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@richardvannoy1198

15 күн бұрын

Some people would spend 60 or 70k on a car without blinking twice. Like you mentioned, everyone has (or should have) a passion that they’re willing to go wild with.

@jackkennedy9475

15 күн бұрын

Have 802’s good speakers, bright in the high range probably due to material used but the speaker does draw you in and it’s time correct but not phase correct. After hearing a time and phase correct speaker I plan on keeping my 802’s for audio/video system but using time and phase correct with my primary stereo system.

@mrpmj00

Күн бұрын

Wisdom Audio p4i speakers (sound quality), Wilson Audio Chronosonic and Alexa for BIG size. I have the GoldenEar BRX (ribbon AMT tweeters) which comes pretty darn close to the Wisdom Audio (ribbon planar tweeters). streaming=Apple Music lossless

Why is it "cool" when someone buys a $20k motorcycle or a $70k sports car, but considered excessive to put that amount of money into an audio system? I can enjoy my audio system for many more hours than I'd enjoy a vehicle.

@andrewrobinsonreviews

15 күн бұрын

BINGO. My system is almost never off, whereas my car sits parked 90% of the time. Car cost more, gets used less, and depreciates just as much (or more).

@stevenoconnor5693

15 күн бұрын

@@andrewrobinsonreviewsgood you had a system that impacted you that much to be the standard.

@stevenoconnor5693

15 күн бұрын

@@andrewrobinsonreviewstry the Ps audio floor standing speakers there are different tiers may make for a really good tiered review for a series of speakers that could be for many levels of consumer

@stevenoconnor5693

15 күн бұрын

Nice review conversation keep these videos coming

@bmultimate1One

15 күн бұрын

​@andrewrobinsonreviews, can you please review the Yamaha NS555 speakers ? Many thanks .

When it comes to room treatment, my philosophy is simple. Treat your room well, it’s part of the equation. Optimize the sound as best you can and focus on the real trouble areas. But perfect is the enemy of the good. My listening experience and my listening room is my sanctuary. I enjoy the aesthetic components just as much. It adds to my listening experience to have a comfortable couch that looks good; it adds to my listening experience to be surrounded by my large indoor plants; it adds to my listening experience to have a nice coffee table where I can have a nice cup of coffee and snacks while I listen. It’s a whole experience; and I will never allow my obsession with the perfect sound to come in the way of my love for feeling comfortable and at home in my oasis.

i am a regular viewer and I never comment. This time I just want to say Andrew, you gave me the confidence for enjoying my system. I also don’t have all the acoustic and all the “tricks” and “gadgets”. I used to listen to advices and made my room “crazy”. I just don’t want to be missing something to have worst sound. Now because of you. My mind is free! Thank you Andrew!

I don’t think I have ever seen Andrew laugh so casually and deeply about those B&W’s. Good stuff!

I am loving these Unplugged discussions. Great forum for this type of discourse. I feel the trading of impressions back and forth is a great format. It is helpful in giving one a broader picture of the product being discussed. Thanks so much. I really enjoyed the review and Unplugged on the Wharfedale Super Dentons. 👍🏼🎶

@andrewrobinsonreviews

15 күн бұрын

We appreciate you watching the shows; it means a lot.

Key Andrew quote: “it even irks you when other people say ‘ well, ya know, you can do that for berba derpa der’” Truer words have never been spoken on KZread, or anywhere else, for that matter.

@Caleb_Denison

15 күн бұрын

I’ll add that KZread’s automatic closed caption transcription system failed us on this very quote. It’s a shame, really.

@andrewrobinsonreviews

15 күн бұрын

HAHAHAHAHA

@Caleb_Denison

15 күн бұрын

It gave up on the B in berba and never looked back.

@Caleb_Denison

15 күн бұрын

Anyway, my job of making the most meaningful contribution to the conversation is done here. You’re all very welcome.

@KristiWright

15 күн бұрын

@@Caleb_Denison He says that in real life all the time. I'd give anything for a simple "blah, blah, blah." :)

IMHO the review of the year. Thank you for making it happen.

@andrewrobinsonreviews

15 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching it!

@fonkenful

15 күн бұрын

So far, you mean; there’s a whole 6 months left, and scores of audiophile dragons yet to be slayed.😊

What a beautifully constructed video the fact I can watch a video about a set of speakers that cost more then my house and be thoroughly entertained and will quite frankly never own, shows the high level of execution and perspective that you place in your videos. And for that I thank you.

