frankphess

I hope not either. I plan to be more dilligent in the maintenance of my drains. Monthly "root-b-gone", annual rodding, water alarm near the drain, etc., etc. Luckily, I had all my speakers up on spikes, and very recently just spiked my sub. Thanks again to Jacksonbart for that tip. If I hadn't done that, my sub would be sitting on wet carpet, an ugly thought.

I will cut some extra panels to fill in the gaps in back.

Make sure to stagger the panels.

I spent the weekend installing a subfloor (Dri-Core) in the basement after encountering some water damage last weekend due to a drain clogged with tree roots and backing up. It was quite easy. All you need is a rubber hammer and a circular saw. It took a weekend to do a 31'x 15' room It comes in 2'x2' panels and installs with a tongue & groove configuration. Panels are normally $5.98 at Menard's and Home Depot, although they were on sale this weekend at Menard's for $5.44. While the panels are 2'x2', they are not quite 2'. My drawing showed I would have to cut the last row of panels in half. Instead, there was enough room for a whole panel+, so I gained approx. 7-8 inches over 30'. While Dri-Core recommends using 1/4" spacers around the perimeter for expansion/contraction, I used 2x4's. Carpet to be added this week.

I have had my sub up on spikes now for a month or so, and it has impoved the bass dramatically. It was on capet before and the whole house would shake when listening to bass heavy material. (It was cool, but not "right") I used to have to turn the bass down. I thought that was how it was supposed to be. Obviously, I was wrong. Now when listening to music with the sub, the bass seems "right" and it is in the room, not throughout the whole house. I could not understand why anyone would need 2 subs in a room. I thought one provided too much as it was. Now up on spikes I could certainly see using another. If your "whole house shakes", I would recommend trying spikes. I now have the sub turned all the way up and you do not notice it hardly at all. It now blends well with the other speakers. Thanks for the tip jacksonbart.

http://chicago.craigslist.org/ele/112615943.html http://chicago.craigslist.org/ele/112855001.html Saw these on Craiglist. I have no affiliation with either seller.

I've been going back and forth between new or vintage also. Here's a couple liks to a couple of Scotts I've been eyeing. I can't pull the trigger this close to the holidays. Good luck! http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?intatube&1136917346 http://www.radiolaguy.com/Scott299C.htm Also some "vintage" fishers and assorted others. http://www.oldhifi.com/gearpage.html

Our White Sox mascot.....

Yes, I would not put spikes on until speaker placement is final. Moving 7's with spikes can be very hazardous. I had gold aftermarket spikes on the 7's until I broke one of the plastic feet when moving the speaker. When I called to order a new foot, I also ordered threaded spiked feet that Klipsch offers. They sells for $0.37 a piece (1-800-554-7724). They are black and rather small, but for $0.37 a piece I figured I could not go wrong. That's what allowed me to move my current spikes to the sub.

I do not know the thread size for sure (I think it is a 1/4-20), but I do know that the thread size of the RSW 15 is the same size thread of the feet of the RF-7's. I had my 7's spiked, but after seeing this thread I took the spikes off the 7's and tried them on the sub. They fit perfectly. I have not had a chance to listen to it yet to hear any differences yet, but I do know that the threads are the same size.

I used the "insert image" button that looks like a mountain & sun. I'm not sure what's wrong, I can see them when I open the catgory. Send me your e-mail address and I'll forward them to you if you're interested. frank.p.hess@sargentlundy.com.

Went to the parade yesterday. Just posted some photos in the "general questions" sections.

I'm not a photographer, just a fan.