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Check out what I managed to score on clearance this weekend!

Last post 11-20-2008 12:40 AM by skonopa. 9 replies.
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  • 11-15-2008 2:55 PM

    Check out what I managed to score on clearance this weekend!

     With the local Tweeter store going out of business, I've managed to score a couple of things for pretty good prices.  I've mentioned my Elan Via!DJ music server that I picked up for $1,200 two weeks ago (normally the thing goes for $3,600).   

    In addition to that, I've also scored a Panamax power-conditioner last week, which normally goes for around $500, but got it for $300.  

    Can't really tell if this made any real improvement in the sound of my setup, but it did seem to get rid of a hum that I was previously getting in one my channels.  It did replace an ancient Realistic power conditioner I had there before that I bought at a local Rat Shack over 10 years ago.  Definitly a step up from that thing, plus this give me LAN protection, three pairs RF connections (both sat tuners as well as OTA off the roof antenna) as well as more sockets (as I was running out, although I have the DirecTV DVR on a seperate UPS).  The old unit did not have LAN protection, and only two pairs RF connection.  Seems to be a pretty nice unit that I got brand-new for a very reasonable price, plus it serves its purpose.

    Lastly, I also picked up this:

    Yup, that is a brand-new Klipsch RW-12D subwoofer.  I only paid $500 for this.  These things normally go for around $800.  

    This is the only place I could find room for it in my HT setup - crammed in behind my right-side main speaker (I am not getting rid of my REL Storm III that I already have in my setup stuck back in the corner behind the left side main):

    Still tinkering around with it a little bit, but I like how clean this thing actually sounds.  Seems to fit right in with my setup audiowise, as well as looks (matches my black RF-7s very nicely).   Giving it a try with my copy of the Xystus : Equilibrio album, and seems to do a repectiable job (may also have to watch the Within Temptation : Black Symphony concert DVD):

    Steven Konopa
    Fredericksburg, VA

    Play it HARD! Play it LOUD! Keep it METAL!

    Two great things in life - Klipsch and Skiing!

    (Click my username to see my system profile)
  • 11-15-2008 3:18 PM In reply to

    Re: Check out what I managed to score on clearance this weekend!

    Congrats on your new gear!  nothing's better than HT on clearance, especially brand new!  Unfortunately for me, I don't have any Tweeeter or other stores going out of business areound me[:'(]

    6.2 System:
    Hitachi 52" HDTV (Non HDMI)
    Pioneer VSX-2016AVs THX receiver (European model)
    Sony BDP-S350 Blu Ray player
    Monster Power HTS2600MKII powercenter
    Marantz CC4001 5 disc CD player
    F2 mains
    S1 surrounds
    Single B2 rear surround
    C2 center
    RW 10
    Sub 12
    Logitech Harmony 550 remote

    When they ask if you have surround sound, try not to laugh!
  • 11-15-2008 6:23 PM In reply to

    • Bill H.
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    Re: Check out what I managed to score on clearance this weekend!

     Ski,

     Congrats on the Toys...............

     On the Subwoofer, is there anyway it would fit Under the table?  Couldn't tell the size................

    Good Luck.............


  • 11-15-2008 8:47 PM In reply to

    Re: Check out what I managed to score on clearance this weekend!

    Bill H.:

     Ski,

     Congrats on the Toys...............

     On the Subwoofer, is there anyway it would fit Under the table?  Couldn't tell the size................

    Good Luck.............

     

    Believe it or not, that sub is actually bigger than that lamp table. You could not really tell in the picture but if you saw it in person, you would see what I mean.  Now, granted, I probably could actually use the sub as the table instead, but that sucker actually puts out a pretty serious thump, thus probably don't want my antique boat lamp bouncing around on it.  Surprise

    As far as clearances, they also had an RT-10d in that Tweeter they had marked down to just below $1,300 (the thing normally goes for around $1,800).  I was so tempted, but after spending $1,200 on that music server and another $300 on the Panamax, I just could not stomach dropping yet another $1,200+ (also did not help that I just stroked a check for $1,500 earlier this week to pay for a Colorado ski trip for later this winter).  If I had not bought that music server, I may have just taken that RT-10d instead, but this thing is friggan nice as is, especially for use as a second sub to augment my existing REL Storm III sub that I've had for several years now (and friggan thing went for nearly $2,200 when I bought it new).

     

    Steven Konopa
    Fredericksburg, VA

    Play it HARD! Play it LOUD! Keep it METAL!

    Two great things in life - Klipsch and Skiing!

    (Click my username to see my system profile)
  • 11-15-2008 9:30 PM In reply to

    • Oosto
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    Re: Check out what I managed to score on clearance this weekend!

