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  1. Mike Nep

    Weird RCA to speaker connection for multi room setup

    Yes, the positive and negative speaker wire are connected ONE RCA, not two. Wierd isn't it?
  2. Mike Nep

    Weird RCA to speaker connection for multi room setup

    I recently moved into a new/used home and the in wall multi room speaker configuration jacks are unlike anything I've seen before. What it looks like the previous owner/installer did was, inside the wall from the speaker wires to the wall jack, run a positive wire to the signal side of the rca...
  3. Mike Nep

    10" or 12" Sub?

    I've heard the PDR 10 and the Paradigm model above it. In one word I'd describe them as "slow". I demo'd a techno cd on it and it was way behind. You may not listen to techno, but this is a good test. For the money, Maple or American, you could find something better.
  4. Mike Nep

    Eliminating ground loop with cheater plug

    Okay, here's something you can try that most likely won't kill you or anyone around you. Anywhere that you split cable tv lines, you open yourself up to some kind of hum. Why? I don't know, but, I do know one thing... Ground it! It's really quite simple. On a splitter there's usually a grounding...
  5. Mike Nep

    I want to build a pair of Bookshelves...

    Are you being sarcastic??? Ummmm, I think the gentleman is talking about bookshelf speakers, not bookshelves...
  6. Mike Nep

    A little help setting up my BFD?

    I agree with Mike D. I had the same problem with the hz/khz thing and was going crazy wondering why things wouldn't change when I conducted freq. readings. This is one of the first things you should check before you go any further. Also, you really need to be in front of the BFD when reading the...
  7. Mike Nep

    Calibrate Subwoofer with Other Speakers

    I have a 71hz standing wave in my room that is immune to any changes I make on my BFD. It's really bothersome. Any suggestions to get rid of it?
  8. Mike Nep

    Calibrate Subwoofer with Other Speakers

    I have a 71hz standing wave in my room that is immune to any changes I make on my BFD. It's really bothersome. Any suggestions to get rid of it?
  9. Mike Nep

    Sherbourn amp volume controls

    I just purhcased a 1500A Sherbourn amp rated at 5x200w. My previous system was running an Odyssey Stratos for the fronts and a Parasound 855a for the rears. I have the Sherbourn hooked up to my Outlaw 950 now, but in order to reach the same db level as my previous setup with the...
  10. Mike Nep

    Pics of Birdseye Maple 1801's I just finished

    Birdseye Maple always looks awesome and you've certainly proved that to the utmost. What did you use to cut your tweeter hole as well as your woofer hole? Beautiful job, Darren. I strive to reach your level of craftsmanship!
  11. Mike Nep

    Best subwoofer....cost not really a prob.

    You own the house? Go Infinite baffle and prepare to be amazed.
  12. Mike Nep

    IB Manifold questions

    I've never been one to cut through structural entities, but if you're friend is sure it's okay... Just make sure the manifold rests on the rafters at all times and not the sheetrock. It only takes a second for it to go crashing through your ceiling! Good luck.
  13. Mike Nep

    Opinions on my NEW speakers

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  14. Mike Nep

    Opinions on my NEW speakers

    Timbre matching fronts are pretty important, however you don't need to stick just to a Paradigm sub. There are plenty of subs out there that will outperform the 2200 for cheaper. I don't have one, but the enthusiasm of all the SVS owners (seems to be milliions) seems to point out that this is a...
  15. Mike Nep

    Opinions on my NEW speakers

    How much did you get the PS1000 for? As a Paradigm owner, I think you could get a better sub for the money. My roommate had a PS1000 and it was slow and bloated IMO.
  16. Mike Nep

    Which SVS for 300 sq ft?

    I'm sure either will work for this size room. Also, it doesn't matter what side of the room you are using because you will have to pressurize the whole room unless you have a way to seal off one leg of the "L". If it were me, I'd say screw it and get the biggest sucker you can afford. Nothing...
  17. Mike Nep

    Which SVS for 300 sq ft?

    I think we'd be much better with a measure in cubic ft. instead. Here's an example: 300 sq. ft x 8 ft. ceiling = 2400 cu. ft 300 sq. ft x 10 ft. ceiling = 3000 cu. ft 300 sq. ft x 12 ft. = 3600 cu. ft Quite a difference...
  18. Mike Nep

    FS: Parasound HCA 855A

    I will be moving at the end of this month and unfortunately can't bring this amp with me. Amp is 1 year old and is in excellent condition. Not a single scratch on it. Rarely used in small HT room as I have been constantly traveling on business. This is priced to sell and I will e-mail pictures...
  19. Mike Nep

    SVS is in the house! One problem though....

    Screw the cat! What's it gonna say? Turn it down? As for the fiance, that's a different story. Send her shopping for a couple hours... shopping for munchies for tonights game!:emoji_thumbsup:
  20. Mike Nep

    Can A Sub Damage Your Home?

    I have dual Tempests in a Infinite Baffle setup and I've played sine waves down to 13hz on an NCH tone generator and became very worried about the structural integrity of my house. The house is late 70's and the room is above the garage so it's basically "floating". The "rumble" it produced has...
  21. Mike Nep

    F/S: M&K MX150 MKII THX Subwoofer

    It is in excellent condition and I can ship it to NY.
  22. Mike Nep

    Rythmik Audio 350W Subwoofer Amp

    No BS... These amps are very good. Using one to power dual Tempests in an IB config and the necessary power is there. It was between this amp and a Parts Express amp, and for the money vs. power ratio I'd go with this one.
  23. Mike Nep

    Sub for music listening

    ...and if I move definitely not the last!
  24. Mike Nep

    Aragon Soundstage review

    Here's a San Diego company who carries Aragon... http://www.stereodesign.com on Clairemont Mesa Blvd.
  25. Mike Nep

    Sub for music listening

    I completed my IB finally and I must say, "Damn!" The bass that I have created is nothing short of the best I've heard ever. I'm not usually an over enthusiastic person, but there are things an IB setup can do that no enclosure based sub can even gets close to. I haven't taken measurements yet...
  26. Mike Nep

    Upgrade to New system

    Dan, I'm also from San Diego and if you want to listen to some Paradigm's, go to Sound Company on Sports Arena blvd. In my current system I have a Paradigm Studio CC with all Paradigm surrounds. My mains used to be Studio 80's, but I've since gotten into building my own speakers. If you like...
  27. Mike Nep

    F/S: M&K MX150 MKII THX Subwoofer

    Alright, I've dropped it down to $800.00 plus shipping (approx. $63.00). That's quite a deal in my opinion. Anyone interested?
  28. Mike Nep

    IB Manifold questions

    I finished my IB last Saturday and the design is similar to Rich's. I would build the manifold to accomodate the other two drivers you plan to add in the future. As has been said, build the box as short as possible (read: cube) to avoid any unwanted cancellation and vibration. Also, I would...
  29. Mike Nep

    Chimney infinite baffle

    I didn't say it was a good idea, just a bored at work thought. Believe me, I've come up with worse.
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