northwestbob

---------------- "Btw, have you also dialed in the phase on your subwoofer? The fact that the lower crossover sounds better indicates that you might have some destructive interference in the 80Hz region. Correctly adjusting the phase on the subwoofer should greatly reduce these annoying effects." ---------------- This is a second vote for checking the phase wiring for each speaker. Make sure both the mains and the sub are correctly wired in phase. Out of phase in the base region causes uneven losses. Judging from the photo of your set up your sound should be superb. Cheers, Northwest Bob

"Keep in mind that temps will fall below zero F at times during the winter and I do not plan to winterize the system. The speakers will not have to tolerate any mositure at all." The speakers will still be exposed to humidity when it rains during warmer weather. I just bought a pair of Klipsch outdoor speakers. I think they were about $325. They are somewhat the equivilent of a pair of Synergy B-3 speakers, I think. They sound pretty good and I hope they will last. They are also mounted under a canopy. I would not expect speakers actually exposed to the sun and the rain to last very long no matter their designation as weather resistant. Cheers, Northwest Bob

---------------- On 7/22/2005 11:15:18 PM vrowish wrote: "Got some info, and now I would like to ask: With mains spec'd at: 70-20,000hz,+/-2db, 55hz low frequency extension (although I don't know how far down they are at that point), sensitivity of 89db, and a 5-1/2" mid/woofer, what is your sub size/model recommendation and ideal cut-off/cross-over settings for your choice?" Vrowish: I just purchased a pair of Klipsch B-2 front speakers (5-1/2" midrange/woofers)and a Klipsch 12 inch subwoofer, not the SUB-12 but the just discontinued model. (I think it is KSW-12.) They sound smooth and even with the subwoofer at the back of the room and the two small speakers up front on top of bookshelves. (But, away from the wall so the back port has room to breathe.) This set up sound open, airy and smooth at all volume levels. I do not notice any localization problems having the subwoofer at the back of the room. Its location is dictated by my wife's desire not to see it! I am driving it with an inexpensive Sony 897 home theater receiver and play CDs in either my Sony CD player or Panasonic DVD player. I originally set the crossover at about 80 hertz but have since moved it closer to 100. I think this B-2s fall off and the sub woofer fall off make this just about right. I am not really an equipment freak and don't have a ton of money. I am interested in recreating the live music sound. I can't believe how natural this set up sounds for so little money. I listen to half classical music (orchestral and choral) and half old man's popular music (Greatful Dead, stuff from the 60-70s.) I have tried a few DVDs with demaning sound tracks. This modest set up handles them all. I am looking forward to hooking up my turntable and trying out some records. I have some records where I also have the CD. I recommend the 12 inch subwoofer over the 10 inch if you are interested in reproducing all of the musical range. I am impressed with the Klipsch 12 as much for what it does not produce (booming voices) as for what it does (subtle plucked bass fiddle notes). Have no fear of oversizing your subwoofer if it is a quality product. Good luck and enjoy. Northwest Bob

What kind of paint do you use for the grill cloth? Also do you know what kind of paint would stick to the plastic cabinets on my S-1 surround speakers? The plastic has a textured surface but it also seems pretty smooth. I have bad visions of the paint just pealing off. Cheers, Northwest Bob

Has anyone out there attempted a color change to Klipsh Synergy speakers? I have a pair of B-2s for the front, S-1s for the side and a C-1 for the center. Like the model T Ford, they come in only one color, black. My wife wants white. I have ordered white speaker cloth which has not yet arrived. The plastic Klipsch grills look like the black cloth is glued to them, so no graceful removal. Any suggestions? Regards, Northwest Bob

For whatever it is worth, I just ordered two yards of acoustic speaker cloth from www.speakerworks.net. It was $12 per yard which I thought was reasonable. I just bought a Klipsch theater system with B-2, C-1, and S-1 speakers. But our house is mostly white and he speakers come only in black. So I am going to have to disguise them to keep my wife at bay. All the best, Northwest Bob