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  1. Riaad

    Help with Sony SA-WM 500

    Hi Alex I have checked all connections on the sub and amp and they all perfect.The speaker connection however is not the problem.Its the line in connection using the single audio sub cable.I have also checked that all speakers are set to small and the sub setting to on. I tried using the...
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    Help with Sony SA-WM 500

    Hi I just bought the Sony SA-WM 500 last week and I am having a few problems getting it to work using the line in connection. If I connect the sub using the line in and the subwoofer out on the amp, there doesnt seem to be any output coming from the sub. I then set all speakers to small and...
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    Is this any good?Please help!!!

    Hi The x max is one way. One other thing .Is there a way to work out the volume for the internal bracing. Also if I go for the but 5ft^3 tuned to 20Hz with that 4" port.The port length needs to be 34.73cm. is this correct.Is this too long? Will using some polyfill also help? Thanks Riaad
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    Is this any good?Please help!!!

    Hi Im not sure. If using winisd, and selecting a sealed box, do you take the F value at -3.Like you mentioned the FC value is only 32hz. Is this not a bit high.How would it go to the lower 20's.Is it room gain? Please excuse me , im new to this. What other specs would be benificial in...
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    Is this any good?Please help!!!

    I am looking to build a hometheater sub. There is not much available to me unless I order from abroad and that works out very expensive. I have come across a Diy Sub kit locally. The only specs that I have are 12" Fs 22Hz Vas 120L Qts 0.50 RMS 250W Xmax - 8mm 100 watt plate amp...
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    Help with Diy Sub

    Hi I have manged to find a dealer that stocks Eminence speakers.Are they suitable for hometheater use. I did see they have a couple of 12 inch drivers. LAB 12 Riaad
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    Help with Diy Sub

    Hi Frank I just checked out Adire Audio's website and they do have a listing for Africa. However they don't specify which part.I have emailed them and hopefully I will get some good news . Thanks guys for all the info. Ill do some searching for drivers which match the suggested criteria...
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    What a difference...Diamonds are forever.

    Geoff Thanks. I will try the Diy section. What would you suggest in terms of wire termination. eg. spade , banana on both the speaker and the amp side.The amp im using is a HK 300rds. Riaad
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    Help with Diy Sub

    Hi I am very keen in building a Diy sub.My dad is a cabinet maker by trade so the skills and tools needed are definitely there.I have read that DIY subs will out perform $ for $ compared to over the counter subs. The problem I have is that I live In South Africa and there is nothing...
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    What a difference...Diamonds are forever.

    Hi Thanks for the suggestions and advice.I will definitly look into those 2 Sony subs. I have been reading the Diy section in the Forum and it looks like a Diy sub could out class many retail subs at much higher prices.A added bonus is that my Dad is a cabinet maker by trade and A diy...
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    What a difference...Diamonds are forever.

    Hi I purchased 1 pair of 8.1's and the Diamond center this weekend. Hope to get the 8.3's or 8.4's soon.I connected the 8.1's as my mains in the mean time .Wow, what a difference. Im no audiophile but comparing them to my Jvc speakers , its like night and day.Well no contest really. These...
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    Tired of waiting for my Diamonds.

    Hi Geoff Thanks for the info.Really appreciate it.Since I am waiting for the 8.4s, Ill purchase the a pair of 8.1s and the diamond center.Ill use them upfront and move the the JVC speakers I have to the rear. I am sure ill be able to judge from that whether to go for the larger floor standers...
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    Tired of waiting for my Diamonds.

    Hi Geoff Thanks. I will do that.But while waiting patiently I was just having a look the 8.4s and according to the specs, go down to 30 Hz. Is that correct?, because I have read that it needs to state that Its rated at 30hz at -3db.That's just slightly higher then some subs that are...
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    Tired of waiting for my Diamonds.

