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For the first few months I had no overheating issues with my PE 250 in my EBS Shiva. Now when I play music (I have a VSXD811 turned volume to 46) for more than a half hour, the PE 250 is HOT to the touch. I know this was brought up at least once before but I could not find that post. Anyone have...

I am looking to buy a 17"LCD monitor from Dell today. I noticed in the Deals section, there is $40 off an order over $350 plus Dell has 5% of monitors, both offers expire today. First, when do you think another deal similar will come around? The big question is, WHAT TO BUY? I am looking to...

I just completed my EBS Shiva 2 weeks ago. My stepfather is now looking to get a sound system to go with the 54" Hitachi HDTV he bought last year. He is impressed with my Shiva and I told him I might sell it to him. So assumue I sell my EBS Shiva. I was looking a vented Tempest. I really...

I am only 20 and my hairline seems to be going back further each time I get my haircut. It is the spot above my temple. Each time I get it cut, there is more and more vidible forehead. All of the males in my family are not bald, my 75 year old grandfather's hair is not even thinning. What...

Ok, I am going with dual 3" 20"long ports in my EBS Shiva. Is there any difference for the placement of the ports? Should they be side by side? One on each side of the driver? Will there be any difference? Thanks

Today I began my DIY Shiva with the PE 250 watt amp. I am going with the EBS design from adire's website. I am only able to work on this for an hour or two each day so it might take all week. Today I got all of the MDF cut. Tomorrow (tuesday) I am going to cut the holes in the braces, do...

anyone have any experience with the 250watt PE amp versus the Rythmik 350 watt plate amp? The Rythmik seem to be more power for just about $20 more. Is it really that much more power (I know the PE says 250 and the rythmik site says theirs is 380 watts). Just curious if anyone has any real...

I have decided to paint my Shiva box with Rustoleum Hammered Black paint. I wanna go with the 11 oz spray can for ease of use. How many cans will I need if my box is about 22.5" cubed? Also will I need one or two or more coats? Thanks for any help.

I'm looking to get a basketball game for the PS2. Most likely an NBA game. What is the best basketball game right now for PS2?

Well I just got a PE 250 watt amp. I just got a new Shiva for $100 and I found someone that will sell me a new Tempest for $125. I LOVE bass and either way I go I am going to build a box for this setup in a few weeks. Given the same amp, will it really be worthwile to get a Tempest...

I just got my powered sub working and hooked it up. There is a VERY audible low "hhhhmmmmmm" interference sound. I have all my electronics pluged into a Monster power surge protector. But any idea what is casuing this interference in my sub?

i have my Ps2 hooked up to my receiver with the Monster component video cable. Then from the receiver to my TV with some radio shack gold series componet video cables. Today I got a new monster power surge protector. I unplug everything from the old surge protector. I plug it all into the...

I have been resetting the clock on my computer daily for a few weeks now. When I reset it, it is just a matter of hours before it falls behind. Any idea what is wrong?

Well, I have decided to start a DIY Shiva. I had a JBL PSWD112 but the amp broke. What is the sound/preformance difference between a sealed and ported Shiva. The reason I as it because, I am taking this in steps. I ordered a PE 250 watt plate amp and a Shiva driver. But for now I do not have...

I got a computer from my father, it is actually used not new. When he had it, he cleared the HD and reinstalled windows. Everything worked fine. Now i brought it to my dorm and there is no sound? i double checked all the wires, any idea what could be wrong?

So my JBL PSW-D112 amp broke. I was looking into an SVS as a replacement but do not have the $$. So I was suggested to build a Adire Shiva sub. As of now I'd like to just replace the plate amp on the JBL and later upgrade the driver. Can I have suggestions on a plate amp? Specific...

Here is my situation: I have a JBL sub that the amp broke, basically I think the sub is worthless now. I really do not have enough money right now for the SVS 25-31PCi that I want ($570). But right now I could get a JBL NSPii set because I have no surrounds or rear surrounds yet. And I have...

I currently have a computer that is on the network here at college. I am getting a new computer next week. Can I just take out my current NIC and install in into the new computer? If so how do I go about doing this? Thanks for any help.

As I posted before I am having probles with my JBL PSW D112 sub. I have checked all connections. Are there any known common problems with these subs? Thanks for any help.

I have a pair of JBL N310s as my main speakers. I have a N Center and soon to have some N24s as surrounds. I have a JBL 250 Watt 12"sub (not sure of the model number). As of now I think my sub is broke. My receiver is a Pioneer VSXD811s, should I get an amp for the N310s? They each can handle...

So I finally got my Pioneer 811. I hooked everything up and I cannot get my powered sub to work. I have the JBL 12" 250 watt powered sub (cannot think of the model number). But I cannot get it to work now that I have hooked it up. I have tried different settings and even tried two different...

I ordered my VSXD811S on Tuesday January 7th at 7am pacific time. It is now Saturday and my order is still "pending verification" The one other time I ordered from onecall, I got my product 3 days after I ordered, it is now 4 days and it has not even shipped. What makes me really mad is that...

Sweet, now bestbuy.com is letting me order the VSXD811S (as in my previous post, they would not let you order this yesterday). Should I pay the extra $35 to get the 4 year service plan? Is it worth it? Thanks for any help.

Anyways, I have been searching (saving and researching) for a receiver for about 6 months now. I decide on the VSX-D811s. I go to Best Buy today to buy one for $299. I am told they are out of stock, none arrived in the truck today and there are none in their warehouse. "We do have 500 on...

My father is looking for a Progressive Scan DVD player for under $200. He is currently considering the Panasonic RP62, Toshiba SD3800 or SD4800, and JVC S500. What one would you pick/ have picked? Thanks for any help.

I am sure something similar has been asked before but I could not find it with a search. Now that I have some money from Christmas, I am looking to spend $300 on a receiver. I have a pair of JBL N310, JBL N Center, and a pair of JBL N26. Right now I am strongly looking at the Pioneer...

I cannot decide between the JVC 500BK and the Panasonic RP56. I have decided to purchase both and watch several dvds and specific scenes to determine which one I like better. Anyone have suggestions for dvds/ scence to watch. Thanks.

I have a pair of the N310 and I am looking for a receiver to power them. I also have JBL Ncenter and the 250 powered sub. I am looking to get the n26 for rear surround in the future. I am currently looking into the Pioneer VSX811s and Onkyo 600. Any opinions on these or other suggestions are...

I just got a Hitachi 53UWX10B and I now am looking for a progressive scan DVD player. After some shopping...I have narrowed it down to these two. At circuit city they are almost the same price. What one should I get? Thanks

Hello, I am helping my father pick out a new TV. We have came to the conclusion that it must be HDTV, Widescreen, and at least 43". This TV will go in a basement on a wall that is 12' wide by 8' feet high. We want this to be plenty big enough for the room. After going to competing stores...