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  1. RickBlacker

    For Sale - Klispch 1 pr RS7s, 2 RC7s

    I technically have 2 sets of RS7s for sale, however, 1 set is kinda spoken for. Have not heard back from him in a few days. RS7s = $500.00 (pair) includes shipping. Everything is in 99.5% perfect condition. I have original boxes and packing for everything. Not selling RC7s any...
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    TRADE: Pair of Klipsch RS7s for a Klipsch RC7

    I'm wanting to change my surround speakers out. I would like to run RC7s. I have 2 pair of Klipsch RS7s... For each pair of RS7s, I would like to trade with someone a Klipsch RC7. I live in the Portland Oregon area and would prefer to work with someone in this area to save on shipping costs...
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    Looking for a book on accoustics

    I am currently reading this book... While it has lots of detailed information I am finding to be be way over my head. I am really wanting a book that can give the same information but dummied down. In a nutshell what I am wanting to accomplish is to learn enough about accoustics to treat...
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    Where to find interior design help

    Hey all, it's been a long time since I have posted. Anyway, I was hoping that someone can point me to a location where I can read up on tips and ideas on interior design? The construction of my theater is 95% done and I want to start thinking about the interior. Thanks!:)
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    H/K 7200 - DTS is always NEO6

    Just got my 7200, noticed that when I am watching DTS movies, the display always says DTS/NEO6. Is that normal or is it stuck in NEO6 mode? I realize this may be a stupid question, but the receiver is new to me and I don't know all the ins and outs yet.
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    Harman Kardon 7200 and DPR 1001 pricing

    I am just curious as to why the new DPR 1001 is so much less expensive than the 7200. The new DPR 1001 from what I understand is using a new technology and I would have expected something like that to cost more than existing technology. If you had a choice between the two (money being no...
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    Front 3 speakers test tones should they be identicle (H/K 520)

    I have a Harman Kardon AVR-520, I have noticed that when I do my test tones to adjust speaker levels the center speaker does not have the exact same test tone as the left and right channel. Simply, it does not sound exactly the same. I have the Klipsch R7 series of speakers and I expected...
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    DD-EX and DTS-ES

    Are the rear speakers for these two formats mono? I used to know this but have forgotten.:b Thanks! Rick
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    Harman Kardon PA4000 question

    I would like some assistance setting up my PA4000. Bascially I want to do something simple. All I want to do is to have 4 sepparte inputs and 4 sepparate outputs. The manual does not tell you how to do this. At least not that I have been able to figure out. Does anyone have any experiance...
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    Looking for good pricing on cloth material

    I am looking to basically wrap my room using cloth pannels. Does anyone know of a good place online where I can buy fabric and prices that beat what I can find in local fabric stores? Thanks all.... Rick
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    Does flat black help hide ceiling and wall imperfections?

    Hey all, I am just about done with the reconstruction of my theater. I have done lots, of of the things I did was to lower the slope on a vaulted ceiling by framing in a new ceiling. Right now it's just sheetrock and mud. I am not the most talented at sheetrock, mud and taping. I can do it, but...
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    Zoom in or Zoom out and adjust distance

    To get the best picture out of your projector, should you zoom all the way in and them pull your projector out so that it filles your screen, or vice versa... or does it even matter? The projector I have is a InFocus LS110 if that helps to give some good advice. Thanks. Rick
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    I messed up my H/K DVD-50. Is it worth getting it fixed or should I get a new player

    I tried to move my DVD player with a bunch of disks still in it, it got jammed up, I had to take the case off to get them out. Somehow I managed to get the try out of sync and now it is hitting the lazer assembly. So, my question. Can anyone confirm if this is something that would be rather...
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    Need idea on butter dispenser

    I just bought a nice popcorn popper. You know.. the kind you see at the theaters. It is of course not on the huge scale as some but it is a nice sized unit. Anyway to my question. I am looking for an alternative to the butter dispensers you see at the theaters, I have priced them and they are...
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    Looking for some Klipsch Belles

