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  1. Charbel

    First time calibration with VE (newbie type questions - kinda long)

    A lot of people will tell you that the mains should be set to small. For various reasons, and there are other threads to support this, if you look for them. It made sense to me so that`s what I`m doing. I`m a relative newbie as well.
  2. Charbel

    Do I need bigger speakers with 220 watts?

    "I can't imagine anyone playing them at listening levels above Paradigm's recommended sustained maximum of 140 watts" I do listen VERY LOUD. I know, I did`nt get the right speakers for the application, but I knew even less than I know now when shopping for speakers. I think it`s too much...
  3. Charbel

    Do I need bigger speakers with 220 watts?

    Very good explanations about power/clipping etc... I`ve learned alot. Now for another question, Can you "almost" blow a tweeter? or capacitor? I`m sure my right speaker is ready to go if I gave both L and R the same abuse? and center for that matter. I would think that I should examine the right...
  4. Charbel

    Blew my speaker, Paradigm Studio 40

    "Tweeter filters always have a capacitor (or more depending on the design) in the signal path, so I'm guessing/hoping that is what blew (and not the tweeter itself)". If it was that, then why did the whole speakers become silent? Would`nt the other drivers still work. The speaker is now at...
  5. Charbel

    silly question about amps

    Is anyone familiar with Crest Audio amps? My friend used to work on them and he said they were monsters. Very popular, for rock concerts,shows and the like. How do they compare?
  6. Charbel

    Do I need bigger speakers with 220 watts?

    OK, while my Paradigm Studio 40 is "in the shop" I`m wondering if they are`nt suitable for the 220 wpc Parasound amp. It seems I damaged the speaker and am not looking forward to another episode. Of course I will be more careful next time with the volume dial. Is there anyone with similar...
  7. Charbel

    Did I blow my speaker?

    Yes Robert, I checked EVERYTHING. Thanks anyway, sometimes it`s right under your nose and you never know it. I did eventually go to my dealer and after looking at it he sent it out to Paradigm. Now all I have to do is WAIT A COUPLE OF WEEKS!!!! with no left speaker. DAMN. They said they would...
  8. Charbel

    Blew my speaker, Paradigm Studio 40

    I bought the speaker back to the dealer. He took a quick look at it and jumped the speakers individually. The bass driver worked, but the tweeter did`nt. He does`nt know why so he`s sending it back to Paradigm for repair. Thanks for the help everyone. CI PS It was only $20 for shipping. not...
  9. Charbel

    Blew my speaker, Paradigm Studio 40

    Can I fix this myself? Is it the same as replacing a blown fuse? or do I have to lug it to my dealer and pay shippingX2 to get it fixed and have that DREADFULLY long wait? Thanks for the help.
  10. Charbel

    Blew my speaker, Paradigm Studio 40

    The left speaker is totally silent. I just hooked up a 220 watt Parasound amp to my Onkyo 787 receiver and after about 10 minutes... nothing. I tested the other speakers and they all work on all channels. it`s just the left Studio 40. Could I have blown the whole speaker? or is there another...
  11. Charbel

    Did I blow my speaker?

    It`s a Paradigm Studio 40 speaker. And a Parasound Hca 2205 amp. I did`nt think I was putting it too loud, but I guess I did. I still have a warranty on the speakers but I`m unsure they`re covered if I messed them up in this manner. I tried changing all the speakers around and I get nothing...
  12. Charbel

    Did I blow my speaker?

    I forgot to add is there a "reset" button or fuse I can replace( i doubt it) on my speaker?
  13. Charbel

    Did I blow my speaker?

    I just got my new (used) amp and hooked it up to my 2 front speakers. Using my receiver as the preamp I was listening for about 10 minutes and then noticed my left speaker does`nt work. Could I have blew it out? If that were the case would`nt some parts of the speaker work? like the tweeter if...
  14. Charbel

    How to dispose of my old VCR? Suggestions please!

