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  1. Brad Russell

    7.1 Placement Question

    Thanks!
  2. Brad Russell

    7.1 Placement Question

    I'm about to add the rear surround speakers to my set up and have a placement question. I went to the dolby site and used their recomendations for the angles at which to place speakers but still have a question about the rears. My room is long enough that when I follow their recomendations, the...
  3. Brad Russell

    Which cables?

    thanks!
  4. Brad Russell

    Questions about a new sub amp

    Thanks Neil!
  5. Brad Russell

    Which cables?

    Thanks for the suggestion although I don't think that is in the budget right now. I have about a twenty foot run and currently have a 25' s-video cable. Would there be any advantage to running a component one? Or should I just stick with the s-video for cable? I think I could make 20' work but...
  6. Brad Russell

    Which cables?

    I'm about to pull the trigger on a HD1000 and have a cabling question. I'm planning on running an HDMI cable directly to my Oppo 970 but I'm wondering about the other source. Right now my receiver (Yamaha 659) does component upconversion but besides the Oppo, all I'm running is a VCR and analog...
  7. Brad Russell

    Questions about a new sub amp

    Thanks for the suggestion Neil. I whish I had the knowledge to attempt a similar repair. My problem was a loud low rumble that would start a few minutes after powering on and then would continue even if there was no signal going to it. This is totally off topic but how does that black front...
  8. Brad Russell

    Questions about a new sub amp

    Thanks for the help! I guess now I need to take some closer measurements to make sure that driver will fit.
  9. Brad Russell

    Questions about a new sub amp

    Sorry bad editing. What meant to ask is if you felt the difference in Xmax between the TC-1000 and the the db-500 was worth the extra $45? Also, I'm with you and planning an IB to replace this sub with. I'm thinking of starting with 2 Ficarudio 18" drivers with the potential to go to 6. Have you...
  10. Brad Russell

    Questions about a new sub amp

    So it sounds like I would not get really any more extention but maybe more spl? The room it is in now is about 2700 cu/ft. and I do have another 10 passive sub that I just bought the 300 watt BASH amp for that I'm planning on co-locating with it. In the future, when this sub moves to the living...
  11. Brad Russell

    Questions about a new sub amp

    I'd have to pull it apart for sure but I think they were about 6 inches. The owners manual says the freq. response is from 24-150hz. I think I was hitting a little lower with the help of a house curve by the BFD but I think it was droping off pretty quick after 22. Thanks again!
  12. Brad Russell

    Questions about a new sub amp

    Thanks for all the help. I'll study that PDF. The enclosure is approx. 1.6 cu/ft has a front firing 12" 4 ohm driver and two 2" ports in the rear. It also about a 14x14" piece of pink insulation. I measured the resistance of the driver at 3.8 ohms on my DMM. Eventually, I'm planning an IB sub...
  13. Brad Russell

    Questions about a new sub amp

    Thanks again for all the help. I was able to pull the sock up and remove the driver. I still don't know if there are multiple voicecoils but there are only one set of terminals for the driver. The + cable splits into to leads so you end up with 1 neg and 2 positive connections to the PSB amp. I...
  14. Brad Russell

    Questions about a new sub amp

    Thanks for the responses! I'll see if I can pull the driver tonight although that may require ruining the cloth cover. It does not have a standard grill cover. I have a couple of questions based on your responses: The amp is sitting on my porch and I'm still at work so I haven't seen the...
  15. Brad Russell

    Questions about a new sub amp

    My PSB Subsonic III has had its second amp go bad and I can't seem to get any help from PSB so I'm coming here for advice. A new plate amp from parts express is arriving today and I have a couple of questions. When I took the old amp out there were 3 wires coming out of the seal chamber. 1 black...
  16. Brad Russell

    Insulation advice needed

    Unfortunately, I've done to much drywall work to get out of that job.
  17. Brad Russell

    Insulation advice needed

    Thanks Jim! From what I've seen, I think the Ceiling Max system is going to be out of the budget but maybe I'm looking in the wrong places. It does appear that without going to staggered studs or room within a room I'll be running into diminishing returns for the investment. Just thought I'd...
  18. Brad Russell

    Insulation advice needed

    I'm in the process of re-doing the basement room and upgrading the theater. The room is approx. 28x13x7. I have removed the sheetrock on the left and front walls as well as the ceiling. The exposed walls are exterior wallls of solid concrete completely underground. The other walls studs are...
  19. Brad Russell

    Yamaha switcheroo?

