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  1. Harold A

    Dahlquist PDQ-8307 Speakers

    Dahlquist PDQ-8307 speakers they are a 3 way design with a 1" silk dome tweeter, 6.5" midrange, and 8" woofer. You can see a review at: http://www.innerear.on.ca/economist/dahlquist.html The dust caps on both mid ranges and 1 woofer are slighty pressed in( gotta hate those friends with...
  2. Harold A

    Shiva MKII Driver for sale

    I have an extra 12" Shiva MKII driver for sale. It was used in a sealed enclosure in a 2 channel system I was running. The driver is in perfect shape. I am asking $100 + shipping OBO e-mail [email protected]
  3. Harold A

    Onkyo 898 vs Pioneer 45TX

    I have finally narrowed it down to these 2 receviers. Both can be had for about the same price. Which one would you guys recomend and why. I like that the 45tx has the MCACC auto setup thing. They both seem almost exactly identical in specs. I will power my front speakers with a Carver...
  4. Harold A

    Sony 4ES and crossover settings

    DOes anyone know if the 4es has the adjustable cross over settings like the 5es did? The 5es would let you choose the cross over frequencies in 10 hz steps for the speakers to the sub. It mentions this on Crutchfields 5es info page but there is no mention of this in the 4es page. Can anyone...
  5. Harold A

    Sonys 4ES vs Pioneer Elite VSX-43TX

    I am in the market for a new reciver and considering both of these. I can pick them up for pretty close to the same price. What do people think? Here is what I have gathered: Sony has 2 multichannel inputs, the Pioneer 1 Sony DTS 96/24 decoding, Pioneer ? Pioneer THX certification, Sony...
  6. Harold A

    Shiva Mk II For sale

    I have a Shiva Mark II for sale. It has been used in a 2-channel music only system in a sealed box. I am asking $100 + shipping. Thanks, Harold
  7. Harold A

    Where to find Sonotube around Raleigh, NC

    I have called about 10 different concrete places with no luck. Can anyone point me in the right direction? TIA Harold
  8. Harold A

    Dual SVS Driver Coffee Table Sub Want Advice

    I have 2 original SVS drivers that I plan to make a coffee table sub out of. I have played with the design in Win ISD. Here is what I come up with: ~9.7 cuft enclosure, with 2 6" ports at 3ft in length that would tune the enclosure to ~18hz if I am using the software correctly. How does...
  9. Harold A

    Shiva and Tempest in same enclosure or 2 enclosures

    I have a shiva in a sealed box. I am getting a tempest also. Is it possible to put them both in a single ported sonotube or would I be better off with two seperate subs? I was planning on moving the Shiva into a portes sonetube anyway. Thanks, Harold
  10. Harold A

    DIY Protective screen, is there non-glare plexiglass?

    I would like to build a screen protector for my PT-47WX49 the one they sell is a piece. It uses cheesy clips and is not even the size of the screen. I figured it would be easy enough to get a piece of plexiglass cut and attatch to the tv case around the screen using velcro at the for corners...
  11. Harold A

    Newbie: Replay tv vs TIVO

    I am interested in getting one of these. I would like to hear the advantages/disadvantages of each. I know that for the replay TV units (non-panasonic) there is no macro-vision and that there is no subscription charges with replay tv. That is about all I know. I don't have a dish so would...
  12. Harold A

    Great Price Match on PT-47WX49 from Best Buy

    I just brought a PT-47wx49 from Best buy for $1450 with 18 month no interest. I got one from sears price matched to $1495. I was in BB this morning playing with theirs and noticed a little note on the tag that said we will be a local comepitors price and give you 10% back on the difference...
  13. Harold A

    Toshiba 53HX71 and Vertical Compression??

    I was taking a look at the manual and reading about the 2 different vertical compression modes : Letterbox and Compression. In letterbox mode it states the picture is horizontally stretched. In compression mode the picture raster is vertically squeezed. Both modes give you a letter box...
  14. Harold A

    Tosh 42H81 and setting components on top

    I have limited space in my current apartment. I would like to know if it will damage the tv to set a Receiver, 400 disc CD changer and DVD player on top along with a center channel. I am not to worried about the DVD player but the receiver and CD player worry me. The receiver is a SOny DB-930...
  15. Harold A

    Does LA times article have anyone else worried?

