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    What's the Limit on Disc Brake Pads Before Metal on Metal?

    Thanks for your suggestions, however, will metal on metal not happen as long as there is ANY pad left?
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    What's the Limit on Disc Brake Pads Before Metal on Metal?

    My understanding is that 2 MM is when pads should be replaced. I'm just curious how far down the pads can wear before reaching metal on metal? One half MM, One Quarter MM? Thanks In Advance I know there is supposed to be a warning signal, however, I have heard that this device doesn't always work.
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    I want some thump for my home theater!!

    There is no way the BIC F12 can match the performance of true deep bass sub like the SVS PC-12 NSD. If the BIC could match the performance of subs selling for ~$750 there would be no reason to spend the extra money. Compared to the PC-12 NSD the BIC F12 is more like a mid-bass module. For...
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    Help! Panasonic TC-P65VT30 Problem

    Mark As the TV is so new, you should be fully covered by your warranty. Let us know how you make out.
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    New LED LCD TVs and how to choose one

    Matt First, I would go to Best Buy/Magnolia and look at the Panasonic 50VT20. This TV will only be sold at BB/Magnolia. In preliminary tests it outperformed the 7000, and 8000 series Samsung LCDs in many areas. The "infinite black" technology seems to be working; with viewers saying the...
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    Samsung...120hz LED..or...240hz LCD

    There is no need to spend about, $2,000 on a Samsung UN46B8500 to reap the benefits of LED back-lighting and local dimming. I suggest that you find the Vizio 551/552. In the 55 inch size you can find one for under $2,000. They are 240Hz and are back-lit LED with local dimming. Picture...
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    How good are DLPs??

    What you heard about the frquency and cost of repairs on DLP RPTVs is true. The repair rate for DLP rear projectors is about 7 or 8 times as frequent as the repair rate for LCDs and Plasma. Then there is the issue of bulb replacement. This can be needed in as little as 2,500 hours. DLP...
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    What Does Xt add to Audyssey Multi EQ?

    Gene Thanks for taking the time to answer and for the link. It's a shame that receiver companies seem to have limited XT to more expensive models than were available a couple of years ago. Specifically, Onkyo had XT in the 805, and they seem to have de-contented their latest receivers...
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    What Does Xt add to Audyssey Multi EQ?

    What does Xt add to regular Audyssey Multi Eq? Xt is found on more expensive receivers. Can you explain exactly what Xt does? Thanks in Advance
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    Short of REW and a Feedback Destroyer, Is There a less Brain Busting Room/Speaker EQ for my situatio

    Thanks for reminding me that the BFD is for subs only. What do you think about using a relatively inexpensive receiver (with 7.1, or 7.2) channel analog outputs. I am looking for full range EQ, not only EQ for my subs. Not that my subs don't need EQ. Just the opposite. Really tough...
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    Short of REW and a Feedback Destroyer, Is There a less Brain Busting Room/Speaker EQ for my situatio

    Hi I just don't feel comfortable trying to climb the learning curve with REW and an EQ like the Feedback Destroyer. I have a receiver that just pre-dated Audyssey and the other room/speaker EQs. My receiver has 7.1 channel inputs, but no HDMI. At this point, the lack of HDMI does not seem to...
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    Help me get over putting a $2,200 (broken) direct view CRT out in the Trash.

    Phillip, this set is a 4:3, no component input. However, with the built-in line doubling, picture quality was excellent.
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    Help me get over putting a $2,200 (broken) direct view CRT out in the Trash.

    I have a ProScan 35 inch direct view TV that suddenly stopped turning on. This TV was the top-of-the-line in its day. Built in line doubling so there are no horizontal scan lines. Premium sound from 6 speakers. The green light may come on for 2 or 3 seconds, but the "BOINGGG" sound (from...
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    The best subwoofer

    Not to bust anyone's chops, however, the Dynamo can't keep up with the bigger offerings from the internet direct companies. Internet direct companies don't have the dealer network to add cost to the final price of the product.
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    Subwoofer distortion

    It sounds like Robert may be in a position to help you through the DIY process. DIY is an attractive prospect, however, beginners sometimes run into problems, enough so that they abandon trying to finish the subwoofer. For some people not DIY is a matter of their time being more valuable than...
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    Simple Questions?

