They are probably right for most people, but my case is probably different that most. I have in essence a subwoofer dedicated to each channel plus three on LFE, so *I* will have 2 subwoofer systems outputting the same bass, one on the dedicated directional channel and the LFE subs. So while the vast majority of systems will have something like 1.2 or 1.5 times bass I will be hearing true double bass. A bit of extra bass isn't the worst thing to happen, and it may not be annoying. For the difference in $$$ I _may_ decide the 950 is still worthwhile, but maybe not.

The double bass, the lack of relabelable inputs, the reports of poor s-video switching, etc. are beginnning to make me think I would just be a lot better off with a different unit. I'm still pondering it.

Just my $0.02

Will,
You can find the SoundStage at the Klipsch Homepage. Klipsch.com, then click on the Aragon link. Klipsch bought Aragon/Mondial Designs last year. They only show the latest version of the SoundStage on the site. It has DPLII etc. I'm going to contact them in the next few weeks about upgrading to DPLII after I receive my unit.
Mix

Mix; wish you all the best with your new processor. Your posts have always been a fun, interesting and entertaining read!
Sorry for hi-jacking your thread!
Steve

[This message has been edited by steves (edited August 19, 2002).]

Thanks, Mix (Jeff). I looked there but the only multi-channel pre/pro I could find there is the Aragon Stage One, which as you said has DPLII. Will you be able to upgrade your Aragon Soundstage pre/pro to have the latest features? I was not able to find any information about that, on their site.

Will

Steves- There is a thread on HTF now where Dre has a method with the ICBM of fixing the double bass issue on the Rotel. The same fix will work on the 950. In at least one case, the user reported that he *did* hear a substantial improvement in his system when the full range 5.1 inputs were handled correctly.

For people with genuine full range speakers all around, this can be a real issue.

Will,
the SoundStage is on the Klipsch site under Products/Mondial Classics/Aragon. I've just downloaded the manual. I can even upgrade to 7.1. Too cool!
Mix
Steves, no sweat about the hijack-enjoy

Where is HTF?



Yep. Although 3 db boosted bass isn't horrible, I'd rather not have it.

Damn. I hope I am wrong, but I want to hug... nevermind...

merc.....?

Just kiddin' Are All you kid's Okay?