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Hey everyone, I haven't been around in a while, but I discovered this idea today and thought I would pass it along (unless someones already mentioned them). My goal for my Dayton LoudSpeaker DIY's (set of D3's, 12DVC sub, D-Budget surrounds/center) was to make them look like I purchased them...

So this is what I like to call a "multipart" question. Currently, I have DirecTV, and two receivers. One in the theater, one in the living room. I'm adding a PVR (MythTV, a lot like Tivo) soon so this is why I'm tailing this out. Here is what I "would" have: 1) Satellite dish has 2 coax...

I'm in a debate on looking into a DVR (Tivo/ReplayTV, or what have you). I'm actually satisfied with my current VCR recording setup other than a few things. I've got a Sony Sat B-50 that controls my JVC VCR by way of an IR repeater. I just use the satelite guide to select a show, tell the B-50...

I'm building a shelf for my DVD's, and I want to have a sign overtop that says "Now Playing". I'm looking for what others have done for signs like these, I'm thinking of carving it out of wood and painting it. I'd almost like something with the words over a curtain (all wood). Does anyone...

So I've got a guy who likes my Dayton III's, but wants me to make him towers that use the bottom halfs as 8" subs. He has a small area to work with, so he'd like placement in close proximity to his TV. Are there any options other than the AV8 from Adire in the sub $100 price range? A shame...

I'm going to build the Dayton Budgets for my surrounds to go with the Dayton IIIs. I went looking for a parts list for Wayne's revised crossover and realized all the parts lists out on the web are for older crossovers. So, if anyone wants an updated parts list as of Sept 26, 2003, here it is...

So they're done, and I'm an idiot! (explanation below) Here is how they came out: More pictures on the Dayton III gallery on: http://triton.homeip.net/gallery/ The Build So, basically their a dual port semigloss black, with flush mount grills. I tried the spray adhesive method...

So I decided for my living room sub to use to PE Quatro 8" sub (295-545) and their 120W plate amp. I'm building an eclosure that can stand in the corner, so its gotta be tall and skinny to take up a small amount of floor space in the corner. Another requirement is that the woofer and port(s) be...

So I'm almost done with my Dayton III's, and after auditioning them, they definatly put out a lot more bass than my previous setup, but I'd like to compliment them with a small sub. I currently have a Sony SA-W303 powered subwoofer rated at "35 watts." I have no idea if thats RMS or max...

I was test fitting the tweeter in the Dayton III eclosure and there must have still been some MDF in the air, because I pulled it out and set it aside, came back a few minutes later and it had sawdust on it. What do you guys recommend to do to clean it? I tried a slow blast of air and the...

Is there any problem with cramming Acoustic filling in a speaker enclosure and it sitting on top of the crossover? Built a bunch of subs but this is my first loudspeaker, so I'm not too familliar with the crossover components. I've heard cases of it melting on drivers, but wanted to be sure...

I'd like some advice on the baffles I'm designing for my Dayton III's. I'm attempting to move the port to the front so they can be wall mountable, and I'm also trying to get some unique asthetic appeal. It also has to be symetric, so it will look good as a center. (Function over form, but hey...

I'm currently refinishing some old Fisher speakers I got like 10 years ago. I use them just for background music during poker games etc, just painting them black to match my living room. Anyways, I'm thinking of trying some things with these speakers, maybe new drivers or crossover components...

So I'm in the market for an end all be all remote. I've heard a lot of good things about Pronto's, but I'm not sure what is out there that can do everything I need. Here is a list of things I require it to operate: Living room: 1) Sony 32" TV 2) Sony receiver 3) Panny DVD player 4) CD...

Joe Hsu's PE cherry vinyl rack inspired me to build my own over Labor Day weekend. It's a 6' rack made with 3/4 MDF, a little PE cherry, and 5/8" rods. Total cost of about $60. Unfortunatly as you can see from the pic, there were some wood puddy issues. I somehow didn't sand that shelf all the...

I use my HTPC to pretty much do everything with my home theater. I'm curious, is there any software that acts like a BFD?

I've got a medium sized closet in my movie room that is about 3' x 4.5' with an 8' ceiling. I'd like to use this as a place for my audio equipment but am worried about heat. I plan on replacing the door with something that has a "window" in it. Just a peice of glass that I can see into the...

So I finished up the Dayton 12" DVC with PE plate amp. 3 cubic feet slot ported, tuned to 23htz. Coated in semi gloss black and PE cherry vinyl. So whatcha think? I was pretty pleased with how the vinyl came out, was worried it might look cheap. I'd really like to find some kind of dayton...

So, I've been reading a lot in threads about how staining MDF is bad (the shelving thread in the Construction forum) and about veneer in here, so I figured I would post this up in case anyone else is intrested in giving it a go. The trick is to lay on the stain in such a way that it creates a...

Hey guys, I've tried to find this information in the search, but I can only find "how" to mod the amp vs. why. I'm picking up the 250W amp, and will be running a slot ported 3ft^3 box with a Dayton 12" DVC in it. Do I need to mod the amp for this particular setup? And if so, what does it do...

So I've got an "in" at Best Buy, and these are the two best choices they have in my price range (other than the silver Kenwood). I've had 3 Sony's, the latest being an STRDE675, and have been very happy with them. I was planning on the 995 but if anyone can tell me why the Yamaha would be...

OK, so I've decided to chuck the DIY Bose system and after speaking with GR Research I am looking at some AV3's for front and center, then AV1's for surrounds. (I'm currently building a Dayton sub first). I'm wondering how the sound compares to some that I've heard. The best setup that I've...

Hey guys, I've got a setup we built a while ago. I built small to save space since it was in my living room, but now I've got a dedicated room, and I'm looking to fix a problem with the small speakers. I'm seriously lacking midrange. I'd actually like to keep what I've got, and try to...

So I went looking for places to buy some black cloth to line my walls with. I couldn't find a place that had enough, and they were charging like $6 a yard for anything that they had quantities large enough to even get close. Does anyone out there know of any good online cloth retailers? Thanks.

For anyone looking for a cheaper alternative than the $200 mounts they sell for projectors (or however much yours is), I just built one out of a scrap peice of 1/8" metal and the mount for a DirecTV satellite dish (you can find people giving these away all the time). Look at the last 3...

Hey guys, I've got two systems that I use for my HT, and have a quality question: 1) Panasonic non-Progressive scan DVD player with S-Video out 2) HTPC w/ "Powered by ATI" Radeon 8500 with Composite out. So, I've just moved up to a projector (PT-L300U), and am going to be upgrading...

Hi guys, I'm in the process of converting a room to my home theater, most of it DIY parts centered around a Panasonic PT-L300U. I'd like to ceiling mount the projector to retain a center seat. I've got a computer that I use for playing movies/other video content that I plan to connect via the...