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Analysis Plus vs. Harmonic Technology
The Analysis Plus Silver oval in's are pretty good but cost quite a bit more than the HT's and are no better. But the HT pro silway II are an excellent all around performer using a combo of silver and copper and for the price are a value leader. T... 
Good small sub.
35Hz is considered by some to be 'limited' full-range. You want real (musical) bass? Then one of the most musical no frills no thrills subwoofers out there is the Bag End Infrasub 18 inch subwoofer with a range of 8Hz to 95Hz. I've demo'ed it in m... 
Is a 12' X 16' room big enough for stereo?
My room is just over 12' x 18' x 8'. My 3-way speakers are Aerial 10Ts and I also have a Triad Platinum subwoofer to reproduce the lowest octave or two. The speaker fronts are just over 5 ft. out from the back wall at one long end of the room and ... 
WATTGATE audio grade receptacle
I'm guessing, but I don't think there'll be much difference between the 12, 10, and 8 gauge wiring. Especially between the 10 and 8 guage. It's my guess that the quality of the wire would make the bigger difference than the guage's of wire at this... 
Power Conditioner without grounding,does it work?
I was told by one who seems to know much about this area that the ground can introduce much noise into a line. Alot depends on the quality of electrical installation and time period your residence was contructed and if a common ground is used, etc... 
Ground for Cable TV Hummmmmmmmmmm
I had a serious ground loop hum that I was able to isolate to the tv cable being the culprit. The only bandaid that worked was if I unplugged the tv cable altogether. I had electronics plugged into a 15 amp non-grounded circuit and others, includi...