    Leave it somewhere outside where it will get stolen. Preferably by an enemy of yours. HAHAHAHA HAAAA HHAAAAAA HAAAAAAAAAA
  15. Charbel

    When do you ruin a speaker? bottoming

    "It sounds like the amp is clipping more rather your center bottoming because they can both sound similar sometimes." Maybe that`s what it is. I honestly thought they were the same thing re clipping/bottoming. Oh well, I`ve got a lot to learn. Thanks. Like I said before I`m getting a new...
  16. Charbel

    When do you ruin a speaker? bottoming

    OK, I just put my center channel speaker to "none" on my receiver and went through the same scene. (Haunting) I could`nt hear the same sounds, maybe it`s my CC. But now I`m starting to think it`s THE MOVIE SOUNDS! OH NO! IF THAT`S THE CASE I`M SORRY FOR THE HASSLE! I still can`t tell with only a...
  17. Charbel

    When do you ruin a speaker? bottoming

    Sorry guys, I usually give more info/details when I post but, I have everything set to small and Servo 15 sub running on the 80 hz from the receiver. Onkyo 787 100wpc The Studio 40`s and studio CC is about a year old or so. The popping sound is coming from the center of the room but It could be...
  18. Charbel

    When do you ruin a speaker? bottoming

    I think it`s my center channel that`s bottoming out on a specific spot in the Haunting DVD. I`ve played it many times but did`nt realize what was going on. It sounds like a loud clapping sound. How many times can you bottom out a speaker untill it`s shot? Please don`t tell me it`s too late. I...
  19. Charbel

    I need cables now

    I`m sure I`ll be happy with them but the component I`m really waiting for is the Parasound 2205 amp! That should be coming next week. So I won`t be knowing what the #$#% is making that sweet sound? the amp?, the cables? I DON`T CARE lol. I`m just excited... Gitty, is the word I`m looking for. I...
  20. Charbel

    Denon avr 4800 & multi rooms :(

    I don`t know about the Denon but I have an Onlyo 787 AV receiver and can watch TV,listen to FM,DVD, etc. in the home theater room while listening to another source in another room. Having said that, I can`t listen in STILL another area of the house unless I have some kind of switching device for...
  21. Charbel

    I need cables now

    "I can also recommend Brad with Bettercables as I have them in my own system and he is very easy to work with." Parker I purchased the BetterCables Silver Serpent audio interconnects for the five channels. I`m sure they`ll be adequate. I`m not the upgrade type (although I`ve done it) I just...
  22. Charbel

    Glass shelves on audio rack

    Thanks Brian, I just checked my Onkyo weight and it`s only 36 pounds.So the 50 pound glass limit is safe as for my receiver. Since you`re familiar with the rack , I`ll explain- I will just take out the first glass shelf on the bottom of the rack and put the new amp on the floor, it will look...
  23. Charbel

    Glass shelves on audio rack

    OK that`s what I wanted to hear. (or NOT hear) So I will DEFINATELY put it on the floor. HHMMM, now MY onkyo 787 receiver... Is that too heavy? I`ll check thier website for those specs. Thank you everyone! great place to get info and discuss anything AV related. gotta love it! PS of...
  24. Charbel

    I need cables now

    I`m getting the Parasound 2205 (5 ch amp) and I`m not planning on getting the other 2 surround channels. But I also did`nt think I was getting a seperate amp, until now! lol
  25. Charbel

    Glass shelves on audio rack

    Does "tempered" mean they will not shatter? or does it mean I can put an 85pound amp on the glass and not worry? lol I`m sure I`ll worry either way. Anybody have something that heavy on glass. Specs say holds 50 pounds, so... maybe I`ll just put it on the floor. Since the amp was going on the...
  26. Charbel

    I need cables now

    OK here goes. one meter single Silver Serpent Audio interconnects. Is this right? Five of these? I`m thinking I already have one for my powered sub. btw the one for my sub would be the same type of cable? Just a different length?
  27. Charbel

    I need cables now

    Thank you mike, "You will need one standard RCA interconnect cable for each channel" I guess that`s what i was looking for. "I am assuming the receiver and amplifiers are set up for standard phono (RCA) type line-level jacks and not balanced type (XLR) jacks" Now that, I have no...
  28. Charbel

    I need cables now

    Another stupid newbie question. I`m going to use an AV receiver as a pre pro. What cables do I need to connect the receiver with a 5 channel amp? Is there only one kind? Or is there different types like digital, coax, etc.? Do I have a choice for the type of cable? I`m most likely going with...
  29. Charbel

    Glass shelves on audio rack

    Anybody here have audio racks with glass shelves that are putting MORE WEIGHT on them than they should? Have you had any problems? I`ve got a Bello... w/glass shelves that says it holds 50 pounds. I`m not sure what my receiver weighs but I`m getting an amp I think like 85 to 90 pounds what do...
  30. Charbel

    Which Combo will give me more pleasure???

    No brainer, if you have the room... The biggest TV you can get. I wish all decisions were that easy. But then again, when your deciding for someone else it`s not the same thing. lol I have a 50inch and I want bigger.
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