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    Convert MP3 to something playable??

    In your burning software, it should give an option to burn an audio cd (not a data cd), then it will automatically convert the mp3 files to cd audio tracks.
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    Subwoofer connection - novice question

    Steve: I have the previous model, the RCA RT2500. The passive sub output has the crossover built into the reciever, so hooking up the sub to a full spectrum output is not the best idea. If the sub you have is still the model with dual 5" drivers, you will really notice the difference with a...
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    Subwoofer Woes

    Check page 23 of the manual. There are several settings you need to check. Set the front speakers to NML/THX, if you set them to LARGE then you also need to set SW RE-MIX to ON. Make sure the RCA cable is connected to the single subwoofer connector below the center channel connector, NOT to...
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    Sub driver for 200w @ 3 Ohms?

    I realize the power ratings on low end models like this are overly optimistic, but I dont have the original subwoofer to look at for impedance values. The specs say the sub output is 200w at 3 Ohms, so based on that a 6 Ohm driver at 100w should be ok. That is the same as my bookshelf...
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    Sub driver for 200w @ 3 Ohms?

    I need to replace the original subwoofer that came with the RCA RT2500 theatre in a box system. It was a small box, less than a cubic foot, with dual 5" drivers. My guess is the drivers were each 6 Ohm wired in parallel. The subwoofer amp built into the receiver is rated for 200w into 3 Ohms...
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    Testing a subwoofer amp...

    Thanks guys :) Tried it out and it does seem to be low-pass filtered in some way. I was pleasantly surprised by the bass output of my bookshelf speakers too. And thanks to the thread on test tones, I can burn a test cd to see what the corner frequency is on the output. So it seems to build a...
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    Testing a subwoofer amp...

    My RCA RT2500 receiver has a builtin amp for the passive sub. I would like to know if the output is already low-pass filtered, or if the crossover is built into the passive sub enclosure. Im thinking I can just connect one of my bookshelf speakers (100w,6 Ohm) to the amplified sub output (200w...
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    Setting mains to large with cheap sub

    I see now, thank you :)
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    Newbie question on speaker modes...

    On my receiver (RCA RT2500) each of 6 speakers can be set to large/small/none. Right now I have no center channel speaker. If I set it to None, will the center channel be redirected to the front left/right channels? My 10yr old ProLogic system has a phantom center setting to do this, but I see...
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    Setting mains to large with cheap sub

    Question from a newbie: If your mains handle well down to 48Hz, why would you cut them off by setting them to small?
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    sub amp plate in canada..

    I have also heard good things about The Speaker Shop, have yet to get down there though.
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    A good bass test cd needed fast!

    Heres a quickie :) Bass Test MP3 Shows how bad my computer sub is anyway, starts to fall off at 150Hz, all but gone at 90Hz :b
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    Attaching PVC port to MDF

    Pretty slick :) Would the port length need to be adjusted then?
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    Help, building a passive sub...

    Im new here to the forums and to HT in general, so please forgive any obvious questions :) I just got a second hand entry level receiver (RCA RT2500) and now need a sub. This receiver has both a line-level RCA sub output and a built-in dedicated subwoofer amp with spring clip connectors. So I...
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    Dolby 3/2.1?

    There is a "Dolby Digital 3" mode, that uses front speakers to generate a virtual rear surround effect. Could that be it? Saw this on the list of modes for the RCA RT2500.
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