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I see everyone just glues their MDF for speaker projects. I have a pneumatic narrow crown stapler that really holds wood together almost as good as screws. The staples are about 5/32" wide and I have 1 1/2" long staples. The surface wound is very minimul and depending on air pressure, usually...

Brian, I don't understand why the Tee nuts come loose. If they were mounted on the inside with prongs facing toward the outside, they can't come loose. Do you mean they break the mdf because they are so close to the edge? I was planning on using tee nuts, so your input is greatly appreciated...

This is probably a question for the basics forum but I really spend all my time here, learning all I can. I'm committed to DIY speakers. I have my Tempest that I ordered from Acoustic Visions and I took advantage of the recent sale on PE 250 amp. Here is my question: I don't understand how a...

I just finished a DIY set of stands for my surrounds and when I can figure out the the correct height, I will fill them with "Black Beauty" It is used for sand blasting. It's made from lava, I believe. The stuff is jet black and quite heavy. It can be found anywhere sand blasting supplies are...

I just purchased a pair of Paradigm Atoms to upgrade my surrounds and more closely match my Paradigm fronts. The Paradigm dealer where I bought them told me they should be placed at ear level for HT and music. I don't know what to think. I have checked the Dolby site and have seen threads here...

Hi all, I'm a Nubee here and have been quietly reading hundreds of posts, learning as much as I can before I ask for help. I wanted to say hello and maybe help some of you as well. Anyone looking for MDF, try a local cabinet shop for discarded MDF. I checked one last night and scored A TRUCK...

I'm rebuilding my old Pro logic HT setup. I have a new receiver, HK avr 230 and I would like to keep using my older (10yr.) Paradigm 5seMk3 floor standing fronts and the CC300 center. I want to upgrade the surrounds and eventually get a sub. My question is which surround speakers would best...

Hi Eric, I just installed an FM antenna that really blows me away how well it works. I too received a short wire for the FM antenna on my new HK avr 230. The wire only got me a few stations. I had an old Rat shack S shaped dipole antenna in my attic that did not work well and has been sitting...

I'm in the process of upgrading my old analog Pro Logic receiver to a 5.1 system upgrade. I have heard good reviews of the HK avr225 and have decided it fits the bill for my needs and budget. The question is whether the new avr 230 is a better choice(price is similar). I don't really like it's...