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Back in early '08 I bit the bullet and puchased an SVS Ultra-13 box sub and have loved it every since I set it up and listened for the first time. About 1.5 yrs ago I moved to a new home and after setting up the system I found that the sub no longer worked. Being of electronic troubleshooting...

I'd like to add an additional thumbs up for the Avia disc. It helped me in calibrating my system and helped the overall sound qualitiy immensely. I used a radio Shack SPL meter as well. I do not have auto cal features with my AVR. I would also like to point out that the disc has additional...

I have the exact model 'digms you have and I decided to go with the SVS PB-13 ultra and have never regretted it. I probably could have settled for one of the models you mentioned for the levels I listen to. However, I have all the headroom I need and the thing sounds wonderful for music or...

...and SVS, HSU and Elemental Designs or the like will be that much better than those subs in most cases. Down firing vs Front firing is a personal choice and not a dependancy upon the flooring. You will get good clean bass out of either if designed properly. Good job on listening and it...

I haven't listened to them. I have no comment on other reviews. I still say, YOU have to listen and find what you like.

Some options below.... Elemental Designs Several choices here... Floor-standing Speakers at Crutchfield.com and here.... FRYS.com here too... Tower Speakers-Audio Advisor ...and many more options in local stores I'm sure. Listen to as many as you can, find a sound you like...

That's something you will have to tell us in about 3 months.

There is a critcal reason we are asking if you have listened to the speakers YOU will live with for a few years. Many, including myself, have loved the sound of Klipsch initially. After listening to soundtracks I was familiar with I found that the highs were tiring (in the end almost...

Have you listened to the Klipsch?

Give us a few more hints on your budget (mid-range means different things to different people) and if you own the place you are in. We need info on the room size and volume levels expected as well. Do you want a very clean clear mid-volume setup or a system that will make your ears bleed and the...

Speakers produce sound waves. Sound waves fill the space your speakers occupy and you experience those waves when you are in that space. The total volume of a car is I guess 100-200 cubic feet. A small 10'x10'x8' room has 800 cubic feet of interior space. I would guess most theater rooms are at...

I vote Robert for Sainthood!!! You are a gentleman and a SW scholar and your kindness is only exceeded by your patience.

Klipsch and 'digms do not sound alike. You have narrowed it down to the sound of the 'digms or the look of the DT's. Which is more important to you?

The center channel is 20 meters in front of the L/R speakers? How big is your theater?

SVSound - Parts & Accessories This is one source for a setup disc and sound meter. Radio shack carries sound meters as well. Otherwise you could Google for them. I am sure other here have suggestions on where to get setup/calibration discs as well.

I am not sure why you start with this self-deprecating stance but if you read replies in the majority of subjects in this lounge you will find it anything but condescending. A basement theater is not only common but some prefer it for various reasons. Speakers used for HT are usually not...

The cost of the sub percentage compared to the other speakers is completely related to the cost of the other speakers. I would say for mid level systems and I define mid level as $2k-$5k for the "other speakers then the sub should be in the 35%-60% range of the system. This is so room...

I'll be the first to admit that sound reproduction devices are a very personal choice. So many variables go into these choices. However, reproduction of recorded surround sound requires at least a minimal level of conformity. Since Dolby is a leader in this technology, why not refer to their...

Use a setup disc with test tones in various frequencies. While the discs are usually used to calibrate your system while using an SPL meter they are also useful to check your speakers to see if they are broadcasting a full range of frequency. Find a calibration disc like Avia that rotates to...

SVS rocks! Enjoy!

I would be willing to bet it will output all the sound level your wife would ever need, or want in the application you describe.

I might have to check into that for my Ultra. Weekends should not be just to re-attach everything.......

Paradigm and Klipsh are very different sounding speakers. I would say that usually it makes little difference to match the side and or rear surrounds to the front speakers. You may actually hear quite a bit of difference between the two you are considering. Klipsh produces decent products and...

same here...well, make it 30 yrs

I gotta agree here. When I had a set of JBL "matched" front and center channel speakers I thought I was in HT heaven. Then I used the Avia disk and found I was not timbre matched. Long story short is that HT timbre matching is important but not as noticable until cetrtain scenes or the...

ummmm, we need a few details. Describe the sub, is it powered or passive? What do you want to listen to AM, FM, AM HD, FM HD, CD, Tape, 8-track ;) or other? What ohmage are the speakers? I would say that a car unit is not ideal in this situation. There are some relatively...

My first blush would be to recommend going to as many high end stores as possible and listen to music and DVD's/BR discs from YOUR collection as possible. Find out the type of system that pleases you. Some are laid back and "neutral", some will accentuate the highs (like your Klipch's). Some...

The sub you bought is not designed for HT and/or home music usage, (as you have mentioned) it is a PA or DJ type of passive sub. I am not saying it could not work in an HT/music setup but it is not ideal. The frequency range, box design, output range etc., is designed more for the intended as I...

Before any of us could give you a suggestion we would need more detail on a few things. Do you have a budget in mind? What size is your room? Will you be using it for HT, music or both and at what percentage, type of music etc.? What volumes do you expect? How do you like the Klipsh sound...