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---------------- On 7/26/2004 9:18:06 PM rckpls wrote: "The ONLY things plugged into the back of the denon is 1 SPDIF cable into coax1 for the cable box. 1 SPDIF cable into COAX2 for the DVD player." Do you have a cable running from the Denon's subwoofer output to the SVS input, or are you using the speaker wires to run the sub? ---------------- Great question - and I bet several of us know the answer. If it is speaker wire connection (you run the speaker wires to the sub then to your speakers), you can only adjust the subwoofer output on the sub amp. Further - if your front l/r speakers are set to small it gets worse cause so little info is sent through them there wires for the sub to thump with. Otherwise - that being if you are going from the pre out for the sub - you need to check the level to the sub. Denon manuals are a bear to figure out but once it sinks in you should be able to solve any operator issues. Lastly - you have a great sub from a great bunch of folks. Call Stimpson (the S) or Tom V. (the V) at SV Subwoofers and let them walk you through things. They will want to be sure it isn't their sub. Good luck

Details man - you can't just leave us hanging like this. There are over 490 views that want to know the skinny - How did you get them in the mood?

Hello Bob - Probably (I came close to saying absolutely) not. Viruses are generally specific to an operating system and most of the viruses circulated via internet are aimed at windows and ancilliary windows applications. The virus searches for specific files or file locations to embed and start their weasily activities. This would not apply to most standalone audio playback devices that rely on firmware that is quite different than PC environments. That said some are being aimed at MP3 devices. This would also generally be well outside of anything you are looking to do. If it was me I wouldn't hesitate. Since it isn't me I disclaim this as advice and you proceed at your own risk....

Wow - sounds like a discussion that happens with JBL. Much like Lucas Electronics (anyone here ever own a 60s or 70s british auto?), general standards don't seem to apply. And bless JBL for changing it mid stream for some components so that you really don't know without testing or using a rather large crib sheet. I had wired tweeters out of phase for about two months in a couple of test boxes and as AL indicated - My ear could not hear a difference.

Another fun subject with a bunch of opinions. My take: A bit is a bit is a bit. If a bit can transport unmangled then you get what you need. Period. Coax has been around for quite some time and the argument can be made that quality control is up there. So the odds of getting a cable that works well is up there. Fiber can, theoretically, handle greater bandwidth (although not really needed in our applications). This technology has been around now for quite sometime and you should expect excellent quality here as well. You could spout many things from the change from light back to electrons (not a big issue - a codec type function is needed for both) and that light doesn;t take 90 degree turns very well (the odd case where it may be required). From my perspective the only real issue would be that coax connectivity hax been around much longer and could possibly have addressed most of the 'gotchas' that could happen. Even that is a very weak logic that may be more emotional than real. Cleared that up a bunch didn't I...

With a bit of patirnce you will see one or two show up on Ebay as someone parts out an older Heresy. It will come your way. The T-35 is the same unit - some folks here will tell you that Klipsch had a much more narrow tolerance for meeting their measurements - therefore the K77 was the T 35 that met Klipsch standards. I wouldn't know - never heard them side by side - I expect it would be difficult to easil;y tell the difference.

Geesh Thebes - it just struck me. You come to these misfits of society - folks that get blatantly angry when there SET, tubes, chips,etc. are slighted by another - folks that have measured the effect of the the third fold in a horn on the all important 55hz sound wave - folks that have accoustically designed their walls to resemble something from Woody Allen's Sleeper - folks that talk in tongues using terms like caps, Linkowitz-Riley and Thiele/Small - folks that KNOW how many watches Paul Klipsch wore (even worse - they consider it an important datum). What in the world makes yu think anyone here has been repeatedly successful with the opposite sex? Most can't even seduce the other voices in their head...

Ok Buddy I'll give the secret away. Annie Lennox anything from the Eurythmics to today. I do not know why, but that look will come into their eyes. If you can take each on a quick ride on a motorcycle before the music - all the better. BTW - I have been married for 29 years and may be just a bit out of touch with today's dating rules...

