More ideas on components... http://www.audioholics.com/buying-gu...onic-pt-ae900u The recommended components here are for a pricier HT package, but it gives you an idea of what sort of components you can integrate at your price point (pick and choose, and choose good stuff!). Are you able...
More specifically, try to get the tweeters as close to your seated listening level as you can, and your center channel tweeter be within +/-2 vertical feet of the L/R channel tweeters (so that the imaging doesn't 'pull' up or down). Dispersion is more about listening area coverage.
Well, because the room isn't closed off, it's more like 15X30. Regardless of which sub you choose, you won't have enough oomph to fill that space. If this will be the place where your HT will reside for the forseeable future, I'd choose none of the above and save your pennies for at least a PB12.
Other ideas... New, how 'bout http://www.outlawaudio.com/promo_pages/promo_2200.html (buy 4 get 5th free - stretches the budget a little though) Used, how 'bout http://cgi.ebay.com/Carver-Sunfire-C...QQcmdZViewItem or http://cgi.ebay.com/HARMAN-KARDON-2-...QQcmdZViewItem or...
Well, it seems to me that it's not a waste if you already own the thing - you're just redeploying it in another location. Yes, it's being underutilized but hey, it's yours! You are right. For what you can get for it, you'll just end up getting another preamp that *might* be as clean as the...
Alon's got it. They key to gaining WAF on the control front is to get a GOOD universal remote. Lots of people like the Harmony's. Personally I'm a Universal Remote fan (I use one and have installed many). The days of having to use multiple remotes are long gone. With respect to being able to...
I know this is the unofficial SVS hangout but... If you can stretch your budget to $599++ consider the soon to be released MFW-15 (no official product listing yet, you'd need to call the guys at AV123.com). Here's some info - http://av123forum.com/showthread.php?t=15788
HI Dixit, I'm not a big fan of onboard video processors. IMO a receivers main job is to handle audio and the video chain should be handled separately. In an ideal world this should be so, but there are system limitations and budgetary constraints so you do what you must. Having said that, I...
No, you can't go DVI/HDMI->RGB. If the Mac is outputting DVI-A you could try going to VGA with an adapter, into the inFocus (does it have VGA input?). You should test that HDMI->MI-DA cable. I've read that it should work.
I think when Sean says 'amp' he means his receiver. But, that still doesn't get you closer to an answer Sean. It's not clear what connections you have available on your receiver. If your receiver does not have a digital connection as an option, you are left with either a) connectiing 6 or 8...
Your speakers have balanced in's? Are you running powered speakers? These are line level out's from the pre-amp. There's also the Emotiva... http://www.emotiva.com/expandedpages/dmc1expanded.html
WOW. Do you really have all 10 filters going? You really should not ever NEED more than 3 or 4 at the most. What frequency does the second line from the left on the graph represent? I'm assuming that's 40Hz. So, I think you could possible put notch on 30Hz, and cut it about 3dB. See how that...
Very interesting discussion, as I'm in the position to get either an AVR or a pre-pro with HDMI. It'd be nice to take advantage of HDMI signal path for the HD audio formats coming out, instead of having to go analog from the player. Was going to pull the trigger on the 990 but am having second...
Really? I tried to find some info on that, but didn't turn up much (probably not running the right key words in the search). I'd be interested in reading up on what they actually do to adjust the master for home use. Thanks.
1) A single Google would have netted you your answer ("BFD guide"). Google is your friend. Don't ignore him! 2) If you know enough to understand the importance of using a BFD, then you are not an idiot. BTW, you really do need to know 'why' you are making the settings you are, because if the...
Depending on how much of the front wall is visible while viewing a movie, you may notice an exaggeration towards red tones because of that cranberry red. There is one color that is absolutely AWEFUL for theater walls. You guessed it - green. It being on the side walls and the fact that it's...
Phil beat me to the punch. That's my feeling also. "Clear, distortion-free sound" can be had if you use quality amplifiers (many lower quality amps in receivers will audibly distort way before they reach their peak). Many modern AVR's these days have enough headroom to do that at pretty high...
OK. Here's how I'd check your room, quick and dirty... 1) Figure out what the room modes will be. Use this calculator (there are many online, this was graphically interesting) - http://www.klipschcorner.com/Tools/ModeCalc.aspx So for instance, in a room that is 20X15X10, the primary...
Curtains are not that great for absorption, mainly because of their irregularity you can't predict how well it will absorb (it's not uniform). Depending on the weight, it may have absorptive and diffusive properties as well. However, good 'theatrical' curtains are WAY expensive and might be...
A couple of things for you to read: http://www.jensen-transformers.com/an/ts_guide.pdf and http://www.audioholics.com/tweaks/co...-hum-and-buzz/ and one more for grins http://siber-sonic.com/electronics/GLoopwhatis.html Just to be sure, try disconnecting your cable tv coax from that wall...
Glad to see you got the sub Shannon! FINALLY! Do you have a SPL meter? You'll need one to use in conjunction with your sine wave disc. Lots of info on the web on how to dial in the sub. Do you have alternate placement locations? Placement is THE factor in determining smooth response for your...
If it's not hooked up to the rest of your system, I doubt it could come from your cable TV coax. Chances are the outlet/circuit is not properly grounded. Try going to another room where you KNOW it's on a different circuit and plug the unit in. Still get a hum? People have recommended...
Something else to try. If all the connections appear to be OK, you might have a bad center channel amplifier. Set your receiver's center channel setting to 'NONE' (so it thinks you don't have a center channel speaker). Does your dialogue come back? It should. This might be a workaround until you...
Unfortunately a 200" diagonal 16:9 screen will not fit vertically on an 8' wall (98" vertical height), so your room is a limiting factor. 120" in 16:9 seems to be a good size when considering the vertical constraint, but is a problem with the intended viewing space. IMO I don't think you...
Document EVERY contact you made with BAX, who you spoke with (hopefully you remember) the result of the conversation, and the net result. Also include in your documentation contact with the vender (SVS) and their steps to get your product to you. You will want to send this to a regional...
The right projector is going to be a function of how many seats, seating area, ambient light conditions, and media content being viewed (I assume the latter is 100% widescreen, but some churches do double duty and run 4:3 for Powerpoint, cameras, etc.). Can you comment? I'd also would not...