    Hi I have asked a few questions on which Wharfedale Diamond combination to choose on the forum before.I was very gratefully guided into deciding on the : 8.4 - Mains Diamond Center Diamond 8.1 Surrounds The problem that i have now is that the store im buying them from doesn't have...
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    wharfedale Diamonds - combination

    Hi Guys Thanks. Any doubts have now been erased:).What do you guys say of Bi- Wire-ring them.Would that make a big difference.? If it would would you get a special bi-wire cable or just use two wires to connect them.? Riaad
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    wharfedale Diamonds - combination

    Geoff Thanks for all the info. I think im going to go with 4 8.2's and a center and the money I do save, invest in a better sub. I have had a look at all the posts on the Diamonds and have noticed that they do require alot of power and they also have a 6 Ohm Impedance. I know that the 6...
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    wharfedale Diamonds - combination

    Hi I have waited along time and now finally going buy some decent speakers.Ill be using it mostly for 80% Ht 20% music. I have decided on the Diamond series. The room Ill be using is not very big. Amp - HK 300RDS Should I go for the 8.4 Mains Diamond center 8.2 rears or 8.3...
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    what do you think of this?

    Thanks guys I think i will go for 4 8.2s then. Regards Riaad;)
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    what do you think of this?

    Hi Paul You mentioned that i should think of going for 4 8.2's. Is there much diffrence in using the 8.2's for the fronts apposed to the 8.3's? well i guess that the 8.3's is the same as the 8.2s , just a bigger cabinet.
  20. Riaad

    what do you think of this?

    Hi After alot of research I have decided to go with the Wharfedale Diamond 8 series.Good reviews and within my budget. I have decided to get: Diamond 8.3 - Fronts Diamond 8.2 - Rears Diamond center Sony SA WM40 sub. How does this setup look? I am still not too sure on the Sony...
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    wharfedale diamond 8 or Atlantic series

    Thanks Paul I think i will go for the 8.3's anyway, as i figured i still will probibly still have to get some decent stands for the 8.2's. So they will probibly end up costing the same . Thanks again for all the advice.
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    wharfedale diamond 8 or Atlantic series

    I was looking at the : Diamond 8.3 floorstanding - fronts Diamond 8.1 Bookself - surrounds Diamond center I am not sure wherether to get the Diamond 8.2 bookself for the fronts .The only differnce i see between the 8.2 and the 8.3 is the cabinet size. Would the low frequency reponse be...
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    wharfedale diamond 8 or Atlantic series

    Hi I had a look at the Diamond 8 series and they seem to be great speakers. However a store nearby is having a special on the Atlantic series, which will work out much cheaper. It consits of the at400 - fronts at100 - rears and the atlantic center. Which of the two do you think...
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    help on building a diy sub

    Hi Rob and Kerry I searched the web yesterday and came across a local website that import spekers . This is what they have available .It will be much cheaper for me . http://www.scotronics.co.za/paudio.htm Have you guys heard of P.Audio subs. E12 -300S E15-300S HP-15W Would it be...
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    help on building a diy sub

    Hi Thanks for all the links . I have checked them out and have requested shipping cost prices . However there is so many drivers and amps to choose . My room is small to medium . Any recommendations on what drivers and amp to get.I would like something that really sounds good...
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    help on building a diy sub

    Hi I am quit new to the home theater scene.I have been reading this forum for a while and i think its great and have learned alot. I would like to build a DIY sub as my father is a cabinet maker and building it should not be a problem. However I live in South Africa and im not quit sure...
  27. Riaad

    Tannoy or not?

    Hi Ill be using it more for movies. I think Ill upgrade the speakers first and then when my budget allows , Ill get the sub. Any good subwoofers that you recommend.I have heard Yamaha is very good . Any Suggestions ? Regards Riaad
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    Tannoy or not?

    Hi Thanks Danny The speakers that I have now are Jvc . The mains are large speakers which sound ok and thay give off quit alot of base. Hoever tha reason why i want to upgrade is because my center and surrounds are vey weak. They are about 30 - 40 watt speakers and they dont hold up at...
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    Tannoy or not?

    Hi I have some cheap Jvc speakers and im thinking of upgrading them.I am interested in purchasing the Tannoy MX range. MXC (Center chanel) Mx3 or Mx4 (Mains) Mx1(surrounds) Ill be connecting them to a : Harmon kardon AVR 300RDS along with a JVC 503 dvd. My room is small to...
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