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FLAC through USB is my favorite source.

Just thought I might mention this since it is of interest for JBL enthusiasts. Here is an article from Stereo Sound in Japan http://www.technicalbrain.co.jp/en/ssreview.pdf
It is mainly about...

The only JBL speakers I ever had were L20T. In a small room with a big amp, 100 watts+ they were very satisfying.

Good luck, and have fun.

"These are all 20 and 30 somethings, who don't get much exposure to this kind of musical quality. "Better than a concert..." was the general consensus. The musician quipped, "The kick on that drum...

"I know that the stiffer and less resonant the cabinet is the better it sounds" You do? The people at Living Voice don't, and they know a thing or two about making speakers:
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Try bare wire instead of bananas. Sounds much better in my system.

Thanks, jpw for your fascinating and well informed post. I think there is quite a pronounced live cabinet vs dead cabinet debate out there. Try this for an interesting read:
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Oh, I forgot, lot's of you guys have got real speakers! I only have small Dynaudios at the moment due to domestic constraints. One day though I would like a pair of these:...

Plug in some really good headphones and enjoy this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aff7zPdx56A&feature=related

It is very well recorded and the bass is tremendous. If you have actual speakers...

What a fantastic thread, thanks so much Titanium dome.