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ATC SCM40As sound quality at low voume
I just bought a new amp about a year ago and noticed my speakers put a lot of bass out at low volume. It's around 300 or 350 watts into 4 ohms. I relaced an amp rated at 80 watts. Thought it was strange, used to have to put the volume up to begin ... 
What are the best loudspeakers under $4000 to re-create lifelike piano
I am using ADSL1290/2s. The owner of the company played piano and he was a physicist. Used a lot of math and of course his ears to get the sound very natural. Todays speakers I couldn't be of any help. 
Info needed on ADS L1530 speakers.
I remember going into Waltham Camera and Stereo back in 1980 and comparing L1530 to L1230s. I found the 1530s to be boomy and slow on bass. Ended up getting 1230s. The price was 1200$ for the 1230s and 1500$ for the L1530s. The 1530s were used by ... 
Speaker distance
Geoffkait, is the signal both in and out of phase pink noise? Where can I buy this test disc? I am using multichannel 5.1 and have 4 ceiling speakers for Atmos. My preamp has a room correction software built in and has a test where you can see the... 
Help a guy out? Renovating home theater system after 10 years and have a few questions.
Vasubandu I would start with a reciever from Anthem. The same company that makes your speakers. I am using a 58 inch Samsung plasma still since 2010. I was reading an article in Widescreen Review from Joe Kane about the UHD 4K displays, and the ma... 
Please Critique my Setup and Recommend Upgrade(s)
Quickest bang for the buck with the amp you have Tekton Doubles 
Wife trouble
Been married 41 yrs. Wife has always complained about looks and position of equipment, and especially the wires. I used two stereo systems to get 4 channels in the beggining of my theater. One all seperates and the other integrated amp. She hated ... 
Separate conductors for separate frequency ranges in cables
Heres one for you, a mere $1700. https://store.wireworldcable.com/collections/power-conditioning-cords/products/platinum-electra-7-power-conditioning-cord-1?variant=957248655 I would have to buy 2 of them for my Anthem P5 amp. I am going crazy rig... 
Let's talk Tweeters!
I still like the old silk domes. The lighter the better, and good mathematics to match the power of the magnet to the moving mass. I often read Science Daily and one topic area is new materials. They are continuously coming up with thinner and lig... 
Quality of outlet not directly powering equipment important?
Thanks for the suggestions. I will start the researching. I have a few months time to gather the info as the first floor is being done first then I have to move down while the second floor is done and then back up. What about isolating all the ele... 
Quality of outlet not directly powering equipment important?
Just bumped into this post. I hope you guys can help with some suggestions. I am remodeling my home right now so I will be able to have total control over the home theater room. The place is going down to the studs with all new plumbing and electr... 
home circuit breaker - good idea or not to increase to higher amp fuse?
I am remodeling my home right now and need to have 2 dedicated 15 amp circuits just for my Anthem P5 home theater amp. I have always noticed the picture looks so much better on the weekends when half the businesses are not open. I have even read a... 
Anthem Statement P5 amp and Golden Ear Triton One speakers
I have read alot about the tritons and read the patent they have too. I haven't heard them but I am an ADS fan and almost bought a pair of L1590/2s from a guy who was selling them because he swithched to the tritons. I do own a P5 and I am using i...