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    On 4/1/2005 10:56:46 AM fastlane wrote:

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    On 4/1/2005 10:18:39 AM Scp53 wrote:

    Id leave it up on the klipsch board for a few more days. Im sure theres someone that would buy it. just "bump" it now and then to keep it towards the top of the "powered sub" section. good luck

    scp53

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    True. There are some of us with other lives that only browse on weekends (egad).
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    What?!? You mean there are people that don't check this site hourly?!? Man, I guess I need to get a life! 9.gif

    I am waiting through the weekend but just in case I wanted to check on what some others might think of Audiogon.

    Thanks,

    D

  2. Okay, it appears there is no interest from members here so let me know if any of you have any experience with Audiogon. I am very familiar with EBAY, which would usually be my next option, but I wouldn't mind trying Audiogon if most here have had good experiences with the site.

    Thanks,

    D

  3. Spoilers included!!

    The premise of the story was essentially technology versus God. First, you have a technology (the ability to record a person's life from their own eyes) and then you have those opposed to the technology because they view it as against God. So, the other cutter was now working for the opposition trying to bring down the EYE company thus bringing down the technology. So, this guy that "Alan" was cutting was an attorney that worked for the company. I guess, they felt if they exposed the corruption within his own life (his indescretions with his own daughter) then they would expose the dangers of the technology. Since it was up to the cutter to create the lasting images of each person's life it was easy (and obviously expected) to make the person out to be a saint, regardless of how bad a person they had been.

    Even though I understood where they were headed with the story, for the most part, I was still left wanting something that the movie didn't deliver. I might watch it again sometime to see if there was something I missed but I certainly wouldn't own it.

    D

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    On 3/30/2005 7:43:43 PM fletcherkane wrote:

    Just saw the ad last nite on the tele. Haven't seen it in stores yet. Should be a great movie to have in the collection...Can you believe how much money we all wasted on VHS in the past?

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    How much money are we wasting on regular DVDs before we want to purchase the next generation DVD formats?!? I know I have a collection of more than 110 that, if I spent an average of $10 a DVD would be over $1000 invested!

    I never got into buying many VHS cassettes but I do remember my wife bringing home Monsters Inc and thinking what a waste of money, she should have bought the DVD (even though we didn't have a DVD player at the time.) I am amazed at how quickly the price of DVD players came down, especially compared to how long VHS players stayed above $200. Any theories out there about this? Greater competition now? My imagination?

    D

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    On 3/29/2005 2:46:12 PM Scp53 wrote:

    Im sure you'll be able to sell that easily. Thats a good price imo. good luck

    scp53

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    Thanks scp53, I certainly believe it is worth the money.

    Any interest? I will leave it here for a few days, probably through the weekend and maybe put it either on another website like HTR or take it directly to EBAY.

    D

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    On 3/27/2005 8:45:52 AM donnie wrote:

    Very interesting movie. Would be freaky if this could really happen. I must say, The scene with the first car crash, came in so cool, my wife and I just about hit the ceiling, then looked at each other and laughed. Takes alot to get me caught off guard, great job ..
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    You said it donnie! My wife and I watched the movie last. The car accident had the very same affect on us! We had to pause the movie for a few minutes to get our heart rates back down to just beating profusely!

    Turned out to be a very good movie but I did like the theatrical ending (it was a little more sinister) better than the alternate ending.

    D

  7. Okay, I have been given the directive by my wife to sell the RW-12 (and keep the RSW-12) so I wanted to offer it here first. So, here's the deal:

    It is either $420 including shipping or $390 + actual shipping, whichever is cheaper for you. I will only ship to the lower 48.

    Just an fyi, I never got the chance to put this sub up against the SVS 10-ISD but I do know this is a quality sub just based upon my comparisons with the RSW-12 I am keeping.

    Shoot me a PM or respond here if you are interested.

    Take care,

    Dallas

  8. I finally watched Pitch Black and enjoyed it. One thing I had a hard time getting past was how much light was actually in the movie for it supposedly being "Pitch Black." I mean, there were times when only a couple of lanterns or a couple of flashlights were in use yet light was coming from everywhere, I kept asking my wife where that light was coming from and she said it was from the director...

    But, the premise was still good and it was pretty entertaining. Next up, Chronicles of Riddick...

