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  1. SanfordL

    ¿What do you think are the best Subwoofer in the 500-1000$ price range?

    While I do agree somewhat with Richard, the point of toys is to always upgrade. Wait, I didn't write that did I? :b Anyways, at the price you are looking at, you will have a hard time finding better than the SVS, though I have no experience with the HSU's. Needless to say, my advice is to...
  2. SanfordL

    Cool-It/Cool-Plate Equipment Coolers

    Hey Marc, does the amp have heat fins on the top? I am not aware of your unit, but it may or may not. The reason I am asking is, if you have heat fins, you can create a closed loop water pumping device to run over the fins. I brew beer, and it's how I cool my wort down before pitching. Not too...
  3. SanfordL

    What does "SV" in SVS stand for?

    S.tomps V.elodyne S.ubwoofers. Just a thought.
  4. SanfordL

    tryin' to learn about 6.1

    Dave, the question at hand though was how to set the whole thing up, right? If you splice 2 channels from one of the existing speaker level outputs, you are not going to do any favors to your receiver, and not going to get the 6.1 sound (you'll just have quad surround, which, well, doesn't help...
  5. SanfordL

    Svs Pc+ Pricing

    Hey now, can I send back my 16-46PCi for the 16-46PC+? How would that work? Do I eat the shipping, and trade up for almost the same amount of money? Come on now, inquiring minds want to know. By the way, the PCi rocks out, so I can't wait to read about the PC+.
  6. SanfordL

    SURVEY: Are you willing to sacrifice A LITTLE sound quality for MUCH BETTER looks?

    Depends upon how short or long the leash is. ;) In my case, the wife allows me to deal with the HT issues. Sure, aesthetics are important, particularly as you go up in price, but ultimately, I would prefer to be impressed by the sound instead of by the looks. I am a function not fashion guy...
  7. SanfordL

    SVS Prdoduct Info.

    Mike, he seems to be down with the SVS program (no suggestive selling on my part, I just pass the facts and reviews along and let the numbers speak for themselves.) Not too certain he'd need 2 in the room he has, but hey, you can really never get enough clean, deep bass. Quite honestly...
  8. SanfordL

    SVS Prdoduct Info.

    Hey now, I know there are many rabid SVS fans out there - myself included. I have a friend who just got married :emoji_thumbsup: and is in need of a sub to complete his AV Geek quest to go deep, very deep. Basically, he is upgrading his whole setup (you have to do this stuff early on in a...
  9. SanfordL

    Dedicated 20A Outlets??

    Hey Will, if you do want to upgrade the amp though it is a fairly easy thing to do. Someone already ran the 14 guage, so you just go to your outlet or breaker depending on where you want to pull from. You just fold the wires over one another, wind the 12 to the 14 and vice a versa. Slap some...
  10. SanfordL

    UPS vexes me!!

    I had nothing good to say about UPS because they didn't even attempt to deliver my PCi+ the first time - just left a posty-note saying they had been by. If my wife wasn't home all day, I'd be none the wiser. The boxes are big and heavy, and the folks at UPS aren't too adept at delivering such...
  11. SanfordL

    Dedicated Circuits - To All Users Of

    I have read many times how dimmers throw lots of noise into the circuit. I don't remember the specifics, but basically it's something to do with the fact that the full electrical load does not go to the light, the left over electricity gets fed into the line leaving you with spikes and noise...
  12. SanfordL

    Should I wait, or buy now?

    If you can be patient (I wasn't able to, but the 16-46 PCi kills in my room) I'd wait for the PCi+. It should be sick, plus you can seal the tube to go even lower, and with all that headroom (675 watts I think) you can go just as loud as you need to too, if you are into that kind of thing. :D...
  13. SanfordL

    OK! Its May 1, 2002. Who has their HDTV?????

    In Chicagoland, it seems that it's only certain shows are in HDTV (Er, Rose Bowl Parade, etc.). The key thing to remember though, is that most (over 99.9%) of what HDTV signal you get is not filmed with a HDTV camera. There are only something like 8 in the world right now. Hence, most folks...
  14. SanfordL

    Problems with the THX Optimode tests

    Yikes, I thought this was all going to be much easier. You might check out some other THX disks and make sure the Optimode on Pearl Harbor is correct, because you have to figure that the Avia disk is as it's what the thing was designed for. I have read that Pearl Harbor has some encoding...
  15. SanfordL

    Will an SVS 16-46PCi be okay in.....

