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  1. I'm thinking of hanging my plasma TV on the wall behind it, is that a viable option for you? Would it help your space situation, or am I asking a dumb question....
  2. You are attached to your KG4's for the same reason I am to mine, they are great! They are not too picky about what drives them, but a crappy amp will still sound like crap. After two years with my KG4's here in Korea, I bought a pair of ChorusII's in '04 (after 8 years of searching) and temporarily retired my KG's because I was still "2-channel". Then, after a move in '05, I finally bought a 7.1 Yammie HT receiver. What to do, especially in my dinky apartment? Hook everything up, of course! The ChorusII front channel and the KG4's in the rear works great! Above about -15db on the Yammie's dial, the combination literally shakes the floor. Five appearances by the Korean National Police so far. Even though they were never intended to work together on the same system, they really complement each other well in my room. I stopped considering a subwoofer for this setup, one of my friends with 4 ForteII's tried and he lost bass! I've got plenty, just ask the cops! Might want a center channel someday, though. No rush. For me, going HT has NOT been a reason to part with my KG's, they aren't going anywhere! In your situation, where I would place the KG's would depend on what other KLIPSCH speakers you plan to use with them. For instance, if you picked up a cheap pair of KG2's, try the smaller speakers in the rear. If you invested in some Fortes or Chorus, move the KG4's to the rear.
  3. Only upgrade I've done to my ChorusII's so far has been the two 2uf tweeter caps, but it was definitely worthwhile. Used two pair of Mil-Spec 1% (US made) poly foil caps I bought off of ebay. Cramped but doable. Used "Shoe-Goo" (not for any particular reason) instead of hot melt to stabilize the install. I agree with the others here who have posted that the tweeter and midrange caps are the first place to attack in the CII crossover.
  4. I agree with Scoot, stay with Heresy's and if you need more bass, buy a Subwoofer. However, if you DO have the floorspace, bigger Heritage up front, i.e. Cornwalls, LaScalas or even Klipschorns and moving the Heresys to the rear should give you impressive HT! I'm using ChorusIIs up front and kg4s for the rear. My setup isn't supposed to sound good, but it does!
  5. Hi Michael! How ya doin' these days? Had a couple of visitors over, fired up the Klipsches for "Swimming with Sharks", for them. They were ne'erdowell's though. Oh, well, as long as the regular gf don't find out. I am close to the DMZ here, but the most dangerous thing about Korea these days is driving (or crossing) on the roads. Being a pedestrian ain't so safe either (did I mention that motorcycles use the sidewalks here!) I should make a streetscene video! I guess other than the backstabbing, cockblocking, doubledealing and general ingratitude from the locals (I'm not Korean) it ain't so bad! One nice (or not so nice) thing about this place is a bar or pub is never more than a short walk away. I could use a Long Island Ice Tea right now! Aw crap, I"m working!
  6. Thanks for being here for us, too, Michael! There are certainly worse ways to spend $7000!
  7. The Shining indeed. It ain't just Jack, it's Jack directed by the Maestro himself: Stanley Kubrick!
  8. Yamaha works, I have succeeded in procuring three appearances by the Korean National Police at my front door for "Turn Down!." Happy Birthday Michael, I'll send her right up! While we're OT, if a 20yo gal asks you for a pair of your "worn" boxer shorts, is that a sign she likes you? Just wondering.....
  9. I like my Yammie RXV-2400, even though I'm a Marantz fan.
  10. Operate and sometimes maintain a Biological Warfare warning system. Previously, for 20 years in the USAF, I fixed jet aircraft.
  11. Used a Marantz 2385 receiver with my system for a while, nice sound, authoratative bass. Realize it's a receiver, not an amp, but they made those, too. About $300.
  12. In addition to Dr. Dezibel's links, here's a link to some Marantz on Ebay Germany. If you don't have a German girlfriend yet, could be a good opening line... http://search.ebay.de/marantz_W0QQfkrZ1QQfromZR8 When looking through these listings for something of interest to you, I noted that NONE of what I found openly sported 220 volt capability. Apparently, the Germans who've owned these pieces appreciated their sound enough to run them with a transformer. I was stationed in Germany 7 years myself, so I've got an idea what that can cost!
  13. Wasn't referring to AAFES PowerZone, they are just as dismal here in Korea as there with you! There used to be an MWR Audio Club on the South side of the base just shy of the bridge that sold stuff AAFES wouldn't carry. Years ago (was where I met Paul Klipsch). Heard they got strong armed by AAFES to trim their line, though. Don't know if MWR is still selling gear, maybe elsewhere in Germany. Wish NEX would take over AAFES management. 80wpc should be plenty, old Marantz power ratings were pretty conservative. My old 2220b (20wpc) was powerful enough to let my KG4's be heard clearly a block away! Sometimes I used it for psywar/harassment/reprisal (in hell, your neighbors are Korean). The 2270 is probably one of the best loved receivers in the lineup, and easy enough to find.
