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  1. Geno

    more bass from a "class A" amp?

    I used to run all 5 channels thru my "class a-a/b" b&k video 5 "5 channel x 105" amp and I had split my LFE to both channels on my "class a/b" nikko "2 channel x 120" amp. as an experiment, I am now using 2 channels on the b&k for my sub and the nikko is now running my mains. From the...
  2. Geno

    no HDTV but should i still get the HDTconverter?

    i have a 4:3 front projector and I can stretch the image to 16:9. can I get 1080i thru s-video i want the widescreen tv signal especially since college baskettball and nfl are on now. but no HDTV, can I still get it converted to an interlaced signal and watch it?
  3. Geno

    no HDTV but will a HDdecoder help me?

    I have a front projector and I wanted to know if I got a HDdecoder if it would convert it to a signal my projector could use, via s-video. read some where that the decoders can convert to interlaced signals, therefore it might work on my projector. anyone have any clue, and will it change...
  4. Geno

    generals zero hour

    for those pts gamers out there, i was wondering if nayof you picked up generals but were so disapointed, that they will not get generals zero hour. I got tired of gameplay, online interface, bad ai until zero hour came out. from the graphics being smoother to the choises and units being better...
  5. Geno

    who wants to test my speaker for me?

    OK, here is the deal. I have two 10" speakers in an enclosure but the box was not designed around the speakers paramaters, it just happened to be 128L in volume. Well I have one more speaker laying around which is exactly like the first two i am using. I thought maybe I could ship the xtra...
  6. Geno

    glow in the dark solid surface!!!

    My solid surface distributor just came over and said that they now carry GLOW-in-the-DARK solid surface. this could be used in accent applications, or the bar top in your HT. I guess I'm all excited about this and just wanted to tell ppl.
  7. Geno

    Glow In The Dark Solid Surface!

    My solid surface distributor just came over and said that they now carry GLOW-in-the-DARK solid surface. this could be used in accent applications, or the bar top in your HT. I guess I'm all excited about this and just wanted to tell ppl.
  8. Geno

    to port or to build a bigger box, that is the...

    Alright, after some tests on my oscilat0r thru my sub, I get pretty balanced db levels from 30hz to 80hz but Iknow for sure I am losing out on the LOW LOW end. With a free air Fs of 26Hz, I know I can bring the db's of the lower tones higher with either building a bigger box or porting the one I...
  9. Geno

    test sub is done

    Well, I got impatient... as some of you might know ive been having bass dilemas for a while, trying to choose what type of enclosure for my sub. So being impatient I just grabed an old 15" PA speaker that my brother used in his band and hooked that up as my sub. WOW, it was like having a bass...
  10. Geno

    Gran Turismo 4 - who will race me???

    I have been reading up on the GT4 updates and i am starting to drool! If anyone is familliar with this game series, it is arguably the best racing sim out there. I have never owned a ps1 or ps2 but I own GT1 GT2 and GT3 because the game is just that cool!. [ive had roommates or neighbors with...
  11. Geno

    continuing quest for the best sub design for me - push pull design?

    I am still looking all over for the best way to enclose my 2 10" woofers. I know I know, if I had specs on them I could just feed them into a program or post them here.... well I dont have any specs and retesting them wont happen for a while. Although I will definately get the real specs before...
  12. Geno

    Who here has downloaded return To Castle Wolfenstin's Enemy Territory? ITS FREE!!!

    just wanted to let everyone know that you can download the complete RTCW Enemy Territory multiplayer game. It is standalone - no original game required. AND ITS FREEEE
  13. Geno

    stupid or curious sub design question(s)

    ive read many things on the lowther horn and how it helps with the low end on full range drivers. my stupid question is: a. would it benefit a subwoofer to have an enclosure that is designed around a lowther horn? b. or is the lowther horn tuned to higher bass feq's say around 30-35 Hz...
  14. Geno

    First Final Design for GR av+1's

    ok, a while back i said id post these for comments on design and how it would affect the sound. Ive finaly gotten to a point where I am pleased with the look/asthetics. Please comment and ask any ?'s you want. WITHOUT GRILL: http://members.cox.net/spunindasun/small1.jpg WITH GRILL...
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    quik ? on av+1 design...

    I posted a while back that i was in the market for some speakers, well i moved, car insurance doubled and taxes suck, so now that that is all past, ive decided to save the $ and get the better set of speakers. I am still in the long process of designing them [and saving for them so plz bear with...
  16. Geno

    Some new 3D pics for an MTM design

    Just thought Id post this here to get a few comments on design and engineering of these speakers. Send me some Ideas, Ill try to make them in 3D. Forgive some of the texturing, I did all that in less than an hour. I used AUTOCAD 2002 and 3D MAX 3 http://geocities.com/frontend82/3dspeak.htm...
  17. Geno

    is this 12" driver any good for $150?

