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Here it is with the grill sitting on front. My plan was to install 4 threaded inserts, one in each corner and use nuts and bolts to attach it. But I like it without the grill so I left it. The grill was custom so it sits until I decide to trash it.

Should read "I am NOW using a Crown XLS-2502 for power"

Also, since the build, the plate amp failed. The plate amp is also no longer sold. Parts-Express accepted it for return but that left me with no amp and a big hole in the back, 2 holes actually. I made a wood plate to cover the entire back, painted it black and sealed the back up, cut a new...

Here are links to the things I used for this build. https://www.parts-express.com/dayton-audio-18-ultimax-subwoofer-with-spa1200dsp-amplifier-and-cabinet-package--300-7200 https://www.homedepot.com/p/FORMICA-4-ft-x-8-ft-Laminate-Sheet-in-Black-with-Matte-Finish-009091258408000/202911478...

So it's been a few days with my Dayton 18" UM18 in a 4 cu ft sealed enclosure. Power is from the Dayton plate amp, 1200 watt with DSP. The entire kit was $899 from Parts Express. First, everything arrived very well packed and went together really well. I used Titebond III glue for main assembly...

well, I built one. An 18" sealed kit with plate amp from Parts Express. Came out nice and sounds awesome. Only listened to music so far. Movies coming

Dual opposing 18" drivers is an option. I have room for almost a 2x2x2 ft box, 8 cubic feet. But I have room for one, no other places I can really add a second subwoofer.

I see lots of information about building them but really nothing solid as far as a review as to how they perform. I am thinking of building a subwoofer project during this downtime and looking at the Dayton UM 18 in a 4 cubic foot sealer enclosure. Possibly doing 2 of them in a slightly larger...

I bought the Sony X850G, still unable to view the LG even though retailers have it in stock

I bi amp my Vandersteen 2Ce Signatures. The speakers seem to be set up for it and I realize greater, tighter bass performance. Better imaging and more volume. HOWEVER I cannot contribute that 100% to the fact that the speakers are bi amped. because I use a Parasound 5 channel external amp to...

Looking for a big set and this one fas perfectly but I was not so pleased with the picture quality of the older 6570 model from LG. I can get this set for at least $500 less than the Sony 850G and I prefer the apps and software from LG over Sony.

If you can find a replacement driver that is designed to work in the size and type of enclosure, replacing it then becomes rather easy. I would start by taking out the driver and looking for a model # on it and search for a new one of the same model.

Thanks, I am considering the Sony 900 series as well. The LG 86" uses a 120 hz panel. The 60 hz panel is only in the smaller sizes of that series. Some others have also suggested the Samsung Q8 82" TV for exceptional picture quality or even the 82" NU8000.

Interesting that the show it in a well lit room.

Shopping for something in the 80"+ size. The only place with these TVs on display is a local Best Buy. They also have the 82" Samsung. I am upgrading from an older Sharp 75" 1080p set. Anyway, based on size and reviews I was thinking the LG 86" for around $2500 but the home theater expert at...

What features or improvements will I get moving from the Marantz 5012 to the 8012 or 7703 ?

I will look for a 7702 II or the 7703, but retail price is more. The receivers I am looking at are $599 open box. All three are regular price of $999 retail and $200 for the Black Friday sale.

Need to upgrade a Pioneer VSX-32 to something that can pass 4k. I am using external amplification so need pre outs for 7 channels. the front mains are bi-amped and I am actually running 5.1 speakers. Anyway, the Pioneer LX-503 has the preouts as do similarly priced models from Marantz SR5012...

Would be a nice upgrade to my older Pioneer Elite receiver

If the receiver has a microphone and can listen to the speakers and set itself up, you should be fine. It may take some fine tuning to adjust gains for the different brand speakers but it can certainly be done.

As stated above, buy a 120v amp. You will spend more on a DC/AC converter in order to power the amps. The car amps will have huge peak draw which your car battery can handle for brief moments, but those convertors don't have the headroom and when the amps clip they can actually damage the speakers.

As long as you have a volume control on the source, you should not need a processor/pre-amp/receiver in the mix.

Parasound has some very reasonable amps. I think even something like an HCA-855 will be more powerful then just about any receiver. Bryston, B&K, Carver, Rotel, various others. Amps are long lasting, reliable components so even if you decide to move up to brands like Krell & McIntosh, it's...

Sounds like you need a receiver with two zones. One for the living room, and one for the rest of the house, multiple 2 channel sound. The receiver should be able to power the living room theater and look for a receiver with a 2nd zone line output and buy an 8 channel amp. Search for something...

Separate amp are a lot more powerful then a receiver. Forget what the ratings say. a 100 wpc external amp will be at least twice as powerful as a receiver rated at 100 wpc. And like stated above, amps last for a long time. I have the same Parasound amp since 1999 and it works great. Separate...

I would also say wire for 7.1. Even if you don't use it it is cheap to do. Also leave enough wire so in case at some point in the future you move things around, you have enough cable to reach

Is it just me, or do others find that a pair of high quality, well placed speakers can deliver an amazingly accurate front soundstage

Something interesting I recently discovered. First, the amp in my subwoofer failed, due to the age and the company that built it no longer around, parts or replacement amp was not available. Contacted the designer, now working for another company who was helpful, but also suggested that...

An external amp will be much stronger. I use a Parasound HCA-855 (85x5) and it powers a pair of Vandersteen speakers rated at 86 db/wt/ft and drives them to uncomfortable levels. About 4DB louder then a Pioneer Elite receiver rated stronger. It also does it with much cleaner sound with much...

It is also much easier to kill a set of speakers by pushing an amp with too little power then by driving them with two much power