---------------- On 7/23/2004 9:48:11 AM Maron Horonzak wrote: Everything seems to be collectable except old computers. ---------------- I for one think that old computers are the 'cat's Meow'. Those old analogue bits were of far better quality than today's current digital bits. You just cannot get the same comfortable results with bits retrieved from magnetic drive than the ones that are stored on tape. When you go from frequency stored bits (not the new fangled on/off type bits) through the computer to the analogue input to a monitor you are able to faithfully reproduce the original intent of the bit. Nowadays you have to translate the digital bit to an analogue presentation on the monitor - That results in so much of the original information being summarized , averaged and requires tons of special alogarythms. There is just too many places where the information is degraded....

Grateful Dead - no recollection, the internet search says: Mother McCree's Uptown Jug Band Warlocks Grateful Dead This is excluding Garcia's various relationships with other bands before getting the core together. Ok - I cheated and used the internet and did not validate so feel free to slice me off at the ankles.

As to CCR - I remembered the Golliwogs. The internet says: 1959 - The Blue Velvets Tom Fogerty and The Blue Velvets The Vision (very short time) The Golliwogs (quite a few years) CCR

As to Yes - I remember Mabel Greer's Toy Shop and the internet search tells me that a precursor to MAbel was The Syn.

Well Ray - In the two channel area here you will get most of the Khorn experts in the world. Search and visit and you will be very pleased. Many of the folks there show up elsewhere in audio forums and are pretty well respected in this faceless forum community. Welcome

Aging on Forte Speakers? I am doing quite well aging on my own thank you...

Here is my take (I tend to be milk toast with my opinions - yeah, right). You have a decent list of other horns out there and it is by no means complete. Horns are generally recognized as the first technology for amplification of sound and folks have diddled with them for centuries. That means that most engineering has it down on how to replicate sounds using horns. It also is pretty darn clear that the length of the longest sound wave (them pesky low frequencies) creates a delima when fully loading a horn for accurate, dynamic reproduction. As is the case in most all environments - some accuracy is generally compromised for dynamics (it does seem that most hornys side on dynamics as their real preference point). One listens to those compromises - this is the main difference in good horn loaded speakers - and chooses their poison. Most will be very adamant about horn loading the mid and high frequencies and more willing to be 'non-purist' on the LF to get dynamics that fit in the house. As to Khorns - I have maintained for years that PWK did purty darn good on the design. I have yet to hear anything as good within $3,000 to $5,000 of their retail price. I have heard some horns in the $25,000 range that really make me wonder how they can justify that price with the Khorn on the market - even without the right corners these babies shine. Bang for the buck - IMHO Khorns win hands down. Actually, Klipsch wins hands down. When I am done with my current JBL project I anticipate a mini belle looking thing that sounds most like a Cornwall. Even as a DIY the final cost will be in the $800 plus range. I could pay the same for a tried and proven sound, I am just a bit too geekish to do that...

---------------- On 7/21/2004 2:56:18 PM Olorin wrote: It must be like the Tour de France scoring. All the posts that arrive in the same group are awarded the same time, and they only increment the post count by one. ---------------- Three cheers - that blew lemonade out the nose.... Kind of off topic though - ain't it?

Here, Hear! Neo! Great thing to be doing - I kind of like this trend.....

---------------- On 7/20/2004 1:02:55 PM cluless wrote: henry - The cats are pretty useless as hunters, when they were allowed outside, they used to bring their prey into the house alive and kickin. Birds, a mole, a snake and assorted bugs. Gifts for momma. Blech At least the gardens are flourishing. ---------------- Our 14 year old cat spends most of 9 months roaming the property (we have cat door to the screened porch for her comfort. We get all the wonderful gifts (which has included a couple of garter snakes). Lovely garden - I have cultivated a few acres as well - Nothing like that beautiful three leaf design (second only to the five fingered leaf). I will see if I can find the picture of me when I was 15 (just 10 years ago - right) from the local weekly - four of us had killed a 5'6" long rattlesnake whilst working in the woods (girdling timber - another story entirely). If found I'll post to the site.

