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  1. AlexGoodman

    how much earphone is too much for IPOD/MP3

    Hi, I hope this thread is in the right place :) I've been considering upgrading to a set of premium in ear canal earphones (maybe something in the Shure line), and having a frustrating, if fairly understandable, time in not being able to sample anything of them. So, while flying blind I'm...
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    Looking to purchase a nice stereo setup for a condo

    Hi, I'm in the market for a (hopefully) nice stereo system of two speakers and a receiver, and a sub if necessary. I would also like to be able to add a record player one day. The thing is I live in a condo, so I'm looking for components that will sound good at a fairly low volume, and will...
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    stereo setup for mp3 listening

    Hi, I have a fairly large mp3 collection (192 bit rate), and wanted to upgrade from pc speakers and listen to my collection on a real stereo setup. I'd like the best sound possible, but I don't want to do too much and reveal the limitations in the recordings. Can anyone recommend a good receiver...
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    Having a lot of trouble with receivers...any advice?

    Hi, I have gone through a number of receivers over the past few years, and was hoping you might be able to give me some advice. No receiver cost more than $500. I had an HK not reproduce bass and also emit a loud buzzing, even when turned off, a Pioneer have a channel go out, and a Yamaha stop...
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    front ported or enclosed bookshelves/satellites for music

    Hi, I'm looking to purchase a pair of bookshelves or satellites for around $400-$600. I need to get either front ported or enclosed speakers, which will be used mainly for music but also for a bit of home theater. Any suggestions? Thanks.
  6. AlexGoodman

    psb image t45 or paradigm esprit?

    Hi, I'm looking for an affordable pair of floorstanding speakers for a condo. I probably will not add a subwoofer later. I've narrowed my likely choices down to the PSB Image T45 and the Paradigm Esprit. The cost difference between the two isn't really that relevant; I just want to be happy down...
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    troubleshooting audio cutting out

    Hi. My audio has cut out on me three times while watching two different DVDs in the past two days. For two of those times, the audio didnt even come on at the menu screen. Turning the DVD player off and back on seems to rectify the situation. I assume, then, that something is wrong with my DVD...
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