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Do you mean from magnetics or vibrations? Either way, some people are gun ho about the whole "subwoofer right next to my computer" thing, but I guess I feel the data on my computer is far too important to even take that chance. I'd put mine, at a minimum, on the opposite side of the same wall. The RW-10 is a relatively small sub, so vibrations at that point won't be too destructive and the mag field will be all but eliminated 6 feet out.

The RF-7 setup no doubt. I've done side by side's and the RF-7's are beasts compared to the THX's, no disrespect. Different design and application.

I don't understand your problem...do the AVIA test tones play through all the speakers like they're supposed to? Or are you simply unable to adjust channel levels without going into the built in test tone thing? You could always just run the AVIA disc and record your measurements...then go to the menu where you adjust levels and make adjustments based on your measurements. Then go back and play the AVIA disc again and verify your changes. You will probably want to put the meter on a stand so that you don't end up moving it around, possibly skewing your readings (since you'll be going back and forth so much). The Avia tones do play through all of the channels, however you are correct in that the only way to change the output levels of each individual channel are during the internal HK test tone (which mutes the Avia tones). The meter is on a tripod. I simply used the HK test tone to calibrate to 75, then kept the master volume the same while I calibrated the sub at the same time. It all works out the same, I just have to use 2 different sources.

For what he obtained it made me question every new purchase I've made. I should've bought used then taken a two week vacation to Fiji.

This thread sure took a turn. In any case, we do need to simmer down and accept others' viewpoints even though we don't agree with them. Some of us get the humor, then some of us are more sensitive. Like the saying, "The constitution protects your right to be wrong." Even if you are a democrat

Just a note about the HK AVR-500 I bought on EBay for my brother (and should've kept for myself by the way). It seems I cant use Avia to calibrate the speaker levels; the only way to manipulate their volumes individually is during the internal test tone, then use the Avia test tones to calibrate the sub along with the other separates. Is this correct? The manual seems to tell the same.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> I also inducted him into the world of Klipsch (although theyre simple little SB-1s, but Klipsches nonetheless). It kind of makes me a little sick. For some used Klipsch separates, a used HK receiver, and a very nice sub built by his wonderful brother ( J ) I equipped him with some great HT sound for just pennies on the dollar. I calibrated last night and its capability for the price is shocking. He's blown away...and so am I for that matter. Under $900 (my labor was free). Talk about bang for your buck. I'll try to include a pic of the sub later.

Somebody got up on the wrong side of the crossover. I would agree with you that to some people think certain products are the best (usually the highest in their personal price range), but if their only reason for being stated the best is based on price and exclusivity, then my dump in a bag model stands. That means the item is not the product, the feeling of being better than someone else is the product. I have no problem with wealth. I'm not bad off and I fully support capitalism, but it really bothers me when people buy based solely on image. I really have doubts about someone's character who would purchase based upon the above ideals. If dump in a bag were highly marketed and it's superiority virally spread, I bet you a house or two in the elites would obtain a good supply of dump in a bag. p.s. Now, if this affluent person buys based on these characteristics and never plans to utilize or enjoy them (such as a $10,000 sink in a guestroom never visited, a Bose HT in a den never used, a Piano signed by Beethoven that will never be played) then I view it differently. If I had billions of dollars and don't listen to music, wash my hands in other rooms, or play a single note of piano, then I would simply say to my butler, "Please fill this room with sound, put in a sink, and place a piano there. Don't spend more than $100,000." But I would have to assume that 99.99% of those of us here on the forum want some bang for our buck. Why would I waste my time typing here if I could be in Fiji with natives throwing tropical fruit at me?

Definitely go for the chorus II's. I couldn't give you a ballpark because I can't see their condition.

Headline: Wealthy Consumers Rate Bang & Olufsen, Bose, Nakamichi Top Luxury Audio Brands The article states that brand reputation with the target market has been rated by executives as one of the most critical metrics a brand can measure. It also dictates that the proprietary Luxury Brand Status Index (LBSI) is the only measure of the value and equity of leading luxury brands to wealthy Americans, based on statistically meaningful data collected from wealthy consumers themselves. The LBSI incorporates four main "pillars" of value: Consistently superior quality Uniqueness and exclusivity Enhanced social status The ability of a brand to make a customer "feel special." So, base on these criteria I could take a dump in a bag, sell it for a thousand dollars and tell everyone that they're not "in" unless they own the highly covetted dump in a bag...with the new, improved dump in a bag coming out next year for two thousand dollars. It's ironic how those who can afford the most rate their audio products with non-audible measures. In fact, those who purchase based on these 4 silly pillars may need to think about getting a life.

Current computer has only been shut off a couple times in 3+ years (vacations; forced myself to not remote access). Fan may become a little noisy if not dusted occasionally. A shot of air from the inside out and a drop of non-metallic lube and good as new. It bugs me a little when I see computers that have never, ever been dusted. It's like they've been stuffed with polyfill to dampen the enclosure.

I used winamp in the 90's and loved it. I think now I'm partial to itunes since it's really easy to change the metadata and the signal (virtual, that is) seems to sound like more of a line level to the card. Don't ask me to explain that, it's purely qualitative.