The vintage western electric stuff is sold by Deja Vu Audio in Virginia. He’s Vietnamese I believe. They are still in business. The best DAC you will ever hear is through them…called the Aldo Dac. Paired with their western electric tube amps, the sound is the most magical anyone will ever hear.

Great speakers. Standard 801D4s blew me away so can’t imagine the signatures. They look much better in person and could not believe the speakers didn’t have a sub. They cranked out near accurate bass. Price is subjective.

Your reviews are interesting and fun to watch. It has improve over the years, thank-you both.

@andrewrobinsonreviews

15 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching them over the years!

Every time you guys show those Mcintosh pieces I become like the fly that can't get away from the blue zapper "Don't go into the light!" "I can't help help it. It's so beautiful." I look at those things and the world around me just goes away.

23:27 most people still haven’t put their speakers in the best position to perform. Absolutely correct Wilson takes the time to correctly place and set up the sound to work in a realistic room .

@andrewrobinsonreviews

15 күн бұрын

Setup is 90-95% of one's experience.

Bravo! Encore! Loved this! Cannot tell you how much I appreciate your no BS approach to this hobby. Please please please continue with the high end and budget reviews. Love both your comments and Andrew your experience and knowledge. You take this seriously and it shows. Plus you two are fun.

@andrewrobinsonreviews

15 күн бұрын

Thank you, we really appreciate it. I believe there's room for everyone, every budget, and every need, and I really want our channel to reflect that.

@user-ml9jj7bw5o

15 күн бұрын

You do succeed at that. And from what I see, this can be one tough crowd too. Great job as always.

your videos were always great tbh, but your recent videos have become incredible

You guys answered my question! Thank you. Was just sitting down for my Friday evening viewing and my name pops up. ❤

Such a fun video to watch and I'm so happy for you both to be able to have these in your house! I've wanted / lusted after some 801 or 802s for years and years and years - but they are WAY out of my budget / price range - and I know that.... but man they're beautiful in every way. For me, I'm perfectly happy sitting in front of my Polk R700s (thanks for your reviews on those!!!) that fit into my budget and have the ability to put a smile on my face every time. They are no B&W 800 series, for sure, but they are what I could afford.... and taking that into consideration, I love what I have. It's still so fun to see these B&Ws though and STILL have those wishful thoughts. Keep up the great content. Thank you BOTH for all your work on this channel!

Hi from Vancouver! My first breath taking experience listening to a speaker in a store showroom was back in the 90’s with the Wilson Grand Slams. They were playing piano and sounded like one was in the room. The next time was about 10 years ago in a store showroom with the big YG Sonyas. They were certainly impressive. Cheers!

@C Butti i used to paint, when I look at a painting, i look at it as a whole and then i examine minute details such as style, brush strokes, and technique. You can see the forest and admire the individual trees that make up that forest.😊

I see the price of Humble Pie has gone up. You're absolutely right in that sometimes you need to reset that bar for the lower 95% of the products that people CAN reasonably attain, and know that those "top 3" are still there to benchmark against. Much appreciated with the honesty and work put into this.

@andrewrobinsonreviews

15 күн бұрын

Thank you! We appreciate you tuning in!

Good morning Andrew and Kristi. More great discussion. Very honored to be a 3x comment contributor to Unplugged. Hoping to be the Unplugged question GOAT LOL! Just to clarify my comment with regard to poor recordings, I wasn't implying artist record their music poorly intentionally, I'm referring to lots of records, typically older stuff such as 70's/80's rock, pop, etc that is frankly very poorly mastered but still music I listen to and enjoy. On a separate note I think you might find interesting is that according to David Price, who reviewed these speaker at B&W HQ, B&W used a Michi P5 and M8 mono blocks (1080W into 8 ohms/1800W into 4 ohms) as their reference system hooked up to them. Hoping those KEF Blades are just lost in the mail and show up someday for review! Thanks for the great work and looking forward to this Sunday's review.

Well done on a very comprehensive review & discussion on these high end speakers especially in your comparisons to high & low end price speakers, Plus Kristi adds her usual sparkle to it all like a missing diamond tweeter in an already great soundstage, Ye work well together and admire the combination

@andrewrobinsonreviews

15 күн бұрын

So glad you enjoyed it!

