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craigsub
06-27-2004, 09:03 AM
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Quinn
06-27-2004, 12:43 PM
You're of us now so don't be a stranger. Looking forward to your thoughts on the 340s.

curtis
06-28-2004, 04:30 AM
Hey...we expect a lot!

Sincerley though...welcome.

-curtis

Jonnyozero3
06-28-2004, 09:58 AM
Nice Job craig - and I'm not saying nice job because you liked the speakers...I say nice job because you give an objective AND subjective comprehensive review - the stuff young newbie's like myself need to see (err...hear) :) The fact that you're buying a set to live in your house with some relatively mighty audio company says just as much, btw. Thanks for taking the time to let others know your findings... :)

craigsub
06-28-2004, 11:45 AM
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curtis
06-28-2004, 11:56 AM
Great!

I am losing track of what systems you have now. Which room is this slotted for?

-curtis

craigsub
06-28-2004, 12:28 PM
Thi

Jonnyozero3
06-28-2004, 01:44 PM
"...where the Axioms were..."

hehehe! okay seriously just kidding...they are great speakers too [;)]

craigsub
06-28-2004, 09:53 PM
Jon

Quinn
06-28-2004, 11:51 PM
Acoustic Energy, Epos, and Quad come to mind for B&M bookshelves that should be interesting to play with. As for the Paradigms I think you'd need to go with Studio 60s against the 340s.

craigsub
06-29-2004, 12:13 AM
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Quinn
06-29-2004, 02:18 AM
So do you drive into Cleveland for audio stores now?

craigsub
06-29-2004, 02:59 AM
Most of where I shop is the Speaker Shop in Buffalo, they carry a great line up. For speakers alone they have Quad, Klipsch, Def Tech, Paradigm, B&W, Gallo... they are truly a high end store, with high end pricing.

Quinn
06-29-2004, 06:53 AM
I forget how close that is to Erie. I know my people in Erie go across just for lunch frequently.

Mag_Neato
06-29-2004, 07:00 AM
There are a number of good shops in and around "C"town, though I haven't been in any to buy anything, only to compare what they have to my internet purchases and feel good about the money I've saved!!

Ed

craigsub
06-29-2004, 08:59 AM
Quinn - You have people in Erie ? Relatives ? Employees ?

MarkV
06-29-2004, 11:01 AM
Hi Craig -

Enjoyed reading all your reviews at the Spot. Good reading!

Just wondering if you've considered going with all Ascend 340's - L/C/R & surrounds? Wouldn't this be the ideal setup for DVD-Audio or SACD playback?

Mark

craigsub
06-29-2004, 11:11 AM
Mark - I went with 170's for surrounds for 2 reasons... They will fit the wife's decor a bit easier, and they were already here... the review pair. Not that anyone has suggested otherwise, but I am buying them through normal channels, paying the same price as anyone.

This is a non-profit deal...[8D]

Thanks for the kind words... very nice !

Quinn
06-29-2004, 11:15 AM
Relatives by marriage. Pisano and Consider.

craigsub
06-29-2004, 11:19 AM
I know of both those names... My wife has a lot of family in Texas, most are around Midland...

Quinn
06-29-2004, 01:46 PM
I'm in Houston. Grew up in Austin.