dougdrake2

T - I have a pair fastened to the bottom of our couch. I noticed the same things you did - if you set the level right, it's a nice addition to the effect without feeling like "somebody bolted some vibrators to this couch." However, since adding the SVS to the mix, I don't use them. The SVS vibrates the couch just fine without them, and I guess I'm still enough in the honeymoon phase with the SVS that I just want to see what it can do on its own. Maybe I'll add them back in when the SVS-newness wears off Doug ------------------ My System

Just curious - If you're willing to buy RB-3s for the rear, wouldn't they make better front speakers than the SB-2/3? Then you could use the RC-3 center for a nice match across the front, and use the SB-2/3 for rears (or the SS-1 or RS-3). As Phil alludes to, it also depends on your interest in 5 channel music versus HT. Doug Edit: Corrected Bob to Phil, so that historians of the future will look kindly on this Crazy Poster. ------------------ My System This message has been edited by dougdrake2 on 02-11-2002 at 06:05 PM

Sound - I'd second/third the suggestion for Cornwalls. They will give you all you are looking for, short of going with K-Horns. In second place would be Chorus - they have a very large, live sound to them as well. Stronger than the Heresy in bass, but not as strong as Forte's. Then, I'd go for Forte's. Doug ------------------ My System

Appears to be a shot of PWK in the anechoic chamber in the Hope plant. It's a very unique design -- the whole corner he is standing in is actually the "door." The corner is mounted on a turntable which rotates, and that is how you enter the chamber. This design allows Klipsch to test the corner-based KHorn, as well as measure (I would guess) the effects of corner loading a speaker. It is a patented design, which I understand is being duplicated at the new R&D facility in Indy. It is earily quiet inside there -- you can hear your blood moving through your head!! Doug ------------------ My System

If you haven't already, cruise on over to the Powered Subs forum and see what subs folks are talking about. In general, you'll hear a lot of praise for SVS Subwoofers, Paradigm, HSU, Velodyne, REL and others which I can't recall right now. I have both SVS and Velo and like them both. What size you get depends a lot on your room size and your budget. Doug ------------------ My System

Where on the woofer is the dent? If it is located in the center dust cap, it will not affect the sound in any way. It won't likely affect the sound if it located elsewhere, either, because of its small size. It probably won't pop out on its own. Doug ------------------ My System

We NEVER laugh at Klipsch owner's systems. It's an unwritten law. Breaching it means the boot! Doug ------------------ My System

Mike - You could use either the analog 5.1 connections from the DVD or the digital connection for the audio portion of movies. The difference will lie in which device is doing the decoding of the digital signal - the DVD player or your processor/receiver. If your DVD player does a fine job of decoding (and bass management), you could just use the analog 5.1 connections for both music and movies. But if your processor gives better sound, or great function (like an adjustable crossover in the bass management), go with the digital connection for movies. Doug ------------------ My System

Talon - Probably be best to go with Reference like Audio Flynn has done. The older stuff is great, but you kinda got to be a fan of big, heavy speaker cabinets which he may not be (not to mention others in the house). The RB-5s are beautiful, with their wood veneer, and small enough not to offend. You don't need a sub output on the receiver to use a sub -- you just hook up the speaker outputs to it, then hook the speakers to the sub and the sub crossover will filter the low bass before it passes it on to the speakers. Doug ------------------ My System

Must they be new, or are you open to shopping for used? You can find some Forte's or Chorus's used which will sound incredible, and easily in that price range. You won't be able to touch anything new that sounds as good as those used in that price range. If you want new, check out the Reference series on the web site. They have the MSRP listed there. You could get RB-5s (which are almost studio reference quality), and augment with a subwoofer for the deep bass, or RF-3s. And, to be honest, I don't think you're going to get anything but Klipsch recommendations on this board for your Dad's gift, but that's a good thing! Doug ------------------ My System

Well, in his defense, remember that you can live in your car if you have to, but you can't drive your house Doug ------------------ My System

Matthew - You are right - you wouldn't handle x-over in the amp. It's just gonna juice up the signal from the pre-amp, which is where the x-over will take place or in an outboard x-over like the Outlaw ICBM. The hookup would be the same as with a powered sub. Just connect the sub out from your preamp/receiver to the receiver's pre-amp in (or tape in), set the old receiver's controls to the correct source (tape monitor, etc...), connect the sub to the old receiver via the speaker level connections, and you're off! Doug ------------------ My System

"Klipsch - Not for the faint of heart" ------------------ My System

Kevin - Search all the forums using the Search function above and the keyword brandnamez. I came up with about a dozen hits -- maybe they will be useful! Doug ------------------ My System

Matthew - You have to order SVS directly, no dealers. www.svsubwoofers.com ------------------ My System

Beemer - Curious about your comment about no local dealer for SVS. As you know, of course, they sell only over the Internet with no dealers anywhere. What aspect of purchasing from them makes you desire a local dealer? (I find their business model interesting, much like Outlaw Audio's.) Doug ------------------ My System

Swamie - Here's the specs: http://www.svsubwoofers.com/svpoweredsubs.htm I paid $450 for it used, from someone here in Phoenix. The open tube design of this means it doesn't need the 3000 watts that you see on others in its class (as far as output goes), like the Velo HGS series. Doug ------------------ My System

Let me guess: Justin = First name tx = Lives in Texas 16 = Age Do I get a prize? ------------------ My System

Sounds like the Kenwood is not muting the pre-amp outs when it switches sources. Is that the only time your hear the thumping (other than when playing music, of course)? Some amps/receivers don't mute when switching. You could try muting the Kenwood, then switching sources, and see if it goes away. If so, I think we know the answer. Have you checked the Kenwood site to see if there is a FAQ on this? Kenwood owners, feel free to chime in... Doug ------------------ My System

Chris - I think you'll get some people suggesting the SVS 20-39CS. You can buy it for less than $600, power it with an old amp you may already have (or can buy for not much on Ebay), and you're in bottom-feeding, sub-human land! I have the powered version of this (20-39PC) and it seems to come to life at 20hz and below!! Doug ------------------ My System

Cookie - Bring that question to the Webmaster -- Post it in the Web Site forum further down the page. ------------------ My System

sab323 - You'll survive just fine. If you find the tonal mismatch unpleasant, there's a concept called Phantom Center which might come to your rescue. It means you run your receiver and tell it you have NO center channel. The receiver will use the 2 fronts to create a "phantom" or virtual center speaker effect. It will be an exact match to your mains ('cause your mains are creating it). Many have used this method interim to buying the center speaker they want. There is a thread elsewhere in this Forum about phantom speakers (it's in the thread title...) which gives quite a bit of insight. Doug ------------------ My System

MM - Well, as long as you put it thaaat way , by all means, go after 'em. And don't sell the KG4s. They are terrific speakers that will work nicely in another room in your house, or in your kid's/family member's house. You will love the Forte's. Doug ------------------ My System

I've got a set of Chorus Is. Lots of folks 'round these parts have Chorus, and feel as you do. Why discontinued? Just look at what you see in the stores these days. Chorus are hardly dimunitive items (as you mentioned), and the trend seems to be small or at least narrow and deep versus wide and less-deep (as the Chorus are). In the meantime, we'll just enjoy our "little" treasures! Doug ------------------ My System

Please give us an idea of that strict budget Also, are you looking for Home Theater/Multi-Channel music use also, or just 2-channel stereo? Doug ------------------ My System