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    Wonder of wonders, my 10 year old boy is playing an upright bass

    in 2-Channel Home Audio

    Posted

    For really involving lines, baroque music comes to mind.

    For inspirational music (for listening) that's modern and involving, by one of my absolute favorite living players, check out Edgar Meyer and his extensive discography.

    http://www.edgarmeyer.com/

    trust me on this, but as a musician your son will be who he'll be. Just be sure his teachers lead him to build his technical ability. 'Cause THAT'S what will allow him to put what's in his brain out to the listener's ears.

    woo

    (edited for clarity... well... as much as I can convey at any rate)

    Help me out with this subwoofer

    in Home Theater

    Posted

    Just purchased this for $200 from a fellow here in town. I know nothing about it.

    subwoofer1

    here's another pic

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    I got it for my son's heresys in his 10'x10' room. Currently I have it connected to the Tape Output 1 from his Harman Kardon 430 into the Line Out section. Volume control is on the side.

    How should I best set this up? Should I seek out a two channel amp with a pre-out?

    Thanks all, I'm sure you'll know what it is.

    woo

    anyone here into bicycling (distance and speed)?

    in General Klipsch Info

    Posted

    Suprisingly, I have not gone through a bunch of tires, so I'm not much of a tire expert. I tend to replace them when they get worn and typically use what's available at the local shop and what the wrench there suggests. I suppose if I were a racerboy it would make a difference, but I'm not. or if the roads around here were bad, but they are superb roads for the most part and really really easy on tires.

    That being said, on my xtracycle I have Kenda 26x1.5. I'll probably have to replace them more often as I regularly haul 100 pound loads with it (groceries, lawn mowers, beer, dog food, book cartons, guitars, etc.). The Bacchetta recumbent has Kenda Caliente's 650x23 (I think... that's what came with it when I bought it used... no threads poking through yet). On my 1985 steel bike I have Bell tires 27x1 1/4 (bought from Wal Mart - that supplier of high end bike tires). On the Slipstream bike 700x40 whatevers... they have been on the bike since I bought it used from a fellow 3 years ago (it's the rainy day bike - used it today.. finally some rain!).

    On the Lemond Zurich (bless it's neglected soul) I have Specialized something or others... the bike shop replaced it for me after pointing out that threads were starting to poke through.

    I'm not nearly as 'blingy' with the bikes as I am with the sound systems I have. [:)]

    woo

    anyone here into bicycling (distance and speed)?

    in General Klipsch Info

    Posted

    Definitely been riding. Went to my second RAGBRAI this year and because it was a relatively flat route I took the xtracycle with the guitar in tow. That was a fun ride. The sign on the case says, 'do you play? Play me a tune please!" 7 players played music for me, and 1 of them was serious good!

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    After I got back I got this bike, a recumbent Bacchetta Corsa. Me waiting on a train

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    Much fun. I've had it a tad over 4 weeks now and have just under 900 miles on it. Then again, I'm a riding fool. [:)]

    oh, while I was in Iowa, I saw these in a bar in Cedar Falls... the picture is by one of my riding buds, who put in the caption, the guy in the picture is the one who organized the RABGRAI trip from Western Kentucky University.

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    There were also a couple of Heresy II's in there as well.

    woo

    Dynaco ST 70

    in 2-Channel Home Audio

    Posted

    Sorry, not had it very long. They are nice. Holler at me when you are over this way. I/ve been reading on here should replace caps on k-horns after 20 yrs. Mine are 1985, but still sound fine to these ears. You ever replaced yours? Think my crossovers are Ak-2. Looks kinda complicated to me. David.

    PS. Don/t tell Jane bout the Peach, as kinda snook it in, lol. She would think i/m insane, lol. David.

    mum's the word. About crossovers... I have ALK crossovers in my khorns, and buddy goodness yes, they made a HUGE difference. On a pair of my Cornwalls that I took down to Hope, AR in September 2005, Daddy Dee's Heresys had MUCH better sound. I purchased a pair of Bob Crites Crossovers, (type B) and had them put in on the spot... WOW... what a HUGE difference in the sound.

    Like you, I thought they sounded just fine until I heard the difference.

    I recently let BS Button, who lives in Bowling Green, use my Khorn ALK crossovers and I put the stock, 30 year old AA's back in them while he listened to the ALK's on his La Scalas. It was almost like putting a curtain in front of the speaker.

    I'm pretty sold on the ALK's, but you have to drop some coins for them. I got mine used for $400 (I think). The standard rebuild is way less. I tell ya what... I'll bring my crossovers over next time I visit and we'll hook 'em up. See what you think. While you might not want to buy a set, they'll definitely let you know what a crossover rebuild will lead towards.

    Somebody here'll pipe up if the ALK (standard ALK) won't work for your horns, but I think they will.

    woo

    Dynaco ST 70

    in 2-Channel Home Audio

    Posted

    Is this one of the major upgrades or are they other that might improve performance even more. What do I look for underneath to know of any upgrades? I would send pic, but don/t have digital camera. Thanks. David

    DUDE! You have a PEACH! And you didn't tell me. [:'(]

    OK, now I'm JEALOUS!!

    you should send that ST-70 to Nosvalves for a 'tune-up'. You would be glad you did. Really.

    really!

    woo

    p.s. I'm very willing to spend other people's money.

    Acoustic Guitar Tracks

    in 2-Channel Home Audio

    Posted

    Tommy Emmanuel and Jim Nichols, two acoustic flatpickers at the top of their game, recorded 'Chet Lag' a while back, and it went out of print and was nearly impossible to find.

    It's been reissued as 'Happy Hour'.

    If you don't tap your toes listening to this, you ain't got no toes.

    woo

    OT - Iowa members, RAGBRAI

    in General Klipsch Info

    Posted

    Woodog

    My place (Springville, IA) is about 35 miles south of Manchester, IA. I believe Manchester is on the route.

    If you wanna go that far off track, you're welcome to stop by. Let me know and I'll email you the address and we can setup a time. Equipment is as listed in the signature below.

    Kimball

    Kimball,

    I'm not going to be able to go that far off route tomorrow, but I really appreciate the invite. It's been a great ride so far.

    I mentioned that I wanted to hear a klipsch setup while I was on the road, and Friday night of last week while in Cedar Falls for an overnite, we went to a pizza place called 'The Other Place' next to the campus of UNI, and the sound system there is Cornwalls and Heresy II's. They weren't placed well, but I thought it was neat to see a bar/pizza joint with such a fine setup.

    Anyway, thanks for the invite. If ever you're in Bowling Green, you're always welcome.

    Woo

    OT - Iowa members, RAGBRAI

    in General Klipsch Info

    Posted

    Loud&Clear,

    Thanks for the invite! I would really love to hear Fortes. Let me see how the legs feel by Tuesday/Wednesday. It would turn it into a 134 mile day for me. I've done that kind of distance before... but.... as of this writing I'm thinking it's not likely I'll be able to veer that far off route.

    I'll let you know by Tuesday of that week. They have computer access along the route and I'll make sure I get back with you.

    thanks again,

    Woo

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