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Yes, I wish my kid's basketball pics turned out 1/2 as good as my HT pics do. Fast action, low light and even with a 50mm 1.8 fast glass, it's still not as sharp as my HT pics.
I shoot a Nikon D700. With fast glass (f1.4-2.6) one can capture some really nice action shots due to the phenomenal ISO capability of that body.
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Darts
in Garage Sale
Still have my set of 22's (maybe they were 26's - i'll have to check). Hammerheads indeed were the rage at one time. Had replaced my tips more than once. I'll have to look for them. Had no idea they'd be worth that today - although mine are much more used. My best throwing was with feathered flights. Cool posting. No interest in the purchase but cool posting.
For those not specifically familiar with Hammerheads, the point retracts into the barrel upon contact with the Boar Bristle board and the barrel sliding forward into the retracting point "hammers" it into the board. The intent is to minimize bounce outs. When throwing 3 darts into say the triple 20's space, sometimes a barrel deflection can cause a tip to hit a wire and this hammer effect helps drive the point into the board, instead of the dart falling to the floor resulting in no score. Something akin to a gutter ball in Bowling. Smaller diameter barrels typically are easier to fit multiples into the tripple ring, but are often lighter in weight. Larger diameter barrels are a tighter fit but have more weight to squeeze their way in. Good darters often will "click" barrels when they are on their game. Pretty amazing how good some throwers are.
The retractable points require they be pulled out prior to each throw and the mechanism that keeps them fully extended can wear over repeated poundings, thus requiring replacement.
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Thank you all for the feedback. I do recall a "loudness" button on an older Technics amplifier that is long gone. Hadn't even thought of that on this current Yahama. Completely forgot about the sub's role in the particular application I am trying to get improved. Typically I leave it on auto - but for this application it does not turn on - so that is an easy fix to manually engage the sub. Further, will review the EQ settings - a very easy correction to my low volume issue.
Truly appreciate the replies.
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I paid $650 for mine. Black with some residual wear, but functionally sound and overall good condition. These were local enough to drive and pick up - (about an hour each way).
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I would like for my KLF's to sound "fuller" at low volume. Meaning, they sound great at volumes near -25 but that is typically too loud for me. I would like to get the same "fullness" but at volumes closer to -50. What do I need to do to my setup or system to get the sound I am seeking? More powerful amplifier? Tubes? Crites upgrades? Any approximate cost estimates?
This is specifically in regards to music not movies.
Thanks.
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I would start with the stools you prefer and build it around those based on the measurements of you sitting on those stools. Elbow height is critical. Are you eating plated food at this bar or merely munchies as this will affect the front overhang? Will you include a foot rest for those standing? The lean height when standing is important as well. L shaped bars have advantages when coming out from a wall and accomodating 5-8 people. 36"- 48" work space is typical between the front of the rear storage cabinets and the backside of the bar surface. Will this be plumbed for a sink? Garbage disposal? Will you have refirdgeration either under or behind the bar - as the door size when open will have to be accomodated for? Lots of things to consider. Remember this is a work space for the bartender and a relaxation space for those being served. Two very different purposes to design for between the front and the back.
Your kitchen is a great place to get some basic measurements from to begin the planning process. Sink sizes. Refridgerator sizes. The all inportant work triangle. Distance from storage cabinets to preparation counter, etc.
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Rear surrounds are the least important to timbre match. Even sides aren't "that" important. Most important is to match the front three. Everything else is an option. Obviously having all the same series (Legend, Reference, etc) maximizes the potential for the "best" sound - however lots of other factors are important as well. For me personally, I don't have enough supporting hardware (amps, preamps, wattage, Crites crossovers, tweeter upgrades, etc) to fully capitalize on my speakers as it is. Yet it sounds plenty good to me. Before my KLF-30's, my 20's were mains with Polk Monitor 70's as surrounds. I actually really liked that set up and would'nt hesitate to do it again in the future if my speaker stable changed.
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If shelves are an option you could place KLF-C7's back there. I presently use one as a lone rear in a 6.1 set-up. Or another set of S6's.
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Sorry you didn't get more feedback from folks on here. In addition to my earlier post, we have added aset of self powered QSC speakers. Really nice, but a bit over you your budget.The Alto line is similar to the QSC, but a third to half the price. For your needs, it looks nice. Let us know after you have been using this for a while.