---------------- On 7/19/2004 8:29:55 PM edwinr wrote: Exactly, Amy. And Moore' comments both written and in the media have created such a negative feeling in me that in all honesty I could not sit and watch his movie without feeling somehow - debased. So before anyone else asks, no I haven't seen the movie and I don't want to. But I respect the views of others and their right to see it. ---------------- Excellent answer - I would suggest folks see it, but I also understand and respect your position. Yesterday I turned down an invitation to sit at the table with President Bush this afternoon for the same reason (folks mistaken my ruthless adiction to successful results as being a Republican - can't fix everything about yourself:-) Friend Amy - your comment on Moore's slamming of Douglas senior is exactly why I don't like his style. It does appear that he believes the only way to get his message across is built on insinuating the fantastic and turning up the volume. It is a common complaint I have of our current democrat/republican debates. As to the 'soundtrack' - I doubt it would change any viewers mind for the election. It may spur some leaners to go vote and since it is clearly anti-Bush those leaners are most likely to vote Democrat. As to the initial lawsuit - is it advertising? I do not think it is much different than introducing a heterosexual marriage (one man, one woman - stick it to the Mormons) constitutional admendment vote on the senate floor to publicize the fact that it will be on numerous state ballots during the presidential election. This should bring out the Republican leaners. And so it goes.....

---------------- On 7/20/2004 8:34:35 AM cluless wrote: HELP! A snake (dark with yellow stripe) has taken up residence outside my front door. How do I convince him to find another place to live. Non confrontational, non violent approaches preferred. ---------------- Unfortunately you have a very good mouse eating snake. My tact would be to let it make a home nearby. That said... Snakes don't have a lot of brain cells to beused on higher level stuff. While you do not want a confrontational encounter you need to remember you will not be hurting the snake's feelings. Also - this snake is very non confrontational as well - it will want to be rid of you about as much as you want to be rid of it. So, you can: 1. Take a long handled broom and 'herd' the snake away from the house. 2. Use the tines of a rake to pick the snake up and really get it to the far edge of your property (or place under the neighbors stoop if you want to have some real fun). 3. Get the darn cats to do their job - if they ate all the mice the snake would move to a new food source. Otherwise the back door suggestion is better...

Damn Andy - good stuff as usual. We always miss you when you are on hiatus...

---------------- On 7/20/2004 1:53:00 AM colterphoto1 wrote: As all Sci Fi fans know, the answer to the Ultimate Question... Of Life The Universe and Everything.. is forty-two thanks to Douglas Adams Hitchhikers Guide to the Universe ---------------- And just what is the question?

---------------- On 7/19/2004 10:29:19 AM dkp wrote: My problem with Moore is the way in which he uses the camera to skew reality. An example of this would be the parachute portion of the movie: Moore asks a young lady to put a high-rise parachute on. When she struggles Moore gets lots of laughs in the film and uses it to prove a point. David ---------------- Hello David - the sequence in the movie was not Moore asking the lady to put on the parachute - It was a tape of a news segment where an employee of the manufacturer was touting the product. I believe he was using another employee of the company as a model. The laughs came because of the ineptness of the company to market their own device. Actually a funny bit. Relevant - nah, I don't think so. Again, not my style and I don't like the insinuation tie of the segment. Otherwise it did bring a chuckle. So - this really happened and was not set up by Moore, so it cannot be reliably debunked. One can vehemently disagree with the insinuation....

Good fresh cucmbers, a sweet red onion and small bits of mozarella - sliced and diced and soaked for a couple of hours in a red wine vinegar and sugar solution. Pavlovian.....

---------------- On 7/19/2004 9:11:57 AM Maron Horonzak wrote: Edwinr.....Why should I pass cost savings on to you. If I can outsource & cut overall costs. Why should,nt I pocket the profets. AS long as the traffic and demand is high why should I not benefit from it. Just like every one else on this foum I want to retire in wealth & good monitary comfort.As do the people who work for me. Do you prefer we give you all the benefits of a free lunch. While the owners of the company live in squaller? ---------------- hello Maron - I agree wholeheartedly until your last two sentences - I think you have somehow translated Edwin's concern to embracing communism. Edwin - If it sounds like, looks like, measures like and lasts like high quality highend gear then it may well be high quality high end gear. To get that you pay what the market bears. Where made is irrelevant. I can see your point when sourcing is done at a much cheaper rate and quality goes down - prices should be reciprocal. As a consumer I have to be sure that I get what I pay for and that is generally done as a comparison to the competitive market price.