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Well, I finally damped the horns and woofer baskets on my klf-10s. I used rope caulk for both. They now have a more defined midrange which is more forward, but smoother. The bass and treble seem to be about the same. When I only had one done I set my preamp to mono and switched between both, the one without the damping had more of a 'grainy' midrange.
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My bedroom system:
YAMAHA CDC-575
CAL GAMMA D/A converter
MONSTER IL400MkII
ADCOM GTP-400 preamp
Monster M350i
ADCOM GFA-545 mK II amp
Monster MCX 1s
KLF 10
TOSHIBA CZ27V51 27" TV
TOSHIBA SD2109
YAMAHA RX-V596 for surround
KLIPSCH KSW 10
POLK R10
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About 6 months ago I had the same problem. I upgraded almost everything, but the biggest improvement came when I got the CAL gamma DA converter see reviews from soundstage @
http://www.soundstage.com/todd02.htm http://www.soundstage.com/entry07.htm
After I got it the treble was more detailed, but was not harsh. The biggest improvement was the bass. The stock YAMAHA DA was a little thin, but the gamma had very warm deep bass. I didn't really notice a huge difference in the soundstage, it was a little better defined though.The gamma is available on sensoryscience.com for $99 (at one time it was $295)
I would either use this with a CD player or if your DVD player has 2 digital outs you could run one to the DA and one to the receiver and use the analog CD in on the denon for music.
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My bedroom system:
YAMAHA CDC-575
CAL GAMMA D/A converter
MONSTER IL400MkII
ADCOM GTP-400 preamp
Monster M350i
ADCOM GFA-545 mK II amp
Monster MCX 1s
KLF 10
TOSHIBA CZ27V51 27" TV
TOSHIBA SD2109
YAMAHA RX-V596 for surround
KLIPSCH KSW 10
POLK R10
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Nice system gamer. I would go somewhere with a return policy, buy the wire, and test it out. If you don't see an improvement return it.
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My bedroom system:
YAMAHA CDC-575
CAL GAMMA D/A converter
MONSTER IL400MkII
ADCOM GTP-400 preamp
Monster M350i
ADCOM GFA-545 mK II amp
Monster MCX 1s
KLF 10
TOSHIBA CZ27V51 27" TV
TOSHIBA SD2109
YAMAHA RX-V596 for surround
KLIPSCH KSW 10
POLK R10
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I don't know about the z-series but I recently upgraded from radioshack 12 gauge to Monster MCX 1s and there was an improvement. The bass is tighter and the midrange is smoother, along with a little more top-end detail. I didn't really notice an improvement in imaging. What is your current system made up of?
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My bedroom system:
YAMAHA CDC-575
CAL GAMMA D/A converter
MONSTER IL400MkII
ADCOM GTP-400 preamp
Monster M350i
ADCOM GFA-545 mK II amp
Monster MCX 1s
KLF 10
TOSHIBA CZ27V51 27" TV
TOSHIBA SD2109
YAMAHA RX-V596 for surround
KLIPSCH KSW 10
POLK R10
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Oh, forgot to mention I paid $550 pair for the 10s in April.
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My bedroom system:
YAMAHA CDC-575
CAL GAMMA D/A converter
MONSTER IL400MkII
ADCOM GTP-400 preamp
ADCOM GFA-545 mK II amp
KLF 10
TOSHIBA CZ27V51 27" TV
TOSHIBA SD2109
YAMAHA RX-V596 for surround
KLIPSCH KSW 10
POLK R10
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I would try to bring them both home at the same time and test them out, the KLFs need a good amp to sound balanced. If looks are important I think the KLFs look better with the real-wood-venneer. I auditioned both and liked the KLFs better, I would think for you, since you listen to classical the KLFs would sound alot better, they sound alot more dynamic IMO. Either will be much better then the SB3s though. After I bought the 10's I went and auditioned the 20's. To me the 10's sound weaker in the mids, while I found the 20's too forward in the mids. IMO
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My bedroom system:
YAMAHA CDC-575
CAL GAMMA D/A converter
MONSTER IL400MkII
ADCOM GTP-400 preamp
ADCOM GFA-545 mK II amp
TOSHIBA CZ27V51 27" TV
TOSHIBA SD2109
YAMAHA RX-V596 for surround
KLIPSCH KSW 10
POLK R10
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I liked my KLF 10's. But with my YAMAHA receiver they were bright. I recently upgraded to the CAL GAMMA, which gave it a smoother more detailed sound, but it was still bright. Then I found an adcom gtp 400 preamp and a GFA 545 mK II in the paper for $300 for both. The guy never used them, they were a gift. The person who bought them for him told him he had to have big speakers because it would blow them up. (POOR INFORMATION HIM = GOOD DEAL FOR ME). So now that I have the D/A converter and the new amp and preamp it has smoother treble, more detail, and warmer cleaner bass (that came mostly after the D/A). So overall I am alot happier with the way it sounds.
By the way does anyone know the what these retailed for.
