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    Swans Diva 6.1 package review

    Mike and Juan, We are working on a program to say thank you to the many people that have opened their homes. Please call us and tell Steve I asked you to call for a special gift for your kindness... Russell Woolfolk AV123.com
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    Swans Diva 6.1 package review

    Greg, Everyone here is telling you correct. The Diva's really need 100+ hours before they are broken in. The sound so much better. No kidding. Please come back and post your thoughts after 100+ hours. I believe you'll be quite pleased. Russell Woolfolk AV123.com
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    Swans Divias: are they still the style/price/performance kings?

    The Diva's were designed to compete with speaker costing 2-3 time the price that would include B&W,Paradigm,KEF,Monitor Audio, Sonas Faber..etc. We stand by that 100%. We don't necessarily feel they sound just LIKE any of these brands and this was not the design goal. We feel we have achieved...
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    Swans Diva Subwoofer?

    Ted, For now we are very excited about the HSU VTF-2 and VTF-3 combination with the Diva's. We are still developing a sub that will cosmetically match and performance match the Diva's...We know how important it is for many of you to get the matching sub. Stay tuned! Thanks for your support...
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    Swans Divias: are they still the style/price/performance kings?

    Kelly, We happen to think the Diva's are AWESOME TOO! Thanks to everyone else here for the support. BTW, They are all on SALE! Russell Woolfolk AV123.com
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    Speaker output? Diva Questions

    Joel, You've gotten great advice. Underpowering is much more critical than overpowering. Enjoy! Russell Woolfolk AV123.com
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    Need "bang for the buck" speakers for a 2nd system

    Patrick, I'm pretty sure we used the Diva 6.1's with C3, R3,and the HSU VTF-2 at the show in NYC. We displayed Diva 6.1s, 5.1s, and 4.1's, in the Perpetual Technologies room but, they were not connected. The Diva/Outlaw combination has been real successful and should be a real winner for...
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    How to reduce birghtness?

    Ryan, Everyone here has given you some great advice. If your speakers are broken in (80-100 hrs), you have toed them in, and have some room treatments. I would definitely look to the wire used as someone else mentioned. IMHO this will be the greatest equalizer to reduce the briteness...
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    Upsampler Advice: Bel Canto DAC 1or2 or Perpetual Technologies P1a?

    Hey Guys, We do use $200-$300 DVD players at our Trade shows. However, we believe their is a noticable difference using better transports and would recommend that if your budget allows to get the best you can afford. The use of low end transports is for demonstration purposes only. We do...
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    Thoughts on this setup?

    Joel, Looks like you are going to have an awesome system. Thanks for allowing us to be a part of your home theater. Russell Woolfolk AV123.com
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    Axiom M60s vs Diva 4.1s - anybody heard both?

    Rich, Please give us a call for a price quote. $348 sounds waaaaaaaay out of line for your location and that package. We may just have to create a special just for YOU!:D Russell Woolfolk AV123.com
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    New System!

    Bryan, Sorry for the delay getting back to you. The Diva's are available in the Rosewood veneer finish only. We know many people want black etc...However, we have perfected (very close) the verneer finish and it is really furniture grade. In fact, many furniture specialist are AMAZED that...
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    Need "bang for the buck" speakers for a 2nd system

    Patrick, FYI, We used the 1050 with the complete Diva 6.1 setup (Diva 6.1's, C3, R3's) at all of our trade shows last year. At the Hometheater show (NYC last year) it was consistently over 20 minutes to get into the room to listen. The 1050's an excellent receiver to drive any of the Diva's...
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    Klipsch a low end speaker?

    Consumers need to realize the cost restraints manufacturers are under too. If the *dealers* want a new pair of $1000 main towers to sell, the guy who gets the project in the R/D lab is probably told..."ok, you got $125(before labor,boxing,ect)total to spend on ALL the components(including the...
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    What's more important when trying to timbre match??????

    Dan, I have actually heard the Atlantic surrounds. Although I have not listened to them with the Diva speakers I believe this will be a really good alternative to the R3's. Your room configuration is going to make 2.1's challenging to place properly. I think you are on the right track...
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