  14. Sad to read about your Ford, this is how the imports are eating our lunch. Let me take this opportunity to rant against the Koreans. I live and work here in Korea and won't buy their cars (or as little as possible of anything else). I'm tired of their ingratitude towards the USA and the way our troops are harassed and abused here, among a thousand other gripes. They have elected two openly anti-US administrations in a row and don't deserve our business. Just my 2 cents, but I wish our government would slap a 400% tarriff on their autos for blocking our beef.
  15. ---------------- On 8/23/2005 2:24:45 PM m00n wrote: ---------------- On 8/23/2005 12:35:49 PM sunburnwilly wrote: Whats perverted about watching young , very fit women , in tight suggestive clothing , jumping and spinning and twirling and UH Bye ... ---------------- Well, exactly that.. They are young. ---------------- Here in Korea you're likely to see a pair of girls on any street in front of a store promotion, sale, grand opening, etc., in skimpy suits dancing away to loud (highly distorted) techno. Gimmick to drag in the customers, but mostly noise pollution to me. The young generation here has been thoroughly brainwashed by the North to hate Americans, so the girls aren't usually worth troubling with, but once in a while I catch a smile on the sly.
  16. ---------------- On 8/19/2005 6:25:44 AM 1BigBore wrote: Is it just me, or do those big red horns look like they should be in a Dr.Seuss book? 1BB---------------- Thought I saw some speakers like this hanging from ceiling of the "#1 Club" in Landstuhl, Germany back many years ago. Anyway, they're uglier than my beer gut! Super low WAF!
  17. ---------------- On 8/23/2005 12:44:55 PM Nailbender wrote: Thanks for the info Krusty old Sarge! I may look for separates so I can upgrade the amp if/when I get some Cornwalls or Bells. Is the Marantz gear dependable? ---------------- As for dependability, any old gear, Marantz or otherwise is likely to need a thorough pot cleaning, checkup, going through before you hook it up. That said, my old Marantz gear has been pretty trouble free. As far as upgrading, the Cornwalls or Belles are more efficient than the Heresies, so your wattage requirements (all other things being equal) should be less. I'm guessing that a Marantz that sounds good on Heresies will do the same on Belle's or Cornwalls. Closest I've been to a Cornie is my Chorus! You're probably on the right track for the separates. Dual volt may be a little tougher to find for this route, though. I've no experience with Marantz separates, only receivers. You might find the receiver's sound clean enough to keep, don't know. There are better tuners out there than the Marantz, as well. if that is an issue for you. Bear in mind that European FM is transmitted a little differently than in the US, so a German tuner may work better for you. If you weren't confused enough, here's a great tuner link! http://www.fmtunerinfo.com/ I have a dual-voltage 2238 that I may be willing to part with, but it might be considered a basket case. I was doing some internals upgrades when my life got interrupted (by a woman) Hasn't been fired up in a while, so I don't know what it will do. Anyone who buys it from me needs to have a tech handy! Have been toying with the idea of converting the amp section to Tripath via one of the kits from: http://41hz.com IMHO avoid paying too much money for an old Marantz, Tripath (and similar digital technology) could make them all obsolete. Does the Ramstein Audio Club still exist? Might be something Tripath powered there worth considering. There, now I've opened a can of worms.
  18. I used to own Heresy's until 1991, but hadn't yet discovered Marantz. When I returned to the Klipsch fold in 2000 with a pair of KG4's, I drove them with a Marantz 2220b receiver and finally discovered what a magic combination Marantz and Klipsch can be! Also drove my ChorusII's with a Marantz 2385. Outrageous SPL! Certain Marantz models were offered with dual voltage (I need it here in Korea, too!) The 2238 is one of them, probably a good match with Heresy's. European models were often offered with the black face, very handsome. They seem to show up on Ebay Germany once in a while. Below is the most comprehensive web site I've found on old Marantz equipment, follow some links and you should get the info you need. http://www.classic-audio.com/marantz/mindex.html
  19. You're making me feel good about my situation here in S. Korea. Here you pay double-price for anything worth having when you can find it, but at least you CAN find it (like my ChorusII's), even if it takes years. Best of luck there, and like Wolfram said, the internet will keep the lust level high, for better or for worse!
  20. If you think a 2325 has slam, try a 2385! Amazingly, with the 900lb gorilla bass, you still get that warm, balanced Marantz sound. My ChorusII's are hooked up to a Yamaha 7.1 receiver these days, but I sometimes toy with the idea of running the two front channels with the 2385 via the Yammie's preamp out. Don't get me wrong, I love my Yammie, but sometimes I wish it had a setting for "Marantz sound".
  21. The prototype is BVR at an undisclosed location in western Nevada. It's unhangared at night for Pasadena overflights.
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