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  1. Glenn Shoemake

    2-disc LIFEFORCE SE in the works?

    Its a guilty pleasure of mine due to the fact of the lovely Mathilda May being the naked SpaceGirl who is charming the Brits while sucking their life with a kiss.
  2. Glenn Shoemake

    SVS owners.........

    The PC Ultra would work well in a room that size. Is it overkill....maybe, depends on how you like your bass and your listening habits in movies. I am currently running a PC Ultra and PC+ 16-46 in a room 12 x 11 x 8 and love the feel of the dual subs. The extra intensity that you get is an...
  3. Glenn Shoemake

    Will adding more subs really improve bass response in a properly calibrated setup?

    Currently running two SVS Cylinders a PC+ 16-46 and a PC Ultra in a room 12'x11' and I immediately noticed an improvement in the intensity of the bass. Once calibrated they are both backed down quite a bit, however when a bassy scene hits the room shakes over twice as much as it did before. When...
  4. Glenn Shoemake

    B&W owners help me or I will cry!

    I purchased my B&Ws used from a friend who had moved over from the UK so not sure what the American Equivilent are of these models. Fronts B&W DM 620i Center B&W DM 600 IFS Rears B&W DM 602i Subwoofers SVS PC+ 16-46 and PC Ultra running in a 5.2 setup with a Harmon Kardon AVR 520...
  5. Glenn Shoemake

    Cerwin Vega Powered Sub

    I used to have an older Cerwin Vega sub, the LW-15 which I thought was pretty decent, until I went ahead and purchased a SVS PC+ 16-46 sub. The SVS blew the Cerwin Vega out of the water with clean clear bass. The Cerwin Vega was boomy but was better then not having a subwoofer. Since then I...
  6. Glenn Shoemake

    Can't decide on a subwoofer

    Calibrating a subwoofer is done with a Sound Level Meter and a Calibration DVD such as Avia or Digital Video Essientials. The idea of the calibration is to ensure that the speakers are matched with the subwoofer, that the bass is inphase as to avoid cancelation. Each room/system is different...
  7. Glenn Shoemake

    A wonderful BOSE fact, courtesy of CEDIA...

    This reminds me that Intel holds the patent to the letter I and BT owns the rights to Hyperlinking.
  8. Glenn Shoemake

    B&W 601 s2

    I've had my B&Ws for a couple of years now and love them to death. I have the DM620i for the fronts, DM602 for rears and the DM600 IFS for center channel. I bought mine used from a friend who had moved over from England, hence the funny product lines. What are you using for your receiver? The...
  9. Glenn Shoemake

    Will SVS speakers make as big a spash as their subs?

    If SVS produces a great quality speaker product at a price far less then its competitors, then I think they will do alright. Speakers are a lot more of a personal preference then subwoofers and the competition for speakers is much greater then subwoofers. Personally I would like to see SVS...
  10. Glenn Shoemake

    One thing that I'm disappointed in with my SVS 20-39 PCi...

    Brian Harnish, Might I also suggest testing these DVD titles. Minority Report DTS Master and Commander Far Side of the World DTS Daredevil DTS Underworld The Haunting DTS-ES (DTS version the bass is INSANE) Also is your Jurassic Park the DTS version and if so is it the "corrected...
  11. Glenn Shoemake

    One thing that I'm disappointed in with my SVS 20-39 PCi...

    Running Dual SVS Cylinders and are extremely happy with my subs. As the newer movies are becoming more and more aggressive in LFE having 5.2 or 7.2 systems will become more popular to the Home Theaterite.
  12. Glenn Shoemake

    DVD Review HTF REVIEW: Spartan

    Saw this movie and really enjoyed it as well. I will definately pick this one up on dvd.
  13. Glenn Shoemake

    subwoofer placement

    Its not dangerous as once it has been properly calibrated it will produce the same sound level in one location as in another (minus the room accoustic variations). Just be sure to calibrate from your main listening position. I have Dual SVS Cylinders next to me in a corner and I experience the...
  14. Glenn Shoemake

    Gone Through Hell for a Harman Kardon

    Thast really too bad, I own the HK AVR-520 and I am extremely pleased with this receiver. Only small problem that I had was when I paused a DTS DVD and then tried to resume, I wouldn't get any sound. I would have to either switch receiver on/off or change to another source and change back...
  15. Glenn Shoemake

    What do you use to set up your sub.

    If you set your receiver to Large speakers bass will be sent to your woofers in your speakers. Its not necessarily a bad thing, but since you have a subwoofer you may want to set your speakers to small (even though they may physically be large) so that bass will only be sent to your subwoofer...
  16. Glenn Shoemake

    What do you use to set up your sub.

