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    need matching Klipsch speakers to complete 6.1 system

    in Home Theater

    Posted

    I'm running a Klipsch academy for a center and Klipsch cornwalls for front mains.

    I'd like to get some suggestions on what speakers to add to complete my 6.1 system.

    I'm running a Yamaha RX-V1 (6.1) amp and need the following speakers:

    * Rear surround (pair)

    * Rear (center)

    * Front surround (pair)

    My concern is that I get a horn loaded Klipsch speaker that is somewhat close to the tonality of my Cornwall mains and center academy.

    My rear surrounds are mounted on the wall at the cieling in the corners, so please keep in mind that I need smallish speakers here...that is, i can't mount Klipsch Hereseys!

    So with that in mind, I'd welcome any suggestions.

    Thanks,

    bob

    Don't have room for Heresy center speaker...what's a guy to do?

    in Home Theater

    Posted

    I have Cornwall mains...simply put, I'm just looking for any speaker that can up with them.

    Yes, In a perfect world Heresey's would be the best match sonically, But I have entertainment center furniture, 50" rear projection TV plus all my audio gear all stacked up...It's starting to look like I'm running sound for a Led Zeppelin concert circa 1972!

    I'm pushing W.A.F. factor as it is...

    I have a space in my ent center for a center speaker.... it's 22" wide by 8" high...

    Does anyone know of an appropriate speaker that can work and is this size?

    Best AM FM attenea

    in Home Theater

    Posted

    Yeah, I heard that about Terk...

    The Tuner is a major part of a HT system and getting a good signal is imparative.

    It's a slippery slope when researching antennas, manufactures of these indoor solutions don't give you the truth. Terk is distributed at all Target stores...nice distribution...targeting women buyers!

    Best AM FM attenea

    in Home Theater

    Posted

    I'm wondering if there is a difference between the Radio Shack High-Gain Amplified AM/FM Antenna for $25 or say a Terk or any other more expensive brand.

    Does any Forum members have any suggestions or experience with these brands?

    THanks-

    bob

    Changes to ALK Cornwall network

    in Technical/Restorations

    Posted

    Hi Tom,

    I was curious about how the AKL Cornwall x-overs sounded vs. the original x-overs.

    It seems you are expert in this area.

    Also, changing the diaphram...do they just get old?

    What is the best bang-for-your buck...replacing parts in the x-over or changing out diaphrams?

    THanks in advance,

    -bob sacco

    Frustrated Academy seeker wants to build own spkr

    in Technical/Restorations

    Posted

    I tired of hunting for the Academy...

    So, what about building am Academy-like speaker using Heresy parts but with a twist.

    Instead of using the wide footprint of a 12" woofer, use (2) 6" speakers instead.

    How would one go about designing a speaker like this. I wonder if one of the Forum members has done it already...

    Anyhow, I suppose you could modify the Heresy x-over somehow to handle two 6" wookers...

    Any ideas?

    cornwall gaskets and insulation

    in Technical/Restorations

    Posted

    My Cornwall II's do not have component gaskets for the motor board nor does the speakers have any insulation in the inside of the speaker.

    Does this effect the sound?

    I was thinking of going down to Home Depot and buying some R-13 and covering the inside walls.

    Is this a waste of time? Or will it make a difference in the sound that equates to sounding better?

    CW II components into a CW 1 cab

    in Technical/Restorations

    Posted

    I was wondering how much of a modification it would take to insert Cornwall II components into a Cornwall 1 cabinet?

    My CW II has routed inlay edges so that all three components install from the front and into the cab and lay flush due to the routed edge. The CW 1 installs from the back.

    Is it just a matter of routing in order to get the CW II componets to fit? Or is there something else I should know?

    -bob

    resized CW II's

    in Technical/Restorations

    Posted

    I've got a pair of re-sized CW II's. Outside dImensions are 29.5" high, 17.75" wide and 15.75" DEEP.

    I was wondering what the correct port size opening would be for this sized speaker box.

    Please keep in mind the bass reflex shelf was lost in the re-size.

    Yes, I know, it's a shame they were re-sized (done before I acquired them) but I'm stuck with them because of WAF....Please guys...help me out here!

    SVS tube vs. box

    in Home Theater

    Posted

    thank you all for your responses.

    Yes, I've heard great things about their customer service.

    It's just that I've never heard a SVS and a tube makes me nervous, though the drivers they use are impressive.

    I'll measure my room and send an email.

    Thanks again.

    SVS tube vs. box

    in Home Theater

    Posted

    I'm looking to spend $800 for the BEST sounding sub I can buy.

    I want it to perform equally for HT and music.

    I DO NOT want booming bass sound rather smooth large prescense instead.

    First, in that price range is their a big difference in box vs. tube.

    It seems to me that SVS was using the TUBE as a unique selling proposition that made them unique and BETTER than boxes....then, now, they are now producing boxes....seems backward...if their tube sounded better, why go backward and produce inferior sounding boxes???

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