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  1. Justin_Terpstra

    Need subwoofer troubleshooting help and some advice.

    Now to add to the confusion. Basically this system is in the living room. It is used all the time, even for regular TV. It is run in 5 channel stereo for that. So it gets used a lot. For the past 2 weeks the sub has been shut off. Yesterday I wanted to troubleshoot so I turned the sub back...
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    Need subwoofer troubleshooting help and some advice.

    Well over the past 6 months my sub has been acting weird. It first seemed to happen occasionally with the DSS box, almost always w/ American Idol was on. Now its happening all the time no matter what the source. As it plays it crackles. I'm assuming it is a blown subwoofer. My sub is one of the...
  3. Justin_Terpstra

    crossover freq help

    I need help, or suggestions w/ my crossover frequency. I have: - Marantz SR-7000 reciever - Sound Dynamics RTS-9s mains (dual 6.5" + tweeter) - Sound Dynamics C-2 center (dual 5.25" + tweeter) - Paradigm Mini Monitors rear (6.5" + tweeter) - Velodyne SPL-1200 sub The reciever has a...
  4. Justin_Terpstra

    Avia system/sub calibration help

    Perfect ..... I'll try it first thing when I get home tonight.
  5. Justin_Terpstra

    Avia system/sub calibration help

    I'm looking for some help calibrating my system/sub. I got the Avia disc and the RS SPL meter. From what I understand I calibrate all the speakers to 85db. This isn't that hard. Where my uestion is .... is about the sub level. I have my mains set to small so that I get sub output through...
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    System upgrade advice needed

    The Denon 2105 & 2805 seems to be a good choice ???
  7. Justin_Terpstra

    System upgrade advice needed

    Current system: - Marantz SR7000 - Marantz CC3000 (5 dic changer) - Marantz DV4100 (single dvd) - Sound Dynamics RTS-9s (fronts, dual 6.5s + tweeter) - Sound Dynamics C-2 (center, dual 5.25's + tweeter) - Paradigm Mini Monotor (rears) - Velodyne SPL-1200 (sub) - Toshiba 32" standard tube...
  8. Justin_Terpstra

    Need recommendation for new speakers & sub for sound quality

    I got those same JL 5x7" XRs for my truck. They are by far the best speakers I have ever had in a vehicle. Simply amazing. I also have the Pioneer 7400MP, JL 8w3v2 subs, and Alpine amps. Its a really sweet SQ system. I got my XRs off ebay for $200 including shipping. You might wanna check...
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    Determining factors on sub purchase

    I have a 2001 Civic Coupe EX. Great car. Heres what I did: My homepage This is where I got all my information ... and probably the best place for you to go. Loads of information. Go into the ICE forums (in car entertainment), I post under Regular_Joe. 2001 and up Civic website Good luck.
  10. Justin_Terpstra

    Placement question on a Velodyne SPL-1200.

    I have mine in the corner. Thats where it seems to sound best. It has about 3" clearance all the way around.
  11. Justin_Terpstra

    Post Pics of your Car setup

    Heres my Civic that I just sold 2 weeks ago. Pioneer 7400MP Diamond Audio M6 6.5" Components Eclipse Aluminum 12" Kicker 150.2 (75x2) Kicker 400.1 (800x1)
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    Post Pics of your Car setup

    I put the crossovers in the cubby so they are out of the way and hidden. There is a cover that folds down and then the armrest folds over that. You can see the armrest in the other pics ... kinda. The pictures are decieving. The cubby is really big inside and is in three sections. The crossovers...
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    Post Pics of your Car setup

    2002 Yellow Ford Ranger Supercab 4x4 Pioneer 7400MP (CD/MP3) JL XR 5x7 (coax w/ crossovers in center console) JL 8w3's Subs (8" sealed in custom boxes) Alpine T200 (90x2) Alpine M350 (700x1)
  14. Justin_Terpstra

    Crazy idea: add preouts myself?

