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I thought I would check some of the places I buy parts and test equipment from to see what SPL meters they had. Most cost several hundred dollars but I did find one comparable in price and features to the Radio Shack unit: http://www.testequipmentdepot.com/ex...ers/407706.htm

I would just replace the dual bananas with singles. If you change amps again down the road you won't have a problem with spacing.

I think you are experiencing the effects to two things - differences in signal level of the two sources and differences in volume control "taper" between the old HTIB and new receiver. To spell it out in "layman" terms, in the old system the volume control was more sensitive in the earlier part...

The Radio Shack analog SPL meter is said to be better than the digital version.

I believe he means that it is possible to assemble a single system that will work for both movies and music. Not all of us have the luxury of separate rooms for HT and music. For others, the expense of separate systems for HT and 2-channels listening is prohibitive. I maintain separate systems...

The sub (assuming it is self-powered) is bring driven by its own internal amplifier which receives its signal from the receiver. Your other speakers are being driven by the receiver's amplifier stages. Turning "speakers" to off is killing output from the receiver's amp stages but not the sub...

What amount is an "important" price ? A pre-pro with balanced outputs, especially true differential design is the domain of less than a handful of (costly) high-end brands. The Outlaw Audio Model 990 at $1,099 is an exception. http://www.outlawaudio.com/products/990_gallery3.html

When you consider that MSRP is $600.00, yes $250 is an excellent price. Since you already got them, do let us know how they sound when you get everything set up.

Before you jump into those Polks check out Athena speakers at Audio Advisor. I believe you may be able to get more bang for your buck. A setup based on 4 Athena bookshelf speakers and center along with a Dayton subwoofer from Parts Express should cost close to what you would be paying for the...

Unless you have major voltage fluctuation problems in your home, you don't need any "smoothing." Something with surge protection, basic noise filtration and overvoltage protection is enough. Check out the Belkin PureAv PF30 and PF31, available heavily discounted for $83.24 and $137.53...

Why go through Amazon when you can deal directly with Parts Express ? :D http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showd...number=100-740

Look at jumpers here, only $.30 each. I don't know if they'll fit (14MM) but you could measure the spacing on the receiver and see if they do. http://www.futurlec.com/RCA-Jumper.shtml

He used what is called an AC proximity tester. I have one that beeps as well as flashes when the tip is brought close to any wire or point that is energized with AC. It beeps and flashes faster/slower depending on how close/far away the tip is from the location that is energized. Proximity...

Its not just about purchasing a lot of watts. The wattage you need is determined by the size of your listening space, sensitivity of your speakers and how loud you like to listen. There are some people who get by with just 25 watts and high sensitivity speakers and then there are others with...

A 1,000 watt HT system for $499.00 yeah right ! That system is no doubt overrated.

I tested one of my TVs at home and got a reading of 67 VAC between the coax threads and outlet ground but the current was an extremely low and insignificant .078mV, which is what I suspected would be the case.

If the OEM remote is functionally equivalent to the TSU1000 you should be able to revert to the original configuration by performing the following steps. 1. Touch and hold the Remote Control icon for a few seconds until the first setup panel appears. 2. Scroll to the second setup panel. 3...

Which model Pronto model and do you have the ProntoEdit software installed on your PC ? You can restore the original configuration file to your remote with ProntoEdit, ProntoEdit NG or ProntoProEdit NG, depending on your remote model. In the program's Tools menu select "restore default...

I bought a Vizio L32 last year and love it. IMO its a great TV for the price. Setup was easy and it has more than enough inputs for my needs. I'm thinking of getting a larger Vizio model and moving the L32 to the bedroom to replace the CRT that's there now.

Ditto here. I am doing the same with my DS696. HDMI video directly to the TV and optical audio to the receiver. I also feed the component video and analog audio to the TV for times when I want to view TV programs I've recorded to DVD-R/DVD-RAM and don't need surround sound. Glen

I am on my third Philips Pronto remote (TSU7500), having previously owned their TSU2000 and TSU3000 models. The Prontos come with the PronotEdit program which can be used to custom design one's own configuration. The options are virtually limitless. ProntoEdit also has a simulator feature that...

C'mon now, the issue was that a GFCI will function without a ground (contrary to your claim) not whether it is prudent to ground one. Yes, you bond a GFCI to a grounding conductor where one exists or where rewiring is possible (I believe the intent of the grounding advice in your GFCI...

John, That is not correct. A GFCI does not require the presence of a ground in order to work. The National Electrical Code permits a GFCI to be installed in a location where grounded service is required but no ground is present such as a basement, bathroom, kitchen, outdoor receptacle, or for...

In some cases yes, but the ground is not connected at the equipment end.

The $7,000+ Denon 5805 has a two-wire inlet (see link below). The $2000 Denon 4806 and $1,600 Yamaha RX-V2700 in the pics I provided are both also two-wire. Are these the cheapest ? My own Onkyo TX-DS696 receiver ($830 MSRP) has a two wire power cord. The Outlaw and Cambridge multichannel...

The AC power inputs of receivers, mid-fi DVD players, mid-fi CD players and subs are typically the two-wire type of hot/neutral no ground. These do not require a three-prong grounded receptacle. At the same time, it does not hurt to have one installed for future use, especially if you should...

I have had the experience of moving air with large, front-ported enclosures (15" woofers) on bass-heavy material. I've not had the same experience with a sub such as the rear-ported Dayton but I would say what you felt is normal. Remember, the woofer is a piston that is pumping air. Glen

I never had a problem with my daughters and touching, but my grandson is a different story. He just turned 5 last week and has just about grown out of the touching phase. He has left a trail of several DVD players and VCRs with ripped off trays and various objects stuck inside. My solution was...

The Dayton subs from Parts Express are great performers for the money, so don't be put off by the price. By saving on the cost of the sub you can put a bit more into the other speakers (especially the critical center channel) and get better quality all around. For 5.1 just leave off the extra...

DTS or Dolby Digital if DTS is not available.