    I live in the Portland Oregon area and am very interested in buying some Klipsch Belles. If you have some and want to sell them, or know of anyone who is in the position of wanting to sell theirs please let me know. [email protected] Thanks Rick
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    H/K AVR 720 or the H/K AVR 8000

    For those of you who are knowledgeable of the harman like of receivers, if you were to make the choice and you were not worried about money, which would you buy and why? I am in this situation and I am having a hard time deciding.... Thanks all! :)
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    H/K 8000 buzz in the Jan/02 models... Just how bad is it really?

    I am contemplating buying one of the H/K AVR-8000s that was made in Jan/2002. I was hoping to get some opinions on just how bad the buzz really is. A have a buddy on the Klipsch forum who says that it's not that bad. I just wanted to get other peoples opinions also. I am not a mega...
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    Making your own room sound treatments

    Does anyone have any good ideas or sites that I can visit that would help in creating my own tiles/surfaces/curtians or what ever that could save me money from having to pay for expensive products? Thanks all.
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    Anyone ever tried to make a Klipsch Heritage clone

    I am currently a Klipsch R7 owner and am gaining interest in their heritage line of speakers. I hear wonderful things about them, however, I would have a hard time covering the cost of these speakers. Thus, I was wondering if anyone has ever tried to, or has blueprints to work from to create a...
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    Anything new coming from Harmon Kardon soon

    So, I know that the AVR8000 is Harman Kardons big daddy, but I was wondering if anyone knew if they had something else coming out soon?
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    What gives a sub it's punch

    First I want to say sorry for the dup post. I had posted in the speaker section but was told this would be the better place... Hello all. I am not too knowledgeable in regards to subs. I have a full Klipsch R7 system. A friend came over about a month ago and gave great comments on my...
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    What gives a sub it's punch?

    Hello all. I am not too knowledgeable in regards to subs. I have a full Klipsch R7 system. A friend came over about a month ago and gave great comments on my RSW-12. At the time I was considering exchanging it with some SVS subs. This guy used to do professional installs for…. hmmm… can’t...
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    Harman Kardon PA4000 users.. I have some questions

    Ok, so I printed off their owners manual and was reading about what it can do... But I am a bit confused on something and I was hoping someone who knew about this amp could help me out. I would like to add to my existing 5.1 system 2 additional side surrounds speakers one left one right 2...
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    THX Ultra 2 and audio support

    So, I just got done reading a thread on THXU2 and it sounds like it works like Logic 7 and will extract information from the original 5.1 source and create two new discrete so to speak channels. Correct? Now with that, when it extracts the information to create the 2 extra channels, where does...
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    H/K AVR520 and Rear Channels. Whats the pupose

    I am kinda in panic mode here. I have a AVR-520. It has 7 preamp outs the back. Now what I want to know is this... If I put in a DVD, say DTS 5.1 (no es), and I DO NOT change any settings on the receiver (meaning no NEO:6) Will or Will there NOT be any signal coming out the back of the two...
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    Is the Harman Kardon DVD 50 a good DVD player

    I read a review on it in Sound & Vision mag. They said it has a great picture, however, I was curious as to how it stacks up to other DVD players in it's class. Also, how does it stack up against the Denon DVD-3800. Any input will be greatly apprecaited! :) Thanks Rick
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    What is the max length for a S-Video cable?

    Sorry if this is not the approporate place to post this. I am going to be running an InFocus LS110. I was wondering if someone could tell me what is the longest length of S-Video cable I can coming out the back of my DVD player without seeing degragation in video quality? Thanks m00n
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    Can you get quality sound from home built subs?

    I am very new to all this and am interested in all this DIY stuff I have been reading tonight. Thus I am wanting to find out more information about quality sound and DIY subs. I have a Klipsch RSW12 sub. It really kicks butt. I have no complaints at all. So, my question is this, I have seen...
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