wtucker

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Speaker for 11x12 room
My room is of almost identical dimensions.  After years of big monitors (Harbeth, Prana Fidelity, Grandinote) and a floorstander (WLM), I am getting much better sound with small monitors such as the Audience 1+1 and the vintage Linn Kans.  For me,... 
Recommendations for speakers that sound great at lower volume levels.
Just to add my two cents, some of it repeating what was said above, I think a sub can help with low level listening, it adds body and little umph to make things pop like they should.I have also found that treating the room with a mixture of absorp... 
Is it even possible to set up a system in 12x12 room?
I am all analogue, FYI.  
Is it even possible to set up a system in 12x12 room?
I have a perfect 12x12 room as well that I use as my main listening space.  I had terrible luck with it when I moved in ~10 years ago but now have very good sound.  Some things that worked for me:1. Listening on the diagonal.  Set-up speakers such... 
How much do I need to spend to get a preamp that sounds better than no preamp?
I didn't look through the chain to see if anyone mentioned LDR-based preamps but that is a good place to look especially with a high sensitivity amp like the McCormack.  My three buddies and I have replaced preamps from Eastern Electric, Counterpo...