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  1. Aaron Gilbert

    Can anyone help me? What kind of cables are these?

    They look like a DB25 to six RCA cable. Certain surround processors and amplifiers in the early-mid 90's used a DB25 connection for their six channel output or input. These cables would allow you to use the DB25 jack of that component with standard RCA jacks. It makes for easier connection on...
  2. Aaron Gilbert

    Best AV Receiver in the $400 to $700 Range?

    Eh? The VSX-94 is $1300 and the SC-05 is $1800. I thought $700 was the maximum? My suggestion is the Onkyo 805, which can be had for less than $600. The amplifiers and power supply in the 805 are very much stronger than the 806. Otherwise the units are comparable, except that the 806 has two...
  3. Aaron Gilbert

    Comparrison: Pioneer VSX-01TXH - Pioneer VSX-1018AH-K

    The 1018 has NO S-video inputs, whereas the VSX-01 has four. The 1018 does offer an additional rear panel optical input, however. I couldn't do without the S-video, and wanted five digital inputs on the back, so actually, neither of these worked for me.
  4. Aaron Gilbert

    Where can I get really cheap screen material?

    Over at AVS forum, this has been discussed many times. It's been so long (couple years since I built my screen!), I don't remember the exact details. Ah, here we go, found a thread with them. Starts rolling off very gently about 1kHz by about 1 dB/octave, slightly more in the top octaves, to be...
  5. Aaron Gilbert

    Where can I get really cheap screen material?

    I am using the Coated Celtic Cloth from Dazian. It's cheap, available in insane widths, and works great. It's also reasonably acoustically transparent, if you need that type of thing (I did), but also somewhat light transparent too, for that reason. I used their heavyweight Duvetyne (seems to...
  6. Aaron Gilbert

    Crossover guru's - could I make this work? (links to drivers)

    Sure, that combination could absolutely work. I am using those very woofers in an MTM arrangement using the ApexJr shielded silk dome tweeter. I don't remember my crossover frequencies off the top of my head, but I do remember I needed quite a bit of underlap. That is, I started rolling the...
  7. Aaron Gilbert

    7.1 on a Kenwood VR-5080?

    Derek, I believe I can shed some light on this, as I have a VR-5090, the next model up. Our receivers don't have 7.1 processing at all, it's 6.1. Yes, there is a left and a right surround back preamp output, and you CAN adjust the levels independently for each speaker. However, both outpus...
  8. Aaron Gilbert

    Legacy LUM-A1 Amplifier (made by Proton) for sale.

    Dorian, Yes, it is tough to find information on these, as they weren't in the market too long. It has one very minor scratch on the top (and I mean the top, not on the front near the top) of the front fascia. I'll get a picture of that tonight and other views. Otherwise it's in new condition...
  9. Aaron Gilbert

    Legacy LUM-A1 Amplifier (made by Proton) for sale.

    Dorian, Just FYI, I won't be able to check actual email until I get home, about 9 hours from now. So don't think I'm ignoring you. :) Wasn't able to get pictures yet. Aaron Gilbert
  10. Aaron Gilbert

    Legacy LUM-A1 Amplifier (made by Proton) for sale.

    Hi folks. I have a five channel Legacy LUM-A1 amplifier for sale. It's made by Proton, and is the same internally as a Proton AA-2580 (and extremely close externally). Rated power is 80w per channel into eight ohms, and 120w per channel into four ohms. It has a two speed cooling fan in the back...
  11. Aaron Gilbert

    About to order Quatro 15"/Amp

    Mike, I think the several people who have already mentioned it are probably correct, that your front speakers are set to large. If so, when you put in a CD, or any source not having a ".1" channel, no bass will be sent to the subwoofer. There's a slight possibility that if you pick a surround...
  12. Aaron Gilbert

    Box Set Bonanza - Get 'em Before I Change my Mind!!

    Tina, I got the SG-1 sets today, all in perfect condition. Thanks a bunch! Sorry about the email thing, it should have come through ok i thought, but it may be your address didn't get added to my approved list like I thought. With 100+ geniune spams per day, sometimes I don't read through the...
  13. Aaron Gilbert

    Box Set Bonanza - Get 'em Before I Change my Mind!!

    Tina, That sounds like a deal to me. I am feeling good tonight, how about $145 for Seasons 1-5? I presume that includes shipping as you said in the original post. I'll send you an email asap and if everything's cool will Paypal you the money tonight! Aaron
  14. Aaron Gilbert

    Box Set Bonanza - Get 'em Before I Change my Mind!!

