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  1. Do you have a sound meter, such as the one available from Radio Shack? If so have you calibrated your system with it? Since you've boosted the output of the center, has it helped at all? Some movies are simply not recorded as well others, IMHO, w/ respect to dialog balance. For example, the LOTR series is done exceptionally well in this regard. No matter how loud the action gets, the dialog is always loud and clear. However, Godsend was atrocious. I had the volume turned up to unprecedented levels that would shake the house normally. I was praying that nothing "loud" would happen quickly I currently use an RB/C/S-25 system, which replaced my Quintet system. The Quintet center wasn't nearly as good as my RB-25, however, w/ the system calibrated, I never had issues hearing the dialog either. The last suggestion I can think of is make sure your center is set to "small" in the receiver's menu so that it's not sounding "muffled" by trying to produce low frequencies that it's not very good at doing. John
  2. Check out the link below for a great demonstration of exactly how amps clip and why that can be damaging to your speakers. It has really been very informative. John http://soundandvisionmag.com/idealbb/view.asp?mode=viewtopic&topicID=36214&num=20&pageNo=1
  3. My KSW-10 did the same thing once. Mine was fairly simple to fix. It was simply a blown fuse. The fuse is on the back near the bottom. It's a "standard" sized glass fuse, BUT it's a 0.63A 250V slow-blow fuse . I wasn't able to find the exact fuse I needed, but I did find a 0.60A 250V fuse and it's worked fine ever since. Good Luck, John
  4. Of the two subs you mentioned, I prefer the Klipsch. The RSW-12 suggestion is also a good one, but only if its in your budget. John
  5. GlennG, Is this the remote that came w/ the 7500? John
  6. I'm glad to hear that you like the 7500. I have loved my 7400 since the day I brought it home. What kind of remote came w/ the 7500? Is it the same as the one w/ the 7400 or is it improved? (I'm not quite sure how much better they could make it.) John
  7. Are you saying you erased the review because nobody replied? I really hope that's not the case. I for one haven't seen it yet and am very interested in hearing someone's opinions on this unit. Please post the review as soon as possible. John
  8. yromj

    new system??

