Derek

Quite a bit to know about accoustics. Would recomend a trip to the library for a book on the subject. Muddy bass could also be your Cabs. Derek

J, Welcome to the board. For front effects I would get another pair of Heresy. For a sub woofer take a look through the back postings in that catagory, you will find lots of info. No advantage in going with multiple centers. Now for real front effects, how about a pair of TC88B's with straight pipes? Derek 87 FLHS thinking about a 01 FLHR

Audio magazines? Conflict of interest? It can not be true! Derek

Al, Welcome to the board. I would take the back off and take a look. Check the connections and the overall construction inside. Make sure nothing is coming apart. 1954 is getting pretty old. Take a good look at the caps on the crossover (though they should not effect the low end) make sure they are not doing any leaking. Do not think Khorns were sealed, but if they were, a gasket would not be hard to fab. Derek

>A salesman there may be more helpful than >the home improvement center. Maybe. I would not put any money on it. Derek

Kathy, 14 or 16 gauge zip cord should do just fine. You should be able to get it at any home improvement store. If the wire is going to show, the stuff with the clear plastic outside is the least conspicuous. For running in the wall, get a type approved for in wall installation. Derek

Try disconnecting the shield on one end of the cable. This often cures problems. Derek

This is going to relate to electrical installations, as covered under the National Fire Protection Act. Looking at the back of a box of spade connectors you will see specific applications they can be used in, as well as a specific tool for putting them on. Any deviances from the manufactures applications and prodcedures results in violation of the NFPA and if you are doing work for the military, would be rejected. A "legal" crimper is approved by the manufacturer of the spade lug, applies just the right amount of pressure, not too much, not too little. Derek

I doubt if you would be able to measure any resistance differances between them. I have put 10's of thousands of them on, the big secret, a proper crimping tool. The cheap ones do not do a very good job. Klein makes an OK one for around $20, a mil-spec crimper runs over $100. Derek

Al, You need to put a pix of Cornwall up there with the other speakers now. Derek

The topic has been around quite a bit. Do a search on the board, you will find lots of info. Derek

First choice would be a McIntosh tube amp. Second choice would be a McIntosh solid state amp. Derek

The reason the reciever runs hot is the heat put off by the transistors. Amps usually run about 50% efficency, for every watt of power you are running you get a watt of heat. 120 volt power through a switched outlet will not have any effect on heating, except for a very tiny amount created by wire resistance. Derek

Your best bet would be to find a dealer who will work with you on it. Check out the return and demo policies in your area. Try them all out in your home if you can. Derek

Boa, Was assuming Digital (HDTV) Video would also come with digital sound. Do not know why I was assuming this , but I did. Derek