Search results

  1. DBeistel

    Making a cable for old old subwoofer and new receiver

    If you can get a pin out schematic from JVC you may be able to pull out the sub wires, is the sub powered or did your dads head unit power the sub?
  2. DBeistel

    Bought house with 13 sets of speakers - need help hooking it all up

    Do you have more than 2 speakers in one room if so they may be wired in parallel or series. If this is the case then you don't need to use as many channels from your amp. your best bet may be to buy a 8 or 12 channel distribution amp.
  3. DBeistel

    Treatment: Better diffusion or absorption?

    Look at this site and send Bryan an e-mail he is very helpful and will be able to help you and answer your questions. GIK Acoustics.
  4. DBeistel

    How to size my screen?

    Try this link, I hope it will help you out Projection Calculator Classic - Throw Distance and Screen Size
  5. DBeistel

    Help with yamaha 863

    The 863 has YAPO so the 863 can calibrate audio settings for the speakers. I agree with Brent S. check the manuals and connections. During the self calibration you should have an on-screen display showing the speaker set-up and when the calibration starts each speaker will be highlighted on the...
  6. DBeistel

    AV Rack

    Look at the following sites, you should be able to find fans as accessories Avrak inc eHoloVision
  7. DBeistel

    banana binding post

    When I use this type of terminal I go through the hidden hole. I thread the wire from the bottom of the hole and extend the wire about 1/8 to 1/4" then tighten the terminal
  8. DBeistel

    I need suggestions on running wires

    The base molding should be 3/8" to 1/2" off the sub floor;so you maybe able to stuff the wires as Wayne suggest
  9. DBeistel

    Speaker size for room area?

    Google HSU subwoofers and look at some of the speakers; there is a gudie that may help you out, look for the loudness level number under a selected speaker. I hope it helps HSU VTF-3 MK3 Subwoofer
  10. DBeistel

    About to plunge

    Dave take a look at the below sites they should help you out. The screen you select depends on the lighting in you HT room. Also have you looked at the Panasonic AE2000u? projectorpeople projectorcentral
  11. DBeistel

    HT over garage

    I will begin a dedicated HT in Jan. I have the typical room over a garage with a 5' knee wall and a slanted ceiling. (see attached) The room is 14' wide and approx 21' long and the floor to ceiling height is 8'. I'm going to raise the ceiling height to 9'. My question is where do you guys...
  12. DBeistel

    Cooling Equip In enclosed cabinet

    Look at these fans. middleatlantic.com/rackac/cooling/uqfp.htm[/url]
  13. DBeistel

    A/V Wall Plates

    impactacoustics.com wholesaleaudioaccessories.com
  14. DBeistel

    How do I HUSH UP that duct?

    John Manville and Owens makes a 2-3" insulation that may help I can't think of the name of it but someone on the board may know. It's not the regular insulation that goes in the walls
  15. DBeistel

    Cable/Speaker wallplate hookup ques

    This place has good prices on wall plates and accessories. wholesaleaudioaccessories
  16. DBeistel

    Best place to get cables and speaker wires, long runs....

    Look at Impact acoustics.com and look under rapid run cables.
  17. DBeistel

    Best way to mount speakers to wall

    Look into using a shelf on the wall and set the speakers on the shelf.
  18. DBeistel

    Newbie Question about power

    If you are worried about lightning strikes you can look into a whole house surge protector. Most high quality equipment have good voltage regulators that convert 120 ac to 24 dc that is used in parts of the equipment. If you want piece of mind you may want to invest in a power protector. I would...
  19. DBeistel

    Electrical problems, zapping/frying my equipment

    To check the outlets for reverse polarity use a DVM. check left slot to ground there should be 0 vac and then the right slot to ground there should be 120vac. All outlets should have 120 to ground in the right slot.
Top