I also vote for harbeths. One because I have heard the 40.1s Two, I really do not care for speakers that have to be corner loaded to sound good. It restricts placement too much for my OCD.
All great suggestions. Definitely want something utilizing RPN (Still have a working HP 15c in my desk). I think I will give pcalc a spin even though it is not free, it looks to have some nice flexibility. Plus I can get the ipad and OSx version for $0.99 more than if I buy the OSx version alone.
and effectively acts more like a closed headphone, as far as sound leakage, than many "trully closed" headphones. Of course without any supporting evidence or double-deaf tests.
That's what Napolean said ...
Not really my field but the limited amount of research i have seen is pretty primitive and much more conjectural than I am comfortable with.
Had a nice 45 minute conversation with the dean of the college of science and mathematics at Arkansas State University. Looks like I will be heading south for a few days next week.
I'm still using my Rotel 1068 in the HT rig as it sounds good and is a really solid piece of equipment. Lack of HDMI switching has not really been enough of an incentive to upgrade.