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04-11-2005, 10:17 AM
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Well, I was watching the Incredibles over the weekend and my sub (20-39 PC+) made a loud cracking noise...then nothing.  . I've watched this movie before and haven't had any problems. The gain on my sub is just before 1/2, +3 on my receiver (HK AVR230) and the volume was at -34. I've only had this sub for 7 months. The power light is on too. I'm not sure what else to say that I really do miss the sub. It makes a huge difference and now I want it back..haha
I emailed tech support but I know it's still early. It's bothering me so I figured I would get someones opinion on here as to what they think is wrong with the sub.
Thanks!
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04-11-2005, 10:27 AM
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Hopefully you did not destroy it. I don't have one but SVS subs seem to be pretty strong. It's Possible that a fuse or fuse's blew. Hopefully that it is. I had some blown on my SW900 as well. It was not a nice feeling.
I hope it works out.
I know what I like when I hear it
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04-11-2005, 10:38 AM
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Hmm interesting, your the second post on here, where Incredibles did in an SVS sub....
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04-11-2005, 10:45 AM
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That does have some silly bass to it. I guess the volume just needs to be turned down a bit when watching that film.
I know what I like when I hear it
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04-11-2005, 10:49 AM
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If the volume was at -34 did you calibrate your set-up with a sound meter and "0" to 75-85 dB?
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04-11-2005, 10:56 AM
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Hmm Mike.. I'd never settle for that...
I'd get a meaner sub....
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04-11-2005, 11:01 AM
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John S
The problem was not that the sub was not mean enough. The problem was that I had a major brown out. I think that just took out some of them. Before that and since, it has been pretty strong.
I know what I like when I hear it
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04-11-2005, 11:09 AM
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How about a GOOD surge suppressor to protect that nice gear?
"The trouble with the world is not that people know too little, but that they know so many things that ain't so." - Mark Twain
HT: Marantz SR-8300, MA500 monoblocks x 2, 5X GR Research A/V-2s, Adire Audio Tempest sub, Denon 2900, Oppo 980H, Toshiba HD-A2, RC2000MkII remote, Panamax 5100, Panamax Max2 sub, Slim PS2, PS3 60G + 320G USB
Bedroom: Marantz PM-7200 Integrated, GR Research A/V-1s, Sony 222ES SACD, RC3200 remote, Panamax M8EX
Audio: Audioquest * Video: Bluejeans
My DVDs  My HT
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04-11-2005, 11:12 AM
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Yea I have Monster stuff but some how it got through
I have the HTPS 7000 and avs 2000
I know what I like when I hear it
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04-11-2005, 11:26 AM
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Yes, my system has been calibrated. I'm using this sub with the new Klipsch RVX-54's.
I don't feel I've abused this sub so I hope the warranty is valid. I'm not bashing SVS because I also own a PCU but I really wish there was someone I could call and talk too. I talked to one of the rep's and they told me to email tech support so I guess the waiting game starts... From what I've read on here they always do the right thing so we'll see.
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04-11-2005, 11:37 AM
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Mike, I was only posting that answer is reference to the turn the volume down a little bit comment.
If that were really the case, I'd buy a meaner sub. You should be able to run as hot as you want and not risk failure period.
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04-11-2005, 11:49 AM
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Got you.
Sorry for the confusion. Yes, you should be able to crank it up and feel comfortable about doing it. FWIW I have my sub calibrated to 78dB and can hit 105-110(radio shack) with little effort. That is enough for my room.
Thanks for the clarification though.
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04-11-2005, 12:10 PM
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