     Congrats on your purchases.  Yes the RW-12d is a beast and it is much bigger than it looks in the photos.  I love my 12d and if I could get another one for $500... I would have two!  Don't know if my loungeroom could handle it though!

    RF-35, RC-64, RS-35, RW-12d
    Yamaha RX-V1800
    Rotel RMB1075
    Rotel RMB100 (x2)
    PS3
    Benq W500 projector
  • 11-15-2008 11:23 PM In reply to

    • Bill H.
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    Re: Check out what I managed to score on clearance this weekend!

    Disregard.........answered my own question...................


  • 11-17-2008 3:17 PM In reply to

    • TLI
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    Re: Check out what I managed to score on clearance this weekend!

    I had to chime in on this one. Tweeter, AKA Showcase Electronics in Arizona, was having the same (unfortunate) going-out-of-business sale. I also picked up the some of the same gear you note above (by NO means am I trying to trump your deal.....). Here's what I grabbed (woohoo!!!):

  • 2 - RS-52 surround rears - $205 each.
  • 2 - R-5800-W center surrounds - $199 each.
  • 2 - RW-12D subwoofers - $407 each.
  • 1 - Panamax 5300 (I think that's the model # - definitely not the 5100) - $225
  • A few miscellaneous cables........

    Christmas came early........... :) :) :)

    This will go a long way towards our basement HT project. I'll post pics hopefully later this week as I get these installations wrapped up.
  • Basement HT (well, HT to-be)
    RF-63 Fronts
    RC-62 Center
    R-5800-W - Center Surrounds
    RS-52 Rears
    (2) RW-12D subwoofers
    Panamax 5300 power line conditioner
    Harman Kardon AVR-7200
  • 11-17-2008 4:22 PM In reply to

    Re: Check out what I managed to score on clearance this weekend!

    the Tweeter in Raleigh has RB 35s for $86 each. Not bad at all.

    Living Room:
    B & K Ref 200.7
    B & K Ref 50
    RF 7
    RC 7
    RS 7
    RB 35
    RSW 15
    61" Samsung DLP

    "Garage"
    Pioneer Receiver
    KLF 30 Mains
    KLF 20 Center
    KLF 20 Surrounds
    KLF C7 Rear Surround
    Martin Logan Depth
    Optoma HD 80
    PS3

    2 Channel:
    Technics SA 700
    LaScalas
  • 11-17-2008 8:29 PM In reply to

    Re: Check out what I managed to score on clearance this weekend!

    Man, you guys are really making me wish I had a Tweeter store nearby!!!

    6.2 System:
    Hitachi 52" HDTV (Non HDMI)
    Pioneer VSX-2016AVs THX receiver (European model)
    Sony BDP-S350 Blu Ray player
    Monster Power HTS2600MKII powercenter
    Marantz CC4001 5 disc CD player
    F2 mains
    S1 surrounds
    Single B2 rear surround
    C2 center
    RW 10
    Sub 12
    Logitech Harmony 550 remote

    When they ask if you have surround sound, try not to laugh!
  • 11-20-2008 12:40 AM In reply to

    Re: Check out what I managed to score on clearance this weekend!

    TLI:
    I had to chime in on this one. Tweeter, AKA Showcase Electronics in Arizona, was having the same (unfortunate) going-out-of-business sale. I also picked up the some of the same gear you note above (by NO means am I trying to trump your deal.....). Here's what I grabbed (woohoo!!!):

  • 2 - RS-52 surround rears - $205 each.
  • 2 - R-5800-W center surrounds - $199 each.
  • 2 - RW-12D subwoofers - $407 each.
  • 1 - Panamax 5300 (I think that's the model # - definitely not the 5100) - $225
  • A few miscellaneous cables........

    Christmas came early........... :) :) :)

    This will go a long way towards our basement HT project. I'll post pics hopefully later this week as I get these installations wrapped up.
  •  

     Pretty friggan sweet there!   I would imagine that as time goes on, they will be dropping prices more and more as they try to get rid of stuff.  I was told they were having some trouble moving all that audio stuff (but big-screen TVs were literally walking out of there, though!), thus one reason why they got some pretty nice deals on it.  To be honost, I cannot think of anything else that I need/want from there, thus unlikely that I would really score anything else.  Still have to admit grabbing that RT-10d subwoofer they had there was mighty tempting.    Now, if I go in there, say, next week (assuming they are still opened), and they still have that in there, but for like $400, I may grab it! (and sell the RW-12d on here) Wink  Just for S&Gs, maybe next weekend, I'll pop in there just to see what they still got (again, assuming it is still opened).

    Steven Konopa
    Fredericksburg, VA

    Play it HARD! Play it LOUD! Keep it METAL!

    Two great things in life - Klipsch and Skiing!

    (Click my username to see my system profile)
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