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  1. Portlyn

    Converting intercom system

    Hello, I just purchased a home that has an old scool nutone intercom system with 8+ stations and a main hub. The main hub doesn't work. I am hoping to convert the system into a more modern home music system using either a receiver and amp (if necessary) or potentially a car stereo with an amp...
  2. Scott Hart

    HARMAN Reveals the Harman Kardon Invoke™ Intelligent Speaker with Cortana from Microsoft

    Scott Hart HARMAN Reveals the Harman Kardon Invoke™ Intelligent Speaker with Cortana from Microsoft HARMAN International, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. focused on connected technologies for automotive, consumer and enterprise markets; today announced new details...
  3. J

    Speaker placement and acoustic treatment?

    Hey All, I'm rearranging my basement theater, and have some sound questions. The wall on the right side of the theater area stops before it gets to the seating distance. There is only a ceiling beam from the wall to the back of end of the room. The beam is about 16 inches tall. Should I put...
  4. Luke Marsh

    Woofer on 1 front speaker tower not working - any idea what it could be?

    Hi everyone, Firstly I am totally new to this forum and also to home theater stuff. I joined as I've got a problem with my new system that I just set up. I bought a Studio Acoustics 5.1 surround sound system second hand as a starter system as I didn't have much to budget with. The speakers came...
  5. D

    Using speaker cable to connect to my subwoofer

    Hi guys. I hope you can help me please. I need to hook my subwoofer (RCA input) to my AV unit (RCA out) but unfortunately I only have the following speaker cable running between the two. I cannot run any new wires as the wires were pinned, plastered and painted and I am in rented accommodation...
  6. J

    Routing/hiding speaker wires.

    Does anyone have a suggestion as to how to hide speaker wires to prevent tripping hazards... The wires to surround speakers are mostly in question...
  7. C

    3.1 Speaker choice for a large room?

    Hello everyone this is my first time posting to the forums and was hoping to get a little advice. I'm moving into a new home and having some trouble figuring out what to do about a small Home theater set up that can also do double duty for music since this is in the living room. The design of...
  8. M

    Speaker hookup

    I just bought a home and inherited speakers mounted into the walls. What equipment and steps do I need to take to hookup speakers to my TV? Thanks
  9. D

    suitable speakers for this amplifier vs speaker set.

    I have an amplifier of 20w RMS output and 4ohm impedance, it is stereo amplifier, images:- front:- https://s8.postimg.org/93xfycy2d/IMG_20170312_142056.jpg back:- https://s29.postimg.org/kgmgzz4k7/IMG_20170312_142146.jpg should I purchase 2 speakers for this amplifier or it will be better...
  10. Aibrecht

    Trouble with Speaker layout

    So I take possession of my new place in a few short weeks and first thing I am excited to do is build my first true Home Theater! Ive set up temporary style home theaters with projector and 5.1 satellite speaker system in a few different house, but now I want to do it properly. The area I will...
  11. O

    replacing/upgrading subwoofer speaker in original box

    Hi all, So I have an REL Q201e subwoofer that I bought used. There's some buzzing sounds and rattling type sound to it. When I lightly press on the sub, the buzzing stops and the sub sounds amazing. Not sure what it is causing the problem, even after taking the driver or to take a look. After...
  12. B

    Windows Full Ranged Speaker

    So I have a very unique temporary setup for my home theater. I currently run all my movies off of my computer (which performs all of the receiver's tasks). Before anyone tells me to go and buy an actual receiver, just let me say that that is my long-term plan, but for now my PC will have to...
  13. B

    Windows Full Range Speaker Selection

    So I have a very unique temporary setup for my home theater. I currently run all my movies off of my computer (which performs all of the receiver's tasks). Before anyone tells me to go and buy an actual receiver, just let me say that that is my long-term plan, but for now my PC will have to...
  14. ngrub3r

    Receiver / Speaker Crossover Settings

    I recently was given an old Pioneer receiver that works perfectly (VSX-D606s). I have a pair of SS-CS3 towers and a SA-CS9 sub. The sub has a 28 to 200 Hz frequency response. It also states 50 to 200 Hz High frequency cut. It has a cutoff frequency adjust knob. The towers are 45 Hz to 50 kHz...
  15. ArmSC

    KEF E305/T105 5.1 speaker set on sale for $600/800 at KEFdirect.com

    Hey all I just noticed the KEF E350 5.1 speaker set on sale for $600 and wanted to share. If any of you are looking for a very good but small speaker set this one is for you. Well reviewed and very good sounding these will likely be an upgrade to almost any 5.1 speaker set or lower end...
  16. L

    how to get audio off projector speaker

    here is my setup my directv receiver connects to the projector via HDMI therefore, my projector is playing the sounds through it crappy little speaker temporarily i want to just connect it to a sound bar or other speaker via Auxiliary cable until i can get enough cash to buy a an amp/speaker...
  17. dsway