I Totally get the HT with these. Its actually quite surprising the first time we experience a movie with just a high quality hifi 2 channel setup, it actually feels… real and so engaging thanks to the soundstage and insanely good tonal balance.

Great video guys! Love this format. Mixing your take and exchange with Kristi and including viewers' takes and questions... It's an amazing format. Well done guys!

Good afternoon, Kristi and Andrew. You have the unenviable job of presenting reviews without caveats. I trust your honest presentations and I am not going to waste my time looking for hidden room treatments when such endeavors are futile. I base my knowledge of my listening room upon experience with how my speakers should sound to me. If there is an acoustic anomaly then I shall apply experience to rectify it. Keep up the good work and while I am happy with the way my system sounds I am happy enjoying your channel for what you provide. Thank you.

I love the older bulldog look too! As an owner of Matrix 801's, I really love the single 12" woofer aesthetic.

Guys, you NEED to get the full Steinway lyngdorf model S 2+2 system in for test.

@MrBonger88

13 күн бұрын

That setup is insanely impressive

Continuing to enjoy the new format. I like the tight review videos and the new unplugged videos that have room to breath, allow for Kristy's feedback 😊 and an opportunity to respond to comments on the review video.

@andrewrobinsonreviews

9 күн бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

It gave me goosebumps when you told that old speaker story.

I have been watching this channel for the past few months and have really appreciated your honest reviews. It's awesome to see this set of B&W speakers reviewed. I have a set of DM604 S3's and its about time to pair them up with some decent amplification. I wasn't sure I needed to until watching more and more of this channel to see that B&W speakers need quality amplification. I am leaning towards Anthem Mr series but unsure

Love the room treatment rant! Absolute perfection. Keep up the great work!

I have 801 D4s. They are tight. They are not at all too bright, at least not to my taste. I use room correction, but even with it turned off, they sound amazing.

Love love love this review! thank you both. I have the klipsch 8000 F and love them and thank you for your videos .I'm a rock and roll old school guy lol .

Really appreciated the conversation in this video. It keeps on adding to my education:)

Thank you for such an honest review. I enjoy your reviews for that reason.

This is a video that hits on my experiences as well. Going from some very expensive floor-standing speakers to restoring some Altec Flamenco speakers, and wanting nothing from the previous, has been a rewarding and enlightening adventure. The Kef Blade though, is something you might be more proactive in getting a pair. If Blade 2, team them with some subs in your large space. I was more than impressed with them in a friends system. Nice work on the video, and your experience shines through! Bravo....

Thank you both so much for reviewing some higher end speakers on this channel. i.e. B&W 801 D4 signatures. These are probably considered pretty expensive to many viewers however, for me, this is the sweet spot for true high-end audio. I do concede that there are some manufacturers out there that can achieve the same sonic purity for less, but not at a 10th of their price. I would love to see you review other speakers of the same calibre from time to time. I own some Focal Scala' Utopia's and Martin Logan 13a and appreciate them both for their different characteristics. With speakers selling at over $1m rrp, the B&W 801 D4 signatures could almost be considered relatively affordable. For me, there is a point where some ultra hi end gear is more about bragging rights than it is musical enjoyment. Keep this content coming.

Thanks for another awesome sincere review. I appreciate the various perspective from budget to hi end to sound, room treatment, etc. Such a wonderful well rounded chat. One day…😊

You both nailed it. This is the best review i have seen from you. I can relate, using the 800 series speakers myself. 4 sets. Though i use different amps and Processor. Etc... As far as room correction, I use NONE... My opinion is its a sales gimmick. I have 3 audio and theater rooms in my home. 1 room is set up with Klipsch, 2nd is set up with Kef. My extreme room is my B&W room... I have suggested for people I know to go to as many places as possible to listen to speakers and there audio set up. I have also suggested going to bars or night clubs to listen to what they use. Keep up the great reviews

It's only bright because the recorded material is bright, these speakers will reflect every good and bad in a recording, very revealing.

🎶You're the best around 🎶

@andrewrobinsonreviews

15 күн бұрын

HA! Thanks for tuning in!

Great questions in this one. It’s fun to compare these aspirational speakers. Would love for you to get some Beolab 50s or Wilsons.

🙋‍♂️ GLAD TO SEE KRISTI ,SHARING HER OPINION AS ALWAYS OPEN AND HONEST 💚💚💚

Great episode with lots of good info. Thank you. I’d love to have a pair of La Scalas. That’s my dream. But like you said, don’t necessarily need it as I’m ok with what I have in what my space allows. But I still hope for that day.