    Power handling- 350 watts RMS/ 450 watts max. Voice coil diameter- 2" Voice coil inductance- 1.96 mH Nominal impedance- 4 ohms DC resistance- 3.66 ohms Frequency response- 16-400 Hz Magnet weight- 84 oz. Fs- 16 Hz SPL-90dB 2.83V/1m Vas- 9.894 cu. ft. Qms- 8.22 Qes- .42...
  18. Geno

    spending $2000 on the front three speakers, which ones...

    ok, ive been slacking in the HT department for a while and moved to a spmaller apartment. but Ive accumulated $2000 budget for new mains and a center channel. the mains i have are old infinity bookshelves wich will become the surrounds on my 5.1. the center only has to match the quality of...
  19. Geno

    For Arguments Sake: What Is The Best Bookshelf Speaker Out There???

    Woofer needs to be 6.5" or smaller. vintage, used, brand spanking new, whatever, I just want to know what is the best out there. maybe we can get a list and rank them later. my vote is the advent baby II's - very smooth but not overwhelming at all
  20. Geno

    diy tetra speakers with revelator!!!!!

    http://www.acoustic-reality.com/us_tetra.htm i might just have this as a winter project!!! woohoo please post comments. just got an email from them, they dont offer diy anymore, i guess but the plans are still on the link, just need to figure out crossover
  21. Geno

    line doubling, dvd resolution, upscaliing???whats best?

    I have an epson [3 LCD] projector native res. 1024x768. it also has a line doubler inside so s-video and rca[composite] look better. currently, I run a regular dvd player thru s video to my projector. now common sense says if I was to go HTPC, then I would use my monitor out. and get 1024x768...
  22. Geno

    dvd resolution, line doubling, htpc vs standalone???

    I have an epson [3 LCD] projector native res. 1024x768. it also has a line doubler inside so s-video and rca[composite] look better. currently, I run a regular dvd player thru s video to my projector. now common sense says if I was to go HTPC, then I would use my monitor out. and get 1024x768...
  23. Geno

    whats playing thru your speakers right now???

    who listens to their HT/stereo while online? Im sitting here cooking dinner with The Jerry Garcia Band playing . I just wanted to know who else is enjoying what they have. what are you listening to /watching??
  24. Geno

    Anyone Looking For Altec Lansing Box Drawings?

    Someone suggested I post this up. Seeing as Altec has gone under [meaning, I cant get pinched for copyrite infringment], I was wondering if anyone would want spec drawings for the vintage altec speakers. Ive got to check and see exactly what I have but I was flipping thru my fathers old books...
  25. Geno

    Just an idea, but can you refer me to good line array info?

    I have an idea for a simple line array sleaker that would look very cool in an HT setup. Ill post drawings but I was looking for info to decide whether or not it was worth pursuing. looking for the smallest enclosure per driver. Ill jpeg the autocad images and try to pos them soon
  26. Geno

    best vintage speakers???

    my parents are moving and my dad has huge Altec VOT's I wanted to get him some smaller speakers but he's stuck on older technology. anyone have any ideas of vintage speakers that I could get him that would beat the VOT's? ps VOT's x over is 500
  27. Geno

    OK I ran the tests, I got a negative VAS???HELP!!!

    I ran all the tests [ for a 10" high excursion woofer] at the suggested: http://www.eatel.net/~amptech/elecdisc/spboxad3.htm Every other # looks about right but the last measurement was the Vas and it showed me a negative #. someone please help me. do I have to go thru all that testing...
  28. Geno

    1 sub 2 sub red sub blue sub? what would get the best results?

    I have a question about subs take a 120 x2 class b amp. is it better [better results/smoother bass] to: 1. 1 driver 1 enclosure 1 channel 2. 2 drivers 1 enclosure 1 channel 3. 2 drivers 1 enclosure 2 channels [mono lfe signal split before preamp] 4 2 drivers 2 enclosures 2 channels...
  29. Geno

    Angle In Which Thesub Fires

    Does a sub HAVE to fire perpendicular or parallel to the ground? I am still in the designing mode and found some older couch legs that would be grat for my sub. but the crossbars sit at an angle. about a 20 degree rise. any comments?
  30. Geno

    this sub makes me drool

    http://www.allenorgan.com/sr_series.html
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