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  1. texstechfan

    are banana connectors dangerous?

    Thats for sure. I have learned a lot from the guys on here. Lots of very knowledgeable folks here with great advice have helped me become the dangerous audiophile want-a-be that I am. What is it with those dang dancing bananas on the right of this reply screen? ------->
  2. texstechfan

    are banana connectors dangerous?

    Man.. you guys are bad....:cool: This guy may never come back again and he might really need some advice. Just givin you a hard time leafswillwin. There was nothing wrong with your question if you didn't know the answer. It wasn't dumb, IMO. Ive asked worst for sure and got the...
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    what kind of spl meter should i get?

    Rad Shack analog..... better than the digital....best buy for the buck (in Canadian that is). Can you not order one off the net? Just paid (month ago) $45 from the shack. My uncle has had an analog for about 15 years and he still uses it.
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    are banana connectors dangerous?

    It don't get no better than this..... Ouch! Never peal a banana plug... As a practice I do not place my fingers on exposed wire unless coated with earwax so that would be, resistive.
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    "large" setting hurting sub?

    Yeah, that sounds like a better more direct method to properly set up a system. I don't have a test CD and I see several out there but don't know which I should use. The DG1000 has the fancy little microphone that I attached to a tripod at the listening position. The unit has three choices for...
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    "large" setting hurting sub?

    Ok, thanks for the advice. I use it all. I agree with what you said about the crossover. I have been setting it (by ear) between 60 & 80 Hz but below 70 it sound as if I am loosing some of the midrange on the fronts. I read on Audioholics where they were recommending setting it 10Hz above the...
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    "large" setting hurting sub?

    I purchased a Sony STR-DG1000 about a month ago. I am extremely pleased. I do have a question however for anyone out there that has this unit or that can give me some advice. I just ran the auto calibration for the first time yesterday and it reset my fronts and center to "large". I have...
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    First Sub Purchase My Choices - Thoughts?

    Since this is my first sub and the budget is small I bought a 2 yr old HSU STF-2 from a member who upgraded to a VTF model. Saved over $100 off of new price. I think this sub will be a good point of reference for my sub experimentations. Thanks man!
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    First Sub Purchase My Choices - Thoughts?

    First Sub Purchase My Choices - Thoughts? This will be my first sub purchase. I have narrowed it down to these choices but I would apprecaite any other suggestion you might have. My HT is 18x18 aprox. 3000 cubic inches 50% music 50% movies Your thoughts please. This is my price range...
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