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    Help identify these speakers

    Anyone know what speakers those are? Must be something reasonably priced going by those amps  :notworthy: https://www.instagram.com/p/CERVwG7jWl7/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
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    New SVS 4000 series to replace 13Ultra?

    Much want for these new 4000 series from SVS. If you can't afford the 17 ultras maybe you can afford these. https://youtu.be/riKponPDwP4
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    BMW goes By&W

    http://www.bmwblog.com/2017/11/02/bmws-bowers-wilkins-worth-price-audiophiles/ "The Bowers & Wilkins system consists of 16 speakers, 1,400-watts, 10 amplification channels and even Diamond Dome tweeters. That?s right, Bowers uses diamonds in its tweeters because it provides the best sound...
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    Have you ever had one of those days

    Have you ever had one of those days, make it a Friday, 7pm everyone has ducked for the weekend and you're still at the office. Not because you're slack, but because everything is always needed TODAY, because your boss never says NO. So not are you the only chop at the office at 7pm on a Friday...
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    Minidsp 2x4HD upgradeable to Dirac Live

    Got an email from minidsp this morning, the minidsp 2x4HD can be upgraded to the minidsp ddrc24 for a 'small' fee with a firmware update. More at the link https://www.minidsp.com/products/dirac-series/2x4hd-to-ddrc-24
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    2016 LG SUHD OLED vs Samsung SUHD LED

    Hi guys, it's about time to maybe replace my FHD Samsung 55F8000 with a fancy new SUHD model. Does anyone have any input regarding the following: Samsung 55KS8500 @R33k with a free S7 Samsung 65KS8500 @R55k with free S7 edge Samsung 65KS9500 @R65k with free S7edge LG 65EG960 @R69k LG 55EG960...
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    Your experience importing

    Gents and lady, as the topic states, what is your experience with importing nice goodies from beyond local shores? I purchased an emotiva XPA-5 2 weeks ago and considering the shipping set me back a lunch shy of 500USD, its not been smooth sailing. Emotiva service has been very good, I...
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    Best places to buy wine

    As the title suggests, where do you prefer to buy wine? I'm looking for a good online shop since that should be cheaper, but there are so many! Have you tried any?
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    Subwoofer levels

    Was just wondering what kind of levels the community set their ground shakers at. I use mine at the level set by the receiver when doing levels, so music doesn't sound bottom heavy but I do sort of feel the low end a bit thin for HT. Do you perhaps adjust between movies and music?
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    New yellow cone 68x series

    Saw this on B&W facebook page now: The new 685, apparently. Anyone seen them around locally? Heard them? Difference to previous 685?
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    Best 55"/60" plasma / led under 20k?

    Evening gents, Going to be replacing my LA46D550 samsung lcd with something bigger and better. Currently looking at a Samsung UA55F6800 led for R18k. Anything better under R20k?
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    Power amp service

    I've seen a few people, on this forum and others, mention servicing an amp or cd player, etc What does this entail? Why do it? Can it be DIY, or where can it get done? If it's worth it, might send in my rotel rb 1080...
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    SPL meter

    Please recommend a decent SPL meter and where I can get it, preferably in South Africa. Estimated price would be helpful too. Thanks!
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    How much power is the power amp pushing?

    Using the preout on a marantz, feeding to a rotel 1080, how many watts is the rotel feeding the speakers when the marantz is at - 5db? The rotel is rated 200w/ch into 8ohm, the 684's are recommended with 25w-150w, I don't want to pop a speaker.
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    Recommend a nice entry level surround setup

    Hi ladies and gents, I'm looking at getting a decent entry level surround setup and would like some opinions please. The room for the setup is 3.8m long x 4.2m wide, hard wood flooring with rug, sliding door with curtains, couches, bare walls. I'm looking at about 20-25k budget for amp and...
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