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Which pair of active speakers would you prefer and why ? Quad 9AS, Dynaudio XEO 2, KEF LSX Thanks P.S. Music I listen mostly (Sade, Sting, Bryan Ferry, Simply Red, Ella Fiztgerald, Norah Jones) Also some (INXS, Prince, Daft Punk)

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How about Audio Technica ATH-ES55 VS. Beyerdynamic DTX-501p ?

Looking for a headphone to listen to R&B, Soul, Pop/Rock, Lounge, Trip-hop, Nu jazz, Chill-out on portable devices (nokia, iphone, ipad,etc.)Help me choose between AKG K 518LE, Audio Tech.ATH-WS55, Beyerdynamics DTX-501p 1) well built 2) portable (not necessarily pocketable) 3) have near...

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I have Onkyo CR505 micro system, I d like to buy new pair of speakers. I listen pop, R&B, rock music. If possible with this sytem; I prefer detailed vocals, with good bass and clear treble. My choices are: 1) Dali Concept 1 2) Wharfadale 9.1 Which one gives me good result with compressed...

I know and understand that most hifi companies now use chinese parts in their products. My concern is more of built quality than moral issue. Esp. for speaker manufacturing where hand craftmanship is more important. What I want is stable and long lasting units will offer music without lacking...

Thanks for so many inputs. Very helpful. What do you think about this combination ? (As in sound and equality of sources) ? Rega P2 + Bias 2 cartridge (factory pre-fitted and aligned) = £294 Rotel RA-04 =£250 Dali Lektor 2 =£300 PS:One more thing, I dont like hifi equipment with "Made in...

Thanks for this very illuminating reply, it seems that you quite like Rega systems, could you tell me more about Rega, their built quality, their future flexibility ?

I am a beginner and would like to built a turntable system. My budget is tight, (around £1000 in total for turntable+phono amp+amplifier+speakers) Also I want my amplifier to be as lexible as possible so that I can connect my iPod dock, too (many connections). I dont have big rooms but into good...