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  1. Jordan Forman

    Stupid Newbie Ohms question

    Again guys, thanks a lot for the help. I'm on a few forums, but damn, you guys just go out of your way. Just letting you know it's appreciated. Jordan
  2. Jordan Forman

    Stupid Newbie Ohms question

    No, I know the impedence shifts along with the frequency, it's just that usually, the NOMINAL impedence does matter, at least in the car audio world. Ever try to run a 1 ohm load on a 2 ohm stable amp for more than a minute or two? NOT pretty. I just see 75% of the receivers rated for 8 ohm...
  3. Jordan Forman

    Stupid Newbie Ohms question

    OK, Ubid screwed me, claimed my towers were 8 ohm, and they're 6. Will most receivers (budget) be stable to that low of an impedance? I was looking at the Denon 1802, the Onkyo 494 and 595, and the Kenwood VR-509. The rest of my speakers (sats and center) are 8 ohm. Jordan
  4. Jordan Forman

    H/T for beginners...

    The wholesale thing... I'm not buying it wholesale anymore, since I'm buying Jim's Onkyo, but a friend of a friend owns an electronics shop. As for the center not matching the towers, trust me, I know... I WAS going to get the BIC DV-52s to match the center, but I got a hell of a deal on...
  5. Jordan Forman

    H/T for beginners...

    Like I said, I'm probably getting it wholesale. I'm guessing at the $200-$225 range, just taking into account the usual dealer markups and whatnot. Jordan
  6. Jordan Forman

    H/T for beginners...

    Nobody? Wow, must be pretty crappy speakers.... Jordan
  7. Jordan Forman

    HTF REVIEW: "Jeepers Creepers"

    People actually enjoyed that movie? I saw it for free, and I STILL wanted my money back. =) Too bad Mystery Science Theater isn't still around, this would have been a great movie for them to heckle.... And Freddy Got Fingered, of course. =) Jordan
  8. Jordan Forman

    H/T for beginners...

    Thanks Abel, but I think I'm going to go with Jim's Onkyo 575x. I can live without the DPL2 for that price. =) Now, anyone have any opinions on the speakers I'm getting? (They're WAY back in my first post...lol) Jordan
  9. Jordan Forman

    H/T for beginners...

    LOL Donny, you're right about that.... Car needs upgrading (Have everything in my closet), computer needs upgrading, H/T needs upgrading... What did I forget? Oh yeah, dinner! $hit! =) As for the W3/W6/W7 thing, have you heard the W7 yet? Oh my god.... I mean, I would NEVER spend...
  10. Jordan Forman

    H/T for beginners...

    OK, thanks Jason. I was looking at the specs at www.onecall.com and they listed DPL2 for the 509, and not for the 507. Sorry :b Jordan
  11. Jordan Forman

    H/T for beginners...

    For those who were looking at the SVS, check out www.audiomobile.com and look at the pics for the MASS subs. Now, I hate the company, and the owner's a jacka$$, but tell me they don't look almost exactly alike, for what, $600 less? =) 145Db with one sub and 800-1000w isn't out of the question...
  12. Jordan Forman

    H/T for beginners...

    I saw the SVS, Jim, it didn't impress me. That basket/magnet is a common thing in car audio, I think it's the Venezuela basket out of TC Sounds' factory. I'll get you some links for that IDMax so you see what I mean. =) Jordan
  13. Jordan Forman

    H/T for beginners...

    Jim, looks like your friend does decent work. =) I'm looking to get my new install done soon, maybe I'll check their shop out. I was going to go to Sounds Impossible in Highlands, as they have a great rep, but hey, never can have too many options. =) Jordan
  14. Jordan Forman

    H/T for beginners...

    LOL Donny, no kidding... You don't even realise what my head has been plotting for furture upgrades for my house. Have you ever heard the new JL W7 or Image Dynamics IDMax? Best subs I've ever heard, with the W7 getting the nod, but also twice the price. These things would be INSANE in a...
  15. Jordan Forman

    H/T for beginners...

