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Power Strips - Wiremold vs.Hammond vs BPT PPC
Considering the equipment you are using, you should take the money and install dedicated lines with upgraded outlets. 
would paradigmS8 v3 blend well with defo techBPXV?
Here is a good read for you,http://www.soundandvision.com/content/matching-front-and-surround-speakersA HT will always sound best with timbre matched speakers, and the perfect timbre match is all identical speakers (the same brand and model), howe... 
B&W Matrix 801 Series II
Elee, I do agree with the comments in your post as I have listened to 801’s many times , and owned a pair of Matrix 802’s some years ago.My post is based on an experience I had while working at a B&W dealer. Sold a customer some B&W’s, ... 
B&W Matrix 801 Series II
Wemfan, you can find a lot of information about the speakers here, listed as "Matrix 801 S2"http://bwgroupsupport.com/After reading your post about playing "quite loud", I think it is necessary to consider speaker sensitivity, 801s (87db), Cornwal... 
In wall speakers
Why not post the application, home theater, background music, serious listening, how many locations, etc. 
hanging a speaker
Lmr, I agree the speaker needs to be angled down pointing toward your listening position, so if you can build and mount a shelf to the ceiling, making the speaker secure is not a problem. Use a lip on the front of the shelf as Zd542 suggests, and ... 
Speaker and Amp dilemma
Alpha_gt, thanks for sharing the rest of your system. Your Legacy speakers do have a high sensitivity, however there is some issue with impedance and phase angle at certain frequencies as noted by the Stereophile review. This would be a problem wi... 
The best speaker you ever heard?
Having worked in the A/V industry, I have definitely heard my share. Very interesting is that Klipschorns rank among the very best and absolute worst I have ever heard. Obviously, the two systems were using totally different electronics. 
Speaker and Amp dilemma
Let's recap, one vote to change amp, one vote to go for M-L's, and one vote to go for a different speaker. Having owned Forte amps, listened to other Legacy speakers, and read the Stereophile review on the 20/20's, I'm not totally convinced amp/sp... 
subwoofer hookup
Nadu 320 - ???? 
Gold pricing
Completed auctions at ebay. Prices in green are the ones that were sold. 
Poll...Ayre V3 versus Pass Labs X250.....
The Ayre wins. No question. It does twice as much as the Pass. You can get it in black or white. The Pass only comes in grey.Black is too dark, white is too bright, and grey is just right, so the Pass wins! 
Mimicking HT bypass with a Nova Pre
What is your source component for stereo listening, and what is it's connection to the Nova Pre, analog or digital? 
Poll...Ayre V3 versus Pass Labs X250.....
Both are quality products, and as Tboooe said, it is dependent on system synergy and subjective to one's personal preference. IMHO, I prefer the Pass. 
High-Efficiency Single Driver Speaker System
Snopro, just looked at your system, very nice, and A_passion should definitely accept your generous offer. I'm sure the Zu's will definitely answer his questions about the "dark side." BTW, what amp are using, tube mono's or First Watt?