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As someone who has spent the last few weeks trying to figure out what custom veneer to use for a set of monitors I'm ordering, I understand the decision process you are going through.... Ultimately, you really need to go with what strikes you visually and works with your decor, whether that's...

I have recently purchased an Anthem and I plan to use it as the processor both for my new HT setup as well as for my old HT setup (now have a Denon 3802 in that setup), assuming the speaker distance settings works well enough for both. However, I don't want to buy another 5 channel amp quite yet...

Thanks for the comments. For whatever reason I thought I had read that the Anthem upconverts (or maybe a salesperson told me) - I thought this was an essential in a great pre-pro....does the Ref 50 do it? What does that mean is really missing? Does this mean that in addition to running a...

I have a general question about the Anthem - the specs show 5 composite video outputs and 5 S-Video outputs and 1 component output. Maybe I'm missing something simple but what would you possibly do with so many video outputs? I believe, but maybe I'm mistaken, that the Anthem upconverts various...

Instead of spending a bunch of time and money on music jukebox devices like the Escient Fireball system or even buying some software and a huge compueter hard drive, I'm thinking of just getting the biggest iPod and using it in situations when I'm not doing "serious" listening and want to...

Scott - Thanks for your thoughts....now I just have to find a dealer in Chicago.... Here is a link: http://shunyata.mmaui.com/srWeb.maui?navitemid=2336

Scott, I'm curious about the Shunyata products particularly for use for my amps - I was thinking about using the Model 2 for a plasma tv and a two channel Bryston amp that are apart from the rest of my components - but perhaps the Guardian would work as well. What I don't know is how much...

I've always found this to be a bit strange and quite frankly I see it as manufacturers being very opportunistic - they make the same profit on the equipment but now claim they don't have to service it. All the discounter is doing is deciding they don't have to make as large a profit on the sale...

I agree with a lot of the suggestions above - most particularly that you bring music that you know well! The second most important thing is to bring music that is varied and highlights different parts of the range and both instruments and vocals. I listen to a wide variety of music and more...

While I liked the B&Ws quite a bit, I thought that at 1/2 the price the NHT IW3s were close to if not as good as the B&Ws I liked (about $300 delivered vs. about $650-800 for the B&Ws that I liked). Given, that for non-critical listening (bathroom and masterbedroom rears) it was a no brainer for...

I haven't recently listened to in-ceiling speakers but have been shopping for in-walls. For the price I don't think NHT can be beat. Granted I'm predisposed to their sound because I have VT and VS 2.4s as my HT setup, but I listened to maybe 7-8 brands in the $300-800 price range and at just...

Just placed an order two weeks ago and expect it to be in very shortly!

Greg - good idea to send James an e-mail to get retail pricing info. I also have some dealer names and will call. I've very critically auditioned a large number of high end bookshelf speakers ... top three in order are Red Rose Rosebuds, B&W Sig 805s and Dynaudio Special 25 (listened to...

Greg, Thanks for the thoughts. Actually the Monitor Audio in-walls are around $400-500 so do fit in my budget and were under consideration - though I've heard they aren't shipping yet and I need the speakers to be installed within 2 weeks. The James speakers look quite interesting. How...

Frank, I certainly understand your frustration - anyone would be frustrated at the situation. As someone who has an Anthem AVM20 on order, I was disappointed to read your concerns about their customer service (though I have to say that they answered my e-mails extremely promptly and...

Thanks for the comments and suggestions. In the couple weeks, though, wall mounted speakers for the living room have been rejected by my fiance and decorator from an aesthetic standpoint (I can't disagree) and so now I'm looking for in-walls - preferably with a closed box design like Triad.

Thanks for the feedback. So far my best price is $3000 but that was offered up without negotiation so perhaps it might be possible to trim a slight bit more..... I'll have to see.

Thanks for the replies. Unfortunately, I've been informed that there are no showrooms in the Chicagoland area for auditioning the in-wall speakers - certainly a concern because they are not cheap. Rich - were you listening to the bronze line, silver line or gold line? I'd be curious to know...

Tony, I'm a bit vague on how it works technically though from what I understand I think you are correct. However, it seemed pretty clear to my ears and the ears of the two friends I brought on different occasions (one tagged along twice) to listen, one is an experienced audiophile type and...

Triad in-walls have been suggested to me by the A/V specialists helping me set up my system. Unfortunately, I'm not sure they are sold in stores and can be auditioned. Does anyone have any thoughts? Does anyone know of a dealer in Chicago that has them available for listening? Thanks, Dan

I didn't really want to make this a thread about Rels themselves, but I do appreciate all of the thoughts and feedback. I'm pretty much ignorant of many of the technical aspects of subs and their construction but I have auditioned a good number that have come highly recommended and at least at...

I live in Chicago and wanted to find a place to audition JM Lab speakers but was unable to find a place. Anyone have any idea if there is a dealer in the Chicago area?

Edward, I've actually done a lot of reading on various boards, numerous reviews and talking with a number of dealers that sell both the Rel and other great brands. For instance, I talked to one dealer who sells the Velodyne DD series and high end B&W and they basically said that in their view...

At this point, I'm planning on purchasing an Anthem AVM-20 v2.1. Given its popularity among participants here, I thought I'd check in and see what would constitute a good price for it given the current list of $3400. Given that I'd like to have an effective warranty, I'm planning on...

I'm thinking seriously about buying a Rel Storm III and wanted to get a sense of where pricing shakes out. The list is $1995 (wood finish, black is a bit cheaper) and it seems the few dealers I have talked to are not particularly willing to discount at all let alone the typical 10-20% that is...

I also figure that I'll never draw 15amps, but I really don't know how many amps a plasma draws so I guess that's really the first question. I also have a surge protection unit hooked in at my main panel - I figured since I was redoing all the electrical and replacing the main panel might as...

Has anyone experienced any problems with having their plasma and amp plugged into the same outlet? Depending on the setup I choose, I may end up having a 2-channel amp (Bryston 4B-SST) plugged in on the same circuit and outlet as my plasma (Fujitsu P42-HHA30WS). I could use a line...

Chu, Thanks for such a detailed and informative response! It certainly gives me a lot to think about. I do have a couple of follow-up questions..... --Anthem seems to have no problem with using longer interconnect runs (I asked them directly) so should I assume that the issue you...

Based on my setup, I either have the choice of: (i) amp in other room with all the rest of the equipment - 35ft runs of speaker wire from the amp to the front speakers (would use good 12 gauge wire but nothing near as good as if I only had 8ft runs) (I'm also using a Rel Storm so I'd need a...

On the Bryston, I think it may only be the 9B ST and not the 9B SST.....what is the difference? should I care? Thanks, --Dan