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    does this smell right?

    in General Klipsch Info

    Posted

    I am within days of making a trip to see my folks for Christmas. They live in Pass Christian, MS (where I grew up) which means I'll be even closer to them than dtel!! AND......I know about where this guy is in Biloxi!!

    Oh my.......seeing this is NOT good.

    Must.......

    Resist............

    This.........

    Auction.

    Oh - and FWIW it's worth pauln, not everything on the Mississippi Gulf Coast went under water during Katrina. Sheesh........

    Tom

    Blue Angels

    in General Klipsch Info

    Posted

    Sheesh.....a friend of mine sent this link to me just this morning!! Amazing how fast something like this gets around cyberspace. Almost as fast as those F/A-18's fly.

    JM - my Dad told me of how he nearly ground looped a P-51D back during WW2. Said he didn't believe the instructor was telling the truth about the torque of the engine and how good of a bite the prop could get.

    I am amazed though that considering what happened at the Beaufort, SC Naval Air Show that they let the Blue Angels fly in such close proximity to civilians.

    One things for sure.....these shots really bring to light the awesome capability of today's DSLR's. And to think Colterphoto fought against digital for all those years. [;)]

    Tom

    False Corners Don't Have To Be Ugly. (PICS !!!)

    in Technical/Restorations

    Posted

    I too will chime in Mr. Tech and say that you did a great job not only in building the false corners, but the pics did a nice job of showing your endeavour. BTW, I feel your pain with regards to doing woodworking with limited tools. As a car guy, you've no doubt heard the phrase, "right tool for the right job" and in the world of woodworking I feel it's even more true. Trying to make beveled cuts with a skill saw or true round holes with a sabre saw is possible, but not much fun nor nearly as successful if one was to have the proper tools.

    One question I have and that is why did you construct the "corner" such that it came to a point? I mean, it would seem to me that had your "corner" not come to a point, but rather a "flat" such that the tail board of the Khorn would be flat against it, then it would have eliminated both the corner sealing issue as well as possibly not having to have that threaded rod/wingnut device (whew......there's a sentence that Coytee would appreciate and one that indicates my chances of alzheimers is low!! [:|]).

    Anyhow....again, nice job and thanks for sharing.

    Tom

    Ok....how many Blue Man Groups are there???

    in General Klipsch Info

    Posted

    So I get this alert from Ticketmaster and see something about the Blue Man Group performing in Atlanta and I think, "What the hey???? I was just looking at the Universal Studios Orlando website yesterday and it said that the BMG was performing there." So I go to Universal's website and sure enough, on November 18th they're doing two shows. Yet they're also doing a show in Atlanta on the 18th. What the hell is THAT all about????

    Tom

    A powered sub is plugged into ??????

    in Home Theater

    Posted

    From my Bio:

    Rotel RSP-1068 pre/pro and Denon 2910 DVD powered through a Brickwall PW8R15AUD.

    Panasonic RP LCD TV powered through an APC UPS and then into same Brickwall PW8R15AUD.

    Comcast DVR powered through same APC UPS. Incoming Comcast Cable also run through same APC UPS

    Rotel RMB-1095 amp and Velodyne DD-18 powered through a seperate Brickwall PW2R20.

    Both Brickwalls connected to a dedicated 20 amp / dedicated ground circuit.

    20 amps??? Dude.....that's child play. My old HT room had a dedicated 30 amp service. [;)] [:)]

    Tom

    Ideas for shelves / insert??

    in Architectural

    Posted

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    Michael is right about those HD/Lowes metal strip thingies with the multiple slots. For your application (standard width/depth shelf to support A/V gear) those strip thingies will be more than adequate. And with your indulgence, Ill explain why they can support such great loads.

    First, Michael is right about designing the shelf itself so that it resists bending. His suggestion of using a face board is one method and is probably the one I would chose since it gives the shelf a finished look while hiding the plywood plies and making the shelf stiffer. The stiffness is the result of two materials fighting each other. In Engineering speak, when the shelf is in tension, the face strip is in compression (and vice versa), therefore the two forces sum to zero (or near abouts) and no bending of the shelf occurs.

    As for the metal strip thingiesthe clips that fit into the strips slots are transferring the shelf load via a shear load to the metal strip. And as long as there are sufficient fasteners (nails) holding the strips to the wood, those metal strips and clips can take a good bit of shear load. Id go out on a limb and say that 250lbs+ would not be an issue. Additionally, because the clips are relatively stubby (dont stick out so far) theres virtually no bending moment resulting in the entire load being a shear load. Again not a problem.

