DIY speakers are the ultimate solution to getting exactly what you want. Are you going to build in-wall subs again?

I'm not sure. The physical coupling to the house frame gave a sort of 'kick' that I've never experienced before or since. On the other hand, it took a lot of effort to get that stuff ready during a home build since almost by definition I don't have a nice place to work. I certainly want to use built in wiring (hey, I'm on topic!) and I think I'll run 3 pair to each location. Other than that, I think everything will end up being freestanding. I'm considering maybe getting some of those 'frame shakers' and tying into the floor system though, just so I can have the option. That would also make it tune-able....

I'm also going to be very aggressive with deadening treatments this time. The plan is for it to be a real dedicated space, so I can maybe do a bit more. Probably use FP for video, even.

Wheeeee.

A small high quality speaker manufacturer is beginning development with active crossover systems as part of a reference system. Bamberg Labs produces speaker kits that are reported to be very good to excellent. Check them out at bamberglab.com.

Jump into car audio, it's very much alive and kicking over there.

I don't know if many people fully mean the manufacturer knows best, or more that they get it pretty darn good. It does take a lot of time and effort. Many people are just set it and forget it. It' the tinkering type who'll get into that more. You don't have to be a handyman, but you need that kind of spirit. I'm definitely going to look into it when my existing setup gets old, but that won't be for years.

I ride motorcycles - not exactly practical.

Oh I don't know Soundhound. I once had a fellow motorcyclist friend who spent all sorts of time custom installing speakers in his helmet - and gear on his Goldwing.

Personally I liked the sound of my 1983 Honda 1100F's engine, and the wind racing by, better. (Mind you the sound of my Honda shearing the arse end off a Datsun B210 at 120mph, followed by the sound of my helmet scraping highway pavement for 150 yards kinda put me off motorcycles!)

Jeff Mackwood

Keeping on topic, what cables did he use?

Quick disconnects - I presume.

Jeff Mackwood

West Coast Choppers and Orange County Choppers are both fun TV shows to watch but if you have to choose one, which will it be?

They're both local to me - probably Jesse James.