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My bedroom system:
YAMAHA CDC-575
CAL GAMMA D/A converter
MONSTER IL400MkII
ADCOM GTP-400 preamp
ADCOM GFA-545 mK II amp
TOSHIBA CZ27V51 27" TV
TOSHIBA SD2109
YAMAHA RX-V596 for surround
KLIPSCH KSW 10
POLK R10
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Sounds pretty good but I think it would be better to get a $500 DVD player and an $800 reciever, you could get the Denon 3801 for 800 online. I have heard bad things about sony receivers especially that one, do a search on the BB there were a few posts about it.
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My bedroom system:
TV: 27" Toshiba CZ27V51
YAMAHA RX-V596
YAMAHA CDC-575
TOSHIBA SD2109
KLF 10
soon to have RC-3
KSW-10
(soon to upgrade to 12)
POLK R10
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Get spikes and the boom will be gone
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My bedroom system:
TV: 27" Toshiba CZ27V51
YAMAHA RX-V596
YAMAHA CDC-575
TOSHIBA SD2109
KLF 10
soon to have RC-3
KSW-10
(soon to upgrade to 12)
POLK R10
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Sorry for the slow response, I've been busy. Jeff George I'd be interested in the turntable u can email me at jg1587@hotmail.com. tblansing do you know where I could find a Sure V15 Type V w/VN45HE cart/stylus. Thanks everyone for the input.
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My bedroom system:
TV: 27" Toshiba CZ27V51
YAMAHA RX-V596
YAMAHA CDC-575
TOSHIBA SD2109
KLF 10
soon to have RC-3
KSW-10
(soon to upgrade to 12)
POLK R10
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I found a link for one on ebay, it's the same one.
http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1244437025
I think I will keep it and use it for my turntable (when I get one), and set it to 4 or 7 dB's.
Do you (or anyone) know of a good turntable for, say $200, I really don't want to spend to much right now, as I don't have to many records at the moment.
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My bedroom system:
TV: 27" Toshiba CZ27V51
YAMAHA RX-V596
YAMAHA CDC-575
TOSHIBA SD2109
KLF 10
soon to have RC-3
KSW-10
(soon to upgrade to 12)
POLK R10
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Oh, I forgot to mention the controls are: input level (1-10), and dynamic expansion (4,7,10,13,16), and a level meter (like a tape deck).
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Thanks for the info. I've never used ebay before, how much do you think I could get for it.
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The piece you are refering to is the dust cap, if it is paper you could try getting a very thin screw, screw it in so about half of the threads are inside then GENTLY pull it out. Then unscrew it. However do not do this to the cone itself.
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I picked up the pioneer RG-2 processor at a garage sale for $5. What is this for and what does it do, it is in mint condition.
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I have the klf 10's. If size really isn't important, and you want high sound levels I would go with the klf's, just keep them away from the wall or they'll sound boomy, I have mine about 3 feet out and they have very tight quick bass. When I demoed them both, the RF-3s sounded more on the bright side, and the 10s sounded warmer. I also think the klf's look better as they have oak veneer. If you don't mind ordering online, I would order the reciever from crazyeddie.com, I purchased mine from the site and got it a week later double boxed with air pouches in perfect condition (the box). I wouldn't recomend ordering speakers from there though, as I have heard bad things from people who bought speakers there. Too bad you don't live in fl. sound advice had them on sale for 550pr. (when i bought mine 3mos. ago)
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never use an impedence switch. Set it to 8ohms. When you set it to 4ohms it limits the power supply.
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I can't answer your? but I also notice the power handling is now 150 watts instead of 225.
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here's some funny bose-bashing pages
Suggested placement for cube speakers http://www.audioholics.com/Industry/cubed.htm
top ten reasons to buy cube speakers
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Also, don't forget, the legends were primarily designed for 2-channel, then after being released they decided to make a center channel (the C-7).
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I have the same reciever and it works well with my KLF-10's.
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I was going to try the geometry but, in a recent visit to radio shack they had pre-terminated (bannana plugs)12ga OFC 20ft. for
$4 per wire.
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I was looking for a good sounding speaker cable for under $1.50/ft. I was thinking about carol command studio grade, original monster cable, or rat shack megacable. Has anyone had experience with any of these?
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I own Legend KLF-10's does anyone know which center channel will be the closest tonal match to these the RC-3 or the SC-1. The KLF-C7 will not fit in the space I have.
Under the speaker matching chart it says the RS-3 is the best match for rears, I have heard direct radiators are better for DVD-A (which I plan to buy), does anyone know what would be good to use (can be 12in. high max).
Seeking CD Upgrade Advice...
in 2-Channel Home Audio
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I purchased the same D\A converter C talks about(CAL gamma) You can get it from sensory science.com for $99.
The improvements in my system were:
TREBLE: the top end was smoother, yet more detailed
MIDRANGE: a little smoother, graininess gone
BASS: sounded more "full". This was what improved most.
IMAGING: instruments were easier to localize. This wasn't as much of an improvement as the others, though.
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My bedroom system:
YAMAHA CDC-575
CAL GAMMA D/A converter
MONSTER IL400MkII
ADCOM GTP-400 preamp
Monster M350i
ADCOM GFA-545 mK II amp
Monster MCX 1s
KLF 10
TOSHIBA CZ27V51 27" TV
TOSHIBA SD2109
YAMAHA RX-V596 for surround
KLIPSCH KSW 10
POLK R10