Would a Yamaha V1500? Both only officially go to 6 ohms...

Thanks for the advice guys, To answer your question Mike, I'll be putting the new speakers (if I get them) in a room about 1400-2000 cubic feet (choosing between 2 rooms). I'm definitely planning on going with one of the lower priced SVS subs, around the 429-600 dollar range. I figure I...

Quick Question, I'm still undecided on whether or not I want to buy a new set of speakers this summer. Right now, I have a pair of JBL N38s (almost the same as the current E60s). Would I be upgrading by moving to an Ascend or Swan (2.1s, 5.1s, or maybe even 6.1s) 5 speaker package and adding...

I'm excited about the upcoming blu-ray spec (and HD-DVD if they don't merge) and I've heard that it will likely introduce a new audio format (HD DD/DTS). Does this mean that to take advantage of the new format, we are all going to have to buy new receivers and new blu-ray players? If it does...

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Hi everyone, I currently have a pair of JBL N38s (actually, I blew them out today running the Bass test "I love big speakers" when the voice said 12, but they are being serviced by Best Buy and should return soon. I know it was a bad idea, don't remind me). I personally think they sound...

Hi everybody, I currently have the Technics SA-EX140 stereo receiver hooked up to two JBL N38s (the precursor to the E60s). It is simple stereo (audio only) 100wx2 receiver. I'm now thinking about upgrading my system to more of a complete home theater set-up with a Yamaha receiver (5860...