    Thanks Robert That led me to this page: Car Audio Advice | Understanding Theile/Small Parameters So Sd is the area of the cone. I find it a bit confusing between Vas and Fs. Not sure if Fs takes all of the Vas factors into consideration. Still, like you said, cone area...
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    Simple Questions?

    I know someone who is fond of saying "no replacement for displacement". What is the strict technical definition of displacement? Is it limited to enclosure volume? Does it include driver excursion, and amp power? In a ported design is the port part of the equation? Or, again, is...
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    Epik Dynasty review

    I spoke to Epik a week ago and they are no longer using BASH amps in any of their subwoofers. I am a little uncomfortable that they use a 600 watt amp in all 5 of their new subs. The Conquest will probably not come back, but they are looking to see how they could source a 1,000 (or even...
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    Nine Inch Vinyl Tiles: Patch & Cover or Remove? Possible Asbestos

    Anyone else have any thoughts on this, I would really appreciate it.
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    Ouch!!

    Ice it and take it easy for a couple of days. If you continue to have pain, you may need an MRI. I have had several kinds of knee injuries, and had at least 2 MRIs. Surprisingly enough they all resolved themselves, (sometimes with some physical therapy). Sometimes a cortisone injection...
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    Nine Inch Vinyl Tiles: Patch & Cover or Remove? Possible Asbestos

    Thanks Adam I wonder if I could get a handyman to remove the damaged tiles and put down thin set mortar on one day, and then come back and level off the mortar on a second day. Perhaps this way, the damaged area would be about as even as possible and the whole floor would not have to be...
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    Nine Inch Vinyl Tiles: Patch & Cover or Remove? Possible Asbestos

    The basement of our split level, built in the 1950's has 9 inch tiles that are primarily vinyl. The area covered with these tiles is about 120 square feet. It is a fact that many 9 inch tiles had asbestos. Such tiles are not considered dangerous unless they break and crumple into powder, (or...
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    Old Soapstone Twin Laundry Sink & Washer Discharge

    We live in a house that is more than 50 years old. Next to the 40 year old Speedqueen washer, there is an old soapstone (could be concrete) twin laundry sink. The washing machine discharges the grey water into one side of the twin sink. We just found out that the water level in the sink is...
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    Windshield Replacement: At your house, or at the shop?

    Apparently, a lot of windshields and other auto glass is replaced from a van or truck that comes to your house. Maybe I am being silly, however, I feel more comfortable taking the car to the shop. I get the sense that most people let the truck come to their house to replace a windshield...
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    Choosing a sub???

    I would take a look at the Elemental Design A2-300. At $315 delivered, this is a real sub, not some kind of toy. Ed seems to have decided to price the A2-300 lower than any of the better subs from anyone in the Internet Direct market. It should also be a much better performer than anything...
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    American Made Speakers

    Speaker companies used to brag about the fact that their drivers used neodymium magnets. They have certain advantages. Just the other day I saw a program on TV that said that China is the only place on earth that can supply neodymium magnets. I had heard a generalization to the effect...
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    AV123 MFW-15 vs SVS PB13 Ultra

    The AV123 MFW-15 is not "made in China". The cabinet is made in Cali Columbia, South America. As far as where the driver and amp are sourced from, China is a distinct possibility for one or the other. I read several years ago that things like the magnets for subwoofers are almost impossible...
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    Regarding the "tax stimulus" refund....

    This is the payment schedule on the IRS web site: Stimulus Payment Schedule for Tax Returns Processed by April 15 We filed jointly using Direct Deposit. I don't know why we didn't get our check by close of business on May 19th at the latest. The IRS provides a phone number...
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    3 Good Sales on HSU Subwoofers

    I have not attended any of the audio shows where the MBM-12 was in use, and where the gun shots in the movie Open Range were used to demonstrate how effective the MBM-12 is on this type of material. I recall reading that people came back to the HSU room to hear this particular demo several...
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