Recent content by Glen B

I thought I would check some of the places I buy parts and test equipment from to see what SPL meters they had. Most cost several hundred dollars but I did find one comparable in price and features to the Radio Shack unit: http://www.testequipmentdepot.com/ex...ers/407706.htm

I would just replace the dual bananas with singles. If you change amps again down the road you won't have a problem with spacing.

I think you are experiencing the effects to two things - differences in signal level of the two sources and differences in volume control "taper" between the old HTIB and new receiver. To spell it out in "layman" terms, in the old system the volume control was more sensitive in the earlier part...

The Radio Shack analog SPL meter is said to be better than the digital version.

I believe he means that it is possible to assemble a single system that will work for both movies and music. Not all of us have the luxury of separate rooms for HT and music. For others, the expense of separate systems for HT and 2-channels listening is prohibitive. I maintain separate systems...

The sub (assuming it is self-powered) is bring driven by its own internal amplifier which receives its signal from the receiver. Your other speakers are being driven by the receiver's amplifier stages. Turning "speakers" to off is killing output from the receiver's amp stages but not the sub...

What amount is an "important" price ? A pre-pro with balanced outputs, especially true differential design is the domain of less than a handful of (costly) high-end brands. The Outlaw Audio Model 990 at $1,099 is an exception. http://www.outlawaudio.com/products/990_gallery3.html

When you consider that MSRP is $600.00, yes $250 is an excellent price. Since you already got them, do let us know how they sound when you get everything set up.

Before you jump into those Polks check out Athena speakers at Audio Advisor. I believe you may be able to get more bang for your buck. A setup based on 4 Athena bookshelf speakers and center along with a Dayton subwoofer from Parts Express should cost close to what you would be paying for the...

Unless you have major voltage fluctuation problems in your home, you don't need any "smoothing." Something with surge protection, basic noise filtration and overvoltage protection is enough. Check out the Belkin PureAv PF30 and PF31, available heavily discounted for $83.24 and $137.53...

Why go through Amazon when you can deal directly with Parts Express ? :D http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showd...number=100-740

Look at jumpers here, only $.30 each. I don't know if they'll fit (14MM) but you could measure the spacing on the receiver and see if they do. http://www.futurlec.com/RCA-Jumper.shtml

He used what is called an AC proximity tester. I have one that beeps as well as flashes when the tip is brought close to any wire or point that is energized with AC. It beeps and flashes faster/slower depending on how close/far away the tip is from the location that is energized. Proximity...

Its not just about purchasing a lot of watts. The wattage you need is determined by the size of your listening space, sensitivity of your speakers and how loud you like to listen. There are some people who get by with just 25 watts and high sensitivity speakers and then there are others with...

A 1,000 watt HT system for $499.00 yeah right ! That system is no doubt overrated.