    Do you have your main speakers set to Small in your receiver? If they are set to Large, they will pass bass.
  17. Glenn Shoemake

    B&W mains or something else

    Speaking of long runs, I have the B&W DM 620i for my fronts, DM 602 for rears and DM 600 IFS for center channel. I bought these used from a friend who had purchased them when he lived in England. They are probably around 8 to 10 years old and still sound exceptionally for music and home theater.
  18. Glenn Shoemake

    Oh my goodness...I'm getting an SVS!!

    For $6,000 you could almost buy 2 SVS B4 Plus which would almost surely beat the "Holy Grail" of subwoofers. Dollar for Dollar SVS are hard to beat.
  19. Glenn Shoemake

    What do you use to set up your sub.

    In Avia there is a Subwoofer Sweep that will effectively sweep from 100hz down to 20hz that is LFE only. In calibration it is usually the idea of getting your subwoofer levels to match your mains so this is why Avia has them mixed together. If your just trying to Parametric Equalize your...
  20. Glenn Shoemake

    Are transducers the next HT frontier?

    I bought a second SVS Cylinder and don't regret this decison one bit. The extra intensity that it provides makes it all worthwhile for those bass heavy action sequences. Currently running a PC+ 16-46 with a PC Ultra.
  21. Glenn Shoemake

    SVS PB1-ISD ($600) vs. SVS PC20-39PCi ($600)?

    Given the choice, go with the PC+. Its just a bit more $$$ then the PCI, and if you find that your listening habits have changed (more bass) you will have enough in reserve. Myself, I love deep, clean bass for Home Theater and I own a PC+ 16-46 and PC Ultra that I run together in dual 12'x11'...
  22. Glenn Shoemake

    Dang you HTF!!! I am now infected...I might not make it..

    Get as much sub as you can afford if your really into watching movies. Movies are becoming more and more demanding for deep rich bass...Master and Commander anyone? I highly recommend SVS as they are, dollar for dollar one of the best price/performance that you will find. I recently purchased...
  23. Glenn Shoemake

    When Sub size is an issue...

    You should look into the SVS Cylinder subs. They have a smaller footprint then the box subs and will take up less floor space. The Cylinder subs are also less picky for finding that "sweet spot" then the box subs. I have never read a bad review of an SVS sub that was properly setup and...
  24. Glenn Shoemake

    SVS or Velodyne (Honestly PLZ)

    I am a proud owner of an SVS PC+ 16-46 with a PC Ultra on the way. I have yet to read a bad or negative review from a person who has purchased and properly calibrated an SVS Sub. All of my friends who have demo'd my home theater are left fully impressed. SVS is a quality company who takes time...
  25. Glenn Shoemake

    What Subwoofer Does Everybody Have?

    Currently SVS PC+ 16-46 although I will have my PC Ultra delivered tomarrow.
  26. Glenn Shoemake

    JBL Studio Series

    Sure you can wall mount those speakers. I have my B&W DM 620i wall mounted and they are approximately 50 pounds. Just be sure to get a heavy hanging kit from Home Depot and attach with screws to a stud in the wall.
  27. Glenn Shoemake

    Non Anamorphic stuff.......

    Most of the old DVDs are being rereleased in the new Anamorphic Standard. I know rebuying a DVD sucks but it seems that the new prices are much less. I picked up Dumb and Dumber in Anamorphic Widescreen with Dolby 5.1 sound for $9.99 at Best Buy. Widescreen Letterbox is terrible and I avoid...
  28. Glenn Shoemake

    Bose Lifestlye or Paradigm/Pioneer

    I love the company Bose and their marketing. Because of them I was able to buy 5 year old (very good condition) B&W DM 640i fronts, B&W DM 600i rears for $450, and a B&W 600 IFS center channel for $150. $600 total for B&W home theater setup while my friend too the money and bought a Bose...
  29. Glenn Shoemake

    Help with receiver/pre-pro decision please

    I have the H/K AVR-520 and use it to power my B&W DM620i (4 ohms) fronts, B&W DM600i rears and B&W 600 IFS center and it sounds awesome. Don't be misled with the H/K 85 watts power rating as they are very conservative with their ratings. I can play my speakers loud with no problems and the...
  30. Glenn Shoemake

    Something comparable to HK AVR520

    I love my Harman Kardon AVR 520. The price greatly varies on the internet and found it as low as $598 for a Factory Refurb or $630 brand new.
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