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Will give it a shot. Thanks again ....

hey dtel ... I've actually thought about that but never tried it. Thanks!!

I have an all KLF (except the sub) HT system consisting of 30's, 10's and C-7. I also run a 2 ch system with CW III's. I've had a number of Heresys as well and grew up around LaScalas and K-Horns. I like both Heritage and KLF but for different reasons. Heritage speakers, to my ear, have a more refined sound and I prefer them for 2 ch listening. The KLF's could certainly be used for 2 ch but I prefer them for HT based on their somewhat more dramatic, in-your-face approach and a slightly more hard hitting bass. Both types of speakers clearly benefit from really good amps. For example, I thought the KLF's were sounding harsh or tinny on the high end until I got rid of my Denon AVR and upgraded to Marantz separates in the HT. They sound fantastic now. The highs and mids are smoother and even the bass hits harder and is better defined and the clarity of the entire HT system is great. Would NOT trade the KLF's. Similar story upgrading the amps in the 2 ch system. Bottom line, I think, is that these are very different speakers and what's best is what sounds best to you. Just treat them well with the best amps you can afford.

I'm a pretty dedicated smoker fan but just can't bring myself of smoke a steak or burgers. Solution has been to make a hot, quick fire for grilling and throw a couple of chunks (not chips) of dry hickory or mesquite and put the lid down. The wood flavor permeates without actually smoking the meat for an extended period.

I think Jim Morrison did a song People are Strange back in the 60's. May not be the exact title ...

Getting away from all the specs - assuming this is even real - has anyone ever heard one of these records?? Pretty strange indeed.

Sure there's a big diff between grilling and smoking, but most of us probably do both, depending on the day's menu. At times, it's both, since I often have another pit ready for a quick grilling to finish off ribs after a long smoke job. Either way it's the pits. (pun intended)

Lone Survivor is just excellent ... the acting, the story, the effects, everything!! Also saw Saving Mr. Banks with Tom Hanks over the weekend, Very, very good. Give it a shot. Think you'll like it.

I love the sound of live music, and in fact I play live music on a 1958 Hammond B-3 and Leslie. That's what I look for in sound reproduction and my Klipsch speakers get much closer to it than most other brands. The speakers are a huge part of getting closer to "live" but the electronics play a role too. Some source components, amps and pre-amps add their own coloration to sound and it's usually not good. My goal is to get as close to "neutral" as possible in the electronics as well as the speakers. Judgments like these of course are subjective but I think most of us can tell if the dynamics of a piece sound artificially colored, especially after gaining the listening experience of a few different amps, sources, etc. Anyhoo, that's my $.02.

Maybe he'll do a Last and Final tour after this one. Never had a chance to see him but would like to.

I'm with Oscar on this one. But ... if ya never give it a shot ya never know for sure. There are also some very decent hybrids out there (i.e., Vincent) which may be worth a listen.

Just to be safe, set up a roadblock at the entrance to your subdivision on the day UPS or FedEx arrives!! Seriously, I looked at their website in the past and they didn't look like an authorized dealer for many brands. That's a warranty issue.

In that budget range, I'd stay with the best avr I could afford and add a separate power amp later on. As others have said, just make sure it has pre-outs. I agree with those who say separates are a better way to go, but good quality separates will likely be well over your budget. There's absolutely nothing wrong with a good avr and upgrading later on. That's what I did. Best of luck.

The straight poop on the new phone models.

Love it. This takes me back. I had a '71 convertible which I wound up keeping for about 16 years, even as other cars came and went. Finally sold it to a couple in need of wheels and saw it on the road from time to time. You do great body work.

Did you catch the 50% positive feedback? I always try to dig deeper if there's a feedback problem and never deal with a guy this low on the spectrum. That's a flaming, screaming red flag. Hope ebay catches up with him but ya gotta suspect he'll just resurface somewhere else. Bad deal.

I am so stuck on using charcoal (and large wood chunks for smoke jobs) that a gas grill seems out of the question for me. We do have one but it's for my better half as she likes to participate by preparing side dishes and veggies on it while I smoke away on an oversized Weber. Might try a pellet smoker some day, but I like the Weber's versatility of being able to smoke or grill, depending on what's cookin'.

Boy do perceptions and tastes differ! Keeps it interesting. We saw I Frankenstein the other night and both of us gave it a thumbs down. Maybe the producers will give Frankie another chance but a sequel does seem unlikely. On a positive note, some of the special effects were good.

I own Heresy, Heresy II and Cornwall III (but not Heresy III). Neither pair of Heresys have seen the light of day since I got the CW III. There are compromises in every speaker (and Heresy is a fine speaker) but the CW III is my choice. Don't believe that would change if I heard the Heresy III since it is still lacking on the low end. I do agree that the CW could be improved in the midrange, but my eventual solution to that will probably be Cornscala, not Heresy. Just my opinion .... cheers to all.

The young man said "we were more enveloped by the sound." Indeed!! The horn is still the best way of delivering sound and the dynamics that go with.

B&W makes a fine speaker, but for my taste is just too layed back for music and WAY too layed back for HT. Not enough like a live performance. My ex just went with B&W. Will be interested to hear them.

I think your local friends should have a shower for you. Ya know, and bring presents like a new amp, etc.

Took a gander at the Zu website. They go from crazy expensive down to the reference and heritage range. Appear to be very efficient speakers. I've never heard them personally but I think they are mentioned on Audiogon every so often.

Lots of good comments here. One that I would add is avoid concerts where the idiot factor is likely to be high and there is no effective effort made to control them. Example - Willie Nelson concerts at Red Rocks here is Colorado. A seemingly large part of Willie's following at concerts seems to think they are "outlaws" too, drink like fish, generally behave badly, stand on seats making it impossible to see anything, etc. I'm no prude or inexperienced at partying but that crowd made the audiences at the four Stones concerts I've attended look like church gatherings. Same story for the Stephen Stills concert we attended last night in Boulder - great show, mostly well behaved audience and a great time. Not so for Willie and the wannabe "outlaws". Maybe it's different in other venues but sorta doubt it.

2 pairs of Lucchesi's - deep burgundy and light tan. Fairly common in Colorado. I love 'em!!