    Personally, for what you are wanting to achieve, the metal strip thingie installed as Michael suggested is your easiest, cheapest, fastest solution IMHO. Oh and there are some nice moldings that can be used for face strips that will give the shelves a dressed-up look.

    Tom

    It needs more BARN !

    in Architectural

    Posted

    Michael -

    I'm very interested in this project of yours since I'm in the beginning stages of a similiar project albeit smaller in scale (my garage/workshop is going to be 20'x24').

    Are you sold on a wooden structure? I only ask because my building is going to be an on-slab 'A' frame metal building that will be much cheaper than if I did a stick built building. FWIW....I'll have 9' high side walls, one 8'x10' rollup door on one end, a standard 3-0 door and 2 windows on one side, one exhaust fan in the gable opposite the rollup door, and the cost of my building plus the concrete slab will be right at $6000. And since the roof trusses are metal, I'll have no center support poles - i.e. completely unobstructed floor space. I'm waiting on an estimate for 2-part spray-on foam insulation. Also, a guy I work with built a 30'x40' steel building with 15' high side walls, a 16'x12' rollup door, and fully insulated for $16K.

    I realize that esthetically, a metal structure has some limitations, but the speed of construction, the lack of support poles, and virtually no long term maintenance issues (termites here) has me sold. Besides - you can't get a stick built structure truly square unless it's jig built in a factory. [;)]

    Thanks for posting this thread. I'll be a-watchin' for updates. Maybe I'll even post some updates of mine (no hi-jack intended of course. [:)] ).

    Hey Amy....we need a new forum. In addition to Home Theater, we need Barn/Garage Sound Systems. Heck - Picky & Customsteve already have theirs done. LOL......

    Tom

    Who was/is the best NFL QB?

    in General Klipsch Info

    Posted

    And let's not forget that the Montana's and Marino's and Stablers, etc. didn't play in an era where inside defensive linemen and linebackers can out sprint most running backs and wide recievers. Point being is that it's almost apples and oranges in that we'd nevr really know how well Tarkenton could scramble against a 4.4 linebacker.

    My vote is totally prejudice since I'm a distant cousin to the dude, but my vote goes to Brett Farve. [Y]

    Tom

    An update on Tom's life

    in General Klipsch Info

    Posted

    Thanks Picky and Glenn and Fini!!! [:)]

    So does this mean we'll see less or more of you around these parts?

    Congrats

    Probably about the same - maybe a bit more. I tend to do a lot more lurking these days. However, I still haven't given up on the idea of building a sub. In fact, my interest in a DIY sub is higher since I have this idea of a killer garage sound system. I mean.....c'mon.....anybody can do a decent HT system, but an awesome sound system in a 20'x24' metal garage???? Now THERE'S a challenge!! [:)]

    Tom

    An update on Tom's life

    in General Klipsch Info

    Posted

    KUOL, Tom!!!

    God Bless you both!

    Live smarter and love her like she deserves. [:D]

    Does she like the FeeJer?

    Thanks John and funny you should mention the FeeJer. Donna had never ridden on a motorcycle before she met me. One of our first dates was a short day ride to a nice spot in south Georgia. In a nutshell - she's hooked. We haven't done any long trips, mostly day rides, but she's wanting to do a long weekend ride. Some of her friends (my friends now) have motorcycles and her closest best friends' husband Larry owns an FJR. Larry also owns a Harley, a KLR650, a ZRX1200 and a BSA A60 dirt tracker (he races AHRMA and other vintage dirt track events). Later this month we're going up to North Georgia for the annual 50cc True Grits Fun Run and I'll be taking the FJR. It will be Donna's first time in the mountains. She's kinda nervous, so I'l have to be gentle in the twisties so as to not spoil any future rides with her if ya get my drift.

    Take care John!!

    Tom

    An update on Tom's life

    in General Klipsch Info

    Posted

    I be real careful with that Man's Room ............... You might end up living in it...................[:$]

    LOL.....Hey OB....when I was "spec'ing out" the garage/workshop, Donna asked why I needed the plumbing and all that other jazz. And I said it's so when I'm in the dog house I'll have a comfortable dog house to go to!!! LOL [:D]

    Tom

    An update on Tom's life

    in General Klipsch Info

    Posted

    Congrats Tom! Glad things worked out for the best.

