dougdrake2

Radio Shack also makes an Analog/Digital A/V Signal Converter, part #15-1242, which will convert analog audio to digital audio (either optical (Toslink) or electrical (RCA)) and composite video to S-Link. It works in either direction and runs about $50. I am using one with great success between my VCR and my Denon receiver. Doug ------------------ My System

Hi all - I know some of you regularly blow the dust out of the inside of your electronics. What do you use for that? The cans of compressed air I've seen at the PC stores seem to have Freon in them, and it doesn't seem like that would be good to use on circuit boards, etc. (maybe ok on keyboards, but...). TIA- Doug ------------------ My System

Reminds me of an old Beatle's rumor. Paul is definitely very much alive and kicking. See the post on his book signing in February. I think most people that attack Klipsch products have either never heard them, never heard them properly setup and amp'd, or don't care for the sound of live music. Doug ------------------ My System

Typically, surround speakers of the dispersion-style (like the RS-7) are mounted at 6-7 feet above floor level. However, you situation may not permit that -- depends on the room. Doug ------------------ My System

No idea of how they sound, of course, but it would be interesting to hear them. The fabled Klipsch Jubilee is intended to be a 2-way, as well, (as well as not requiring a corner) which from my weak recollection is what PWK has been working for many, many years to achieve -- an effective 2-way horn loaded system. Last I heard, one of the reasons that the Jubilee had not yet debuted was that neither PWK nor his understudy (Roy DelGado) were yet satisified completely with the results. How wonderful (?) that the Carlron has achieved it so quickly!! Doug ------------------ My System

If you are using the y-adapter at the end of the sub cable to split a single cable into two connectors, then it makes no difference which of the two plugs goes into the L/LFE or R jacks. It is an identical signal flowing through each of the plugs. Doug ------------------ My System

Have you also posted this in the ProMedia section of the forum? I think you'll get lots more action there. Doug ------------------ My System

Miron - Glad the Wiz gave you a good experience. I visited the one on 5th Avenue at New Year's and was totally dismayed at the abysmal state of their listening "corner" and their floor models. Perhaps yours was run better, or they've cleaned up their act. Doug ------------------ My System

Someone fill in the blanks or correct me if I'm wrong -- Why does the RS guy feel you could not use coax for the sub cable? I believe you would use RG-59 or RG-6 coax cable. The braided shield under the outer jacket helps protect the signal on the solid core from interference. Then, just use RCA connectors on the ends, soldering the center of the coax to the tip and the shield to the barrel. If you unscrew the barrel from the RCA jack of a "subwoofer" cable, I believe you will find it looks just like RG59 or RG6 cable. Also, if it was me, I'd boost the surround wire to 12-14 gauge. I've seen 12-gauge for about $0.40/foot at Home Depot (copper colored in a clear jacket). Also, notice the sale price at Parts Express courtesy of our friends at Home Theater Forum: http://www.hometheaterforum.com/htforum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=52997 ------------------ My System This message has been edited by dougdrake2 on 02-27-2002 at 07:18 PM

quote: Originally posted by ne_surfer: If you have an A/V receiver the signal processing is done digitally. Good point, ne. Just to clarify (it's my middle name ), some processors (preamps/receivers) can be set to bypass digital processing for selected analog inputs in stereo mode. My Denon 3300 does that, so as to avoid the extra analog to digital conversion... Doug ------------------ My System

My lay interpretation of this is that UBID is the only one authorized to sell product over the Internet to a customer anywhere they choose to ship to. Tweeter (and actually any other Klipsch dealer) may place product on a web site, but are restricted to selling only in areas within the reach of their own delivery trucks (versus shipping via UPS/FEDEX/etc...). Many sellers of Klipsch product on the 'net are gray market, buying their goods from authorized dealers at fire sale/distress pricing and offering their own "factory warranty equivalent," which requires all repairs to be performed by the seller (by shipping back to them) or by someone they pay to do the work. It is unlikely you could take a Klipsch product purchased from a gray market reseller to any authorized Klipsch dealer for warranty work. Like all things - you pay your money and you take your choice. You have to answer the question for yourself -- is the (typically) higher cost of authorized dealers warranted by your perceived value of warranty repair? Doug ------------------ My System

JL - See if you can find a model number on the amplifier plate. It might help someone answer your questions more specifically. 1) Yes, you can hook it up just like you have it now, in which case you'll be using the crossover network of the sub to blend it in with the main speakers. If the sub has a line-level input (RCA jacks), you can use the sub out of the new receiver. In that case, the receiver will be doing the crossover and you'll want to bypass the crossover in the sub by either setting it to the highest setting or using the bypass switch, if so equipped. Which way you go is often a matter of experimentation, to see which way gives you the bass control you need to blend your mains and your sub. What main speakers do you have? 2) Polarity has to do with whether the sub is in or out of phase with the main speakers. It serves the same effect as reversing the +/- wires on your speakers. You usually set it at the setting that provides the strongest bass, which you determine by having someone flip it back and forth while you listen. Again, it's what sounds best to you. Have fun! Doug ------------------ My System

