ekbriggs

Live about 8 miles away from the Canes stadium. Alas while i don't have tickets I will definately be cheering them on from a loaded bar about 500 yards away. I have to say though that while I would be hurt if they lost, Edmonton has made one amazing comeback from what i picked to be a shutout game 5. Until then... -Eric

Dylanl i wrote you about your speaker. Let me know if you really want to get rid of it. Regards, Eric

I have thought about what you said Jay, about some of the adverse effects of dual centers. However, i never wanted to use two centers side by side (where i definately agree with you) but rather one slighty above the listening area and one below it to: 1. Take some strain off my reciever and allow voices to come through as clear and powerful as the front speakers tend to in most digital soundtracks via the use of an additional amp. 2. Try to simultaneously create a better center dispersion by having the voices appear in the center of my screen thanks to the horn tweeters. This is more experimental than anything as i have searched for the pros and cons of using two center channels placed above and below a screen for a few weeks now with lackluster results. That being said I definately appreciate an comments that might address the issue. Regards, Eric

Thanks for the input guys. I saw all of those Rc-35 on ebay last night and they do look quite tempting. Think there is any real sonic difference between it and the Rc-3 that i currently use up front? Do you think there would be a noticable difference between the two (Rc-3 and Rc-35) if i used both in a dual front center channel configuration off of a separate two channel amp? I am not planning on doing so but have entertained the idea of running two center channels, one above and one below, my screen. Thanks again for any help you can give. Regards, Eric

Hi guys i thought i would start here since it is the best of the forums I am currently a memeber of. I already have a post on audiogon, but I am looking for an additional Rc-3 or Rc-3II in black to use as a rear surround in a reference series 6.1 setup. Any that are contemplating on letting one go to upgrade please let me know. If for any reason posting a wanted ad on the forums is illegal or frowned upon I appologize and hope that someone will please let me know. Regards, Eric

Thanks for all of the input guys. Joe, i eagerly await your review on the difference between the rc-7 and your new rc-64. Both of these are supposed to be vastly superior to the rc-3...now its just a matter of which one to get. Keep me updated. Regards Eric

Thanks for the insight guys. I will stay away from the 2 center channel setup and steer more towards locating an Rc-7 or Rc-64. Also i am working on getting a better digital camera to post some pics though right now the system is not set up in an optimal room for sound (especially with the real estate the Velos take up). Lastly westcott do you think it would be easier/better sounding to raise the crossover on the Rc-3 to 80-100Hz, and follow up with the Rf-3s in the same fashion (moving their crossover from 60Hz to 80Hz), or lower the crossover on the Rc-3 to 60Hz to match the Rf-3s. I have tried each and honestly it seems that there is very little difference although I get worried that i might blow the little Rc-3 at 60Hz when the system is cranked. Regards Eric

Hi guys, currently i am running (4) Rf-3s front and rear, an Rc-3 and a pair of Velo 18s. Power is supplied via an Hk-AVR 525 powering the center channel and an HK PA-4000 bridged powering the fronts and rears. HK's crossovers set at 60Hz for the fronts and rears and 80Hz for the center. That being said i am happy with the sound when things get going but have constantly toyed with the idea of adding a second Rc-3 to augment the first one or move on to an Rc-7. Now that the newer reference series are out I am again toying with the same idea but have added interest into one of the newer Rc-64s. I would love to have a few recommendations on which of the three would be the best path to go down, and whether or not the newer reference series would still sound good with the older models that i am currently using. Any help is most appreciated. -Eric

Hey bro i work at circuit part time for extra cash. I will check all of the inventory for ya to let you know where if any you can find one. -Eric

Hi all i am considering putting my new 505 up for sale if there are any that are interested. Its about 1-2 months old, immaculate condition, with original box, manual, etc... I paid 500 for it new at CC and would like to see 300-350 out of it. Any that are interested please let me know. i can also be reached at: ekbridges22@yahoo.com -Eric

What type of eq are you using audible? How do you have it set up and what style amps are you using to run those big guns? -Eric

Let me preface by saying that i know this question has been asked many many times with good answers to it each time, but i have begun thinking myself. I am curious as to how say a pair of SVS cs ultras with a samson s-1000 would stack up against a pair of pro style JBL-4654C subs with a descent bit of eq'ing to them? It seems to me that most of the movies big bass falls around 30-45 Hz where alot of these cinema subs shine. On the other hand the svs have had nothing but glowing reviews (esp hometheaterhifi "subwoofers under the christmas tree." So how would the two compete in these prime areas and then how bad would the big pro subs be crushed down low? Thanks to any and all that reply. -Eric

Just for my clarification was exactly does a 3 prong to 2 prong adapter due, i guess the question is why would removing the ground help to eliminate noise? -Eric

hard to say if its either. sounds more like a loud hum when the volume on the sub is pinned. i know that velodyne had some trouble with the FSr-18 s in the past but i do not remember the remedy that they suggested. -Eric

while i was playing around with my system today i was playing around with my amp settings and noticed an ever so slight hum coming from my big velo fsr-18. When i turned the volume on its amp all the way up the hum got pretty noticeable (i only listen at 2-3 out of 10 so i had to have my head pretty close to it to hear anything) from around 4-5 feet away in a dead quiet room (have never noticed it in movies). I have noticed that my velo is the only component in my system that uses a 3 prong power cable and like all of my other components i have it plugged into a monster hts-2500 power center. Thus here are my questions: Is the hum possibly attributed to a problem with the velo amp/can it hurt the sub? Would it be beneficial to put 2-3 prong adapters on all of my other equipment (since all of the other things are 2 prong) to isolate a ground loop(amps whcih are hk, hk-525, tv, dvd etc...)? If others with this series velo were in my shoes would you be alarmed or just consider yourself to be overreacting? Thanks for any that reply and please throw out all the suggestions that you can. -Eric