    5 RB-25s (MSRP $1,000) Denon 1905 (MSRP $499) Sub ($500) I don't know the prices of the RW subs, so I don't know what you can get for $500. I DO know you can get a 25-31PCi for $575 shipped, but I also saw you ruled out SVS. John
  9. I honestly believe the SVS is the better bang for the buck sub. John
  10. Yea, the RB-10s should do fine. The RB-15s would be a little better though, and I think they're only ~$50/pair more. John
  11. I'd really recommend either RB-10s or RB-15s for all four surrounds. If you can afford it or have the space, the RB-25s even, but they may be a little much given the close proximity. I just finished an HT where I installed 5 RB-15s and an RW-8 and the RB-15s sound pretty good all around. The sub is a little weaker than what I'd like, but they (the owners) weren't too interested in big bass. As far as the proximity goes, are you going to be able to get the speakers raised a little? If not, then it shouldn't be TOO bad, but you will want to use a sound meter and a calibration disk to properly calibrate the system. If people are going to be sitting VERY close, then remember they're going to be in the "line of fire" for part of the RS speakers, but not the rest. Sound mixes now are being done w/ direct radiating speakers in mind for proper stereo imaging, even between the corner speakers (front left to left rear). I would strongly consider the RB-10/5s if I were in your shoes. John
  12. ---------------- On 11/4/2004 10:09:26 AM GlennG wrote: If you Guys could help me out on this it would be greatly appreciated. ---------------- It's a real shame the other one suddenly burst into flames like it did. Are you sure all your other gear is OK? Let us know about the 7500. I love my 7400 and have been wanting to read up on the replacement. John
  13. ---------------- On 11/3/2004 11:10:04 AM Swerv wrote: "I doubt if he/she has ever heard anything below about 50Hz.) " Actually in a small room with "room reinforcements" it can play to a solid 28-29 hz with hardly any loss.(-3dB) It can also belt out 110dB at 35hz in my room with ease thats also without correction numbers from the radioshak meter. with "room reinforcements" ---------------- If this all the case, then he doesn't need a new sub. In fact anyone looking for a new HT sub at a bargain price ought to consider one of these. However, there's much more to a sub's output than an SPL reading at a (supposed) single frequency. For example, you can't tell how much of that output is THD or the pure tone w/ just your ears and an SPL meter. John
  14. ---------------- On 11/3/2004 12:16:53 AM xcjago wrote: The Ultra sub can play strongly to <35hz. ---------------- MAYBE w/ room reinforcements. If you include those for that sub, you'll need to include them for PB12-ISD and it's going to down almost another octave below that. I'd really like to see a plot of that sub hitting 35Hz, too. John
  15. ---------------- On 11/2/2004 2:10:10 PM CAS wrote: ...because I can't see how you could properly employ a large sub to compliment the promedias unless the gain was very, very low. Maybe I'm underestimating the promedia's abilities, but as it is my Klipsch Reference and Synergy home theater floor-standers can be out-done by the SVS's ability. ---------------- I agree w/ this sentiment. If someone REALLY wants to go get a PB12-ISD strictly for a computer sub, more power (literally) to them. I really don't think the gain is going to be justifiable in this case. First of all, SVS subs are known for going deeeep, not slam. (I realize the starter of this thread requested deep bass, but I doubt if he/she has ever heard anything below about 50Hz.) Secondly, as pointed about previously, only about 10% of this sub's output is going to get used. If you REALLY want to improve the bass in the way you described, I'd look for a KSW-12 or an RW-10. The latter may very well be more than you're willing to spend, though. Finally, I have a question about this, how are going to hook this thing up to your Promedias? Are you going to use speaker level connections or does that sub have a pre-out allowing you to make a line level connection? John
  16. I'd put the RB-15s on the back wall. I'm actually a fan of using bookshelves for all the surrounds, but couldn't in my case due to wife issues. The RSs will tend to blurr the sound too much to be used on the back wall, IMHO. John
  17. ---------------- On 11/1/2004 9:32:02 PM Daddy Dee wrote: Oughta work just fine. Wire upgrades are about the worst in bang for the buck category. ---------------- Yep. It's sickening to see people pay as much for wires as they did for speakers. John
  18. ---------------- On 11/1/2004 9:47:59 AM dazbug76 wrote: Q1. I want to put the RS-25(orRS-10) on the side surrounds. Do I also put these as the surround back speakers or would the Rb15 be a better choice. I thought of the RB15 for SB, but they have a rear port, which i thought u are not meant to flush mount? I was unsure about wall-mounting the RB-15s as well, when recommending them for a friend's system. The dealer and I discussed it, and basically decided that it must be OK since Klipsch put the keyhole mount back there. I tried them and everything seems to be working just fine. Q2. Also, can someone tell me, are the RS-25/10 dipole, bipole or direct radiating speakers. They talk about the Wide range freq, but dont say what type they are. They sound like bipole. Technically they are tri-pole, but the idea is basically the same. Q3. One more question, in surround sound do can u still pin point where the sound is coming frm as in a gun shot or something (which I like) but also want the dispersed sound, as the left and right seating position are about 3 ft from speakers (surround and rears) I use the RS-25s in my system and they do a very good job. The sound is accurate when it's supposed to be (the bounty hunter's blow gun shot in Star Wars Ep. II for example), yet fills the room nicely during atmospheric effects (the ambient sounds in LOTR: FOTR or Bourne Identity). Just make sure you get an SPL meter to properly calibrate the system. John
  19. ---------------- On 10/29/2004 10:15:48 AM tpg wrote: I did not read the other review, I don't think... But, the FR of a sub will be heavily dependent on the room, and how careful the tester is in testing. Some might just run a 100Hz-20Hz sweep if they are lazy. Others might go down in small increments to get pretty close to the exact response. Mostly, though, it could be/probably is room difference. ---------------- In the reveiw I linked to, the reviewer did his testing outside, thus eliminating room effects. John
  20. yromj

    SVS PB10-ISD

    Pricewise, the KSW-10 is pretty close. I posted a link to an independant review in the subwoofer forum. John
  21. Here's a link to a review of the PB10-ISD written by a member of the S&V forum. Check it out. It's an awesome sub for the money, but it's not perfect either. John
  22. The major difference is the disabling of the sub's cross-over. Most (99.9%) of the time, people should disable the sub's cross-over, because they are using the cross-over in their receiver. Therefore, disabling the cross-over is advantageous over simply setting the cross-over to its maximum value. John
  23. I'll take the bait also. I LOVE my Klipsch speakers. I've recently talked my brother and a doctor I'm working with into buying Klipsch speakers; 11 bookshelves and 2 Klipsch subs between them. The only problem I have w/ Klipsch subs is their price points. My cost me $575 shipped. A comparable Klipsch sub would have cost me more money. Now that said, the two subs bought because of me in the last few days are Klipsch subs. I recommended them to the people I did because they were able to hear them before buying them. Also, aesthetics were an important part of their decisions. The subs from have not been small in stature until very recently. Here's the bottom line: The new "little" sub from look to be VERY impressive. For an HT enthusiast looking to spend his hard-earned $$$$, it's very tempting. John
  24. I'm just playing a little "devil's advocate" here. Just remember you don't have to use a "center" speaker for the center channel. A bookshelf, or floorstander for that matter, will also meet that need. In fact, things like "tapered array" had to be developed to over come shortcomings in the "standard" center speaker design (namely lobing or combing). 5 bookshelves, whether they be 25s or 35s will also sound very nice. If there are physical limitations which prohibit the use of a bookshelf for a center, then of course it's not an option. As I said, I'm just trying to give food for thought. John
  25. If you look at my system, you'll see that I own the RB/C/S-25s. If you choose the 35s or the 25s (I think you'll be happy w/ either), just keep them the same all around. I would recommend the RBs in as many places as you can put them. 5 RB-25s or RB-35s would sound great in a system. John
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