    So I went for it and put it into my system. I haven't really hooked all the way up yet - I'm still waiting for a Oppo 970 but a quick listen on an old Yamaha changer using the pure direct and the YPAO settings sounded pretty good. The amps don't seem to be a capable as the ones in the A1 but I'm...
  20. Brad Russell

    Which Dac to use

    Aren't the 659 and the 970 about the same age? I'm sure either one are better than the 845. Thanks!
  21. Brad Russell

    Which Dac to use

    I have an Oppo 970 on the way and plan for now to match it with a yamaha rx-v659 for regular CD playback which DAC would you use? I just pulled a yamaha cdc-845 from my living room rig as my old toshiba DVD-A player moved up there to make room for the Oppo. I'm thinking if the DAC in the 659 is...
  22. Brad Russell

    Yamaha switcheroo?

    I am currently remodeling the basement for a front projector and also putting together a theater for my parents. I just bought my folks the RX-V659 and I have a DSP A-1. I'm wondering if I should give the parents the A-1. I know the A-1 is a flagship pieceand has a better build quality but this...
  23. Brad Russell

    Blown JBL PB12 Sub

    i have an older psb sub that has had two of there amps go bad. (after a few minutes you get a loud low rumble even without a signal.) i have the 500 watt bash amp from parts express on its way for $160. the old amp is 180 rms so i'm asuming it should be a great upgrade.
  24. Brad Russell

    Audio/Video Cabinet

    i get a catalog from audio advisor that if i remember correctly might have something like that. i'd give them a try. www.audioadvisor.com
  25. Brad Russell

    5.1 vs 7.1 should I wire for it?

    Thanks for the suggestions! I'm afraid with the 7' ceilings the speakers would need to be mounted in the ceiling or on the back wall. I guess the qustion for now is 7.1 viable when the rear channels are 10-20' back from the listening position? Or if I went with a ceiling mount; where, idealy...
  26. Brad Russell

    Planning for 7.1 or 5.1

    Thanks- Planning the projector and a couch will be in the middle to create a viewing area. I was just concered that at 10 behind the viewing area would be to far for the speakers to be effective. Thanks!
  27. Brad Russell

    5.1 vs 7.1 should I wire for it?

    I originally posted this in the design forum but maybe it is better suited here. We are begining the remodel of the theater room and I'm not sure if I should wire for 7.1 or 5.1. Currently I'm using a Yamaha A-1 (5.1) but at some point I'll move that to the living room and it seems everything...
  28. Brad Russell

    Planning for 7.1 or 5.1

    I'm thinking about it because I've heard Yamaha recomends monopoles with their DSPs. Also, my bi-poles are white and when we repaint I think a black speaker will hide better, (I know dumb reason) but I'm still undecided. But that is a decision I can make anytime, the 7.1/5.1 is the one I'd like...
  29. Brad Russell

    Planning for 7.1 or 5.1

    We are begining the remodel of the theater room and I'm not sure if I should wire for 7.1 or 5.1. Currently I'm using a Yamaha A-1 (5.1) but at some point I'll move that to the living room and it seems everything these days is 7.1. Right now my effects are bi/di-poles on the side but I'm...
  30. Brad Russell

    Is there an advantage to HD displays for SD DVDs?

    Thanks for all the info! I have been looking at the Mits HD100 or Optoma HD70 for my folks since they are already getting some HD broadcasts but wondered if I would benefit. Thanks again and to decide between the optoma or the mits! Brad
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