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My friend has a VSX84-TSXi and it is an excellent piece of equipment. We were recently adjusting all channels using the AVIA set up disc and found a puzzling problem. When playing wide band pink noise over the left or right speaker they both operate perfectly. But when you try to test the center...

I am currently using VSX-53TXI as a pre-amp but just for the fronts (L/C/R) and it works excellent. For the record I still use the "53" to run my surrounds and they show a load of 4.5 ohms to the receiver amp. I have not had any problems to date and have pushed it pretty hard without any...

I have found the ART (Applied Research and Technology)355 EQ to be an excellent choice. It is a two channel 31 band EQ that has many features. The hook-ups consist of XLRs, 1/4" jacks, and RCAs so any set up is pretty much possible. I use the ART 351 and the ART 355 for my HT and anytime you mix...

Bass shakers are a must when it comes to HT. I would definitely tell you to try it. I have try everything from Auras, Aura Pros, Clarks, and Buttkicker. You will needed four of the standard Auras in one recliner. You could get by with two or three Aura Pros per recliner. The best bang for the...

Everything has come together nicely and the set up as a whole is more than adequate. It is amazing how much bass comes out of two little 5" woofers (actually 3 1/2). The tweeter itself sounds very good and might need to be attenuated but I going to let it ride for now. The Zobel help out also...

As far as I am concerned the Buttkicker is the only way to go especially with that many seats. I have the Buttkicker LFE hooked directly under my recliner and sometimes I have a hard time holding my eyeballs still during big booms. It is certainly the best bang for the buck. You could also...

I would check out this web site. http://www.decware.com Look under speakers and find "The Housewrecker". You won't be disappointed. Also check out the white papers for different speaker set ups. I have a couple of versions of this design and everyone has turn out incredible. The...

Thanks John. The numbers you come up with are the exact figures. I tend to use the 10% rule because there are so many variables. Any suggestions for the tweeter that would help the Dayton crossover work correctly. Maybe a series resistor to raise the Re value. Let me know if there is anything I...

Thanks John for the very helpful info. I also believe it is up to the listener's ear to determine quality of sound. The environment the speaker will be used in will also have alot to do with the quality of sound. To say something will not work or is not compatable is the reason for trying the...

Thanks for the help with the thread Cees Alons. I was some what unsure where to post the question. I am by no means an audiophile just a fellow experimenting in the full-range arena. I have been building subs to long and need a new adventure. I have purchase some Dayton and Hi-Vi components and...

Thanks for the reply John. I am planning on testing it both ways just for the heck of it to see the difference. I want to stick with all Dayton parts and speakers so maybe some of the components will match in the long run. Again thanks for the help. HT-EXT

I am in the middle of building a two-way speaker using all Dayton components from Parts Express. Two 5" woofers {p#RS125-4}, one 1 1/8" tweeter {p#DC28F-8}, and a two-way crossover {p#XO2W-4.5K}. First question is there a better choice for a crossover for this combo? Should a crossover be around...

I would definitely try it. I have the Monster Power 3500 and it is the stuff. The best thing is one button on operation. When I turn my receiver on it turns on the power supply thus activating everything hooked to it on the switched circuits. This feature comes in handy for separates. Also the...

MCM has some descent powered subs on sale from time to time. The one my friends have recently purchased was a 10"/100w (part #50-7660). It is a down firing sub with a front firing port which makes it good for corner loading. If you use source code #611117 you can get it for about $80(add $20 for...

I will haft to say I am bias toward the Pioneer. I have a Pioneer receiver and so do many of my friends. All work descent and out of five different versions function with any hiccups. Do not get me wrong the Yamaha is also a good choice and should be consider. I would pick the one with the best...

I would start with the RMS value and go from there. Peak is just a sugar coated rating that the system will not be capable of reaching without plenty of distortion to go with the 100w per channel peak rating. Also note the ratings as they are listed 100w x 5 (1kHz @ 1% THD). This means all five...

I think as long as you build the proper enclosure any subwoofer can accommodate your home audio needs. I have used car subs and home audio subs with good results. I say build it and "BOOM". Here are some places to get you started with the build. (diy-subwoofers and Decware) Good Luck! HT-EXT

The receiver is a Pioneer Elite VSX-53Tx. I mainly watch movies (DD, DTS, etc) and once a while some music. I wanted to use the pre-outs for the surrounds(on the receiver) go to the EQ then back into the analog inputs on the receiver that I think were used for some of the first dvd players. I...

I recently purchase a Monster Power supply that was refurbished. I called Monster to verify the warranty and question him on the refurbished issue. He might have been "BSing" me but when items are return for whatever reason the company has a choice of reselling the item as B-stock, used, or...

I am a fan of separates. The ability to adjust equalizer and get the sound to my liking is most satisfing. People keep telling me to go on and buy separates (EQs/AMPs) for the surrounds but that seems a little overboard. Now they ask me why don't I just come out of the receivers pre-outs into an...

Do you have any wireless devices near your receiver or subs? (Telephone, headphone, etc.) Check your cables that goto the sub and make sure it is not across any power cables. Also I have had the local cable company line cause feedback because of a bad ground. If two different subs have the same...

As long as you set everything up correctly you should not need extra speakers for the fronts if I understand the question. Make sure you set up the distance and gain for each speaker. I tend to set the fronts a little hotter(75db/78db) than the surrounds(72db/73db) with the SPL meter. The...

Parts Express and MCM both carry a variety of plate amps with reasonable prices. Plate amps are not the most efficient but have built in crossover, phase, and volume controls to suit your needs. Depending on the type of enclosure a good 250w/300w amp should be more than enough to do the task. If...

That sounds a little hot for a receiver. My receiver would run about 100 to 110 before I went to separates. Now maybe 90 but it only runs the surrounds. Check on running two cooling fans one for the transformer section and one for the amp section of the receiver. Heat is the enemy of electronics...

Sorry for the late reply but I am new to the forum. I have used a variety of shakers from baseline AURAs to BUTTKICKER LFE(MY FAVORITE). If I was just starting out my pick (bang for the buck) would be the AURA PROs. Right now they are on sale for $30 ea.(Parts Express) and should only take a...