    So, who got the picture?

    LOL......I got the picture Gary (the picture Gary is referring to is a pencil sketch portrait of various images of Frank Sinatra that I got from Gary) and it's hanging in our home. Shoot - I got all the A/V equipment and all the stuff that was in the HT room. The Ex pretty much gave me everything.

    And a heart felt thanks to all of you for your kind words. I know that Donna & I's romance has the perception of being whirl-wind, but she & I had some very long, honest, heart-to-heart conversations about what we were doing, what we wanted, where we wanted to go, etc., etc. In the end, we believe that God brought us together and that although we're not perfect - we're perfect for each other.

    Having said all that, I must confess that all is not perfect. I mean......

    Are you ready for this?????

    My Cornwalls have (fake) plants on them. [:(]

    But all is not lost. I've been given the green light to build a 20' x 24' garage/work shop - a true man cave. You know, with running hot & cold water, toilet, CATV, etc. And there lies my next challenge - to put together a b*tchin' garage sound system!! [:D] [Y]

    Again - thanks for the nice comments. I'm humbled by your well wishes. [:)]

    Tom

    An update on Tom's life

    in General Klipsch Info

    Posted

    Some of you long-timers might remember that last year I posted a thread about my wife leaving me and the subsequent almost a year of living apart. The short version is that in February of this year (Feb. 13th to be exact which just happens to be my birthday) she said she had finally made up her mind and she wanted a divorce. Nice birthday gift, eh?? Actually, in hindsight, it has indeed turned out to be a great gift (more on that in a moment).

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    So, I try every means possible to buy our house on my own, but sadly, there just was no way. In the mean time, our living apart and trying to maintain two residences soaked us financially. And to make matters worse, she, the corporate finance/accountant person whom I trusted and believed in, basically ran us into the ground since she was still handling all our finances. I know, I know big mistake. I was in love (or I thought I was). Its a long convoluted story, but the bottom line was that we were literally broke in the worst way. But..I had my health, my dog, my Klipsch speakers, and a good job what more could I want??

    During this upheaval period, I also reconnected with God and got back to being involved with my church and started meeting some very nice folks. Life was getting better & better and the Ex was fading fast as I concentrated on God and myself (in that order) - I even had the occasional dinner date.

    One afternoon a friend calls and asks me to meet her and her friends for a drink. I decline. She begs and I give in. I get to this place (late) that Ive never been to before and wouldve never have gone to otherwise. Its obvious from the stares that this is a locals local bar and judging from the size of the belt buckles, I was wondering if I might have to fight my way out. Ok so it wasnt that bad. Anyhow.

    I spy this very attractive lady who oddly is looking in my direction. I smile, she smiles, I get nervous (cause no female has ever eyed me) and my friend gives me grief for being too shy to go over and introduce myself. Next thing I know, someone is tapping me on the shoulder.

    Her: Hi, my name is Donna. How are you?

    Me: Uhhhh.fine.

    Her: Ok lets try this again. I say hi, my name is Donna and you say, my name is ????

    Me: Oh, sorry. My name is Tom.

    Well, we chat for some time and dance a couple of times and I ask if I can call sometime and possibly get together for dinner to which she says yes. That was 6 months ago and since then, my already great life has gotten even better. So good in fact that you can read about it here:

    http://www.coastalcourier.com/news/article/3422/

    Tom

    SUB-12 connection to receiver with no sub pre-OUT jacks

    in Home Theater

    Posted

    I wouldn't recommend going much above 100Hz (if at all) as it will make the subwoofer play frequencies that are high enough to be able to localize where the sound is coming from. It can also make the subwoofer emit what some describe as a boomy sound.

    If you ever get a new receiver, you'll thank yourself.

    Hey BP -

    I know the principle focus of this thread is your Sub-12 (I have one BTW and feel it's an awesome Klipsch product - a real sleeper of a sub IMHO), however I'd like to offer a suggestion based on wuzzer's comment.

    I recently needed to replace an older Denon AVR-3300 with something and stay within a budget. I bought a 'B' stock Denon AVR-2106 from Dakmart and I'm very impressed with what I got. Personally, I think it sounds much better with my Cornwalls than the older 3300. Probably just my imagination, but I'm fairly certain I'm hearing a difference. Anyhow.....it's just something for you to ponder since it would be a good way to get into a "modern" receiver for less than $300.

    Good luck with building your system!

    Tom

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