ejr1953

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Review: Ohm Acoustics Walsh 3/3000 Speaker
Thanks for letting me know that Ohm was still an active speaker company. I remember hearing their "model A" speakers when they were introduced and was really impressed with the sound stage. At the time, I couldn't afford equipment of that caliber. 
Worst speakers at Stereophile show
Years ago I was in the high-end audio business and dreaded working the trade shows. My best advice to potential customers was to survey the equipment on display, then visit the dealership sometime after the show with a pile of one's favorite music... 
Personal speaker evolution
1. Home made speakers, probably $50/pair.2. Advents, probably $300/pair.3. Boston Acoustics, probably $650/pair.3. Canton LE900, probably $1200/pair.4. B&W 602's, probably $600/pair.5. B&W 685's, probably $650/pair.6. B&W CM5's, $1500/... 
Totem speakers and others that I should consider?
I bought a pair of Totem Element Fires a few months ago and have been very happy with them. I auditioned lots of monitors, eventually coming down to a extensive comparison between the B&W 805 diamonds and the Totems. Both are outstanding monit... 
Best Integrated, period.
I've been really happy with the NAD M3 integrated amp I've owned for nearly 2 years. I've driven B&W 695's, B&W CM5's and now a pair of Totem Element "Fire" monitors, with a Velodyne subwoofer, and all have sounded great! I listen to all s... 
How does Totem do it ???
I am a long-time NAD/B&W/Velodyne customer. Recently I was intending to upgrade my main speakers to the B&W 805 diamonds, until I attended an event at my local audio salon and heard the Totem Element "Fire" monitors. I returned for a 2 1/2... 
Totem "Fire" Element series monitors
I've been a long-time B&W fan and expected to upgrade from a pair of CM5's to the 805 diamonds. After a long audition, comparing the 805's to the Totem "Fire" monitors, I ordered a set of the Totems. Let's face it, both speakers are just plain...