splinter

quote: Originally posted by glennbarn: Hello Allen, I think you missed something here. There is an ON/OFF switch on the sub itself. Turn it on and your unit might just work. TIPS: 1) Always have a fan behind your sub to cool it off 2) Don't leave it on stand-by mode. Turn it off. I hope this helps. Cheers ! 1) one shouldn't have to buy fan to cool their speakers.. unless this is a standard set by Klipsch ------------------ ProMedia 4.1 Sony MDR-Z600 SBLive 1024

DD 5.1 optical port it has. ------------------ ProMedia 4.1 Sony MDR-Z600 SBLive 1024

try turn down software volume and turn up volume on yur Promedia. cheap hardwares are like that. ------------------ ProMedia 4.1 Sony MDR-Z600 SBLive 1024

from a reseller in Aus. "Bad things; The Klipsch 4.1s have a serious known problem at this time in oz, there's been a 90% rate of return because of an overheating problem which is fixable, but has only recently been confirmed." "The current problem with the Klipsch 4.1s in Australia seems to effect ALL 4.1 units and one supplier has stopped shipment to fix/track the problem themselves, they can't track batches because the speakers aren't serialised but it certainly doesn't seem batch related; people who bought the speakers more than 4 months ago have had the same problem as those who bought them a week ago. I know of at least one person who's had 4 different sets from 4 different shipments develop the exact same problem. If you use them at low/medium volumes for short/medium times, the problem takes a long time to manifest, and may not even do so. However - so far every set that's been tested for around 2 hours at high/medium volume (3/4 hardware, 75% windows)has developed a fault which causes the unit to overheat and distort, from then on the unit wil overheat even at low volumes in a very short period of time (5 mins). If you're looking at buying a set of Klipsch 4.1s ; WAIT - until the problem is cleared up, it's easily fixed apparently, but from what I've gathered, if they can't fix the problem 100% at least one of the suppliers is going to stop doing promedia altogether, which I personally think is a good thing (not that the speakers are bad, just that there's no point selling stuff you know has a high chance of being faulty) There are no known problems with the 2.1s." Something is definitely wrong with the klipsch 4.1 design.. I bet for those of you bass junkies, set software volume to 90% and hardware 3/4.. I BET most of yur sets will blow up.. The reason it hasnt blown up because its not pushed far enough. Appearantly if thats not enough.. the Australian version which was converted to 230V has problems with the transformer itself.. and the return rate is rising and rising. Those of you who are living in Aus.. or anywhere for that matter, think twice. ------------------ BA735 USB ProMedia 4.1 Sony MDR-Z600 HP SBLive 1024 Digital

If I remember correctly, Klipsch never claim they have RMS rating, its their 'insert here' rating and was told by them that its RMS equivelant. The logitech is RMS but how efficient their drivers are is another issue. ------------------ BA735 USB ProMedia 4.1 Sony MDR-Z600 HP SBLive 1024 Digital This message has been edited by splinter on 10-25-2001 at 02:26 AM

audigy/AE either will do. ------------------ BA735 USB ProMedia 4.1 Sony MDR-Z600 HP SBLive 1024 Digital

this is line input, its got nothing to do with ohms. your speaker is 4.1.. bundling it with a dvd player (decoder equiped assumed) is not a wise move(u probably dont have choice).. u should upgrade to 5.1. or stick to PC, its a set for pc after all. edit: I am not a crazy poster as my avatar would make u believe ------------------ BA735 USB ProMedia 4.1 Sony MDR-Z600 HP SBLive 1024 Digital This message has been edited by splinter on 10-20-2001 at 12:49 AM

wat happened to your set? :0) ------------------ BA735 USB ProMedia 4.1 Sony MDR-Z600 HP SBLive 1024 Digital

these are old speakers, so y dont you do a search on this thread, u will get more answers that way. ------------------ BA735 USB Promedia 4.1 SBLive 1024 Digital

from memory, It will only output to 2 fron speakers. ------------------ BA735 USB Promedia 4.1 SBLive 1024 Digital

my 4.1 cable is 5mm in diameter, it comes off that hole easily.. it has to. ------------------ BA735 USB Promedia 4.1 SBLive 1024 Digital

fourth set? haha sorry to hear but I think you are out of luck. now, wats the failure rate again? Klipsch ------------------ BA735 USB Promedia 4.1 SBLive 1024 Digital

badluck dude, u might find better luck with other speaks. u didnt buy it from microdirect did you? ------------------ BA735 USB Promedia 4.1 SBLive 1024 Digital

if u could shell $300 for speakers, atleast get a decent soundcard, atleast $100 to utilize the speakers. ------------------ BA735 USB Promedia 4.1 SBLive 1024 Digital

ouch! I'll get heart attack some day if I continue to read this board. ------------------ BA735 USB Promedia 4.1 SBLive 1024 Digital

no switch? heh ------------------ BA735 USB Promedia 4.1 SBLive 1024 Digital

make sure u have power, everything pluged in properly and there is a power switch at the back of the sub, just incase u didnt know. else.. DOA declared. ------------------ BA735 USB Promedia 4.1 SBLive 1024 Digital

"Well, you have every right to hate klipsch right now, but to put it in perspective, they are just pc speakers. There is no reason to go mad for from not getting a working set" what the? you cannot go mad for getting crappy sets of PC speakers?!!!! home audio speakers u can? where u heading man?. Vatican. since u cant return them. I recommand when your new set arrives (for the xx time). do not unpack it. go on ebay or something, and sell it to someone else, include the reciept so they can return for warranty. they might have better luck. and get yurself another brand of speakers. thank god my set is still pumping ------------------ BA735 USB Promedia 4.1 SBLive 1024 Digital

been looking through the threads and there is hardly any placement discussion. just wondering where do you guys place yur satts and subs to get the best possible sound?. ------------------ BA735 USB Promedia 4.1 SBLive 1024 Digital

yeaa Winamp is the king really. its light on the system. nice playlist convenient shortcuts make sure all the sound levels in software is around 80%. test it with various devices see if its really the speakers fault. This message has been edited by splinter on 09-24-2001 at 03:25 AM

how the hell did anything get in there? the ports internal opening is leading towars the sub's roof, unless u turn them upside down hehe. just unscrew them, make sure there is no stripping of paint to the screws then u will be fine. ------------------ BA735 USB Promedia 4.1 SBLive 1024 Digital

actually when u plug in yur earphone jack, the speakers should still be producing sound. press the power button on the control pod, the LED should go red and thats when the speakers are turned off. ------------------ BA735 USB Promedia 4.1 SBLive 1024 Digital

it appears that pro4.1 wont mix the front/rears when stereo signal is detected, even the aux input will only output the fronts, so wat u need is a Y connector 1/8 mini plug. to connect the 2.1s also, plus the 2.1 into the earphone output of the 4.1s. ------------------ BA735 USB SBLive 1024 Digital

hello!! it arrived, 2 days after I ordered them, a box that is nearly twice as big as the Boston Acoustics 7500 came in. the sub is huge, the satts are beautiful.. I have yet to position them all properly, the sound is so cool . the back of the sub is not heating up after 5 mins as of now. so hopefully no heat problems. bonus force feedback headphone too from Mircrodirect, nice dealing with them!. all for AU$616, not bad at all!!! ------------------ BA735 USB SBLive 1024 Digital

all you have to do now is pray it doesnt go *bonk* .. infact I've been praying for the last few days so that my set doesnt DOA on me ------------------ BA735 USB SBLive 1024 Digital