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I have a new Yamaha Receiver. I can adjust the individual speaker volumes and balance using the internal receiver test tones, but when I play the DVE DVD test tones, I can't seem to adjust teh individual speakers unless I turn off the DVD sound and go to "test" in the receiver, otherwise I can...

I'm having some trouble trying to use DVE - the DVD doesn't really explain things very well I find. I'm using an Infocus X1. I have a sound meter (Radio Shack) and am using c weighting and slow. For the reference level, 75 db, what speaker should I be using, and do I simply adjust the master...

We recently built a riser (4 by 8)made out of 2X6 on 12 inch centers, stuffed with insulation, 1/4 inch plywood on bottom, and two 3/4 inch sheets on top with roofing felt sandwiched between. Very sturdy, but I now realize I need a little more height. I'm wondering about using a sturdy "sofa...

Thanks for your help. Base shakers all hooked up... great thater experience. I have two 50W 4 ohm in serial in the first couch, and three (two 25W 4 ohm and one 50W in serial)in the other couch. These two are connected in parallele giving a little less than 8 ohms. Almost too much vibration...

I have a 150 W subwoofer amp, and am considering connecting it to four shakers (two sets in series, connected in parallel). The first set of two are Pro (50W 4 ohms) and the other two are the regulars (25 W 4 ohm). With this configuration, I think the ohms facing the amp will be 4. Is the amp...

Thanks. I wasn't using the wires on the back.... I know, I know... I was trying to use the hookups in the front. I originally thought the rear wires were for a car application. Good output now. Seems kind of wierd, however, that the red light stays on even in the off position. I asumed it woudl...

Yes. I purchased the subwoofer amp to powe my Aura pro base shakers. My receiver has a low frequency sub woofer output (RCA jack) and I purchased a Y-cable, and have one end running to my regular subwoofer (RCA inpt with built in amp), and the other end running to the "low level input" on the...

I purchased the amp linked below. Only diference is that mine is the 150W version which they don't seem to ahev listed anymore. When I plug it in, with the switch in the off position, a red light comes on and remains on. When I switch it to on or auto, a green light comes on. I plugged my...

Sorry. Amp is a 150 W Parts Express Subwoofer Amp, AuroPro Base Shakers 8 ohms each - 4 of them. I only received the shipment yesterday so I was hoping to attach the base shakers to the seats and run the speaker wire along the floor for now. After Christmas I'll fish it through the ceiling and...

Help. I want to get this up and running for Christmas Eve movie night. I bought four Aura Pro base shakers and a 150 W Amp from Parts express. I'm going to have the amp at the front of the room near the receiver, and run the coaxial cable into that. The amp has a black and red output which...

My setup is a front projector witha riser against the back wall. Currently I have a center speaker under the screen (angeled upwards) and a front right and left at ear height. My right and left surround are ceiling speakers (different make), and I have no rear center. Two questions, how much...

I'm painting the screen wall,ceiling, and trim (including door) black; and the side walls a dark burgandy. I'd like to use an egg-shell black as I'm painting my MDF cabinets as well. Is flat that much better for ceiling, ie to avoid reflection and absorb light? Will it make a difference?

What are the minimum requirements for a separate amp to power just the shakers, ie the cheapest off-the-shelf amp at a local store.

My receiver has a single subwoofer coaxial output, but the aura base shakers have a + and - connection. I'm trying to figure out the proper wiring, ie series or parallel, but I need to figure out this problem first. ie, single coaxial cable to + and - speaker wire. Thanks.

One other question, how do you connect the sub woofer output into series or parallel, when it is a single coaxial jack and not a +/- regular speaker connection. I want to hook up the base shakers to my receiver's sub woofer output. Thanks.

Forgive my ignorance, but I'm relatively new to this and don't have an electronics background. I'm a good listener however, and appreciate any input. I have a Yamaha receiver, and just purchase two 25W Aura Base Shakers and 3 of the 50 watt ones. I plan on installing them to the wood frame...

I'm planning on painting the front projection HT, a flat black on the screen wall and ceiling, and a burgandy on the side walls. Will this look OK. I want it dark to absorb light. Was trying to find pics of a thater with this color scheme, but so far unsuccessful. Thanks.

I'd like to paint the wall around the screen and ceiling a dark color - likely black to absorb excess light. What type of paint do you recommend. I assume a flat finish?

I'm relatively new at this, so forgive any stupid questions. I'm building a 8 by 4 riser in the back row of my HT (17 feet by 12 feet). I had my sub woofer in teh back corner, but with the riser, I moved it to the front right corner. I'll have a 7 foot couch on top of the riser (made of 2 by...

Any comments or suggestions on this project: 8 by 4 foot riser, using 2 by 8's - 16 inch centers -, 1/4 inch plywood on bottom, 3/4 on top, then #15 roofers felt, then another 3/4 inch plywood; then carpet. I'm going to stuff it full of insullation (regular pink stuff). Was wondering about...

I have a X1 ceiling mounted on a 120 diagonal 4:3 screen. Good picture, but the 16:9 picture with empty screen above and below bugs me. Someone mentioned "Why don't you just make a 4:3 screen and a couple of masking strips to do a quick convert to a 16:9 AR when necessary?". How would you do...

Can you post a pic of your ceiling masking device. Much appreciated. Thanks.

I was wondering about making a masking sytem with a flat metal bar attached to clips on either side of screen, and suspended (or hanging) from the bar would be weighted black fabric. The clips on the wall would eb positioned permanently where the 16:9 image is. I would then simply hook the...

I was wondering about a front corner instead of a rear corner. That would avoid putting it on the rear riser. Will this be a bad idea?

Did you fill it with insulation, and if so, how did you hold it in - plywood (1/2 inch) on bottom as well, or soem sort of sofa material (ie stuff under sofa's) on the bottom. I plan on making it in the garage and then carrying it down - it will likely be 4 by 8. I was thinking 1/2 inch...

HT is 17 feet deep (screen at front) and 12 feet wide. Below the screen, there is an 16 inch cabinet holding the equipment, and housing the center, right and left speaker (behind black accoustic fabric). The subwoofer is currently in the back corner, but I want to build a riser, and put a couch...

I Have a 120 inch 4:3 Draper Luma (non tensioned) screen. When I view my front projector in 4:3 it fills the screen. However, when I watch a 16:9 movie the grey bars at the bottom are annoying. Any suggestions on masking it. I really don't want to spend teh big bucks on a motorized system...

HT room is 17 by 12 wide. 120 inch daigonal 4:3 screen at front, X1 projector ceiling mounted 16.5 feet back. Wonderful clear image, but significant light spill which I understand is a problem with these "cheaper" projectors. Currently, the room has a light wall colour, and when a movie is...

I just hooked my X1 up this weekend. Ceiling mount. Bought from soft magic - good service. Things I've noticed since buying which may make me go with a different brand in the future. 1. Light spill. A problem with this projector. On a 120 inch diagnonal screen, there is approximately 1...

Yes. From my research last night (on the net), it definately is light spill probably related to the DLP chip. I assume it's normal for this projector. WHat can I do to lessen the impact. I have a 120 inch 4:3 screen, and am going to paint the wall black to absorb the light spill. The problem...