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05-26-2003, 06:45 PM
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Terence,
I really like my S50's as they sound good and can pump out some strong bass with or without the sub-woofer on.
When I first purchased them and hooked them up I had them bi-wired using AR's 10 and 12 guage speaker wire. Once we moved I didn't re-hook them up doing the bi-wire method because I couldn't really hear a difference.
I hooked them up straight from the 5ES receiver using AR's 10G Master series speaker wire with banana plugs and I left the gold jumpers off. I replaced the gold jumpers with speaker wire. Yes I use the spikes because of carpeting in my HT room.
The only puzzle that I coulnd't ever figure out was those Foam Plugs that came with all of the speakers.
I left them out and stored them for now. Do you know what the Foam Plugs are for ?
Thanks
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05-26-2003, 10:03 PM
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terence: I like my S50's right now, they sound great to me, not too harsh. The bass extends pretty low, but when I add in the sub, it makes a difference. Even without the sub though, I've found myself forgetting that it's not turned on, b/c the speakers do a great job for the full range.
Then again, I haven't tried using the spikes yet, and I'm on carpet, so maybe that will help out even more.
I tried bi-wiring once, but I didn't notice much of a difference at all, I don't have proper equipment though, I don't have any kind of decent amps to attempt that, I'm running them off a Samson S1000 right now though and they like the extra power for sure!
I've actually tried looking hard for another pair of S50's, or even a single one (I have an extra S50 speaker sitting in a box) to use for surrounds, but I couldn't find a place selling them.
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05-26-2003, 10:55 PM
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Curtis Brett got to your question before i could, good job Brett, glad you love them Curtis. 
Scott, if you can find the S50's go for it, the S40's are great as well & the S20's can be used all around if you can't find the towers. The SC2 center compliments the S50's,S40's & S20's well, good luck in your search.
GabrielC try the spikes you will hear improvement in the bass, also good luck finding S50. I think AR stop making them.
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05-27-2003, 01:24 AM
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Recoton also owns Advent (& Jensen too) I believe....and unfortunately, that once proud company quickly went down the toilet.
Any news on an Advent revival?
LJ
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05-27-2003, 04:40 AM
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Jenson and Advent will be going to the company that buys the Audio portion of Recoton. While theses brands have been hurt, they are definitely not dead.
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05-27-2003, 06:18 AM
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There is a "major manufacturer" of consumer electronics bidding on the entire Recoton package that has GREAT plans for AR.
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So Scott, can you shead any light on what is in the works for AR? What have you heard? 
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05-27-2003, 06:53 AM
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Of course, I can't really say much. But I will say that if "they" win the bidding, they plan on expanding the AR name into other home audio products, for example shelf systems, MP3 players, etc. Look for a much larger presence in the market.
The really good news about this buyer is that they already have an excellent manufacturing supply relationship with a number of factories in the Orient. The prior supply problems should be a thing of the past!
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05-27-2003, 07:19 PM
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Man, I can't believe I missed this thread. I have Performance speakers all around (PS2262 mains, PS215 surrounds, and Brett's old C225PS center), paired with a JBL PB10 and Aura bass shakers.
Dale, I'm glad someone here jumped on the h.h.gregg blowouts! There are some insane deals to be had there, from the HC series to the Stature line.
He obviously misinterpreted what it means to "be bullish."
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05-27-2003, 11:22 PM
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Hey David!
Better late the never huh?  How is the Center Channel
serving you?
Click the logo to see my site!
Brett DiMichele
brettd@westol.com
\"Tawk to da hand!\"
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05-28-2003, 11:39 AM
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Brett, it's been great. I was using a Kenwood VR-517 receiver at the time I purchased it from you, and I've since upgraded to a Harman/Kardon AVR-320, which further improved the listening experience! Thanks again.
The H/K allows for 7.1 with an additional amp, which has me thinking about picking up another pair of Performance bookshelves for future expansion. I keep seeing various models sitting on the clearance tables at h.h.gregg, and it pains me that no one is taking them home. I might have to do my part to help out. 
He obviously misinterpreted what it means to "be bullish."
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05-28-2003, 01:50 PM
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