    How about the VR-509 to the Onkyo 575 that Jim is selling? The only thing missing from the Onkyo is DLP2, it seems, does that make that much of a difference? Jordan
  16. Jordan Forman

    H/T for beginners...

    Yeah, the Alt spins up & down, but also spins in direct relation to the engine too. I'm pretty sure that's your problem, and the dealer can do a simple test on that alt to see for sure. But hey, it could be worse... I'm in the process of putting the equivalent of $3500 into my car stereo...
  17. Jordan Forman

    H/T for beginners...

    Really..... Very interesting... Hmm, I'm thinking either your alternator is going bad (certainly a possibility after 5 years) and is generating more RF noise as it dies, or your ground is coming loose. Either way, it SHOULD still be under warranty, you might want the dealer to check it out if...
  18. Jordan Forman

    H/T for beginners...

    Ah, gotcha Jim... Now, what about the car? =) I need to feel smart right about now. LOL Jordan
  19. Jordan Forman

    H/T for beginners...

    OK, so you're saying I have to do the S-video from the cable, optical from the DVD, and component from the VCR, and then do the S-video from the receiver to the TV, and component from the receiver to the TV for the VCR? There's no TOS-link on the TV, so the DVD goes through which, the S-video...
  20. Jordan Forman

    H/T for beginners...

    OK, that Saab has a classic case of either turbo or alternator whine. Is it a stock system, or did you upgrade it? If you upgraded, and added an amp, check to see that the ground from your amp is the same size as your power wire, the RCAs (UTP is best for lower noise in cars, same for the...
  21. Jordan Forman

    H/T for beginners...

    Nope, no DLP2 on the Kenwood 507, but the 509 has it. And does anyone use AC3 at all, or was this some failed technology that never caught on? God, I feel SO out of the loop. =) If anyone needs some CAR audio advice, feel free to ask. =) I'll feel REAL smart then. lol Jordan
  22. Jordan Forman

    H/T for beginners...

    Oh, and thanks Jim... Shocking, but the cheap Panasonic VCR has no S-video, but I'm not surprised. Hell, the only reason why I purchased it at ALL was to tape hockey games when I play in my dart league. I went for the cheapest I could find, no real regrets, since I was never looking for...
  23. Jordan Forman

    H/T for beginners...

    Hmmm...The Onkyo 595 is a serious contender right now, I've seen it on Onecall for $450, so I can probably get it wholesale between $350-400. Again, more than I wanted to spend, but maybe I'll save for a few more weeks to get it. I mean, honestly, are those Kenwoods THAT bad of a unit? 95% of...
  24. Jordan Forman

    TV's

    Abel, if it was me, I'd go with the 36", but you have both TVs in front of you, which do YOU like better? I mean, the one thing I learned in the car audio world, is that it's ALL about personal preferences and what suits your needs best. For me, in my car, my Phaze audio components that I got...
  25. Jordan Forman

    H/T for beginners...

    See, again, it's just not in my budget to spend that much money. Right about now, $500 is out of the question, hence the $200 or so I'm looking to spend on the Kenwood. I've been reading the forum a bit while waiting for my name to be approved, and it seems like the Kenwood 505-509 are the...
  26. Jordan Forman

    H/T for beginners...

    Are they really that cheap? I can get pretty much any receiver wholesale, and the Kenwood VR-507 would be about $180 or so, and the VR-509 would be around $220-240. From what I saw, the denon was close to $800 alread on Ebay, the Onkyo was close to $800, and the Yamaha was a little better, but...
  27. Jordan Forman

    TV's

    I'm by FAR an expert, but I chose a 32" Wega over a 36" curved. I mean, this was upgrading a 19" RCA, so the 32" was big enough for me by far. Hell, lifting that 200 Lb. bad boy was trouble enough, I coud only imagine a 36". I guess it's all up to personal preference. Jordan
  28. Jordan Forman

    H/T for beginners...

    OK, I was always into a good car stereo (quality, not the SPL booming crap), but I just got a 32" Wega and Samsung DVD for the holidays, so it's time to start with a decent home theatre. I'm NOT looking for the best of the best, just something that can play movies fairly acurately, and some...
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