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easy way is just to play FM, even noise from between stations. Or set up a cd changer for repeats

I think the gage of the wire is more the determinant than whether it is woven or not? Given it is woven wire, he may have to tin it twice, but a solder iron tin would be a lot easier and just as effective on wire used for electronics. Jonathan what is the approximate wire gage of the...

I am curious as to why you would use a solder pot? what is the gage of the inductor lead(s)? Generally you just touch a solder iron to the leg for a second or two and then touch it with solder, solder should just run up the inductors leg and "tin" it What I am talking about is for...

All speakers will have listed specifications. It is a matter of aligning the speakers specs with the amplifiers specifications (Usually a receiver). Speakers specs will usually be stated in watts and impedance. Watts will normally have a couple of values stated for watts, Normal specs, for...

Then the breadboard is a good approach. Also, consider the use of what is called an L Pad. That is a device to do some signal attentuation to the driver(s). Years ago when I built a set I did the design of the crossover from scratch. I tried to stay in the middle of the specifications of the...

Ryan, think about your speakers electrically. What does the input current from your receiver "see" as it goes into the speaker? Tweeters, Woofers, etc are all transducers and have have impedance (Z) rather than resistance (R) however you can still safely use Ohm's law to figure everything out...

Shawn, great job on the speakers and your webpage! I have just about narrowed things down to GR Research so I was really interested in your post. What kind of tools did you use, by any chance a jasper tool for your router?

I have had good luck with the Ryobi 18 volt systems. Circular saw, drill, etc. Home Depot usually has some good buys

James, I don't think the NS975 is available in black. I checked the Sony website and saw no options other than silver. One more update, we watched Seabiscuit in HD last night on our 60" XS and it was stunning, beautiful colors, detail, etc. I couldn't be more pleased.

James,I think you will really like the 55 in daylight. I have a very well kit room on a sunny day (2 big door walls, and 1 large window) and it was great for football in HD. Only drawback was the team, Detroit Lions. I am amazed by the Sony DVD player (NS975) with the HDMI output. I put in...

I have had a 60" XS in the house for about 2 weeks now and have been primarily viewing OTA HD (Detroit Metro area) plus DVD's using a Sony NS975 DVD player with an HDMI output, In a word - fabulous. I set the DVD output to 1920 and it looks incredibly good. Love the LCD display for my well lit...

Have you tried a long extension cord that is plugged into a cleaner outlet? I know that is simplistic, but it might give you better baseline. Yes, you can run a new line(s) to it and it shouldn't cost too much. Do you have room in your breaker box to add an additional circuit? It is also...

It might be worth opening up the case and reseating the disk connector. It might be an electrical problem with a loose connection. It still might make a clicking noise in that case. Other than that I don't know. Since you don't have the operating system disk which would allow you to attempt a...

I am interested in multi-channel music and would like a device that you could also attach other components to. Take a look at M-Audio pro products. Not there yet but there is a glimmer of hope http://www.m-audio.com/index.php Again, I am looking for a more capable pre-pro, not just a...

I would like to be able to turn an HTPC into an integral part of my Home Theater System. Ideally it should be able to replace a dedicated AV processor or AV Receiver (not too worried about AM/FM right now). Offering direct outputs to an amplifier(s) and display devices. Why? I think the...

Just a cautionary note from my own experience. Doing a built-in is often pretty final, and sizes change, what is a big set today may not be so big in a few years. I did a built in for a 36" CRT at the time a good choice, now it isn't. Building a flexible entertainment center, that will allow you...