Deang

Isn't the Eico an integrated amp? I only ask this because your AE-25 is being used with the AE-3 preamp. My limited experience so far has shown me that a preamp has as much to do with the sound as the amp if not more. I was running my Superamp with just a volume control the first week I had it. When I put my Sonic Frontiers Line 1 in the loop - there was a dramatic change in signature. The sound wasn't as incisive and I felt it was better balanced from top to bottom. My guess is the Eico is a little rolled off at the top which is taming that awful Heritage treble ------------------ dean

They say you flip the switch on the back of the sub and the setting that sounds the 'loudest' is the proper setting -- -- but what if you can't really tell? ------------------ dean

I like mine -- so far so good It's a kick *** HT sub and I use it to reinforce the bottom of my RF7's when listening to music it's not muddy sounding -- nice punchy SOB it is Depending on how big your room is -- you might consider getting two ------------------ dean

The Spirit of Julian Hirsch Lives!! Remember -- amplifiers sound idenitical as well as CD players. ------------------ dean

I used to have the RB5's before I upgraded. I started with 12 gauge zip cord, then to some Monster cable, followed with a set of MIT 4's. I then birwired, putting the Monsters on the woofers and the MIT 4's on the tweeters. When I finally finished my upgrade path to the RF7's -- I bought some MIT Biwire 2's from www.AudioAdvisor.com for about $250 (half off). Each cable 'upgrade' created noticeable approvement in the treble. When I went to the MIT 2's -- I noticed the bass firm up. Since I don't have much of a imagination, I can only believe it was the cable. Personally -- I think MIT cable and horns work very well together. ------------------ dean

Big Room Don't even think about attempting to fill it with realistic, theater levels of sound with anything but a horn system. I just have ONE set of RF7's for HT -- and it is nothing short of outstanding. It's the bass where you will have problems because of the size of the room. Definitely go with a pair of SVS ultra's. If you start running out of money -- just go with RF5's for the surround channels -- or even RF3 II's or RB5 II's. Don't cheat the bass though -- ------------------ dean This message has been edited by deang on 03-30-2002 at 10:17 AM

MIT ------------------ dean This message has been edited by deang on 03-30-2002 at 10:05 AM

I just think it's really tough to get the bottom end to match up perfectly with the top (efficiency wise) unless one goes with horn loaded bass or multiple, massive subs. Personally, I like the balance of the RF7 -- I can't stand a fat, bloated bass, which is so often found with the majority of towers -- even very expensive ones. I wouldn't trade the tightness and sense of speed of the RF7 for anything out there -- ------------------ dean This message has been edited by deang on 03-29-2002 at 08:17 PM

good post - hey josh - i don't think it's trolling when a person decides to post something based on a unique experience. I found the post interesting. Not everyone here has taken the time to actually do a A/B comparison in such a manner. My only concern would be the quality of the wire used in the switching circuit. If the switching electronics are el cheapo -- than it seems more than possible that one would not be able to hear the benefits of a better cable. In other words -- there would be a masking effect. Although I believe there is a difference -- I don't think the difference between cables is all that noticable at the lower SPL's -- I actually don't hear a difference at all until I put the juice to the speakers -- it's in the treble where I notice a little less grain as compared to a cheap speaker cable. I would certainly have to agree that the change in sonics are greatly exaggerated. ------------------ dean This message has been edited by deang on 03-29-2002 at 08:10 PM

So far just the stock Chinese KT-88's, Sovtek 6922's, and them other two - what the hell are they - can't remember - I'd have to go upstairs and look. Doesn't matter -- I'll be rolling the tubes next month. At any rate, sounds perty good. Kelly -- My listening position is 11 feet from the front of the speakers. I have them 5 1/2 feet apart for that reason. Two feet from the back wall and two feet in from each side wall. Any closer and I could quit using headphones Think I should still spread them out?? ------------------ dean This message has been edited by deang on 03-20-2002 at 01:28 AM

I'm leaving for Germany tomorrow afternoon because of the death of my Uncle on my Mother's side. I'll be gone until the 28th and will miss the Klipsch Forum/members. Y'all be good. Since everyone was so gracious taking the time to teach me how to post pictures -- I thought I would attach some jpegs of my listening room & system. Many thanks to Mobile and Mdeneen for all the great posts regarding tube amps. ------------------ dean This message has been edited by deang on 03-20-2002 at 01:23 AM

This amp is a EL-34 based tube amp running in the ultralinear cofiguration. It is rated at 40 wpc. The amp is absolutely mint with tubes less than a year old. If you have always wondered what all the fuss is about this is a great opportunity to find out. It's a smooth rich sound with a soundstage that extends beyond the front baffle of the speaker. Retail is $1400 -- I will let it go for $525 email me at dean.wescott@wpafb.af.mil ------------------ dean

I'm selling my Bryston 3B-ST. The unit is 7 months old and mint. It is rated at 120 wpc and can be bridged. It is not the end all in solid state -- but close. It would take a fat wallet or tubes to best it. Retail is $1890 - I will let it go for $975 email me at dean.wescott@wpafb.af.mil ------------------ dean This message has been edited by deang on 03-19-2002 at 01:23 PM

kewl thanks everyone! ------------------ dean

hmm but aren't the connectors on the shakers made for speaker cable? I'm using the 2nd main outs on my preamp to the low level inputs of my sub. ------------------ dean

I'm seriously toying with the idea of getting a pair of these (they come in pairs) I found several more powerful offerings, but I'm not really interested in anything that needs to be mounted to the joists for the purposes of shaking the whole floor. I just want to mount them to the bottom of my recliner. For that -- the Aura Bass Shakers will suffice. I read the manual but I have several questions. 1. The manual says nothing about a crossover. One would assume you need a crossover -- yet nothing is said regarding them. 2. I understand I need a dedicated 50 watt amp. No problem. But how am I supposed to wire it if I'm already using both mains outs on my preamp for my 2 channel amp and my subwoofer (line level inputs). Any clue on these things? ------------------ dean

I wanna be smart like Mlstrass ------------------ dean

how does one 'degauss' a picture tube? ------------------ dean

now jim you be the original ramblin man ------------------ dean

Yep ------------------ dean

too close -- you're never too close It will be near field listening in the extreme! You'll have to toe them in more than usual for sure. Just pretend you're listening to headphones This message has been edited by deang on 03-17-2002 at 07:56 PM

hey Ears - check it out http://www.acoustic-visions.com/HS500.htm ------------------ dean

i just posted about that sub amp -- absolutely awesome who is selling the kit for your sub? ------------------ dean

I'm figuring by this time tomorrow your friends will recant and be calling you a genius. Your parents however, will be looking for a shrink to get you on medication kewl ------------------ dean

Then by all means buy the RF5's. Even with less than optimum placement, they will sound better than anything else at that price point. The Reference Series towers, for whatever reason -- aren't as prone to boominess in the bass as other towers. Also -- you won't be in that same apartment forever. Buy and enjoy! Good luck. ------------------ dean