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Robert On the right side of this is 2 feet of open space, followed by my front speaker, then a doorway to my small entry hall. Actually, I love that hall because it echoes bass like hell already. :P On the left is a free-standing wooden bookcase about 6 inches away. Lemme make sure I have...

Robert Awesome. My apologies. I took a trip to see the folks. Picked up some favorite jams at their local sales shop. Now, more ready than ever to maximize my listening quality. Here's the full equipment list at this point: Yamaha RX A830 receiver that gives me sub outs, 7.2 surround, but...

The Yamaha is a RX A830. Al - how am I home free? Sam - Here's the full equipment list at this point: Yamaha RX A830 receiver that gives me sub outs, 7.2 surround, but overly synthetic sound IMO Kenwood KR V8040 - 20 yo ProLogic receiver with A/B speakers, no subwoofer outs, but options to...

I need a way to use my 22-year-old amp for music control, and my brand-new-POS for surround-sound ! I have a 22 year old Kenwood KR-V8040 that is a superlative music driver. It has A&B speaker selectors that can be driven simultaneously and out-stretched 120W per amplifiers that don't even...

I had written a long reply last night - think I forgot to hit "post". And for some reason, I was calling Robert "Steve", so better it didn't post. ;) So, I have space under my wall-hanging TV to build a large box. This is the best use of space for me. Kinda planning on adding 2 15"s, but...

Ok, Got my remote today, went through the setup menus, adjusted for the distances, set internal crossover, etc. It sounds pretty tight. :) It has good balance and timing, everything seems right. I've got it running through my Onkyo EQ. Will try to figure out a way to switch between that...

Thanks guys. As an afterthought, these new receivers are handling more load and doing a lot more processing. I do like the idea of mounting a fan (in simple fashion, without cutting anything). Al, how do you have yours mounted? I was considering just adding a fan right on top of the grill...

My old college system was a Kenwood KR-V8040, 1992 model. Until today, I can run it at high volume for an extended period, and feel no discomfort laying my hand (or my baby's butt) on top of the unit. Very little temperature diff can be felt. My new system is not the same. The top is hot as...

JohnRice - Thanks for the input. The old system was a Kenwood Pro Logic with no sub outputs. I had to connect the new powered subs to the speaker lines: one to A, and one to B. I had great sound, but the receiver was cutting off at 1/4 volume because of the drop in impedence/overload on...

Thanks, Robert. So, for sensitivity and accuracy, what should I be looking for ? Any leads ? Are those TC's good enough ?

schan - I have TF 600's in front. Been great speakers. The subs seem to reflect off the large panels with that parabolic rear - sounds like all the base is coming from the DCM's. :) In the back I have a couple Klipsch ref's I just bought. Nothing fancy. BUT - I'll need to repair my...

Appreciate you guys taking the time... I definitely jumped the gun on this post. I bought the unit without the remote so have practically no access to the controls until I receive it in a week or so. Ya, the subs are powered - on the Kenwood, I was connecting one to the A speakers, L&R, and...

Robert_J : - thanks. I'm a carpenter, so consider all labor and materials (other than actual hardware) as an insignificant expense. $1,000 or a few hundred over is fine for a single cabinet. If I see a need, I could save up and build another later. Space-wise - don't have room to sacrifice...

I know nothing about how to create sound; just know what sounds good. Going through some hardware changes to upgrade. Soundspace: living room, adjoining dining and kitchen: approximately 5,000 cubic feet, little carpet. Listening Style: 3 types: movies with surround, actual quality I...

Over 20 year ago, when I was in college, I bought a Kenwood KR-V8040 Pro-Logic receiver and a pair of DCM TimeFrame 600's. Music and movies was how I entertained myself between work and school Yesterday, I bought a Yamaha RX-A8030. And I'm asking myself why? I'm blown away by how dead this...