Perceptive comment about people having, in some form, their own B&W D4 Signature speaker. So true, and it could be anything from a suit of clothes to a bicycle, car or that ultimate 1911 .45 handgun tricked out with all the bells and whistles. To splurge or not to splurge? That is the question that most of us ask at some point in our lives, and then we do, if only once.

Loved this video. Especially the section on room treatments.

How would you compare the 801 D4 signature to the nautilus?And also do you think that the 801 D4 signature's diamond tweater is comparable to the tweater from Dali Kore?

My thoughts are on room treatment, Kristi hit on the live music angle, if you see the same band in 3 different venues you will get 3 different sounds and probably none of them are bad enough to leave. I have 2 different rooms I can listen in my house and get 2 different sounds and I enjoy them both. If it sounded like crap I would change it. It makes sense that you would treat your room, it’s your job. I don’t know why people make such a big deal out of this.

Good afternoon ☕️ from Toronto. I was very intrigued with the OG review..nicely done This follow up is fabulous. I love these speakers..by I’m thinking they do require a very upscale source and power chain . Have a great weekend 🍻

@andrewrobinsonreviews

15 күн бұрын

Upscale source....maybe. Definitely need a good amplifier! Thanks for joining us!

Thanks Andrew & Kristi, what a vicarious experience that was! Interesting comment at the end regarding a reset or "palate cleanse" as a reviewer -- I've heard/read similar comments in the car industry where car reviewers get bogged down in the churn of new car reviews and it takes something like a Mazda MX5 (Miata) to recalibrate themselves.

Very cool unplugged. I will wait patiently forever for your Beolab 90 review.

@BaileyWiggebutt

14 күн бұрын

Same here! I feel as if nobody is talking about them.

I am surprised you don't have Klipsch Jubilees on your list of speakers you would want in your room, based on La Scalas being in your top 3.

I agree with 95% of what you have said about these speakers based on my 802D4 ownership experience. I do believe a very large hard surface between the speakers does have an effect. If you’ve done a good job of sound treatment elsewhere, I agree, probably not intelligible. But going back to the question - why remove grills if you have a TV between them? This is more akin to your discussion regarding the diamond tweeters. Let the speakers deliver what they deliver. Besides, nobody is going to remove the diamond tweeter grills for listening, and this is the part of the frequency most likely to create an issue with regard to a large TV Screen. One last point on that front. The front of my 802D4 tweeters are 19 inches in front of my 55 inch TV. I believe that offset is very helpful as well since we know treble does not radiate backward to any large degree. Thanks for this excellent video. I have resubscribed.

The Beolab 90 is now $150K. Yes you read that right, this year saw a price hike that seriously broke my heart. I won’t go more into the price unless someone wants to discuss. This is in my top 3 speakers, but never heard them in my own space (who has except the few owners?). I’d love your review of the 50 or 90s. I’ve never cared for the 50s, the 21s would be my top choice at much less over them. How do you two feel about shows? Just went to my first one and saw some really cool stuff, not sure I heard anything that blew me away. Is that a space and limited time tuning issue?

The 801 Matrix was "My 801," in the sense you mean (around 10:00). I couldn't afford $5000 in 1997, so I bought the 805 Matrix instead. It made too many of my CDs sound horrible. Way too revealing in the upper midrange. After a series of changes, including having tinnitus starting in 1998, I'm a somewhat more mid-fi listener since then. I'd still love to hear those 801s you're listening to now. And I love both the design and the nifty blue color. LOVE THEM.

Have dreamed of a top end set of B&W speakers with McIntosh amplification from 20+ years. Still dreaming. Enjoyed it.

I wish Wilson would send you a pair of Sabrina X, Sasha, or the new Watt Puppy’s. I really enjoyed this follow up segment to add more context to the prior review. Very helpful discussion!

La Scalas were the one speaker that spooked me even over KZread and kanto desktops with its realism in the vocals listening to sara mclachlan.

Thanks for easing on the topic of room treatment etc. It takes away some anxiety I always had here.

26:23 The facts are there. Look at a studio, if room treatment is all that’s needed, than why would they spend 10s to 100s of thousands on the monitors too. And some of those speakers that they have sound amazing quality in normal living spaces, without a room that sound like an anechoic chamber. As we have seen on this channel, some speakers sound better in real room, vs a completely dead room.