    Dumb ... but could you use the headphone output? Use a phone plug to RCA cable .... similar to what I do to hook my computer up to my old Pioneer Reciever for some computer tunes ....
  15. Justin_Terpstra

    Lowest price THX certified processor

    Its hard not to gripe about the certifacation. Look at some of the products that are certified out there. A fine example is the new Klipsch promedia computer THX certified surround systems. 3" mains all around w/ a 6.5" subwoofer spouting "Max Burst Power" of 200 watts To me thats...
  16. Justin_Terpstra

    Marantz SR-7000 issue w/ channel levels

    Well heres an update. I had always calibrated w/ the test tones on my reciever. I had my mains set to small and my sub set at 55hz and down. I thought the crossover was 80hz when actually it was 100hz. On the advice of those here I ordered AVIA. I then turned my sub crossover off, to be...
  17. Justin_Terpstra

    Marantz SR-7000 issue w/ channel levels

    Someone must have this reciever and be able to offer some advice ....
  18. Justin_Terpstra

    Marantz SR-7000 issue w/ channel levels

    My Equipment: - Marantz SR-7000 - Velodyne SPL-1200 - Sound Dynamics RTS-9's (mains)(dual 6.5's) - Sound Dynamics C2 (center)(dual 5.25's) - Paradigm Mini-Monitors (rears) Overally I have been having issues w/ the bass. Never seems quite right. Plus stereo vs DD was never the same. I...
  19. Justin_Terpstra

    RS meter correction factors, and system tweaks

    Ok, thats exactly what I was looking for. I will try turning the crossover on my sub up. I am going to order the stryke cd and avia dvd too. Wheres the best place to get the AVIA disk. On there website its says $50 .... seems like a lot. Thanks guys .....
  20. Justin_Terpstra

    RS meter correction factors, and system tweaks

    Anyone have a list of the sub correction factors for the Rad Shack SPL meter. I knew it was off slightly but never thought it really made that much of a difference. Recently I had my car professionally measured. Of course I had my RS meter in hand too. Overall I was peaking at...
  21. Justin_Terpstra

    All-channel stereo?

    I only use it for regular TV viewing. Nice for the News, MTV, etc .... or the N64. Although since I have Digital Cable for HBO, Max, etc ... I switch over to DD or DPL.
  22. Justin_Terpstra

    Puzzle / Strategy Games

    Any puzzle type games for Xbox. Me and the mrs really get competitive with Dr. Mario and Pokemon Puzzle League. Looking for such a game to get her into the Xbox world .....
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    Games ...

    Are there any puzzle type games for Xbox. I mean Halo is going to be the first game I get. But me and the mrs. like to play puzzle games against one another. She really likes Dr. Mario or Pokemon Puzzle on the N64. Thanks
  24. Justin_Terpstra

    Xbox & DD

    good call .... lol
  25. Justin_Terpstra

    Xbox & DD

    Thats exactly what I was afraid of ..... I need a bib for my drool. I almost bought one last weekend, but it would have been close to $500 for everything (unit, S-video attatchment, 6' toslink cable, second controller, 2 controller extensions, 2 games, and tax). How does the PS2 or...
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    Xbox & DD

    I was just curious about the Xbox. I have a $5k HT setup and was thinking of integrating it in for fun. Currently I am still playing w/ a N64 on 5 channel stereo. MarioCart 64 rocks .... A lot of the Xbox games claim Dolby Digital, and it is marked so on the back of them. Is the...
  27. Justin_Terpstra

    Portable CD Player

    Best I have so far is SONY CFD-S40CP .... but thats a boombox.
  28. Justin_Terpstra

    Portable CD Player

    Ok .... so its not really a Home Theater question. But seriously. When you do happen have an audio related question .... where else should one go but here. I am looking for a portable CDP that: - plays regular cds - plays MP3 cds - has an FM tuner I listen to music all the time, but...
  29. Justin_Terpstra

    Subwooofer problem

    Ya mine was awesome ....and then it started buzzing a lot. Same thing, amp problem. Talking to a dealer they were in the process of replacing all the first batch amps. The amps were already in, they just haden't called me to inform me of the problem. I replaced mine and it has been flawless...
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