Bruce
Thanks and I certainly will. For the last week been using it in my small home studio and thus far the concensus is good. By comparison, my prior sound systems were my Sound City Concord combo giutar amplifier using a 70's vintage Shure Unisphere Dynamic PE585V high impedance mic. My next step up was a pair of Electro Voice 100A Professional Studio Monitors, powered by a Radio Shack 40W PA amplifier. Bought a new Mic (EV N/D767a) and it was light years ahead of the old PE585 and the guitar amp. This upgrade to the Alto's is again a huge leap over the Radio Shack 40W amp and passive EV studio monitors. Just got cables for the 12" sub today and will be hooking that up tonight. Thus far, my biggest learning curve is on the TC Helicon Voice Live 2 vocal processor. I haven't found the right settings yet as it is coming across a bit too processed for me. The EV 767 is very clear with plosives non-existant. Good deep tone and clarity when I'm positioned correctly in front of the mic. I've got my eye on a Shure SM7B, and hopefully will acquire that in the next month or two.
Much appreciate your feedback and input. Feel free to share any tips or advice. Always seeking insight from those who know.
edit to add - I am astounded at the difference a sub woofer makes in both vocals and the thump from the drum machine (Alesis SR16). The deep low notes on Big John (Jimmy Dean) and Your Cheatin Heart (Hank Williams Sr.) and Under the Boardwalk (The Drifters) have much more volume with a sub woofer in the speaker chain. Really surprising to me the difference.
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After much research and comparisons, evaluating the Bose Compact, The Fishman SA220, Fender and Fishman accoustic amplifiers, Yahama/Mackie/Behringer/Peavey active mixers pushing passive speakers and passive mixers feeding active speakers (Mackie Thumpers), comparing Yahama/Mackie/CGM/Peavey/JBL 15" vs 12" vs 10" etc, I've concluded on what I feel is a bargain for my needs and sound.
I am borrowing the Bose concept of a small subwoofer mated to an elavated speaker but using components. The Alto line is receiving very good reviews (especially at its price point) and I bit the bullet and have put together a very versatile system that is relatively light weight, with enough power for my anticipated venues.
Just thought I'd share for anyone else doing the research. Alto 10" active speakers with a 12" active sub. Pretty nice actually and all for about $750.
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Anyone know anything about Sorel Conquest men's boots, experience-wise I mean?
K.
Long time owner of a pair of Sorel boots. 14" Leather uppers and felt liners. Very good boot.
The Conquest does not have a good reviews on line and at $200 a pair I think I would look at another boot in their line. Removable felt liners are preferrable to me as they dry faster and can be replaced. The Conquest has 400 grams of thinsulate. Personally I would prefer the felts. Also if you are planning for much sedentary snow time like hunting or ice fishing, get a size larger than your normal shoe size to accomodate heavy wool socks and polypropelene liners.
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Looking for ideas on sound systems. What do you use and why? I've looked at the Bose Compact, the Fishman SA220, powered PA heads from Yahama like the 212sc up to the 512sc and some Mackies with JBL and Yamaha speakers - mostly the 15" 2 ways. Have heard some passive mixers feeding Mackie Thumper active speakers that sounded pretty good. Most of the systems I've seen are around $1000 (or more) and If I'm going to drop that cash I want the best value I can find. Also looked at the combo acousic amps by Fishman and Fender.
Bottom line is sound quality versus price point and set up time. Of course there is always space and gear weight and trips to the car considerations for us solo guys.
I'm looking to run an acoustic guitar, an electric guitar with effects pedals, a TC Helicon Voice Live 2 processor, an Alesis SR16 drum machine and backing tracks from an MP3, and of course a vocal microphone.
Have read about Heresy Industrials that likely would sound great - but not sure about finding them or hauling them around.
Thanks.
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KLF-10's are easily driven. Wouldn't hesitate to acquire a pair at reasonable prices - especially if available close by.
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Very happy that you like it, after all that is what is the most important. I have a Gretsch and love it, and will most likely end up with another Gretsch one of these days. Never played a Hagstom; but, i think i'll take a trip to the guitar shop this weekend and try one.
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/guitars/hagstrom-tremar-viking-deluxe-electric-guitar
They can be hard to find. Mine is Black. Gorgeous finish.
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Yeah, you're going to need different speakers. You might want to checkout the Yorkville line of Unity speakers. They have superior directivity control and can put the sound where you want it better than most other PA type speakers. Also a powered mixer would be convenient as that Radio Shack amp is probably going to run out of steam real quick. There's decent ones made by Peavey, Behringer, Yamaha, etc.
Don't listen to Schu. Nothing wrong with Ovation. Hagstrom Viking ~ nice! Always liked Hagstrom.
