1. Yes, they do suffer from foam rot. 2. They sound excellent when driven by the correct amplifier. The 9500 is not really powerfull enough to show them at their best. It will loose control, in particular of the bass when driven hard. Much better with 5500/6500/7000. Just my opinion, others will not agree. 3. Difficult to refurb as new because the cloth

Alex: I've found the BeoLink 1000 to still be very good when it comes to directionality. I can use it from anywhere in my room pointing in any direction, and it always works. It depends how big your room is Alex. When you get older you will realise that size IS important!

You only need the powerlink cable connected to the Avant and your passives connected to the converter. The powerlink cable MUST be a MK2 type, sometimes called fully wired.

If you use a Beo4 you can fire it in the opposite direction if you wish and it will still work! The Beolink 1000 is not quite as efficient.

Correct Craig

Frank Rizzo: Hi Peter, You're above picture is what i'd really like to know the specifics on... When is each type 1, 2 or 3 used?? What exactly do each of the 4 carry??? THanks, K All the info is on www.beotech.co.uk specifically on this page http://www.beoworld.org/beotech/wiring1.htm or one very close to it.

It depends what software you have in your 6000. In mine, stand adjustment is in MENU>SETUP>STAND on the screen and then use the arrow keys to move the TV. It shouldn't matter which remote you use..

I've never had to use it Keith but some people seem to think it is very useful.

Please note that the guide has been updated and the latest version is available http://www.beoworld.org/manuals_view.asp?pid=1238 Remember to change the file extention from .pdf to .exe before running the file. The PCG will then be available in your START>PROGRAMS>BANG & OLUFSEN folder.

Peter: It is the thin look. It you have a flat panel TV, I can see the point of flat panel speakers. I'll hang on to them for a while then. Sounds like the price is going up!