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    On 3/11/2005 1:20:46 PM filmguy wrote:

    wld love to know how that comparison goes.. it wld seem the svs will perform better but interesting to know what the extent of the difference is.. do keep us posted, d-rex

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    Yes, I am very interested in this "digging deeper" aspect of bass for which the SVS's are known. It might make me want to add one to my current set-up...

    D

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    On 3/11/2005 4:50:10 AM jheis wrote:

    This discussion reminds me of the casino billboards I see on the drive up to Tahoe when I go skiing. The casinos are BRAGGING that their slots have a 97% payback. That means, the BEST you are going to do is lose 3 cents of every dollar. They even tell you up front. What a deal.

    James

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    Now, that's not exactly right... That is a composite number across all the winners and all of the losers. Anyone going to gamble should know they have an extremely small chance of winning and a much greater chance of losing. That is why if I ever leave those establishments at break even or better then I know I have done very well!!

    I was always happy leaving Palace Station in Vegas but seldom happy leaving any of the bigger name casinos, regardless of their 97% or more payback posted. It always seemed to me some casinos paid smaller pots but in greater numbers while others paid larger pots but in smaller numbers. I was always most comfortable in the former...

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  11. Anyone interested in this comparison? A friend of mine has ordered the SVS and since I have the RW-12 I asked him if I could bring it over for a head to head challenge. He paid the $470 for his direct from SVS and I paid $415 so, from a cost perspective, this appears to be a pretty fair fight.

    What do you guys expect from this comparison? Any pre-conceived ideas? I know it will just be our ears making the final decisions but we will be fair. I will most likely be in Chicago next week so it may be a couple of weeks before I get to do this.

    D

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    On 3/10/2005 9:46:37 AM filmguy wrote:

    hi d

    since u r in the mood for testing out yr subs, i was wondering if you'd measured the frequency response (particularly the RW's)? especially how low it goes before it starts distorting badly. wld really love to know and it'd help me alot..

    thanx man
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    No, sorry, I don't have anything to measure the FR.

    Later,

    D

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    On 2/12/2005 1:51:37 PM magnum29 wrote:

    Some good behind the scenes stuff: interview with the Diva actress, how they did the special effects, some screen tests. Worth a look.

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    I bought a copy of the new release off EBAY and I say it is a must have for the Fifth Element fans out there! Great interviews and background on the development of the movie and it's origins.

    But I am still having a difficult time parting with my original silver boxed Superbit version ...

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    On 3/9/2005 9:35:13 AM Bloodlustt wrote:

    Ok thanks D-Rex. If i may ask, do you listen to music with your RW12 or do you just use it for movies? If you use it for music what type of music do you listen to and how does it perform?

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    Yes, I have used the RW for music and I think it performs well, but, once again, the RSW fills the room with a more seemless, smoother sound. It is better for music and for movies but the RW-12 certainly does an admirable job for half the price! I would say I am 75% movies and 25% music but the music % is growing each day...

    I have been listening to many different kinds of music. I mostly scan the tuner for classic rock, alternative rock, and soft rock. I don't go much after the Crue or other harder rock bands. It is real hard for me to be specific because I listen to and like so many different styles. I know I can't turn the radio when Fleetwood Mac/ Stevie Nicks comes on. Whether it be Reggae from Marley or floating down a river with CCR I like to listen to it. Boston, the Stones, Pink Floyd, Paul Simon/Simon and Garfunkle, etc. I like many of the modern soft rock bands like Smash Mouth, MatchBox 20, and many more that I forget. I also listen to Country music like Garth and Tim McGraw. I don't know if this provides you any insight into how I am utilizing the subs but they wil get a diverse workout.

    Once again, on the performance, I can tell a difference between the two subs, mostly with music, and the RSW does out perform the RW. Maybe it's a puffy port noise or maybe it's a slight boominess that makes the RW not quite as stellar as the RSW but my gosh it's half the price!

    I must say my wife has informed me that we should keep the RSW. She sid I just had it turned up too high causing her head to thump excessively. But, after it was turned down she liked the bass it produced, mostly with her music (she is a Foreigner/Bad Company type girl with a little Sheryl Crow mixed in.) Anyway, if it were my decision, I wouldn't hesitate to keep the RW-12 over the RSW. As a matter of fact, that's what I was going to do before my wife trumped me...

    Take care,

    D

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    On 3/9/2005 4:14:10 AM filmguy wrote:

    hi d

    if u dont mind my asking how much did u pay for the RW and the RSW?

