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---------------- On 3/18/2005 3:13:23 PM bvbull200 wrote: I have a DVD player with multichannel outputs (I have only used it for SACD and DVD-A). Is it better to used the multichannel input on my receiver and let the DVD player do the DTS work or stick with my fiber optic connection and let my receiver to the work? ---------------- I don't think that SACD will travel over the optical connection. On mine, I have to send it to the receiver over the analog RCA connections. I have both type of connections going from the DVD (SACD) player to the receiver. Toslink for movies and RCA for SACD.

See if anyone has actually tested the 7300's output in 2 channel. H/K is notorious for under rating their power. The predecessor to the 7300 (7200) was rated lower than the 7300 by 10 or 15 watts. When Sound and Vision actually tested one in the 2 channel mode it put out over 190 watts before clipping. I would be surprised if the 7300 wasn't well over 200.

Mystery solved!

Floorstanders are no sub-stitute for a good sub. They don't go low enough and don't get the LFE channel. You will loose out on the .1 of the 5.1. There is nothing wrong however with floor standers AND a sub.

Usually there is more info sent to the side surrounds than rear surrounds. I would put the better speakers in the side surround position.

Basically all speakers including subs create sound waves. Don't get caught up in wether a sub is sealed, ported or passive radiator. All the phase switch does is alter when the wave is created in relation to the main speakers. Hope this helps.

For a HT, buy the best sub and center you can afford, then buy your fts and sides with what's left. Bear in mind that I gave you a rule of thumb, a guideline if you will, you wouldn't want an SVSPB12Ultra+2 and an RC7 paired with som pro-medias .

SVS 25-31PC+

The SVS would be a great choice for HT along with the Klipsch Ultra set-up.

When you changed the position on the phase switch you put the sub more in "time" with the mains. The subs timing in relation to the mains was off. It's similar in effect to wiring one speaker out of phase with another. Correct the wiring and the speakers sound much better.

They're not heritage, but there is no need to timbre match a sub to your mains. They should sound good with all the Klipsch lines.

It can make the difference between muddy and clean tight bass. Especially with multiple subs.

Has the sound changed?

j, the 7200 cranks. S&V measured it in the 2 channel mode and it put out over 190 watts! The only down side that I can think of is its size and weight. Some people say they get warm but with a high efficiency speaker (Klipsch) it'll barely warm to the touch.

There is typically more information sent to the side surrounds than rear surrounds in most movies.

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Mine have threadded inserts in the keyhole. I had another poster ask the same question so I took mine down to check for him. I doubt they are the only ones like that. You do however have to look for them as at a glance they are hard to see. Now a running production change is possible.......

It looks like some of the above pictures screw into the threadded insert on the back.

Are movies or music more important? You may get different recomendations depending on your preference. I believe Velodine makes servo subs.

---------------- On 3/7/2005 10:49:08 PM John Albright wrote: Setting up 2 subs in 2 loctions is no trouble at all. ---------------- I wish I knew that before I spent an entire week end moving, measuring, calibrating, moving again, measuring and recalibrating, etc. I feel that each room is different. It may be easy to set up non-colocated subs in one room and difficult in another. Room placement issues, WAF, room size, shape, treatments etc will all factor in. My first attempt, I had more bass with one sub turned off than with both on. Setting up mains and subs are two completely different animals. Don't lead this poster to think he can buy two subs, throw them anywhere, adj gain and go. It just doesn't work that way. Sure you may get lucky and they work in the first place you put them, but more often than not they wont.

Hattrick you will hear (feel) bass you never knew was there on almost every movie you watch from now on. Watch a movie that you have seen previously and you'll see what I mean. My personal favorites are "The Haunting" and "U-571". Both older releases but loaded with LFE.

I'll take a stab at the 1 or 2 question. 1 sub is a lot easier to set up than 2 (unless the 2 are co-located). When you have 2 subs non-colocated you spend a lot of time ironing out phase and cancellation issues. There are many single subs out there that will keep up with your mains. You'll find that you are recomended the brand that each individual poster has. Strictly for music, many people prefer the sound of a sealed sub. Really really good subs sound like crap when not set up properly, so take your time and dial in whatever sub you decide on.

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You might want to get an SPL meter and test disc and calibrate it that way. I've had much better luck using a disc and meter than the auto-calibration feature with my H/K. Also remember that there is not NEAR as much info sent to the surrounds as the ft 3 speakers and sometimes they are silent.

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