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SMS-1 Questions
Full range is, already, contentious since there are different definitions for it. In addition, without measurements, there's no assurance that they will perform as "full range" in any particular setup. With the B&W 802Ds in my city system, I u... 
Would center channel benefit audio only room?
"My speakers are 3 way custom utilizing a Heil AMT tweeter."Hmm. All bets are off with such an unknown but adding another speaker to these won't elevate the soundstage (unless you put it near the ceiling).Kal 
SMS-1 Questions
Use a pair of Y cables from the preamp to split off the L/R signals for the SMS-1. (I cannot remember if one can use the SMS-1 to do this but that might be possible.) There is a small delay introduced by the SMS-1 but that is folded in with the re... 
Would center channel benefit audio only room?
What a lot of pointlessly decisive answers to a vague question about an indeterminate system setup! Amusing.Kal 
SMS-1 Questions
There are many routes to satisfaction and some appeal to different people differently. Still, in this day and age of sophisticated bass management and roomEQ/subEQ, some traditional configurations might be reconsidered. In fact, one can probably g... 
Would center channel benefit audio only room?
Or get a tiny room. ;-)Until you give us more info/parameters of your setup and needs, it's not possible to help.Kal 
SMS-1 Questions
The need for stereo subs is greatly overrated considering the wavelengths involved.Kal 
Dalesford Drivers
The catalog shows 2 D153 models, both spec'ed at 77mm deep. It also shows 3 200mm (8") and one 250mm (10") model. The 10" is:Depth 97mmWeight 2.5kgsFlux density 14k gaussPower handling 50w rmsResonant F 23hzmax power 70wNominal FR 25-3500HzKal 
SMS-1 Questions
Digital Room Correction. OK. I do not think it is a common abbreviation.As for letting it do its thing without a display, that is a real problem since the autoEQ function is woefully inferior to the manual EQ with the SMS-1. IIRC, the autoEQ will ... 
SMS-1 Questions
You need something that will display composite or s-video video. That is usually a TV.What is DRC?Kal 
Dalesford Drivers
Me, too. It is at my office and I will not be there until Wednesday afternoon at the latest. I will report back as soon as I can.Kal 
Dalesford Drivers
I have a catalog from England that lists (and pictures) the drivers with summary specs for each model. There are, also, similar tabular listings with similar info. All are Bextrene cones but the v.c. diameters vary.Kal 
Dalesford Drivers
If you can tell me the model number, I can, likely, tell you the specs.Kal 
Fixed and variable pre amp outputs
Well, the fixed output is just that: Fixed, invariable and unaffected by the volume control. It is most often used to feed a recorder of some sort.The variable output is the one controlled by the volume control and used to feed the power amp(s) fo... 
Seeking "Crossover Networks For Dummies," please
There are many decent books on the topic.Kal