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    Dedicate 20 amp circuit and subwoofers?

    Sorry, I know this is from May but can help... Look at the current the amp draws from the wall which should be listed on the back of the plate amp. 1700W is what it outputs to your driver, not what it pulls from your outlet. Most homes have 15 amp circuits using 14AWG wire that can take...
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    New Subwoofer Tomorrow...SVS, opinions please

    I got the sub on Saturday and am pretty pleased. I think suprisingly the Infinity has more output for music. However, the SVS during movies can hit the low transients better. I currently have my Infinity listed on Craigslist but am sad to see it possibly sell, especially since I still am...
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    New Subwoofer Tomorrow...SVS, opinions please

    I currently have an Onkyo TX-SR703 receiver and an Infinity Modulus 5.1 system. The subwoofer is a MSW-1, 12" with a BASH amp. Sub is C.M.M.D. and enclsoure is down firing. It sounds pretty good, can go fairly low and has good output. However, I have the chance to buy a SVS 20-39PCI for...
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    Onkyo TX-SR703 Sub Output

    Ok, I had everything right except for the level calibration. I let the mic do that and it had the sub at -10, I put it at 0 and there is a huge difference now. Thanks
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    Onkyo TX-SR703 Sub Output

    Anyone?
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    Onkyo TX-SR703 Sub Output

    I just got an Onkyo TX-SR703. My sub is a velodyne CT-120. I made my own cable using RG6 with compression type RCA ends then a y adapter at the sub inputs. The run is probably around 25'. I noticed that the volume of the sub is not loud at all, I can't even get it to reach excursion limits...
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    Making My Own Subwoofer Cables

    I just ended up ordering the following...(I heard compression is better than crimp anyways) http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/pshow...TOKEN=90655105 http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showd...number=092-497 http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/pshow...TOKEN=90655105...
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    Speaker Wire, which option?

    I have some car audio speaker wire. On the insulation is says Wired 10 gauge OFC speaker cable, made in the USA. I was wondering if this would be good to use as speaker wire for my fronts and center? It is blue in color and appears ot be pretty high quality (quite flexible). Other than that I...
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    Making My Own Subwoofer Cables

    Good thing you told me, I just have a normal Hex crimper. Thanks
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    Making My Own Subwoofer Cables

    My sub sounds best placed on the oposite wall from my components. I figure I will just make my own cables to length and run them under the carpet. I already have a spool of 75ohm RG6, solid copper 3GH coax made by Perfect 10. I have some questions... First, this wire is perfect, right...
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    Onkyo TX-SR703 OR Yamaha RX-V659

    Has anyone bought a refurbished receiver from ubid.com before? It has a 1 year warranty through Onkyo. Thanks
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    Onkyo TX-SR703 OR Yamaha RX-V659

    Ok, looks like I would need to get the TX-SR603X because of money restraints. Is anyone 100% sure if it will or will not drive my speakers without going into protect mode?
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    Onkyo TX-SR703 OR Yamaha RX-V659

    Yup, I always do that. I am an electronics technician so I have a healthy supply of fans, XFRMs, etc. I know the 703 says 4 ohm stable but the 603 says 6 ohm (from what I can tell). I tried downloading the manual but it didn't display properly. Said something about needing a japan ____ that...
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    Onkyo TX-SR703 OR Yamaha RX-V659

    *I Meant The TX-SR603 Not 703* I am looking to get a new HT receiver, right now I only have stereo (Onkyo TX-8511). The problem is all my speakers are 4 ohms, I measured them with my DMM. I have Cerwin Vega LS-12s for fronts, LS-6C center and LS-8 backs so I would be running in 5.1 mode. I...
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    DIY Center Channel Help

    I am looking for >30*
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