Actually, my suggestion would be to use Community Veris 6 speakers (6" two-way) for the satellite channels, and a Community Veris 212S subwoofer in front, below the screen to supply the lows. That would be a pro-level system that would be capable of some decent output, when properly powered. If...
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Hey, when a company produces something as great as that, they aren't under any obligation to deliver a low price as well. This sub looks like it's targeted at folks who would otherwise consider the Wilson Audio XS. TC Sounds is also showing a couple other subs that are more within reason, and...
It looks like word is finally starting to get around on the TC Sounds products. They've come out with the dB-500, which is an ultra bang for the buck 10" driver based on the same motor as the TC-1000, but with a stamped frame and coated paper/kevlar cone instead of the aluminum. At just $99, I...
If you're still on your search for a custom PC, there's a firm called EndPCNoise.com which builds custom machines, including two new ones designed by Mike Chin of SilentPCReview.com. They would be extremely quiet, and one of the two models is in a home theater PC case made by Antec. The other is...
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What about the new Def Tech ProCinema 800 system? They've received a design update, and now have passive radiators to extend their low end, somewhat like the Mythos series, and S&V liked them. The package includes a decent little sub as well. Of the three you listed, it seems like the only...
There's a good reason why eD, JL Audio, et. al. are rolling out the home subwoofers: the notoriously-competitive car audio market finally hit critical mass and is starting to falter. Expect to see lots of car audio companies close up shop for good. The eD enclosures look okay, if you don't...
What size are the main speakers that you are using this with? You may not be getting enough midbass "punch" from your main speakers and receiver, which makes you want to turn up your subwoofer until you hear the distortion products (which live in the midbass range). Effectively, you run the...
Look at the crossover of the speaker instead. See if there is any damage in there. This sounds like you have a low impedance return path somewhere. Test the crossover components with a volt-meter, as well as the woofer, midrange, and tweeter themselves. Look around for contacts that might be...
The sub can only "drown out" the main speakers if they are both operating in the same frequency range. During calibration, you set the subwoofer's crossover to pick up where the main speakers leave off.
This is probably not going to happen to your satisfaction in your particular budget range. For $70 on Newegg, you can get the Altec Lansing VS4221, which has been fairly decent when I've heard them at the Best Buy store near my house. These are probably your best bet, or at least they probably...
I think that as a company, Bose is out to accomplish more with their product line than just "good sound". A lot of their development effort is spent on designing products that are user-friendly, and address other concerns that audiophiles seldom think about, such as package size and setup...
Wouldn't it be best to contact the manufacturer (M&K) in this situation? They could tell you whether you've blown your driver or whether the amplifier is toasted, and they could also arrange for service to repair the damaged components. This is what happens when you push gear to its limits --...
You haven't had a cheeseburger until you have a "Cheezborger". No fries..."chips" No pepsi..."coke" "Too late...I already order for you. Cheezborger...the best!" Yes, I have actually been there. I can't help but notice that the Intellexual.net graphs for the AM-15 do not show a summed...
This is a question for the DIY And Advanced Projects section, but it would be my evaluation that you couldn't expect very deep output, or very much of it, without a ton of power or EQ. A subwoofer designed around a driver intended for hi-fi use (instead of car sound use) would be the best way to...
I almost think the 10" version looks exactly like the KLH 10" sub that the Fry's store sold when I worked there. Except the ones at Fry's had blue-illuminated clear plastic spike feet. Blingin', y0. Addendum: On closer inspection, that's EXACTLY what it is! Minus the blue illuminated feet, of...
My dorm room setup uses a Harman-Kardon AVR335, a 500W 12" powered DIY subwoofer using the AE Speakers AV12 woofer and dual 15" Passive Radiators, and two DIY main speakers that are similar to the Def Tech BP8B, but not bipolar. (Parts express had the BP8's drivers as a buyout product.) If you...
That tweeter is set too far back in that enclosure. Ideally, the curved edge of the plastic flange-thingy is supposed to match up with the front edge of the baffle. If you decide to re-build the boxes, figure out what the difference is and then use a router or something to take off material from...
If you are still thinking about considering another driver, I'd submit another one for your consideration: The AE Speakers AV15 MK III. According to the guys, there are still 6 AV15s and 4 AV12s in stock. These will be much beefier drivers than the Adire Tempest. They have shiny aluminum cones...
If you're using a stock pre-made crossover, don't expect an audiophile result. It should be okay enough. Be sure to post up pics once you've got them done. The crossover is designed for an 8 ohm woofer and and a 4 ohm tweeter. I'd instead recommend, if you're limited to stock crossovers, the...
Here's news - the AV series drivers have had dual spiders since somewhere around mid 2003. Dual 2 ohm coils from the very start. I know they only had 2" voice coils - the newer ones will be stepping up to 2.5". But even the 2"-voice-coil AV drivers handled 500W, so what would I have to complain...
If you're looking for some Definitive Tech speakers but are looking to stay small, some Mythos Gem and a SuperCube II subwoofer might be a good combo for you. I think you'd be blown away, frankly. The mains have 3.5" midbasses and an aluminum dome tweeter, and the sub is an 8" woofer and dual 8"...
In your situation, I wouldn't be worried. As for me, I use a plywood blade. MDF burns them up but the little teeth make a nice clean edge. Also, don't force the material through the saw very fast. You might not have your fence straight. Make sure to measure the distance between the fence and the...
The Axiom Epicenter subs look like they might be in the same league as some middle of the road SVS subs. These are the new ones with the DSP circuitry in their amps, which keeps you from killing your sub with a bassy movie at a high level. Specifically, the EP500 and EP600 subs. I'm not worried...