james633

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KEF LS50 - new model?
I would like a slightly bigger modle. With a 6.5" driver for deaper bass 
From a Close Minded Audiophile--Sumiko S5 Subwoofer Helps
The only upgrade better than a sub is two subs... 
Help me replace my beloved Wilson System 6
Are you just looking to upgrade the front speakers? What are your surrounds? 
From a Close Minded Audiophile--Sumiko S5 Subwoofer Helps
I will not have a system without subs anymore. I dont int know the sub your using. Do you use a true crossover? I have found that makes a huge difference.  
Wilson Audio Sasha 2 vs Sophia 3
I have never owned any of these but have heard all 3 several times. The sophia 3 is MUCH closer in sound to the Sasha 1 than the Sabrina. At the going rate they would be my #1 choice but for a few grand more you could get a used Sasha. The adjusta... 
Sophia 4?
Yes I thought this too. I have to say I like the Sophia 3 much better than the Sabrina. I think the bass is better and I put a high value on that.  
B&W 803D's or Focal 1038BE's
I demoed the 803d (older model now) and the focal 1037be (again older model). They sounds pretty different and you and you will have a clear choice. The focals have more natural mid and it is more detailed at low volume. They seemed a hair lean in... 
JL Audio e112 sub vs. JL Audio Fathom 112 v.2
If you have efficient mains and a powerful amp that could be what is requiring you to use so much sub volume to keep up. I have 2 e112s in a 25x28" room and I run them at about 30% volume.  
Thiel 1.6 vs 3.6 in Small(ish) Room
I had my 2.4s in an 11x12" room for about a month durning a move. I thought hey sounded fine and actually really like the bass gain.  
UPGRADE TIME!! Preamp vs. Speakers???
Always speakers first, always... 
Adding two JL Audio F110's to my 2 channel system
"James633,The Jl audio e-112 comes equipped with its own active high pass crossover. Here is a quote from their website "The E-Sub’s active crossover is a true two-way, 4th order Linkwitz-Riley design, with a low-pass filter feeding the subwoofer... 
Adding two JL Audio F110's to my 2 channel system
With speakers that nice the only way to do it right is with a active crossover. I would add JL audio's own crossover. I run 2 e112s and they are the best upgrade I ever made but they are lacking without the active highpass crossover. No other way ... 
B&W 683S2 for entery level speakers
i am of the option that your money will go farther with Revel, PSB, Kef, Dynaudio etc. I started out with the 703s which is a nicer version (no longer made) of the 683S2. They wore on me after awhile. They lack bass and the Mids wore out my ears. ... 
Enjoying My New Focal Sopra No2's
Good to hear you like them, I alway liked the 1038Be and I am sure these are better. The Sopra 2s are on my list of speakers to hear. Do you use an active crossover? If not it would make a huge difference. I have had a pair of JL E112s in my syste... 
B&W 'New' 800 Series
I think the changes look great and I want to hear them. I wish they would have gotten away from the FTS midrange. I know they changed the material but a more traditional driver would interest me more. I found the 802 Di to be a little fatiguing an...