Seems most CD players have at least optical digital outputs, some also have electrical digital outputs (via RCA jacks). I'd make sure it has at least one of the two, just for flexibility. The use of the digital output (optical or electrical) will also determine where the digital-to-analog conversion takes place, of course. Using digital outputs means the DACs in your preamp/receiver will do the conversion. Analog outputs mean the CD player will do it. Which ones are better? Depends on your equipment. Doug ------------------ My System

Miron - I'd just add that I would go for a 12" sub versus a 10" one, if I were you. It will just give you that much more punch. Doug ------------------ My System

You are right -- it's only if you want the receiver to do video switching. There is no connection between the video and audio signals in the digital realm. Doug ------------------ My System

Miron - Power ratings are an interesting area. But without touching the subject of how many watts an amp really puts out when all channels are driven over the audible frequency range, let it suffice to say that it would be a very very very rare moment when your speakers would actually be getting anywhere near 100 watts from the receiver. With efficient speakers (like the Klipsch ones), most listening will be done at just a few watts continuous. Remember, the sensitivity rating is xx db per watt measured one meter from the speaker. Most Klipsch's are in the 90-100 db per watt range, which is intolerably loud for most people, and that is just with one watt (granted, of course, that is measured at just one frequency and only 1 meter from the speaker, but I hope you get my drift). Anyway, don't be concerned about the power rating on a good quality speaker. If you feed it good quality amplification, it will seldom be a concern. That said, if the Klipsch Reference line is a bit too pricey, check out the Synergy line. They will easily handle the 3802 wattage (as will ALL Klipsch speakers, actually), and offer a lower price point. See if your local dealers will permit you to eardition the various brands you are considering in your home and return them if you don't care for them. That will give you a much better assessment, in your surroundings, with your equipment, than any dealer demo room. Also, IMHO, while the Paradigm are certainly nice speakers, once you hear the Klipsch sound you may find that the Paradigms lack "life." Have fun! Doug ------------------ My System

The frequencies handled by subwoofers tend to be unaffected by things like carpet, drapes, etc... It is the higher frequencies that you have to worry about. So, I'd buy the sub that gives you the best bang for the buck without regard to whether it is downfiring, upfiring, side firing, or whatever!! (The little tiny cynic in me is saying that your salesman gets a better commission on Def Tech than he does Klipsch...). Doug ------------------ My System

I think you mean DC amp to AC power? If so, you can buy a power supply that plugs into your wall outlet and converts 110V AC to 12V DC, which you could then power the Rockford from. You need to be sure it provides enough amperage for the amp, so to speak. I believe Radio Shack sells them... Doug ------------------ My System

Another KG4 fan heard from (have a pair - luv 'em!)... First, go buy the KV-3 center channel that's on Ebay right now or in the used section at http://www.saturdayaudio.com/usedgear.htm#Speakers or possibly from others on the board that might be selling one... The KV-3 is the designated center for KG4s. Then, search in the Home Theater forum further up the page using KG4 as a keyword for the past 30 days or so and I think you'll pull up a couple of threads on just this topic. There are a couple of schools of thought on rear speakers (direct versus wide-dispersion speakers) and I think it was discussed recently. Doug ------------------ My System This message has been edited by dougdrake2 on 02-22-2002 at 02:19 PM

Newfish - The challenge with a micro system is that for music, you get micro sound. So, if you plan on also using this system for music, you might want to look at something just a tad larger than a micro system. In the Klipsch family, there is the Synergy System 6, composed of the SB-1 main bookshelf speakers, SS-.5 surrounds, and SC-.5 center. This gives you much better music quality, while retaining a somewhat compact size for the surrounds/center speakers. Outlaw 1050 is getting a lot of good press on this board, as is the Denon 1602, for receivers. Doug ------------------ My System

TTK - The amps are pretty tubular, man!!! EARS - How would you go about measuring THD of something that doesn't make any noise?? Max - You can have my new Sears Craftsman Club card that I received (unsolicited) in the mail yesterday... That way you're only down one card Doug ------------------ My System

"regarding the banana plugs, is it just for aesthics, or does it help? " It is mostly for ease-of-use, IMHO. Makes for easy disconnects/reconnects. If you can get a 12 gauge wire into the hole in the binding post, that will give you your most solid connection. Some binding posts won't accept 12 gauge wire -- hole is too small. Then you have to go to a plug. "regarding the sub - can't use the 12 gauge for this?? " If you are using the sub out on the receiver, then you don't use speaker wire. You use interconnect cable. The cable for a sub is essentially a heavy gauge coax cable with RCA plugs on each end. You can make one yourself by buying the cable and connectors at Radio Shack, rather than trying to find a 50 foot pre-made cable. Have fun! Doug ------------------ My System

Ice cream has no bones. Doug ------------------ My System

Ed - You'll enjoy the new sound when it arrives. In the meantime, fill your empty moments reading the 2802 owner's manual. You can download it here: http://www.denon.com/catalog/products.asp?l=1&c=2 It will give you good information and probably lots of questions, too. Doug ------------------ My System

Max - Careful! You're treading on thin ice -- you might have your audiophile card revoked Look for them on Ebay or at www.partsexpress.com. They are Aura Bass Shakers. There are both powered and non-powered versions, it seems. Mine came with their own 25-watt amps, which sit on the floor beneath the couch. Doug ------------------ My System