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    No, I don't mind... I paid $415 for the RW-12 and $790 for the RSW-12. I bought them both from the same person closing out overstock out of Arizona. The RW was one of 10 he had for sale while the RSW was one of two. These were some of the best deals I had found so I took them both knowing that I would sell one later and probably only lose the cost of shipping, about $30.

    Take care,

    D

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    On 3/8/2005 3:31:51 PM Bloodlustt wrote:

    Quick question guys need your opinion. Basically I'am looking at the rw 12 just for music it will be hooked up to a stereo reciever not a home theater system. ( I run 2 systems in my house one for music one for movies). Is this a good sub for music I read up top its a little boomy, I guess my question is are there better subs out there for the price of the rw 12 that would work better for me for just rock music? Any help would be appreciated thanks.

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    I am not the best one to answer your question but I will tell you what I can based upon my limited experience.

    I did say the RW-12 is a "little boomy" but don't let that scare you, I am seriously considering keeping it over the RSW-12. Now, that might tell you I am not a subwoofer "expert" or that might tell you the differences between the RW-12 and the RSW-12 are miniscule to the un-trained ear.

    So, I think, for the money, and if you can tolerate a little less than perfection from your sub then the RW-12 is a very good one. However, if clean and crisp are two things you can't go without then maybe forking over a little more dough is what you need to do. I just don't want my "little boomy" comments to scare you away from a good sub because you should expect an RSW to outperform an RW sub!

    Take care,

    D

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    On 3/7/2005 8:56:09 PM rjahr01 wrote:

    I might be able to hook you up on mine...i'm thinking about getting the rf-7's because i work at ovation...and i could sell you mine for like 1000 and shipping would be like 60, or and i work at ovation which is the only reason i'm upgrading...and no i am not getting a great deal because i bought those for close to retail before I began working there

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    Thanks for the offer but I just let a pair of RF-5s go (meaning I didn't buy them) on EBAY for $750 and that included shipping. I am just sitting tight maybe waiting for a little more cash and a pair of RF-7s to fall in my lap.

    Thanks,

    D

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    On 3/6/2005 11:45:27 AM ygmn wrote:

    Look in this section back more then 30 days for some threads on each.....

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    On this and a couple of other sites it seems, although it wasn't a consensus, that Chronicles is the better of the two movies and that Pitch Black might not even be worthy of owning. I am thinking I will just rent them and then, if I really like them, buy them later.

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    On 3/4/2005 10:41:15 AM mikwebb wrote:

    IF you sell the rw12 i will buy it.

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    Okay, Mike, I will keep you in mind! But, it will be a few weeks to a month before I make a decision and I might have a local buyer...

    Thanks,

    D

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    On 3/4/2005 3:19:37 AM Blackmesa wrote:

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    On 3/3/2005 11:47:27 PM TheEAR wrote:

    "Why not just go with dual RW-12's then? A little polyfill in the enclosure may eliminate some of the boominess"

    FYI The RSW is not a boomy sub.Where did you get that notion from? Just use a proper crossover point.Even when crossed over at a high 80Hz point no RSW is boomy.

    Some people saying a Sunfire is boomy! Try a Sony WM40 and you will know EXACTLY what a boomy sub is all about.Try any KSW sub and you will also know boomy.

    Any sub in the wrong room,in the wrong position,crossed over at the wrong frequency will be "boomy".

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    He said "RW-12"

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    Yes, he was referring to the RW-12 because I said compared to the RSW-12 the RW-12 was a little (just a little) boomy to me. However, for the price I paid for it, I am considering it a better buy and am considering placing my RSW-12 up for sale. However, I am going to give it at least another month before I make a decision. I could then take the proceeds and buy a second RW-12 and stack them or, (more likely) look for an SVS sub on the cheap to augment the deep bass of my system. Either way, I am more than happy to finally begin listening and comparing these subs.

    D

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    On 3/3/2005 7:13:59 PM stevedanis wrote:

    I'm on a budget so I'm thinking about the Velodyne VX10 (instead of the RW10) to go with my RB-25 speakers. The VX10 is just $130 at onecall.com. Does anyone have any comments on the VX10?

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    Check out these comments on some cheap subs:

    http://www.hometheaterforum.com/htforum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=179253&highlight=vx10

    I can only say that if the RW 10 can perform similar to the RW-12 then it would certainly make you happy. However, it's probably not fair to compare a $130 sub to a $350 sub...

    Good luck,

    D

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