ChipByrd

Wish I could take a road trip. http://savannah.craigslist.org/eld/3512255721.html

Wow! I really envy you DIY types. Great work.

Yea, I am kind of interested, but am clueless as to value. Chip

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There's one in the "Garage Sale" section for $650 or $750.

Hello, My speakers are about 5 1/2 feet from my preamp. I am about to go with mono-blocks and I am wondering if it's best to: 1) Run a 5 1/2' XLR from my preamp to monos (if i place them near the speaker) and then the shortest speaker wire possible? 2) Keep the monos as close to the preamp as possible and run 5 1/2 speaker wire? 3) It won't make a difference? Thanks, Chip

If you have a preamp or integrated that only has "input out" to connect your subwoofer, can you connect two subs by connecting one to the R and the other to L? Also, will they then work in Stereo? Thanks for the help.

You are clearly an amazing husband! Best wishes on your sale.

Hey, I was wondering if you had an impression on the XSP-1? That thing has really caught my eye.

I can't pick them up tll Monday. Two of them have some paint on them, but I suspect I can restore them to "presentable."

Interesting. No one has ever invited me to be part of a think tank? I wonder what that means? Any, here's my bright idea: Upgradable Speakers I've often thought it would be great if a company like Klipsch could more effectively bridge the gap between consumer electronics (i.e. Best Buy), DIY'ers and audiophiles. Maybe something like this: Klipsch develops a pair of speakers in nice cabinets and with a great sound for $800. But for an additional $500, the serious audiophile could buy driver replacements/upgraded crossovers, that would make that $800 speaker a true reference level. Perhaps even offer a couple upgrade options.

Thanks for the info. I am attracted to the Emo's because of cost. In the past year I have spen a good bit on two channel and that's where my passion is. It's just that there are 4 Heresys for sale locally for $350 and it seems a great opportunity to get into HT. So I will likely pick up a used Oppo 93, spend $1000 on pre/pro or av receiver, and be done with it. Are there other $1000 options for pre/power or av receiver you men would suggest? Again, used is ok. BTW, this site has been super helpful and friendly. Chip

I have one sub and will pick up another when I see one for sale. I am thinking about the UPA 7 and the UMC 1 at $950.

I am sort of leaning 7.2, because I can pick up the Emotiva 7.2 power and pro for $1000. BTW, that is my top budget. Generally, I would rather spend on two channel. But are there other sub $1000 setups I should consider? Don't mind used at all.

I have been thinking about setting up a HT. (Always been two channel). Locally, a guy is selling 4 Heresys. I was thinking about getting them and find a fifth to set up a 5.2. But I was wondering if anyone has done that? Any thoughts on how it would work? Another possibility would be to use my Fortes for the fronts and three Heresys for LR/RR/CENTER. Or even 7.2 with five Heresys? Thanks, Chip

I was wondering if any of you guys have one of these. I know they just came out, but thought someone may have been eager to give it a shot. I have to say that it has aroused my curiosity. And Emotiva is supposed to be coming out with a reference line monoblock. I have to say I listened to the USP and the UPA's and wasn't all that impressed.

Pardon me for being dense, but are saying to simply put a bead of blue around he center dome of the passive?

This evening I went through and made sure everything was tight and connected correctly. Still a buzz/hum coming from the passive. It sounds like it is coming from the dust cap. Is there a way to check that?

Hello Gents, I am having some problems with my Forte's. I am hoping someone on this site might be able to give me some help. There's a buzzing sound that comes from my passive woofer that I noticed at about 40 Hz. The buzzing becomes less pronounced as the frequency increases. It sounds like something is rattling and I have checked to see if I can identify anything that's loose and I can't. Any ideas or suggestions?

Well, my Rythmic came. It is simply amazing! I spend about two hours last night getting it tuned in, and still have some tweaks to make, but I am super impressed. I have heard guys say that subs only impact a small percentage of the music we listen to. That seems to be the case. But when that small percentage is done right (like through a Rythmic sub) it is glorious.

I am sure this has been discussed ad nauseam, but have you men found significant improvement switching interconnects? I had a chance to pick up some Audio Metallurgy GA-0's. Here's the thing: I kept switching them back and forth with the ones I bought from Blue Jeans Cable and couldn't notice a bit of diffrence. Granted, I am relatively new to the hifi world, but zero... zilch... not ANY difference. Are there other interconnects I should try? Or is this one of those bits of marketing magic?

I am glad to hear this. I have a Rythmic F15 coming. It was originally supposed to be here today, but I found out I will be waiting till Monday. I am stoked'

I have one of these on the way. Anyone use one of these with Fortes? Any suggestions for setup? Good place to set the crossover? General advice on integration? I appreciate the help, Chip.

M2Tech is great. I have used the HiFace nad the EVO. Definitely check hem out.

I have a Rythmic F15 coming this week I picked up $815 shipped. I will let you know how that sounds. Although I will be matching it with Fortes. If it goes as I expect, I will be getting a second one when the audio fund gets a bit larger.