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Do the crossovers just screw directly into the cabinets without having to drill holes in the cabinet wood first?

Mine too. And it was only $750 since I don't need smart/3D, etc. http://www.avsforum.com/t/1410013/the-official-panasonic-u50-54-owners-thread

My theory is to get the nicotene out of your body ASAP. Sure nicotene gum, patches, ecigs might save the lungs a bit (notwithstanding what they do to other parts of the body) but in order to stop the addition you have to stop administering the addictive substance. If a cocaine addict was trying to quit cocaine, you don't do it by giving him cocaine. My way was cold turkey with rewards (at first every day, then every week, then every month). Rewards are so personal and I can't recommend anything other than to suggest to reward with what you would like be doing if it was your last day on the planet...something that will blow your mind with pleasure. Set aside some "reward money" and believe this is one of the few things where the end justifies the means. I don't expect this theory to work for everyone so good luck with your method and hope it works for you and others who try it.

Well that changes on a daily (or hourly?) basis but lets go with "There'll Be Some Changes Made" by Mark Knopfler and Chet Atkins.

+1. That's what I would try first.

Nice job. I bet they've seen some good times over the years.

From your post it seems like you are very polite and accommodating and although those are great qualities sometimes people will take advantage and try to impose their will on people with those assets. If it was me, I would take charge and work toward a situation that this is your hobby and you will have complete control of the equipment and that this is not negotiable. You might also want to start planning a man-cave and spending more time down there.

Thank you, sunburnwilly.

What model is this Klipsch speaker?

I saw these for sale today. What's the scoop on these irregular shaped cabinets? http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-sell-electronics-KLIPSCH-HERESY-SPEAKERS-VERY-NICE-SOUNDING-W0QQAdIdZ101906298

Antique Sound Lab makes some good inexpensive stuff that's available on the used market sometimes.

I would try to experiment with better placement in your downstairs system. Placement in the room is just as important as the speaker itself. Try moving them further away from the wall behind them and further from the side walls (but keep these distances different) and experiment with toe-in. The way they are now, I don't think you are hearing what the Fortes are capable of.