Thanks. I'll try to sell or trade the speakers and amp. They came from a business conference room and "free" was hard to pass up. The Ovation 1717 Legend is a really nice guitar. Bought it in the 80's and it has aged really well. Great tone. The Hagstom Viking Deluxe was a 55th B-day present to myself. Had wanted a semi-hollow body for many years and I really needed a tremelo bar for my style of play. Considerd a Guild and a couple of Gretch's but the Hagstrom won out. It has an incredibly fast neck.
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Thanks. Much apprectiated.
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Am posting here as a first step in trying to get some advice answers. I have a high opinion of the knowledge base here and trust someone can help steer me in the right direction.
I am trying to piece together a one man band outfit that is portable and has good sound. Due to some "free" stuff I am trying to use a pair of Electro Voice 100A monitor speakers http://pdf.textfiles.com/manuals/STARINMANUALS/Bosch%20-%20EV/Sentry%20100A.pdf mated to a radio Shack 40W PA amp http://support.radioshack.com/support_audio/doc73/73142.pdf and have just ordered a TC Helicon LiveVoice 2 vocal processor http://www.tc-helicon.com/download/manuals/voicelive-2/VL2_details_US_v1_3.pdf .
1st question is can the EV 100A monitors be used successfully in PA duty? If so, are there any special things I need to do besides plug and play?
My Guitars are an Ovation 1717 Legend and a Hagstrom Viking Deluxe w/ tremelo. These are played through a Sound City Concord amplifier (mine has Fanes)http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Apr/Rare_Bird_The_Sound_City_Concord_Combo.aspx + http://www.harmonycentral.com/products/84524 and an assortment of pedals including an OCD, Boss reverb, Line 6 tremelo, and a Line 6 DL4. And an Alesis SR16 drum machine.
The Shadows style is prominent with 60's rock and country mixed in. Backing tracks are expected to be part of the package.
So - is there anyone here with any insight into what I am trying to package and might offer me some guidance and advice.
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An interesting read for me. Surely this has been discussed many times here.
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Howdy, folks.
I've searched the forums a bit, but can't quite find what I'm looking for. Here's what's going on:
I built a home cinema out of a 9 x 12' bedroom, based around a 7-foot screen, under which now sit 3 SF-2s. The surrounds are SB-2, and those are as big as I can go due to space and layout constraints.
So, wanting a horn midrange, I got to searching, and found the KLF-20. Size-wise it's as big as I can manage.
My questions:
1. It's a no brainer that the KLF-20 should trump the SF2 in terms of midrange and everything else. But having never heard a pair, and not having any that I can listen to, how is their timbre?
3. I need to search this particular subject but while I"m here may as well get your input -- I hear there was a glue issue with the KLF line.
5. Was the most common finish black? Whatever speakers go into this cinema have to be all black.
From personal experience - the KLF-20's are pretty nice. They need some breathing room in back for the rear ports - a foot or so. Back separation is common and yes it is a VERY EASY fix. I didn't even remove my backs. A dab of gorilla glue and been good for a couple years now. Have zero concerns over this issue and would give it zero consideration when looking to buy. Some say that the KLF-20's are the BEST of the legend line. I originally choose them over the 30's and now owning both - still feel the 20's are tops. Bigger bass in the 30's. I have a pretty small sub by sub standards and have no need for more. The KLF's have plenty for me and my taste. Black is a very common finish. I'm successfully running a KLF-C7 as a lone rear. Might be an option for you as surrounds. Actually, I ran my 20's as mains for a few years with Polk Monitor 70's as surrounds and really liked it a lot.
Of course - my current Legend set up does rock the house. FWIW
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Star Wars/ Zeppelin fan oh wait i myself are fans of these.
Both Star Wars and Zepplin sound pretty darn good on a 3 way Legend system. FWIW
KLF-30's used $500-$800
KLF-20's used $500-$800
KLF-C7 used - $300
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Both my systems have Yamaha receivers - although much lower units than your RX-V1500. No doubt which one I'd keep.
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6.1?
in Home Theater
I run a KLF-C7 center channel as my lone rear in a 6.1. Works for me.
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Have purchased my Monitor 60's and CS2 both from the manufacturer as refurbished. Zero issues. Like new condition. Great value. Also just bought a Nikon D700 (full frame) camera body as a manufacturer's refurbished unit. Been waiting 2 years for this camera and it has been stellar thus far. Not sure what credit cards you use, however mine automatically includes warranties on items purchased with it. Might check into that.
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I just bought a Yahama Rx V471 for my sister-in-law to use with my second set of speakers. Last years model - discontinued - found at BestBuy for around $269 - new unopened box. Personally - I thought that was good deal.
What kind of TV do you have?
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Sony Trinitron WEGA 32"