Out of Print

Out of Print

May 10, 2007

Here's a weird one. I was recently going through CDs that sit on my shelves, in my collection so to speak, and for kicks I decided to check how much a random handful were worth on Amazon. Perhaps it's my naivet, but to my very great surprise, many were out of print. So let me get this straight, a business that needs catalog pieces right now as much as ever is allowing a significant portion of their holdings go out of print? Wow! I was at a party recently where I overheard this: "So do the big labels want to go out of business or is there another plan?"

B&W 683 and 684

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Loudspeakers
Submitted by bendover1981 on

Will Stereophile review B&W 683 and 684?

684 replaces 603 S3 (excellent review in Stereophile). Why has B&W replaced the mushroom aluminium bass on the 603 S3 with a kevlar bass on the 684? 683 replaces 604 S3. The mushroom aluminium bass on the 603 S3 is continued on the 683.

What room sizes and amplification specifications suits the 684 and 683?

My livingroom is 35 m2 and I listed to all kinds of music; classical music, jazz, pop, r&b, rock and some disco (party ;-)) I love details, but also some bass.

Is 683 worth the extra money?

Learning how to listen...how to improve my skills

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The Entry Level
Submitted by yohimbe2 on

I've been driving for 20 years and will be taking a high performance driving class next week to "learn how to drive". As much as I think I am a great driver, I am sure my instructors will show me i've been missing much.

I'm also a long time audiophile and although I'd like to think I have great listening skills, I'm sure a few lessons could only help. Who knows, maybe I've missed some listening tricks after all these years. Are there any good resources for improving listening skills?

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