When a new "model" comes out its always closer to list price. After a few months, the price will be just about 450$. Early adopters don't mind paying more to be first.
I recently bought a 'refurbished' amp from Hafler, the shipping receipt read 'B-stock' and came with just a 90Day warranty, whereas the new ones have a 7year warranty. My old Outlaw 1050 avr was a B-stock and came with a full 2year warranty. Its all at the discretion of the manufacturer. Oh and...
Try making note of the all the levels in one pass, then go into menu and adjust all the speakers at one time, restart the Avia disc...make some more notes...back into menu, adjust all at the same time...run disc...should not take more than 3-4cycles to get them all in one line. On the 1014 the...
But the '60-250Hz' (actually 50-250) crossover points are output via the sub out which is in mono....how are you planning to use a mono signal to feed a stereo pair of bass/midbass drivers???
I think you just answered your own question. If its too powerful to allow for level matching with the HK, how could you use it? Besides you would gain the most benefit by using it on the front speakers. But if the HK at -10dB on the fronts and +10dB on the rears still results in a mismatch...
Use of a poly-glue like Gorilla can help close the gaps when your cuts are not precise, since that type of glue expand as it dries and works great on MDF material. I usually use a brad nailer for the initial assembly then use screws to pull every thing tight. I find that using a counter sunk bit...
4" should be ok, the MOSFET amps in the Pioneer run barely warm -5 below reference. Of course Pioneer have to cover themselves by allowing a wider margin to account for user error/abuse. And since you have all around open, that makes for rapid heat dispersion @360*. Enclosing amplifiers in an...
The straight answer is they share the same service manual. THe AMP section is the same, the PS section is the same, the Elite has a few extra features. The DAC is the same. Worlds apart is the 59x. ..unless we are talking microscopic scale.
Those 30A breaker circuits will cost you. The electrician will have to run new wires throughout the house. I don't know where you live but here in the City, almost no electrician use 14/2 anymore, everybody use 12/2 which is rated to 20A even if they put the lights on 15A breakers. A 30A-rated...
Check the condition of the cone surround, make sure its in good condition. The 'knobs' are for balancing the sub with any other speakers connected to the sub. Try lowering the INPUT level. If the cone is ok, try moving it away from corners. If none of those pan out, the amp in the sub might be...
Let us know how it turns out. I don't really need to see the breaker panel, I have seen plenty of those throughout the years. Oh and if you choose to change the receptacle yourself, turn off the breaker for that circuit. And it might be the older type waxed-linen-insulated wires, they tend to...
Your outlets and box are grounded. And you can replace the two prong outlets with three prong type if you wanted to. If you don't want to replace the outlets but still have access to a ground at the outlet you can use adapter( infamous cheater plug) and simply attach the green ground wire with...
The 1014...why? The MCACC has a 5-band equilizer built in whith automatically equalizes all your speakers for the best sound, yes, even your 'crappy' speakers. It will get the most of your current speakers and when you are ready to upgrade your speakers it will be another big jump in sound...
Two nights ago I watched Castaway at -5, I usually am between -12 to -18, on my Pioneer1014. I used the DTS soundtrack and dang, it was loud, I turned it up to 0, which is supposed to be the reference level, but I soon backed off....those waves sure sounded real! I was surfed soaked after. My...
Use a drill bit size that is 2/3 the diameter of the screws. Without clamps, you will have to use screws to hold the pieces together until the glue dries. If you choose to leave the screws in, counter sink the head with a counter-sink bit. You can purchase 14 guage speaker wire from your local...
I have Mission M70 on my fronts...with a Wharfedale sapphire as my center, and Wharfedale Diamonds doing surround duty. You could pick up another pair of Missions for surround duty or, get a pair of Infinity for the fronts that would match the Kappa. I am not familiar with the Kappa, so I am not...
Most AVR sub crossover slope is set at 24db, steep enough to minimize sounds at the crossover point one octave up. The most common point is 80Hz. Why use the built in crossover in your sub which slope can be 12db per octave? I use bookshelf speakers which goes down to 60Hz, I set my crossover...
Toshiba has a new dvd on the market 5970(?), Secret of High Fidelity recently did their periodic testing of DVD players. see the below link for their results on the Panasonic S97, and other players. http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/cgi-b...h&articles=121