Rivernuggets
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I'm using a Sunfire Cinema Grand (200/channel) with my Forte IIs and am very pleased. It's about 15 years old, and nowadays are $700-1000 to pick one up.
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That Denon is 200 watts x 2. Should have enough power if it is functioning correctly.
Sounds elementary, but check to make sure polarity is consistent. As mentioned above, if polarity and metal jumpers are good, and your RF-7s are getting a full range signal from the Denon, then I'm not sure what the problem is. What's your source material?
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Did you alter your Fortes to allow Bi-amping?
Yes, when I re-capped my Forte's I seperated the woofer crossover from the mid/high crossover and added another pair of terminal jacks on the rear cup.
Here is the link with pictures: http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/showthread.php?t=94027
Thanks Southern.
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I got my discontinued Sunfire two years ago for $700 shipped, and that's a good deal.
There are many different amps used here by everyone. Take a look in various members 'system profile', and you'll start to see recurring brands. Emotiva has been getting alot of buzz around here for their great performance and very resonable prices.
There are Pro amps like QSC or Behringer you could use for woofers also. Amps that have gain control allows you to balance the volume between the lows and highs to your liking.
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I should say - VERY important you remove the connecting clips between binding posts before bi-amping. The picture above refers to it as 'Bridges Removed'.
If your AVR receiver has preouts, you can connect them to a power amp for powering the woofers. Then the AVR can do the tweeters. There are many power amps to choose from. I'm using a Sunfire Cinema Grand (200 watts per channel).
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Welcome to the Forum!
I can't answer your first woofer question, but here is a good bi-amp visual.
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Welcome to the Forum Bill. Lots of great info on these threads. Stick around!
Craig at NOS Valves services tube amps. He's in Hale, MI, so it would involve shipping your Scott unit to him for the work. Email him with your questions. He's a very good guy. I hope this helps.
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Totally makes sense and never crossed my mind.
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Ahem, triple. Going for a record!
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And the scene with the assassin and the gas station owner is priceless... Friendo
Hell yes! I've watched that scene so many times. VERY good movie. One instance where the Coen Bros put you in the scene is when Josh Brolin is beng chased by that pickup truck in the first 1/2 hour or so. Most directors would flip back and forth between Brolin and the driver/passengers. By keeping the focus on Brolin, we have no idea who his pursuers are, and our imaginations take it from there.
I really liked The Hurt Locker. Not many modern war movies are more suspense than action, like that one. Had no idea what it was about until watching, and I think that helped its impact on me.
And whoever mentioned Blade Runner and Contact earlier, spot on.
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So where did this name come from? Paul must have gone to Mitchell, SD to see the sights and BAM, inspiration.
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I gotta contribute. Her albums are very good and musical - excellent voice. There are a couple of these odd ones on each album.
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Switching back to Klipsch......excellent. Welcome back!
It's important that your mains and center channel are timbre/voice matched. Getting RF35s would be a perfect match for your RC35.
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I recently bi-amped my Forte's with my Dynaco & Pioneer receiver.......makes them sound like a Marshall stack.
Did you alter your Fortes to allow Bi-amping?
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Pete you seem to be going in a sub direction. But I have to say I'm very pleased with my Sinfire Cinema Grand. It's an older unit but sonically and cosmetically in great shape. Paid $700 shipped two years ago.
I'd like to compare other power amps with the Sunfire I have, just don't have the funds!
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Unless LFE signals deteriorate faster with long runs, I wouldn't mess with balanced. Here is decent sub cable from Monoprice. Don't want to tell you stuff you already know, but add this splitter and you're good to go with the sub. They do have XLR to RCA cords that will get you closer to using balanced ins. I don't see any splitters though. Hope this helps.
Just call me Joe Monoprice.
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The wife may want bookshelves, but add stands to them and you're into floorstanding anyway. Don't know if these are close enough for your friend. Good deal on 3.5s. They're 7 inches shorter than KLF 20s, 1 1/2 " thinner, and 5 1/2" less deep. They put out very good bass given their size. I dunno, a mid 90's pair might be too old for what he wants......?
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Welcom newkman! KG 4.2s are a great speaker - excellent for rock. The KG line got me into this madness, so brace yourself!
I like your avatar.....Robin gettin' knocked silly.
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I'd like to exist too.
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Finally had the chance to do the mod and listen. Modded one speaker, then compared each. It brought down the squawker and tweeter output, closer to the woofer output. It made it sound like there was more low end which my ears liked right away. Did the other speaker and listened the rest of the afternoon. Thanks so much for the help everyone.
Following DeanG's advice, now onto ordering new capacitors. I'll use one of these, as suggested by John Albright in an earlier thread:
http://www.parts-express.com/pe/pshowdetl.cfm?PartNumber=027-214
http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?Partnumber=027-534
http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?Partnumber=027-724
I know people here have said to not spend a lot on caps, but I still lean toward the ones for $16.47 each. I have a bad case of 'what if' in buying cheaper.
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I did think of that in the planning stages, but couldn't figure out how to wire all of them to one Frankenstein switch. They all are indiviual closed circuits with their own power and switch.
Same with using one power source - thought is was a good idea, but my mind kind of spun around and blanked out (happening more often).
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[i think he just uses it for the bottom end. I wouldn't recomentd it for full range.
Oops, thanks CECAA850. [:$]
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I sure hope you own stock in a battery company . . .
LOL - I know what you mean. I wanted it to be battery powered and portable. I may change the few flashlight bulbs in there to all LED. Makes a BIG difference.
Another thing I didn't think of, which is obvious really, is that he walks away with some on. If I don't catch it, it's wasted battery. Heh, I guess the whole thing is really 'fluff' battery use. Rechargables......here we go!
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Here's the busy underside. Like I said, a novice's playground.
There is a plywood bottom with soft domed feet to keep it from moving.
Can't post video files here, so email me if you'd like to see a 'video tour'! [
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First post - How do you wait for new speakers?
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Hi Dale,
Welcome to the Forum. I have to comment on your post, cause I'm the guy selling the Kg 4s to you. I'll see you soon!
Very cool that someone else in the Madison area is a member. Stick around, man. Lots of great information here. Just ask!