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I have drilled into speakers a time or two. Just make sure you put a piece of tape on the bit to use as a reference mark to only go about 3/4 of the way through the wall of the speaker. That said, I would think you absolutely don't have to follow those instructions. Use some blue tak or one...

Hi Lee, Exactly what Harry said above. If you determine that the rears work ok in front then stick the mains in back. If they sound ok you have a weird problem. If they don't then run a short pair of wires from the rear channel outputs on receiver to a set of proven good speaker. If they sound...

Erik, I seem to always end up with surrounds that are not well matched to front and agree with earlier posters that you can get very good sound that way. However I just went to 5 identical speakers and there was a marked improvement, very significant and more that expected. The improvement...

Thanks Wayne, Perfect thread for my question, views on the idea from different informed perspectives. Can't believe the discussion was right under my nose and I missed it. HTF at it's best. I remember trying to integrate my first home built sub with satellites 13-14 yrs ago. Waited anxiously...

So I'm finally getting around to ordering the BFD. Have Swans M-1s and an SVS 16-42PC. Every time I have measured my settings over the years the bass reponse for freqs. under 50 or so has been 5-10 db higher than average value at 100Hz or so. With current set up on Avia my preferred setting for...

I have posted at audiogon for a particular speaker I wanted in the wanted to buy area. Did get a response within two days then made my purchase. Then answers kept coming in for a few weeks, more than I anticipated. I also recently sold a single speaker because I just wanted one for center...

Hey, I changed since thread started. Went from Sonus Faber Concerto Mains with other speakers center and back to 5 Swans M-1s and SVS 16-42PC.

Thank you Scott. I have never learned how to put up a link.

Ok, now I get the reasoning. Measure separately to gather information to better understand what is going on. For years I have measured subs and sats separately with and without Xover, together with sat full range and then with X-over, varying X-over range if available with whatever pre amp I...

Mike, I'm the guy that suggested mains off. I wanted to say I stand corrected (perhaps). As a matter of course I measure response for my subs and mains (both with and without X-over) even though I am not equalizing. Given the recommendation to EQ the sub first then go back and do again with...

I've been following the equalizer set up threads with interest because I plan to get a BFD to use with my SVS. I believe that you would want to measure with the crossover or bass management you are going to use on and the front main speakers also on. I bet if you post that measurement you would...

What a great job, got hung up over at the site for a while. Thanks!

I just wanted to point out a great posting by Sonnie on the Misc. Hardware forum. He has a web page link with detailed instructions on setting up the BFD. I will be ordering one to equalize my SVS and found it to be a helpful intro. I don't know how much everyone surfs around but I rarely go...

Sonnie, just wanted to add my thanks for your work. I might just get off my butt now and order the BFD.

OK Klipsh fans, now you have got me curious. Someone did weigh in on the upside of horns, efficiency and dynamic range, low distortion. What are the areas in which direct radiators excell vs horns? I assume there are some or we would see more horn based designs on the market. My current speakers...

Randy, I wanted to second your opinion regarding the use of small speakers all the way around for home theater vs towers for the front. I also read the British Magazine article on the topic with some interest, always nice to see your opinion confirmed in print. A pretty popular idea now per...

Hello again, Wanted to get back in on the powered tower aspect of discussion. You would want to condider that two towers run full range or two powered towers run with a sub could sound worse because of room effects and interaction of the lower range. You could end up with additive boomy bass...

Howdy, Seems like if you were going to go with the Vandersteens you would want the 2 CEs as mains, perhaps make up the difference in cost by buying an SVS sub. I auditioned the 2 CEs because of all the awards and great reviews but ended going with two way speakers (Sonus Faber Concertos) and...

Mains- Sonus Faber Concerto Home Center- Sonus Faber Concertino Surrounds- Vifa Solos Sub- SVS 16-46PC. Questions? feel free to drop an e-mail.

First A-men to Dan Hine's observations above about the quality of the average SVS post. You have to read alot of them to get to an actual issue, no disrespect to exited new owners. As a new SVS owner and potential BFD equalizer owner I have my eyes peeled for set up info. But how far do you want...

Had a similar situation a couple houses back. Had good luck with a ceiling mount about 18" out with the direct radiating speakers pointed down at the rear wall at about a 45 degree angle. Really a pretty good overall ambience without excessive localization or the feeling that the sound was...

Thanks Chuck, followed your link to the review. Well done. I should have mentioned in my post that I will be adding a BFD equalizer to my set up once I can get some decent measurements to start with. Follow up question- since I listen at between 60 and 70 db would I be better off...

I've got a new 16-46 PC, sounds pretty good set by ear (I've been using sub-sat systems for about 15yrs). I generally start with the Avia setting then end up upping the bass until pleasing. Takes a few days with a variety of materials to arrive at settings for music and movies. I use the 80hz...

I will second the motion given by many above not to change from the 60 to the 100. Not familiar with the powered 40's but did read a review that stated they were a little bright and hard. Probably depends on your room. I posted today to strongly recommend holding off on the cable upgrade. I...

I believe the conventional wisdom is that you get more consistent sound from side to side of front row center. When speaker is on it's side the guys on one side have midrange arriving before tweeter and the guys on the other have the opposite effect. I bought in to this theory some time ago...

I used the superzeros for some time, they have alot going for them. Strongly recommend using superzero center in upright position for a few months before considering any changes. You can then do a meaningful eval. of any other centers based on your listening experience. I would not probably...

Hi, I have had a 56 for about 3 mos. Satisfied overall, and as mentioned above the search option will get you many descriptions of performance in a variety of situations. I do have an issue though. Breakup into blocks of portions of the picture, independent of color or amount of info (actions...

Waiting for my SVS 16PC46, been using very dated Stereophile test disc for set up on other subs but wanted to upgrade. Ordered Autosound test disc on line Nov 30 with email response and order #sent back immediately. No disc, no charge to credit card, no response to email inquiry about the order...