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Learn moreabout Magnolia PremiumInstallation   This SpeakerCraft AIM Wide Three 8" in-ceiling speaker features dual 3/4" aluminum dome tweeters and dual 2" midrange drivers arranged to achieve ultrawide sound dispersion, as well as an 8" woofer for dynamic audio.
 
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4 out of 5
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Great in-ceilings for movies or multi-ch music
on September 21, 2013
Posted by: kemetblk
from San Diego, CA
I bought these over a year ago and had the GeekSquad install them, as I didn't want to risk messing up my ceiling on my own. I have a small living room (lengthwise) and didn't want to deal with speaker stands for my rears. I was a bit leery about using an in-celing speaker but after listening to them in the demo room i figured i try them out. Besides, the wife fell in love with the idea of not having the rears on stands. The sound is terrific! VERY wide soundstage and crystal clear even at reference level. The wide/ambient and treble switches ensure you can dial them in to whatever your preference is. I use these as my rear speakers, mostly for movies and the huge rear soundstage they create is impressive. I recommend these to anyone wanting a wide rear listening stage but wanting or being limited to in-ceiling/wall speakers.
I must say that the guys from GeekSquad did a great job installing them as well! I was impressed with how quickly and CLEANLY they worked. They pretty much sealed themselves in with plastic tarp to prevent any ceiling dust and insulation from spreading around my living room, and vacuumed up afterwards which was very much appreciated.
My Best Buy number: 531285907
What's great about it: clean install look, great sound, warranty
What's not so great: nothing that i can find
I would recommend this to a friend!
 
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HTC DROID DNA 4G LTE HTC6435LVW Cell Phone for Verizon Wireless: Replace your camera and your MP3 player with this versatile, durable phone. With 1080p resolution and scratch-resistant Gorilla Glass, this phone delivers a crisp, vivid display, allowing you to capture detailed photos and enjoy your favorite videos. Beats Audio delivers robust sound.Verizon Edge option available. Learn more ›
 
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4 out of 5
4
Amazing phone, w/ a few drawbacks
on September 19, 2013
Posted by: kemetblk
from San Diego, CA
Age:35-44
Phone size:Large
I have owned this phone since January. I was waiting for the HTC One, but my issues with my previous carrier and my 2 year old EVO just became too much and I could no longer wait for something new. I am not at all upset because the DNA is an awesome piece of hardware. The software is butter smooth and runs every app I have thrown at it w/ ease. It plays 1080p video files (mkv, mp4) without stutter and takes great pictures in well lit areas and decent low light shots. The wide angle lenses on both the rear AND front facing cameras are a big plus. The streaming audio over DLNA works as advertised and the Bluetooth audio streaming performs great, even allowing you to use the Beats Audio enhancements while streaming. The screen is simply put: INCREDIBLE. The color, clarity, brightness and contrast are all top notch, it's easily the best screen I've ever seen on a smartphone. If you've seen the HTC One's amazing screen, imagine the same thing but bigger. Also, while it lacks the aluminum unibody of the One, the build quality on the DNA is still top notch. The soft touch backing and aluminum side trim scream PREMIUM.
However, the DNA is not perfect. It only comes in 16GB (of which, only 11GB are available to the user) and there is no expandable memory card slot. It also lacks the dual front firing speakers of the One, but adds Qi wireless charging (something the One lacks). The wireless charging works flawlessly and is now something that every phone I buy from now on MUST have. Battery life is average. I can make it through an entire work day (12-15 hours) with syncing 3 email accts, 5-6 regular phone calls, and a good amount of data usage and web surfing with around 20% battery left. It's no Droid Maxx or Note 2 in that dept, but not bad. Overall, I am extremely satisfied with the DNA and would definitely recommend it. While I wish it had the front firing dual speakers, I don't think I could give up the wireless charging for them. If it had an SD card slot or came in 32GB it would be nearly perfect.
My Best Buy number: 531285907
What's great about it: amazing screen, great sound quality, FAST, good camera, DLNA works
What's not so great: call quality (more fault of VZW than the phone), large if you have small hands, mediocre battery life, only 16GB
I would recommend this to a friend!
 
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Enjoy brilliant sound with this 500W speaker that features a 1" silk dome tweeter and three 7" polymer composite cone woofers. The bass reflex design with PowerPort Plus technology delivers deep, thunderous bass for an intense listening experience.
 
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5 out of 5
5
Among the best you can get for under $2000
on August 30, 2013
Posted by: kemetblk
from San Diego, CA
I've owned these for about a year now and they are easily the best speakers I have ever owned. When shopping for new speakers last year I was considering The B&W 683 and 684, Martin Logan Motion 40, Energy CF70 and RC70, JBL L890 and also a model from Ascend. I felt like the A9's offered the best blend of accuracy, dynamics, and finish, while also having the SLIGHTY forward soundstage I like as I listen to a lot Rock, Hip-Hop, R&B and soundtrack music (Two Steps From Hell, Hans Zimmer, etc). I also watch a ton of action movies and play video games so they lend themselves well to that as well.
Overall, I am very happy with the sound from these things. If you have the room they offer outstanding sound quality and good value. I'm driving them with a Marantz AVR, but they can handle up to 500w each so if you have separate amps you can really drive them and get even better sound. Highly recommended!
My Best Buy number: 531285907
What's great about it: sound quality, finish, bi-amp/bi-wire capable
What's not so great: LARGE
I would recommend this to a friend!
 
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