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Hypothetically speaking this is an HT store, correct. First, I would concentrate on the upper income market. There are enough BB's out there already. If retail space were not a problem I would set up at least three HT display rooms, each equipped with a number of different audio/visual systems. The "style" of these rooms could be updated quarterly or semi annual. (Home theater rooms/systems are generally not an impulse buy.) This would offer a "fresh look" to the return client. I would make certain that every employee realized the impact women have on the decision making process with purchases for an HT. It is most aggravating to walk into an audio store and have the employees totally ignore me and speak to my husband. i.e. don't assume I am ignorant or insignificant in your sales process. It will do you no good to spend two hours with a man, if his significant other has a say in the purchase. Try to have both decision makers present as often as possible. Have a basic "contract for services". The "contract" isn't officially binding, but is a way, if authored properly to get the client committed to your store. This could actually be more like "IndyKlipschFan's Pledge to Mr. and Mrs. John Doe". In any event, a plain English paper that you offer and hopefully you and the client sign your pledge as a way to solidify a "working relationship". No high pressure. Explain everything, if there is something you do not know, tell the client you will get an answer asap. Then do so. This is another way of initiating follow up contact without being pushy. Being able to visualize is just as important as being able to sell. You have to see what the client sees ....in their head. (I have found this invaluable when making landscaping sales calls) Everyone has a picture of what they want in their head, if you are selling HT you have to see what they see. Offer to make an initial house call (if applicable), just to make sure all measurements are correct. Another face to face contact. I have more, but that's enough for now.

Thanks to all of you guys that "started and stayed" with the forum. You made it a better place for all of us. I honestly do not think I have ever known a group of people that touched our lives as much as you folks on the forum do. It is truly a pleasure to "talk" with you guys on a regular basis. BTW, thanks for the laughs.[]

Hey Michael, have you spoken to another attorney? I just can't believe there isn't something that can be done. Whatever happened with the title insurance company? BTW, we missed you this weekend around here, are you okay? Another thing, don't lose faith, because you never know what God has planned. Through our faith we can see miracles.

Michael I am still working on this one for you. [] BTW, I am glad the balloons arrived at the right time. We were hoping the balloons would let you know how much you are thought of. Do you have anything new to report on your house?

Please let us know how you do in your quest for the Heresys. BTW, welcome to the forum. I apologize for the late welcome but I have been rather busy the past couple of months and haven't been able to keep up with the forum(other than dtel filling me in here and there. Good luck.

Now, that is funny. Come to think of it, it is kind of like the government.[]

That's what I'm talking about!!!

Of all the speakers we auditioned while in Hope, the Hereseys surprised me the most. I did not expect the quality of sound that came from those speakers. I couldn't agree more...I might even go so far and claim that the new H3's are the best voiced of all the new heritage (even though I'd rather have.the Cornwall 3 - man you guys are so lucky). They really got that synergy thing down just right; getting such a huge sound outta such a small speaker. I love the Cornwall III's but I think my next Klipsch purchase will be a pair of Hereseys and preferably the H3. I can not get over the quality of sound from those H3s. Even at new prices the H3s are a good deal. And yes, Mike we are very "fortunate", I call it "blessed". Dtel calls it "lucky." We were blindsided when dtel's name was called. I guess the odds were a little in our favor, since both of our names were in the hat.[]

I just wanted to share with you guys that dtel and I will celebrate our 28th wedding anniversary today, 11/11/06. Elden, I just wanted to tell you that I love you very much and thank you for making the last 28 years unforgettable.

I am thankful all of our family survived Hurricane Katrina. I am thankful we are fortunate enough to share our home with those who no longer have a home. BTW, congratulations Marvel. Dee, I know you couldn't be happier about you and your wife being under the same roof, it has been a long time.

We had the opportunity to hear both and the sound is very similiar. A lot of bang for the buck with either. These speakers surprised the heck out of me when I first heard them in Hope.

Of all the speakers we auditioned while in Hope, the Hereseys surprised me the most. I did not expect the quality of sound that came from those speakers.

If you don't mind my asking, what speakers do you have in your upstairs system?

This is probably the first time I have ever responded to a thread in "Technical", but here goes. Having owned a Synergy 5.1 set up previously. I feel I may be qualified to respond to this thread. I would have to agree with Dr. Who's recommendation. We have a 6.1 surround sound system using Fortes and Forte IIs. We also have Cornwall III's. (In case you haven't already done so, take a look under Pilgramage, "dtels Cornwalls" and you can see Cornwall IIIs being constructed at the factory in Hope. We won the Cornwall III's at the 2006 Pilgramage in Hope.) We use the Cornwall III's primarily for two channel listening. cds etc. We use the Forte set up for concert dvds and movies. I believe you stated this system is primarily for cds, lps etc. If that is the case I would seriously consider Dr. Who's recommendation to upgrade the speakers. I think you would really be impressed with the Heritage line of speakers. Before you spend your available funds try to audition a pair of Heritage speakers if you have never had the priviledge of doing so. The Hereseys offer a lot of bang for the buck. If you like your Synergy speakers you will love the Heritage speakers. BTW, welcome to the Forum.