    Hissing and popping from speaker

    In my theater I a running 2 Definitive Technology Mythos ST towers from a Marantz receiver. Have had no problems for 5 years. Now the right speaker is making a hissing and popping noise. Not sure where to start looking for the problem. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks
  18. D

    Looking for a center speaker to complement vintage Advent Legacy fronts

    I am upgrading my basement home theater reciever and want to get a new center speaker. The one I have is a Sony that came with a HTiB I got 10 years ago. I have been using vintage Advent Legacy Loudspeakers as my front mains and what to keep those. Nothing in my price range can replace these...
  19. D

    Ceiling Speaker Position for Atmos with 2 rows of seating?

    I am ugrading my basment home theater recevier and figured I would add Atmos and DTS:X at this time. The ceiling is a little over 7 feet and I have two rows of seats. I am looking for help with deciding where to position the speakers and also could use suggestions for speakers. Budget for...
  20. B

    Speaker Recommendations...

    Just got a Sony STR-DH770 1015W 7.2 Ch. 4K/3D Pass thru AV Receiver (145W x 7 @ 6 ohms) and Klipsch R10SW subwoofer for Christmas. I want to upgrade my current speakers to something better. My only issue is finding the right/best speakers possible. I have done a lot of research on speakers...
  21. O

    Bought a house with speaker wiring already in place....need help!

    First off, I apologize - I have NO knowledge when it comes to home theater setup, other than the basic idea that I need to get a tuner and some surround speakers. We moved into a house this year, and the previous owner had the living room wired up for sound. There are four spots with...
  22. sleevedbiker

    Dolby Atmos Ceiling/Height Speaker Positioning

    I see that the Atmos ceiling speakers can be hung from the ceiling or aimed up at the ceiling. I am not a fan of hanging anything from the ceiling, so would I be able to hang the two height Atmos speakers on the wall behind the tv high er up and then aim it off of the ceiling? or maybe put it on...
  23. S

    Bose Acoustimass 3 Series V Stereo Speaker System

    hi friends... am a newbie here .. am going to buy Bose Acoustimass 3 Series V Stereo Speaker System.. i just want to know how is this performance, mean time for audio receiver i am planing onkyo .. so just want to know the bose system .. guys pls help me Thanks in advance
  24. T

    My speaker choice for HT room?

    Hey everyone, I'm in the beginning stages of putting together a 5.2.4 HT setup in an upstairs media room. It measures 13'x14' w/ 9' ceiling. It is an enclosed room with 1 small window and it will have double exterior insulated doors to help keep the sound level to a minimum to the rest of the...
  25. greggor

    5.1 through 7.1 speaker set up.

    I just completed my HT room and ended up installing a 7.1 system. All of my other theaters have been 5.1. I'm noticing that 5.1 sources are not giving me any sound from my rear speakers and I was thinking that my receiver (pioneer SC67) would automatically play 5.1 sound in 7.1 since the side...
  26. P

    How to get a surround sound from my Smart TV with my small humble 5.1 speaker system?

    Hi All, I am Prabhakaran from India. I bought this smart TV before 10 months: http://www.amazon.in/Onida-LEO40FSAIN-LEO40FAIN-inches-Android/dp/B010ANTV7Y along with this 5.1 speaker system: http://www.amazon.in/Intex-IT-500SUF-INTEX-IT-500B-Speaker/dp/B00E6Q5SMO According to this question...
  27. Spottedfeather

    Surround Speaker Levels

    I'm sure that you'll just say it's down to personal preference, but at what level should the back channels be when compared to the front channels ? I'm pretty happy with my center and left and right channels, but have the back channels set WAY softer than the front. Should the back channels be...
  28. A

    Moving from 5.1 to 7.1 - speaker advise

    Need some advice please - I am setting up a dedicated home theater room and moving from 5.1 to 7.1 speaker setup. My current setup is Bowers & Wilkins CM9 for front, Center2 for center and CM5s for surround along with Rotel processor and amp. This 5.1 setup works very well. As I move to new...
  29. M

    Speaker question

    I recently bought a Yamaha receiver prepackaged with speakers and a sub. The speakers, though much better than the tv speakers, are not the greatest and I am looking to upgrade. I'm not an audiophile so I am not looking to spend thousands on my system. That being said, I've done a little bit...
  30. arsh

    FS: BRAND NEW KEF T305 HOME THEATER 5.1 SPEAKER PACKAGE

    It includes 4 T 301, 1 CC301, and T2 SW, all original packaging for quick sale Asking only $1695, plus shipping. paypal ok. orig price $2195. grab it
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