Ah yes. Deja Vu. I was using a socket under the hood of a Mustang once (mind you, the battery was disconnected) but then decided to just put the wrench down anywhere. It ended up being on the exact spot between a terminal and the block and I arc-welded a good wrench to the engine. Oh, and during one very rushed car audio install I connected a relay to the dome light so I could only use the stereo when the door was open. That's a funny sight going down the highway. AHHH. One more I was replacing an extension cord end (I sheared it off with hedge clippers, but that's not the stupid part.....per se) and took the cord outside to use. When I picked up two ends to plug them together I realized two female ends will not plug together. No matter how much you yell at them. I like this thread!

The only toolbar you need is the default one for navigation. For Internet Explorer click "View," then "Toolbars" and you'll be able to see which ones you are displaying (those checked). I only check the "standard buttons" and "address bar." With those you can do anything you need on the net. Don't download anything else from google, yahoo or any other search engine (unless you want those redundancies, of course. I find them useless and annoying).

Why do you want a google toolbar anyway? It just takes up space and is google sponsored.

Hmmm... Not sure if you know what you're talking about. ATM is not DSL, however they work on slightly similar principals. They're both asynchronous forms of sending data packets, however that's about where it ends. My original analogy still stands. Planes and autos are both modes of transport, but very different in their process. You only agreed with me in your space shuttle reply.

You're getting a bit off base. DSL is not DS-1 or OC-3, nor do they run through the same lines. They may be similar technologies. I have titanium on my Fossil watch, and titanium is used on the space shuttle, but my watch is no space shuttle.

Hmmm. That's funny. It should be good digital quality, and while all radio nomatter the source will be composed of compressed audio (you don't think they have stacks of CD's lying around, do you?) it shouldn't lose as much as you're stating. I can't see your configuration exactly, but something is amiss. It should definitely sound better than a pathetic 128k.

You have it reverse, DSL theoretical speed can be up to 25 mbps. Just dsl rate limits. Also what do you need 6+ megs a second other than what the kiddies are doing to share music and movies [] Really do you need 6+ megs to open this forum which is probably at most 50 kilobytes?[] Oh here is a picture of a speed test I once did while I was at work at a University during the summer while no one else was (students) were clogging up the bandwidth, though over there it was a oc12, not cable or dsl. Sorry, you're incorrect. Current technology provides for up to 30Mbps of cable while nearly all forms of DSL can barely approach 10, minus of course, the speed caps. Opening this forum requires the least bandwidth of anything I do. If I don't have my information pop up unstantly, and I mean instantly, then it costs me time/money to sit and wait for it to load. I have several monitors on my desk that I work with all day with a minimum of 10 IE windows open at any one time. Most of what I do on the net has nothing to do with recreation. I was spoiled at NASA with the ridiculous technology and now I'm stuck in the private world where I'm limited by silly retail consumer tech.

If you're not open to other brands or DIY, then I'd recommend the same.

Actually, I think Speedball just needs a little computer 101. Server, browser, DSL/cable/Tx, etc. DSL is not inherently faster (it's the opposite. DSL is usually only an improvement on dial-up), it's a function of your location in regards to the hub/router/splitter/server and the proportional number of users per. Cable has a higher theoretical top speed, but in usefullness on the average cable is faster than DSL for consumer use (unless you're online when 5 million kiddies come home from school at 3:00 and log on to chat and share music). I get 6+megs (known up to 8) at non-peak hours cable download, something DSL doesn't even offer except to businesses. Dollar per dollar (unless you live right next to the hub) cable is usually a better value (unlesss your neigbor is terabyte the terrible). And as far as deals go, cable companies will usually give you half off for the entire first year. Just say you'll go to DSL and they'll hook you up. And needing it? I've seen a core with an umbilical of 100+ T3's straight through. This would still hold me back. I want to be remote accessing 5 different desktops while transferring (down and up) large files and doing real time auction bidding in 3 different nations without my access even hickuping. Browser: an application that allows an end user to access and utilize the internet such as Internet Explorer, Netscape Nav, Moz Firefox, etc. Search Engine: a web-based application that uses a viariety of algorithms based on a number of factors that allows the end user to search for and locate web pages in the engines database based on the search criteria provided, such as Google, Yahoo, AltaVista, Lycos, Ask, and countless others.

The jackhammer is still the biggest consumer car audio sub. The others are just audio show concepts, and that's all they'll be. There's no viable consumer market for a car-sized sub, save for your occasional high school student with the uber-rich daddy who himself still hasn't grown up. Few and far between, but There were a couple in my high school with dads who would probably lay down $15,000 for one speaker in his son's car that he's just going to wreck by semester's end. I guess in my book that's no good sense. All's well though...I didn't like the BMW-driving kids anyway. p.s. By the way, what kind of moron buys a $60,000 vehicle for a 16 year old boy? I don't care how much money you have. You're just laying it on the crap table next to a roller with ice cold hands.

So has the 60-inch sub...old news

These stores seem to differ throughout the country in their socio-economic target audience. Those in my area are quite nice, almost luxurious (the Walmarts in the area are just oversized Goodwills. ack). Nevertheless, they're now selling Bose components. Maybe it's new to my market. It's interesting to note that these systems are selling right next to no-name store brands that sell for hundreds less.

Hopefully it didn't turn out to be too expensive. Best Buy and Walmart (yup) sell very similar items for next to nothing.