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Dec 21, 2003	subwooferability ??? What it took to get performence in my system and past systems was individual parts assembled through trial and error.The end product is far from some ,"all in one box sub".Their ability to deliver spl's at a full 20-90hz always failed and the whol...
Dec 21, 2003	subwooferability ??? If I can add...I would buy a used Vel HGS 18.But you then still have issues of room modes which Aerial Acoustics trys to fix with an on board parametric.I feel you need a full parametric,digital or analog.And that plate amp...for 4500.00.Do you kn...
Dec 20, 2003	Remote controls for A/V system Try the battery in the transmitter that mounts to the rc2000.It might be going.
Dec 20, 2003	where do you cross over your ht setup "Number one","set all speakers to large"."Eye,eye captain"."All speakers are set to large"."Number one,how do the nulls and peaks look"? "Captain, it's a miracle,no peaks or nulls"."Number one,set a course to use the sub only for LFE"."But Captain...
Dec 18, 2003	Best upgrade for my system? I always recommend first touble shooting the room.Room treatments are inexpensive if DIY.Good luck
Dec 16, 2003	What to add to my system for best sound? My advice is always the same.What have you done with the room.The room is the biggest variable.Start to read about room acoustic treatments.Better if its a dedicated room.My room looks like a room treatment sales showroom.Tubetraps,acoustic panel ...
Dec 14, 2003	Which SS amp does sound the most warm of all? These cost pennies but I had to add this to the list.I use three B&K ST-140's in my hometheater system.I have been using them for about eight years.Sweet as can be.....
Dec 14, 2003	set up for rear surround speaker A little more info please.Are they side surround with a rear center.Dipole or mono pole.How big is the room (dimentions).Where is your main seating position relative to the side walls and rear walls.These answers will help narrow the right spot.
Dec 14, 2003	what the THX ? Way to go! Slappy gets an A+ for best story.
Dec 12, 2003	Echo Busters or Room Tunes????????? Elecrostatics are dipoles,right.I would suggest RPG skylines behind each speaker.I made mine and they are easy and inexpensive.Before you start to absorb sound try the RPG's.Then look for first reflections on the walls by sitting in your easy chai...
Dec 12, 2003	What is the best tweak? DIY:tube traps,acoustic panels,RPG skyline diffusers.They were the icing on the cake.
Dec 10, 2003	where do you cross over your ht setup OK.I give.This has been the most fun yet.I guess my small room is a problem and or has multiple problems and all the other rooms have or had problems and the only house calls are from clients with problematic rooms.Cross over freq. is room depende...
Dec 10, 2003	where do you cross over your ht setup OK,so you do cross over but not all at 80hz.You have a small issue at 60hz.What size is your room ? What are your mains ? What is your center ? What are your surrounds ? What sub are you using ? Just wondering.
Dec 09, 2003	where do you cross over your ht setup no room is linear.no room is linear.period.your gear might be linear , but your room is not and i would be willing to bet dollars to dougnuts that your room modes are there and you have yet to address them or are willing to do anything about them....
Dec 09, 2003	where do you cross over your ht setup Like I said before.ALL rooms have modes.If you don't do something about them with some type of parametric in the bass all you hear is the mode because it is 15-20db higher than the rest of the signal.If you choose to ignore this basic principle th...