Rivernuggets
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what is a "sub"?
Subwoofer.
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I'll let you know in about five to six weeks. Buying and moving into a larger house the end of June. HT Reference gear is in storage until then. Sadness.......
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Loved District 9. I think they did a great job balancing action, the police state feel, character developement (of the main guy), and politics. So many Sci-Fi movies end up contradicting the paradigms they begin with. This one stayed true to itself.
Yes - the Oscars shouldn't be taken too seriously. I think The Hurt Locker got best picture because of its subject material. I liked the movie a lot, and was surprised at its awards.
Comparing The Hurt Locker and Avatar is not fair to either movie. Too different.
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Per the Spec page on the RB-81 it does say that it has a bottom mount: Dual 1/4"-20 threaded inserts for stand attachment.
2nd that. My 81s have the threaded inserts as described.
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Very cool idea - thanks!
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KG2 or similar for garage speaker
Just saw these KG2s on the Bay. Good price so far, though zero feedback is a definate con.
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Have had it a couple days now, and it's great! Has lots of power - definately moves woofers. The music has such a robust presence through it.
Very very pleased.
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Welcome Awsom71.
Nice garage setup you have there.
Careful......the Klipsch pandemic may invade more of your living room!
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Welcome Glassman! There is endless info here as you have already tapped into. Sorry but I don't know the answer to your Cornwall II question. Someone will come along.....
Glad to hear your Cornwalls are blowing you away! [Y]
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RN,
Sounds like a great deal, from the original purchase to the $70 for both pieces getting a look thru and cleaning.
Does the place you took it to have a web site? Been thinking about taking my 4 receivers in to get a look thru and repaired, (2) H/K, (1) Marantz and (1) Yamaha.
James
James,
He doesn't have a website. I sent you a PM with his contact information.
If anyone else is interested, please PM me.
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Did you hook it up before you sent it to the shop? I'm wondering if you can compare the before and after?
$70 sound like a great deal, what did they do to them for that price?
Yes, before having it repaired I had to see what it sounded like. Upon receiving it there were two blown fuses. I replaced them, and hoped that would be it. Turned it on - the left channel popped and hissed badly. Hadn't even put music on yet. I disconnected the left speaker and enjoyed the right for a couple songs, then shelfed it until the repair. Too nervous it might blow something, itself or a beloved speaker. It's been many months since hearing it so a "before and after" comparison may lean toward the subjective.
The tech over the phone yesterday told me what he did to repair the HK, and I can't remember now. He said the Kenwood needed a cleaning badly (sound would come and go at random) and that's it. When I pick them up Tuesday I'll ask about the HK again AND write it down.
He had a few Sansui receivers waiting to be repaired. I'm sure every unit is a different situation, but I could ask about a ballpark figure for a Sansui update......? This will be the third time he's repaired stuff for me. He's sincere and doesn't cost a lot.
I'll get back to ya'll about the sound.
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Bought it from dkalsi for $40 + shipping six months ago. Here is the purchase thread.
Finally brought the HK to a tech in the Milwaukee area a few weeks ago. It's fixed up along with an old Kenwood I've had from my parents. Going to pick them up next Tuesday. Both of them repaired for $70 - Woot!
Looking forward to having some more (fully functional!) vintage receivers around.
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I have compared KG4s to Forte IIs, and it's Forte IIs for me. The KG4 is a very good speaker but, like you said, two-ways sacrifice some of that midrange. A/B-ing between them made the KG4 sound canned compared to the Forte II. Those KG4s modded with Crites would bring it to over $400 (if you send them the crossovers). For that money, I'd get the Fortes.
Hope this helps.
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Never heard of her 'till now. Thanks!
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As long as the dust cap is the only issue, I think that's a decent deal. Here is some glue for the repair.
Lay the speaker so the woofer is pointed at the ceiling. There should be no debris behind a dust cap. Make sure it's immaculate in there, then glue the dust cap to the woofer cone. You'll probably see a dark ring where it was glued before. Glue it in the same spot. Use enough glue so it barely starts to squeeze out the sides with slight pressure. The weight equivalent to a CD case should work fine. Let it cure in this 'clamped' state for 24 hours. It dries clear and shiney, so a little glue peeking out around the dust cap is OK. Good luck!
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Forum member Calblacksmith recently posted about three weeks ago that he found a center from the Synergy line to be a good match for Q/F/Cs, so look for that thread
Here it is.
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Very nice!
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Quick question to you guys: the XB-10s seem to be putting out significantly less sound during videos. And for some reason, the KPT-8001s seem to have a "flat" type of sound. Are these issues because of the quality speakers or receiver settings? Is it absolutely necessary that the KPT-8001 be used as surrounds only and should not be used as fronts?
Welcome to the Forum, Reiner. Glad to hear you are plunging headlong into Home Theater! Sorry, but I do not know those KPT-8001s at all. Your question would be better received (more will see it) if it were it's own thread. Go to the top of the "Home Theater" section, here. Then click on "Write A New Post".
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Ironsave,
Same here. A good portion of my music collection leans toward the thicker/heavier, but I own all genres.
Get into any Mastodon, Baroness, Meshuggah(their None EP is excellent), Big Business, or Lamb of God?
Pelican and Russian Circles, both from Chicago, are two bands that do heavier instrumentals.
Rock on!
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I really enjoy Mark Lanegan (of Screaming Trees fame), especially his work with Queens Of The Stone Age. Haven't found anyone else around me who gets him.
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Any rap, I might listen to some if they did not rap !
dtel,
highly recommend "DJ Shadow - Endtroducing..."
Has all the rappish beats, without rap. It's a great chill out album.
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.......shut up give money load speakers drive away fast.
Haha, that's the spirit!
When I bought these we talked price and he knew they could go for more, but just wanted them gone earlier than later. I didn't haggle with him because of the cabinet rattle....didn't want to jinx the situation. He was a very cool guy, and we talked for about 1/2 hour after they were loaded in my car.
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Ironsave, an update already:
My bro and I have been emailing, and he's visiting Madison the middle of this month. If he and I have time the KG 5.5s will be auditioned, and he'll give his feedback. He doesn't know about them yet. I plan to bring him over to his storage space (where I put them), and say something like,"Where the hell did these come from?!?".
5.1 mod to 7.1 Try this!
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Looking at your Pioneer Elite VSX-92TXH, it processes 7.1 and gives 130 watts to all 7 channels. Get another Klipsch pair to serve as back surrounds and you're good to go, IF you want to go 7.1.