If it's at all possible it would be nice to hear your opinion on Magnepan, Diptyque, Martin Logan electrostatic speakers...

I’m here! Just finished watching the review! Sounds like an amazing experience to hear them. The “biggest” loudspeakers I have heard are the KEF Blades at Best Buy, and they were so impressive but a bit cold (glacial) for me!! But they were pretty incredible! I wonder how those would compare to these B&W D4 Signatures.

@andrewrobinsonreviews

15 күн бұрын

So glad to see you, Leezah! Hope your Friday is off to a great start. I haven't heard the Blades yet, but I can imagine how they sound based on my experience with the R Series. I'm not sure if the look of the Blade is for me, but I still want to get a pair in for review.

@LeezahB

15 күн бұрын

@@andrewrobinsonreviewsthat would be awesome!

Just curious, is there a reason that Kristi doesn't appear on camera? I think it would be much nicer to see her while she is talking.

@P2Feener305

12 күн бұрын

Probably because she doesn’t do this for clout just to provide information.

I found long ago that while I owned BW 801s with external xovers and all Krell suited my music well. I tried for once to connect my 300S to BW601s and would make you a believer that the match of amplification can be easlily missed. I am really thinking about trying the Titans with my MC402 and get back to toe tapping.... I wont go into my current speakers but they dont pull in all the time for return sessions and thats what this crazy hobby is all about. Doesnt matter the logo, look or price but the magic of "goose bumps".

Great discussion! Happy 4th, everyone!

28:29 you’re about as genuine as they come. I appreciate your frankness and you don’t seem to push BS. I was won’t ever own the B&W 801’s, but it’s still interesting to listen about that extreme high end product. Thanks for all you and Kristi do. You bring good value to the people that take the time to listen to your thoughts. Thank You!!!

@andrewrobinsonreviews I just watched your review of the B&W Formation Duo and I was curious what your opinion is 5 years later after hearing and reviewing more B&W speakers. Do you still feel strongly about how much you loved the Formation Duo?

I have an old Oppo 105 DVD player which just barely provides enough delay to my fronts to skip the center speaker. The front baffles are about 3ft off the wall. I have other speakers that need to be 4ft off the wall and won't function as a phantom center. Do newer processors allow for that?

I’m considering getting a C2800 and Mc312 for my Kef R11 metas. You think they would pair well? Love the channel!

Nice video as always, I am surprised that you didn't mention the B&O 28 after your recent review.

Very well said, Andrew... Much better to have fully everything you need in a speaker. Then if you EQ anything, you are pulling back just a tad and not adding unwanted coloring.

24:22 I’m glad I watched this video. Every time I think about room treatment, it makes my brain hurt. I keep thinking the room is bad, and it takes away my enjoyment of movies and music.

I wanna echo something Kristi mentioned. My Klipsch RF7 llls arent in the same ballpark as these. But for me, they were pricey and special. A decent speaker can be totally adequate in a home theater. But my RF7s are truly special as the front channels of my theater. Couldnt believe how much better a “musical” speaker performed in my setup.

Great episode Andrew and Kristi. Such high production value on these episodes, one of the best out there in this space, imho. This episode makes me want to go back to my local dealer and spend some time listening to the D4 Signatures in their showroom. They're some chonky speakers in person, though (as beautiful as they are). Even if my wife would agree to spend the money on them, I think they'd be too imposing in our room space: 22ft x 19ft that opens to a kitchen / breakfast area. So, I know you made some comparisons in the videos and that "budget" is a loosely associated term here -- Do you have any recommendations that would be pretty close in comparison within a $10-$12k/pair budget?

The honestly is flowing. Atta boy, Andrew!

Just gotta say, I really appreciate that you were showing the speakers that you talked about. 🌝👍 Sometimes when you mention products, XM 183b ll, ive got no clue! So you may as well be speaking dolphin 🤔😂 Happy day guys 🌝🙏

13:53 Great recordings absolutely showcase your system..or shows what “missing”….Jazz At The Pawnshop is a reference back in the day ..and still phenomenal today.

Great review one of your best yet

Damn!!! I was waiting to see the review on the Anthem Str, wouldve been nice to see 200 watts and room correction on these.

Do you think the rotel 1592mkii would enough to drive a 4ohm speaker with 85 db sensitivity?