    This topic was posted at AVS forum but I would like to get some more opions. Here is a link to the article http://www.latimes.com/technology/la...819jul26.story I was about to go out and but an HDTV RPTV but this article plus some other talks has me just scared enough that I am considering...
  16. Harold A

    Hitachi 43UWX10B 43" 16:9

    Has anyone seen this TV. Circuit City has it on display. I have not hear anything about it. Does anyone know how it will compare to the 42" Tosh coming out? Any opinions on it? Hitachi TVs dont get talked about here that often any reason why?
  17. Harold A

    Damaged Voice Coil Dust Covers

    I have a pair do Dahlquist PDQ-8307s. I went on vacation and the person that I had watching my house has a 2 yr old son and well he decided to push the dust covers in. There is no damage to the driver itself. They seem to sound OK, not as good as I remember but that could just be in my head...
  18. Harold A

    HD-Time warner Cable can you receive it with DTC-100

    I live in Rlaiegh and TIme Warner has HD-Cable channels. I noticed on AVS forum that some people can use their DTC-100 to pick up HD-CHannels through their cable line if they set the DTC for "Air" because TW is just broadcasting them over the UHF band through the cable line. Does anyone know...
  19. Harold A

    Which 46"-50: 16:9 TV?

    OK here are the choices. Mitsubishi 46807, Panasonics 47" 16:9, TOshibas new 50" 16:9. I know each set has issues. I am not sure of what the price on the new Tosh will be relative to the other two. I am looking at right around $2000. I know the Mitusbishi and Panasonic have red push issues...
  20. Harold A

    How hard is it to remove the protective screen on Tosh 43H70?

    I see a ton of posts on removing the screens from all their floor models but not from this one. Is it possible to do? Also is there really a difference between the screens on the H70 vs the HX70? Thanks
  21. Harold A

    Whats the latest on the Panasonic PT47WX49

    I am interested in seeing this set and how it compares to the Mits. What is the latest info on release date and has anyone seen one yet. Thanks
  22. Harold A

    RCA MM36110 Questions

    I am looking at direct view 36" HDTV ready sets. I am very interested in the RCA. I want to see if all my information is correct. First, is has higher resolution then both the Sonys and Panasonics. I think it can actually display 1080i. It does not have an internal line doubler, which I...
  23. Harold A

    Subwoofer Hum

    I am trying to run a BIC DV-1210 subwoofer in my system. The probelm is the sub hums pretty badly when turned on. It has done this since I got it. At first I did not care becuase it was behind my TV. Now I am running a sealed shiva behind my tv and this sub will be solely for my rear...
  24. Harold A

    You will laugh at this on E-Bay

    You got to check this page out I think I will pick up a couple of these. I am sure they rock for subs, Yeah Right. Hmm.. Lets see take 4 8" drivers throw them in a box tell the drivers paramters and all of the sudden you have a 32" audiophile sub. And someone in buying it...
  25. Harold A

    Securing Amp to sealed Shiva

    I am almost finished with my sealed shiva. My question is are wood screws going to be enough to secure the amp to the box? I worry that with a sealed box wood screws wont be able to hold the plate amp in. Should I use t-nuts for the amp also? Thanks
  26. Harold A

    Shiva Sealed Sub Help

    I will be building a sealed shiva sub 16x16x26 out of 3/4" MDF. A friend of mine with the woodshop and I were talking about box construction. I suggested just butt end joints screwed together. Your typical DIY box construction. He was talking about using a 45 degree mitre on all edges and...
  27. Harold A

    Why are #'s different in LspCAD vs WinISD

    I am using these programs to try and design a sealed Shiva Sub. The numbers I get between the 2 programs for a -3db down point is way different. I checked and made sure the sub parameters are the same for both. This is my first attempt at a DIY sub. I want the deepest bass extension I can get...
  28. Harold A

    Why are all STB boxes satellite decoders also?

    Is the RCA DTC100 the only HDTV STB that will allow you to view OTA HDTV material with out requiring satellite service? Why don't manufactures come out with HDTV STB for only OTA broadcasts? A lot of people including myself have no plans to get a dish and it would be nice to have other options...
  29. Harold A

    DIY Sub and MDF vs Baltic Birch Plywood

    I am going to build a sonosub with a Shiva and 20" sonotube. I have heard someone mention the plywood for the endcaps instead of MDF what are the advantages or disadvantages of this. I dont mind the extra cost of the plywood. Harold
  30. Harold A

    Anyone with 36" TVs on Flexy Racks?

    I am interested in building a flexy for a Panasonic 36HX40 I will be buying. I know it should hold the weight, but I was wondering if anyone has actually done it with an 36" tv. ALso, if anyone has any pictures to post with the TV on it that would be great. What is the biggest diamter all...
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