    Phil, I own a 16-46 PCi and love it. The small size may be an issue with standing waves etc, but one that you should be able to fix with bass traps, eq'ing and whatnot. You might try emailing Tom too, as it might be that Ron is running himself crazy right now (vnedor issues?) gearing up for...
  16. SanfordL

    Problems with the THX Optimode tests

    A list? You have a list of questions? Thank God, I thought I was the only one who ever does that. ;) 1. This difference in volume is due to the fact that the THX test does not output at the same level as the AVIA test disk maybe? Not too certain, but that would be my supposition. As long...
  17. SanfordL

    Recommendations for cable organizers

    The snakeskin looks better than the split loom, but that's just my opinion, so take it for what it's worth. What would you do with 40 subscriptions to Vibe anyways?
  18. SanfordL

    Recommendations for cable organizers

    Check parts express.com. They'll lead you my son. Ask for the catalog, and shop early and often. Now what did I need again? They have a stretchable cable covering which (sorry, I don't have the part number, but I don't work there either) so good luck. You might try the velcro cable...
  19. SanfordL

    1646 SVS the right one for me?

    Martin, regarding the amp questions, I don't know because I have the PCi. You can pick up a good quality plate amp fairly cheaply though from a million sources. You might also look at the PCi+, which I probably would have opted for if I were more patient. Not like you need the 600 + amps...
  20. SanfordL

    Help with SVS purchase

    "No, you see, this one goes to 11." If it were me to do all over again, I'd wait for the PCi+, which is going to have 675+ watt amp running it (check with TV, but I think that's what I read,) plus the new upgraded driver. Of course, my 16-46 PCi does great by me and that's in a 14 x 22 x 8'...
  21. SanfordL

    What music to test my subwoofer?

    1812 Overture. Without a doubt, it'll SHRED a Sub if it is not worthy. Just remember, 8 hz isn't something to play with and when those cannons go off, it hits 8hz. You also might check out Pigface. Can't remember the CD, but Fu@k it Up will give you some nice chest thumping bass. Just...
  22. SanfordL

    SVS / Bettercables High Power Wires

    Just remember, that Home Repot wire has an ugly tendency to corrode over time which could have bad effects on your components. Check this one out http://www.sundial.net/~rogerr/wire.htm for some pictures a good ways down I think I remember. Also note, the link pretty much agrees with Chu...
  23. SanfordL

    Which should I get first Pre/Pro or SVS sub?

    Aaron, Doug is right on the money from what I have experienced too. Though I did have a sub of some sort or another, but nowhere near the quality of the SVS. I have always heard it is better to play a $300.00 receiver/amp/pre-amp through a $5000.00 set of speakers than the other way around...
  24. SanfordL

    Anyone buy the BetterCables Wire for their SVS?

    Brian, I have a PCi, so it's not the same cable I don't think, but mine sounds great. I haven't tried it with another cable as the sub placement is now much farther from my amp than it was in the past. One thing to note though, if you search on the Tweak page, there is a guy named Chu that...
  25. SanfordL

    SVS on Music vs. REL

    Jesus, sorry, didn't mean to flame out there John. No idea what my assumption was, but I've had my Cheerios, and am in a better mood now. I think the long and the short was, if you have everything set up well, the sub, ANY SUB if well built, should disappear into your soundstage. John, you...
  26. SanfordL

    SVS on Music vs. REL

    Let me get this right... Flat response accross the sound spectrum being replicated / created is not the "perfect sub for a truly high end music system." Come again? "Reference 4: Good Lord. Listening to the song at full tilt, I could see things on the couch move. Every note was clear and...
  27. SanfordL

    SVS in CANADA?

    Keith is right about UPS. The reason is due to the fact that a few months/years ago (I believe, but my memory is fairly good :b ) UPS bought Fritz & Co (uncertain if it was Fritz & Co., but one freight forwarder or another.) Fritz is a U.S. based freight forwarder and customs clearing agent...
  28. SanfordL

    cable sleeves?

    Parts Express is another option. http://www.partsexpress.com So, whatcha makin' DannyL?
  29. SanfordL

    SVS in CANADA?

    Unless Canada is a little screwy, why should you have to own something for 1 year before declaring it as your property? Salvador, as long as your cousin is moving to Canada, he should be able to claim it as his personal effects, and move it in duty free and with a minimum of paperwork, border...
  30. SanfordL

    SVS in CANADA?

    I for one will exchange SVS subs for Paradigm 60's if anyone wants. I can have the SVS's send to me, you get the Paradigm's in Canada. We can exchange them at the border.... Oh, that's right, huge subs and speakers. Nope, you are S.O.L. unless you want to try to conceal a tube that's 17...
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