You might be interested in listening to some of Devon Turnbull's systems. He's really into the Western Electric sound and builds some really amazing systems. Had the opportunity to listen to one of his creations at a gallery in New York that had set up a listening room and it was next level sound. He makes some consumer DIY speakers as well. Not really something to review but just to compare to your Western Electric magic moment.

The advantage to center speakers is that you don't have to be in ideal listening position. The disadvantage is that they aren't as good and they never truly match. My compromise is to use identical bookshelf speakers for fronts and center with a neutral amplifier for the center (front amp to preference). Maybe not so much of a compromise because unless you have a well designed room (or lucky), towers won't have optimum bass anyway

Thanks for the reply to the question, guys! I’m going to need more cash AND a bigger house 😆

When Kristi takes over from the very beginning and is THIS emphatic about a home audio product, you know you've done well. You chose well, Andrew. You chose well.

Have Dali send you a set of Kore. Lord those sound amazing.

I own a pair of b&w cdm7 nt's with a asw cm10 mark 2 subwoofer. On an oldschool accuphase c200x/p400 combo. Listened to the normal 801d4 at an audio fair. Well, it was damn close. Couldn't be more happy with my set. Also heard several times Wilson audio Sasha's on Dan d'Agostino amps. Was blown away by them. Also Klipsch horn mk4's on tube amps was absolutely great! But once reached a certain level of high end, you need to be happy with what you have and just enjoy your set in stead of always searching the last cents of better sound.

I think B&O are absolute idiots for not shipping you a pair of 90s post haste. This would be the perfect opportunity for them to once and for all dpit in the eye of what a hogh end "audiophile" sound should be. A head to head comparison between multiple "best of" brands - with prices to match- agaisnt a holistic approach to "you are there" sound. While i think the 90s have a look only aother could love, i feel the same way about the 801s

I have more than one thing that is my proverbial 801 Signature albeit they cost less individually but the analogy still applies.

hey Andrew...what speaker do you have and use regularly in your system...is it any of what you pick as your top three in this video❓

You mentioned using straight PCM. Do you set the receivers you review to "Straight," i.e., "pure direct," on Yamaha, and compare them to dedicated stereo amplifiers?

@andrewrobinsonreviews

15 күн бұрын

I play with a variety of settings, and it will vary based on the product. Some products need the signal set to strict PCM, whereas others are more flexible, so my settings vary.

I really hope you get a chance to audition the Klipsch Jubilee’s. If you love the Lascala’s I think you’ll go coocoo for cocopuffs over the Jubilee’s

Really interesting discussion. I guess for me my question would be whether I would really hear enough of a difference between these and something very good but considerably less expensive, like the KEF R5s. Obviously an individual choice. If you own these for 20 years, the daily cost work out to about $8.00 a day. Compare that to buying a boat for 50K and using it for 10 days a year.

Will you be able to get your hands on a pair of Wilson Chronosonic XVX and the Focal Grand Utopia? I would be curious to see what you think of them and how are they compared to the B&W 801.

Love those speakers heard them attached to a high end naim setup absolutely amazing, There is lots of things in life we don't need but want for some its a nice car for others its having great sound when you're spending this amount on hifi it does start becoming more about the system than the music though you would be surprised how many people have been to the extremes in hifi only to sell it all and go back to a much cheaper system.

This is my first view of one of your "Unplugged" videos. It was fun. I have a question though, regarding speaker placement, after hearing those Signatures need to be out from the front wall. I have a smallish room, 14 x 18.5', with an 11 ft. ceiling. My only placement option is to put speakers along the long wall, firing across the short dimension. I'm 9 ft from the speaker plane, and the back wall is right behind my head (literally). I think that's why I don't get the holographic soundstage that I heard when I auditioned my current speakers (Mirage M-3si, which are bipolar) in the store. In my room, would a speaker that's not ported be a better option than one that is ported, at least in theory?

Perfectly said Andrew. I had a choice last year. A grand high end system or another new Harley. I’m super passionate about both. But my Harleys are my top pastime and passion then my sound system. And my sound system is no slouch.

I haven’t watched your reviews in a while. Do you still have your Cornwalls? Since much of your video concerns room treatments and their over-exaggerated benefits, have your Cornwalls improved since the changes? Have you placed them differently since your original reviews some time ago? Thanks.

It's nice to see this...one of the best videos I've seen on your channel...i'm a two channel guy🎶

Lots of pics of the Macintosh C55 preamp....... are you doing a review on that?? I've been eyeing the Mac C52,53,55 preamps for many years.