Schu Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 (edited) I assume no responsibility... I have exactly one pair of speakers/one set up. Though I did see a pair of RB 81's and the new SW15 that both looked extremely nice... and I would have taken either of both home. Edited October 28, 2014 by Schu 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coytee Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 I'm a history major (ph.D track)...I'm just...not done yet. lol Then you must know that history repeats itself.... as such, you are doomed to acquire more & more speaker stuff.... Bigger & bigger until your kidney stones pop. (ok, that was weak, I was merely trying to tie it to another thread) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The History Kid Posted October 28, 2014 Author Share Posted October 28, 2014 Then you must know that history repeats itself.... as such, you are doomed to acquire more & more speaker stuff.... Oh the humanity!!! Bigger & bigger until your kidney stones pop. (ok, that was weak, I was merely trying to tie it to another thread) Haha, that's alright...I followed it. I know that I'm damned to eventually own a pair of LaScala's and a pair of Belle's...it's inevitable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fjd Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 When I started on this forum in August - not that long ago - I had five Klipsch reference speakers in my bedroom. That was it...that was all of the Reference stock I had. Oh sure, I had my quintets in the office...and Jamo speakers from before they were Klipschborne - but pittance compared to some of you lot. Somehow...I now am touting a 7 channel reference setup in one room, a 4 channel in another, a 5 channel setup in the living room, and a 2 channel in another room...all Reference. 5 to 18 in shy of 3 months. I hope you're all very satisfied with yourselves! I know that I'm damned to eventually own a pair of LaScala's and a pair of Belle's...it's inevitable. That seems to call for a double thumbs up! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallette Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 However, if it's in relation to Byzantine art...I'm fairly decent at understanding and identifying it. I'd love to have your opinion of this I did for a class I put together on music in faith and religion. Whilst I love the Dufay, I am thinking about recutting it to Randall Thompson's "Howl Ye" from "The Peaceable Kingdom." That piece really has a feel of absolute horror as it must have felt to the citizens, while the Dufay is purely incredibly deep sadness at the fall of the city as seen from Europe. There is some other Byzantine music elsewhere on the site and some art I am sure you'll recognize as well. Even historians don't really emphasize or even seem to understand the massive impact the fall of Constantinople had on the west that is felt even today. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The History Kid Posted October 28, 2014 Author Share Posted October 28, 2014 I'd have to agree. Constantinople was the gateway to the west for many centuries. I think it is largely underplayed by Rome - logistically and Biblically it is more of a staple of holy land than Rome would be. Architecturally it's a marvel as much as Rome is as well. Sure you have the Pantheon, the Sistine Chapel and the Vatican (to name a few), but you have things such as Hagia Sophia in Constantinople. Not only that, but I think if there is one thing that totally encompasses the idea of the pain and suffering of Europe at the fall of that city - it's the Janissaries. That's a painful story as well, and I think it embodies that harrowing feeling of Europe at the time. Good stuff on there...I'll have to read into it a bit more with my accompanying texts. (There's nothing better than a good ol' fashioned book!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallette Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 This could be a the beginning of a beautiful friendship... I know you are in academic circles so your mileage varies a bit, but I NEVER find anyone to shoot the bull about such things with. Dave 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallette Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 I think it is largely underplayed by Rome - logistically and Biblically it is more of a staple of holy land than Rome would be. That would be Canon 6 and 7 of the Council of Nicaea. Dave 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The History Kid Posted October 28, 2014 Author Share Posted October 28, 2014 It's a fascinating time for sure. Some of the most intricate forms of art and architecture sprung up around this time...love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaudeJ1 Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 (edited) Reference is minor league beginner stuff. Wait until you get hooked on the large format Cinema line. Edited October 28, 2014 by ClaudeJ1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang guy Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 My wallet is saving me from the brand of addiction you fine people have. Lol Don't you have credit cards? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colterphoto1 Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Dude, I had a pair of Cornwalls! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbox Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 from here on in...skip all the small stuff...go big. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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