    Tina, Do you still have Stargate SG-1 available? I'm interested in seasons 1-5. Any discount for buying that many? Ok this may be a dumb question, but I presume they are the US version and widescreen? I don't know if a different version was available in the US but I haven't checked. Thanks...
  15. Aaron Gilbert

    More Sonosub Questions

    A few thoughts: I don't think having a small section down to 3/4" thick is going to make a bit of difference when the remainder is 2.25" thick. However, those posts have a 1.5" long shaft, so it's unclear to m why you would need a recessed section any thinner than about 1.25" for those...
  16. Aaron Gilbert

    Looking for new car receiver

    Nick, This may have been the deck you were talking about: http://www.crutchfield.com/S-2luasc8...search=jvc+dvd There are several reviews and detailed information at the Crutchfield site. It looks like the deck has a few drawbacks, but if DVD playback on an in-dash screen is your...
  17. Aaron Gilbert

    DIY screen members here

    What, no love for those with a fabric screen?? :) Aaron Gilbert
  18. Aaron Gilbert

    hushbox

    Edmund Optical has quite a varied selection of glass and plastic windows in both round or rectangular. Pricing seems a bit steep to me, but I don't know what your budget is. Certainly it's cheaper than buying a quieter projector. :) This is just one example, looks like a good one though with...
  19. Aaron Gilbert

    Newbie with a Quatro 15

    Jack, Yes, you're quite right, most braces are not just a solid piece! If they were, for one thing, you would divide your box into two sub enclosures, which you obviously don't want to do. But also, you don't need all that extra weight in the box, especially when you are making it out of MDF...
  20. Aaron Gilbert

    I'm going to build them, but I need some advice

    I agree with Solen parts, and if you buy them directly from Solen, who by the way are a pleasure to deal with, you'll save a bundle compared to Parts Express or Madisound. I like the Lynk metal oxide resistors from Solen. I use 1/4" pegboard for my crossovers, it's easy to cut and gives you...
  21. Aaron Gilbert

    Newbie with a Quatro 15

    The difference will be huge. The Quatro 15" will have better low end extension, and considerably lower distortion for a given output level, and also considerably higher maximum output. Without knowing which woofer is in the DLS, we can't say for sure. But, even if it were the equivalent of a...
  22. Aaron Gilbert

    DIY Subwoofer question...help me understand the Tumult vs. DPL-12

    I've also heard, from a local loudspeaker rebuilder and designer, about the Parts Express 500w and 1000w amplifiers not delivering their rated power, and not sounding that good either. Aaron Gilbert
  23. Aaron Gilbert

    DIY Subwoofer question...help me understand the Tumult vs. DPL-12

    Actually, of these three drivers, the Maelstrom will have the worst low end extension, due to the highest Fs and lowest Qts. A Tempest does make a nice choice, but the DPL12 provides better low end extension (about 4 Hz all else equal) in a box about half the size. Of course, it's the same...
  24. Aaron Gilbert

    Has anybody ever tried building something like this?

    Damn, I knew I should have followed up on that idea! This guy better not turn into the next pet rock story. :) Seriously though, every time I thought of doing that, I realized just how little internal volume there is in such 'cabinets'. As I like to use cheap woofers (which often have a...
  25. Aaron Gilbert

    Need pictures of subwoofer enclosurs

    Oops, I forgot you had actually said how large the box was going to be, 1.6 cubic feet. That is relatively small, say no larger than 16" x 16" x 16" internal, allowing some room for the driver/amp/bracing/port. Assuming you are using 2 x 2's for the bracing on all edges, that leaves a maximum...
  26. Aaron Gilbert

    Need pictures of subwoofer enclosurs

    Dave, I like it! Have thought of using dowels in the past, never got around to it though, probably because I'm even too cheap for that. I can't remember how much a 8' length of 1.5" dowel is, but I seem to recall it's quite a bit more than an 8' 2 x 2. Of course the dowel has the advantage in...
  27. Aaron Gilbert

    Need pictures of subwoofer enclosurs

    Joey, I've got a fly cutter very similar to that, except mine has two blades (one on each side), and I got it at Harbor Freight. It doesn't seem to work nearly as well as the one my Dad has though, which is a single blade. Maybe it's just a low quality cutter, wouldn't surprise me. I thought...
  28. Aaron Gilbert

    Need pictures of subwoofer enclosurs

    Darren, Adjustable carbide hole cutter? I like the sound of that. Where does one get such a contraption in these parts? I agree on selling used DIY speakers, it's hard to do and break even, much less make money. Of course the option is to sell at a loss, or not sell (netting $0) and end up...
  29. Aaron Gilbert

    Need pictures of subwoofer enclosurs

    Darren, That subwoofer is truly a work of art. It's a shame all that beautiful interior work goes unseen, but the ouside is even better. :) Tell me, did you use a CNC machine to cut all the holes in the braces, or was that done by hand with a router? That's a lot of hole cutting! I probably...
  30. Aaron Gilbert

    Subwoofer Sand Stand

    Since your subwoofer is already on a concrete floor, I don't think you have to worry much about it moving the floor. It will always move the walls, and I believe the only way to lessen that would be to change the wall themselves, by making them stiffer/thicker/etc. I don't feel there would be...
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