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Summits can definitely run without jumpers since that's what you do when you bi-amp them. To me it sounds like a ground loop, try using a cheater plug and see if the problem goes away. If it does, you can then try to narrow it down by disconnecting components in your chain.

Cool. I use REW with a UMIK microphone since my system is HTPC-based.

Sounds interesting. What's the name of the app?

Does your receiver support virtual/phantom center? If it does I guarantee you a virtual center will sound far better than that soundbar you're using. The only downside will be that off-axis listeners will hear the center coming from the side closer to them.

Not sure what it is but you'll want to clean it off. I suggest with vacuum and cotton buds or toothpicks (very carefully). Try to scrape it off while holding the vacuum to suck it up so they don't fall between the panel and metal.

The $500 Crown amp is fine for subwoofers or budget speakers but please get something better for these 15As... Just my opinion, I don't want to get into that whole watts is watts debate.

I also suggest trying a cheater plug to see if the problem goes away. If it does, you can then try to isolate which equipment is causing the ground loop.

FYI you're probably referring to the 40dB setting on your preamp or receiver, not actual 40dB sound level. 40dB sound level is barely above ambient noise. It's about the hum of a running fridge.

Based on the SINAD and THD measurements here Behringer A800 Stereo Amplifier Review this is a terrible amp in an audiophile context. Please get something better for these big speakers! I've been using a Bryston 4B-SST with my Prodigies for about 10 years and during all that time it has never...

I have the Motion 4 (not sure if the connectors are the same) and I also had trouble using banana plugs with them. Even though they don't fall out, they felt loose and I don't think it made good contact. In my case bare wire worked the best - push the posts down then insert the bare wires...

Wow didn't realize those receivers do not have pre-outs, that sucks. FYI the Motion 50XT is a 4-ohm speaker (although the specs say it works with 4/6/8 ohm amps) and your receiver is rated for 6-16 ohms so it probably has some difficulty driving it. That might be the reason it doesn't sound...

Rather than replacing your receiver, I suggest you get a dedicated 3-channel amp from Emotiva or Monolith to drive your 3 front speakers. You should hear a significant improvement. Emotiva offers 30-day return no questions asked so you can safely give it a try.

:LOL: Unfortunately you're offering to take away crack from an addict.

I've always wanted to try Maggies but somehow never owned a pair. That desktop Maggie looks sweet but I only paid the equivalent of US$210 for my pair of Motion 4 so I'm satisfied :) Before I owned MLs I was using a set of Definitive Technology Mythos 1 2 3. Pretty good speakers too. They...

Thanks! Oh that cushion in front of the Summits is actually the footrest, the actual seat is a few feet back. The Audioengine B1 Bluetooth receiver works great and sounds pretty good, until I discovered some of the Chinese DACs with built-in Bluetooth like the SMSL M400 I use in the main...

Okay after playing with them a bit more they actually sound pretty good - has that sparkle at the high end, and bass extension is surprising for such a small speaker (even though it only goes down to 70Hz). I replaced my banana plugs with bare wire because the banana plugs feel loose in the...

Found a pair of Motion 4 for a good price today so upgraded my computer speakers. Initial impression is somewhat underwhelming. After reading reviews I was expecting a bit more. It doesn't have the detail and dynamics of ML panels IMO. They are powered by an Audio Refinement Complete...

Looks like often (not always) ONE of my Prodigies is on even when there's no signal. The "M" logo is lit. Sigh. The other is fine.

I bought these from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07DHZXKPJ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Fits my Summit and Aeon i, does not fit my Prodigy as the sides are too thick.

Ah, thanks for the confirmation guys. How strange that ML told the Stereophile reviewer incorrect info.