Watered down Coca Cola (left over from your glass of Coke) works wonders for houseplants. In the past I have poured the remaining Coke from my glass on house plants and they thrived. Diet Coke does not work. I guess it's the sugar in the regular Coke that does it. Also, I have found ficus trees are very susceptible to leaf drop if moved from place to place. So, give them a good home and don't move them very often. A good pruning on a ficus tree goes a long way. For orchids, purchase some Peters Orchid Plant Food, water soluble 30-10-10. Follow directions for mixing with water. I usually try to make a gallon at a time. Follow directions, for indoors apply everytime, instead of just water. This works great on all orchids.

Hey man good luck, i'm sure you will be fine though I must have missed why you are having surgery in the first place. I guess I just don't come her often enough anymore. Cal we are all thinking of you. Moon, he is having surgery to enable him to lose weight. And, another thing Moon, you don't come here often enough anymore, we miss you.

I thought you were referring to the knockdown, but I wasn't sure. I had not seen knockdown before damon's post. Looking at the photograph he posted I immediately thought, "How in the world do you keep those crevices from holding dust?" The only solution I could come up with was to vacuum the walls. Even with regular vacuuming I would think dirt would still accumulate, over time. A darker paint such as damon is using will help conceal the dirt, but it will still be there.[]

Phil, are you referring to the "knockdown texture" or the hand applied texture?

Ditto here. He always seemed to be fair.

We chose our texture because it has proven to be a timeless classic. It is relatively easy to achieve an "even" look, although it is a labor intense application. As far as interior finishes go, popcorn is no longer popular because it is a nightmare to maintain. Even painting "popcorn" can cause damage to the finish and create a "mess". IMO, "popcorn" will not reemerge as a popular texture. I am not familiar with the finish damon has chosen, but believe it is a spray texture. I like the look, especially with the colors he has chosen, however I would be concerned about dust accumulation. I guess you could "vacuum" the walls.[] The finish we applied is excellent at concealing imperfections (not large tape bubbles) I painted our master bath eggplant purple and had no problems with imperfections. A hand applied finish is generally considered "timeless" because of the labor involved. Most paint contractors do not offer the finish we used because it is so labor intense. There are one or two specialty paint contractors within a 100 miles radius offering the hand applied texture we used, however the cost is extremely high and the waiting list is six to eight months. Kind of like the "swirls" on the ceilings. That treatment has reemerged in high end homes recently because it is "hand applied", another "timeless classic". It is even being applied in "two-tone" on ceilings. Light blue and white to represent clouds??? I only comment on your question, because dtel and I have the opportunity to see a lot of custom built homes in our profession. Most of our client's homes are in the $750,000.00 and up price range. I usually tour the interior of the home in an attempt to gain a glimpse of their exterior views(from inside the home) before landscaping. So, I see virtually every room in the house from the master bath to the library. BTW stained cement floors are another up and coming treatment. I have seen this floor treatment in 3,000,000.00 homes. This treatment is beautiful when properly applied.

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Those little nooks and crannies will show dust, in a real bad way. It will be almost impossible to ever clean the dust from the nooks and crannies. Maybe use a wall color that won't show the dust quite so bad. Just something to think about. I do like the appearance, it is real nice.

The speakers or the Dtels? [A] Btw, Mike...I just realized I have an entire week off for Thanksgiving Break. And aren't weekdays better for you anyway? Maybe I can swing by early in the week or something - and I believe you still owe me a return phone call from the other night [] The speakers....

I heard those LSI and I almost didn't send them to you...I happen to appreciate the " ugly black boxes" .[] Seriously, Michael I hope you have the best birthday ever. I can't think of anyone more deserving. The Forte II's are excellent a low listening levels. I love everything about the Forte II's. Thank you for giving dtel and I the chance to say that. I am so happy you finally got your Forte II's and oak-oiled at that. I also will be awaiting your comparison on the Forte II's, the LSI and the Cornwall's. I think the Forte II's will continue to impress you. IMO, each of these speakers Forte II's, LSI, Cornwalls, Khorns, etc. have a unique quality that sets them apart from the other and I think the Forte II's are just what the doctored ordered for you home office. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!FROM ALL THE DTELS MAW-MAW, ELDEN, CHRISTY, JAMIE, JOHNNY, ALICIA, JOEY, JONI AND BUDDY. BTW, that is just the dtels living here. All the others said to send Birthday Wishes to you. I am beginning to believe, they are a set, buy them all.

I will tell you the truth I have never, ever heard a Klipsch Heritage speaker that did not sound downright awesome...all the way from a pair of "Industrial Heresey's" that were in the backseat of someone's car at the Piligramage in Hope, to Colterphoto's locally purchased "Industrial LaScalas" which graced our living room for around a month, to the Cornwall III's we won at the 2006 Pilgramage in Hope, to Me Loves Khorns that were "updated" by BEC and son on the kitchen floor of the farmhouse in Hope to our three pair of Forte's(which some still argue aren't "Heritage"). In addition before hearing any Heritage speakers we owned a 5.1 Synergy set up. That is what sold me on Klipsch. (That darn WAF thing keeps coming up) There...that's the key...start the wife out with Klipsch as close to the low end priced products that you can bare to listen to. Sell her on how those sound. Keep telling her, "Can you imagine what the Heritage speakers would sound like". It will work, ask dtel, he knows.[] As far as I am concerned I have never heard a Klipsch speaker that didn't impress me in a dollar for dollar comparison to all others. If she says the Heritage speakers are too big, tell her you always say, "Size doesn't matter." Now, the WAF will not be a factor and you can buy all those big a_ _ speakers you have been wanting for years. Buy a pair, any pair, it doesn't matter which pair, every pair will impress you.