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**bowtie427ss** · December 31st, 2011, 09:03 AM

Originally Posted by Altec Best

Say What ?? Low Brow ? VH what are you talking about ?

I'm hoping that we're just misunderstanding him or something. I rather admire those A8 clones with the 418's in them.

VH, i hope you haven't taken anything i've said as a put down. If that's the case, please accept my apologies and put it out in the open for clarification/explanation, or PM me if you'd rather.

**Nipper** · December 31st, 2011, 12:20 PM

VH,

You really can not have a good discussion about audio equipment without allowing someone to criticize.
You will learn a lot like that but what ultimately matters is how your system sounds to YOU.

I have heard enough systems in different places to know you need more than good speakers for them to sound great. Although the speakers ultimately do the "talking", your ears, your room acoustics and your equipment will all have a effect. Sometimes you get that sweet combination and sometimes you dont. What works for some might not work for others.

There are some good people in this forum with a lot of experience. Keep an open mind and enjoy the conversation!

**Panomaniac** · December 31st, 2011, 12:30 PM

Thanks for the comments about the drivers. When I looked at the photos I wondered why they looked so rough and dirty, if they had been inside those pretty cabs all these years. Had not thought about them coming from somewhere else. Doh!

**VolvoHeretic** · December 31st, 2011, 01:00 PM

Sorry, ignore previous thread. Wife took away my rum, deleted my responce and shut the lap top.

**cradeldorf** · December 31st, 2011, 01:05 PM

Originally Posted by VolvoHeretic

Sorry, ignore previous thread. Wife took away my rum, deleted my responce and shut the lap top.

Cheer up Chap, theres more rum in the world. and if your rocking A8's I think your cool in my book.

**Altec Best** · December 31st, 2011, 05:23 PM

Originally Posted by VolvoHeretic

Sorry, ignore previous thread. Wife took away my rum, deleted my responce and shut the lap top.

FWIW A lot of times what can sound like criticism is just advice on how to get the best performance out of your speakers with someone who may have had more experience with a particular set of speakers,drivers,horns crossovers,etc. that you have. It's the holidays keep your spirits up my friend ! Things have a way of working out !

BTW- I too like the A8 clones !

All The Best ~ AB