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Mdeneen, I think you have couple of flaws in your post. Your analogy with 2 glasses and assumption that the economics must result in zero gain is not necessarily true. Increased production of goods and services in, say Thailand, does not require a reduced overall income in the U.S. If Thailand uses its resources and labor to produce valuable goods for export, the lower price MAY put some U.S. workers out of work. The change MAY force them into another job that pays more. It is difficult to accurately predict the outcome of the economy using limited and anecdotal evidence. Buggy makers who lost their jobs because of cars, probably went to work making cars. The assumption that a wage of something like $15/hour is required for a living wage doesn't apply all over the world. $15/hr is pretty much the minimum for a decent living in TN. How well could I live in LA on that? OTOH, your list of indirect costs such as water and air pollution is correct and as yet, unaccounted for in the prices we pay for foreign goods. Eventually, all world consumers will pay for the clean-up costs in higher prices for the goods produced in that country when that country enacts environmental protection laws like the U.S. did in the 60s. Our business regulations have a larger impact on the cost of U.S. made goods than our labor rates. The U.S. worker is regularly listed as the most productive (more goods/hr), hardest working (longer hours/week) worker in the world. John This message has been edited by John Albright on 03-27-2002 at 11:12 PM

The RSW-15 is an impressive sub with high output capability. I think Gil is steering you in the right direction. You should have a VERY good reciever to build a Home Theater system around. To do that will require a center and surround speakers; ideally ones intended to go with your RF-7s. Due to the popularity of multi-speaker Home theater systems, audio recordings are now being made in multi channel and many sound really good. The Eagles' "Hell Freezes Over" DVD is one that quickly comes to mind. In addition, your reciever is probably capable of turning 2-channel CDs into multi-channel audio using internal trickery. I don't know how well it does it. My Preamp/Processor has some special effect settings ("modes") that work very well and some that don't. I use 2 subwoofers in my system to great effect. If you want to use a second sub you can and should not expect both of them to sound bad when used together. There are several ways to hook up 2 subs. When you get ready to do it, post another question. We have several here who have tried it many different ways. John

There have been empty Heresy cabinets and woofers on ebay recently. John

The La Scala used all the same components the K-horn uses for the same year. If the K-horn cabinets are Klipsch-made, then you '73 vintage La Scala parts will be ideal. If the K-horn cabinets are not Klipsch-made, check the slot the woofer "fires" through. If the slot is 3" x 13" your K-33 woofer is ideal. If the slot is 6" x 13" you'll need a different woofer for optimum performance. You can call Klipsch or e-mail djk (Denny Klietsch sp?) for recommendations. If they are not Klipsch-made, be sure they are well made. The squawker and tweeter will work in the upper section no matter how the bottom is made. John

Q, You can design your own! http://www.mhsoft.nl/spk_calc.asp http://xsspl.tripod.com/Audio/Sound.htm http://www.speakermania.com/crobox/crodes.html John

I've got a 1000A running my rear channels. They run in Class A up to 1.65 watts and Class AB above that. I have a 1203A running the front 3 channels. It's a very similar amp, but rated at 140 x 3. They sound great and are very clean. You should like it. John

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John, That IS Cool! Can I get a factory tour? John This message has been edited by John Albright on 03-22-2002 at 10:24 AM

Tom Brennan might know more, but I'd recommend using the 311-90 to cut down on beaming the midrange. Tom recommends using E-V SM-120 horns with the K-55-V for good effect. the SM-120 has a 120 degree dispersion angle. I'm looking for a pair of Altec 802s or 806s to go on 511Bs to pair with my La Scala bass horns. Older K-horns used a K-500-5000 crossover. I'd say yours could reach 500 Hz as well and the 511B is easier to find than a 311. John

Sometimes this guy has Advents. http://members.aol.com/KDresch/audio.net.html Also check audiogon.com and ebay. John

Bianping is done for 2 reasons. One to get more power and 2 to get rid of the passive crossover to improve sound quality. You don't seem to fit either category. I'd use the 1205 for all channels. John

It's not right to make fun of people's misfortune. However, being involved in the electric power industry and watching Enron (from a safe distance) grow and try to bully the industry, I usually fine jokes aimed at corporate Enron very amusing, especially cc1091's. Had Enron not cooked their books and operated a ponzi scheme, they would still be in business and would probably rule the industry in 5 years. They have only themselves to blame. John

My pilot had to bail and I can't make it!! Who is willing to pick up a book for me? Help!! John

RC-7s can indeed make fine main, center and surrounds. BobG once recommended I use KLF-C7s for surrounds. I found a pair of La Scalas cheaper, but looked into it. You could easily build a fine HT system with 5 RC-7s and an RSW-15. The 2 1/2 way woofer system is to prevent cancellation at the highest frequencies the woofers produce. John

Now you quit preachin' and done went to meddlin'! We don't like being reminded of the depravity of Gen. Sherman! John

Q, As best as I can remember, my -Ms look pristine. They perform properly and don't make any funny noises. John

You need to at least use steel wool between coats to roughen it so the next coat will stick. This will give you a deep glossy finish. It can be made to look like show car paint. John

Q, I don't want to swap tweeters; just squawkers. John

BigD, I am using ALK networks with the K-55-Ms. I find them a little too forward at 3-X (wonder what Brennan would think). If I use more attenuation, the tweeter sticks out like a sore thumb. What would you want for your K-55-Vs? Do they have spring clip terminals? I hope Klipsch went with the resurected Atlas driver in the latest return to production. John

There's no doubt the GAS amp is not helping. I'm with Tom on the P-trap. It's easy to insert and remove, too. What about your room? Is it reflective? After I put Dynamat on my K-400s, I found them better integrated into the system and not forward. My room is not bright, though. A good SET shouldn't dramatically change the character of the sound. It sounds like that's what you want. However, if you lower the output of the squawker much, the tweeter will stand out too much. After the P-trap, try bypassing the inductor for your woofer. The inductor reduces the power to the woofer a little (a dB?) and rolls it off at the squawker roll-in. A little more woofer output may acheive the balance you want. John

You can probably get Birchwood Casey at Walmart. John

If the Sony has Preamp outs you could run from pre out the tape/aux in on a tube preamp and then to the Macs for front channel power. the Macs would always be used even in HT mode. John

Hey Doug, What's the difference between being labeled "no life" and not having one and not having one, but covering it up? John

I'm going to try changing the tubes. Anybody know a good place to get Svetlana tubes? John

Is the system for atereo or home theater? I'd pretty much say go for the Macs! You're getting them for a great price. They deserve a great preamp to go with them, on the order of a Mac or maybe Conrad-Johnson, or another great tube preamp. John