Broke and still not happy

I'm not sure what psychicanimal was getting at since I'm not psychic, but a good system will not deliver good sound if it is fighting against the room. Your room is a more important componant than any other piece.

I would suggest going to http://www.rivesaudio.com and plugging your system into their software. You may be able to get a good starting point for what to do.

I say that because there is nothing wrong with your electronics and speakers although I did notice there was no mention of the turntable you use as your primary listening source : )

BTW ditch the vibrapods, and go with cones.

Nrchy, you missed the point, too!

Maybe I"m wrong but I thought vibrapods soften the sound and cones gave you more detail and highs.Not what I"m looking for.

Forget about both for now. Get EVERYTHING out. The point is that you have not addressed the power delivery/noise control department. Audio is mainly about power, vibration control & acoustics. You need to work one at a time. Power is relatively straightforward (I'm lying) and acoustics can be dealt mas o menos. Go to http://www.decware.com and the Rives forum in the Asylum. Catch up on the acoustics subject.

High end is who you are, not what you buy.

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You may need to play with the crossover settings on your sub. I had set my crossover phase with a signal generator to give the strongest sound at crossover. I was very unhappy with the sound, although I didn't really tie it in to the lows. On a whim, I switched the sub polarity, and I was able to turn the sub up without boom, and everything sounded much more natural and alive. Best part is this one is FREE and EASY to do, and reversible!