popbumper Posted May 6, 2004 Share Posted May 6, 2004 See, therein lies the problem - certain "types" of older equipment (like tube amps) really "help" the ambience of the sound stage, where my old crates from high school will not. Who'da guessed? Thanks for the tip on the Kroger crates. I did a side-by-side comparison myself on the Kroger vs. Albertson's, and agree the Albertsons were much "cleaner" overall, with less smudge in the midrange, especially in the 1-3KHz bandwidth. For my source material, I used the Muppet Movie (since it's a good "early" source"), and found Miss Piggy's dialogue to have far less clarity than it normally does when using the Kroger crates. Kermit also fell short, especially in exchanges with Beaker. Also, I was entertained by the comment about the multi-colored crates as being a "focal point". Most people would try to "tone down" their room colors for better visual effect, but this is really smart adaptation. Why not work with what you have? I would DEFINITELY get ahold of HGTV!! Since I can't have Safeway, Albertson's it is! Man, you guys are very helpful! Nowhere else would I expect to get such quality advice! Popbumper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
htxpert Posted May 6, 2004 Share Posted May 6, 2004 ROTFLMAO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colterphoto1 Posted May 6, 2004 Share Posted May 6, 2004 BUTTWAFFLE- LOL, this is the best thread I've heard in a long while. BTW, thanks Mitch for the info on MSA site I understand the absolute necessity for cupholders, but has anyone who has seating with the aforementioned 'shakers' ie built in subs or whatever please give an account of how these differ from having a good sub system. I'm interested in great seating for my new HT room, and understand the beauty of having one's 'arse' kicked (witness the 10" JBL in custom cabinet right behind the drivers seat in my Accord), but don't want to spend $$ unnecessarily. What's the best fabric for cleaning up the occasional 'butter' stain? Leather or Micro? peace out Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
htxpert Posted May 6, 2004 Share Posted May 6, 2004 My My My How we all have progressed in this thread Now that we all have the very versatile crate furniture in our listening rooms Its time to go on to the next step and acquire some fine media to put into one of our crates these I think these will be the hot ticket to fit our decor http://porktornado.diaryland.com/albumcover.html a word of warning for the single having these in your room will garner reactions from the oppsite sex like Hi Karate Cologne Link above posted from another fourm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill H. Posted May 7, 2004 Share Posted May 7, 2004 Indy, you might wanna look a IKEA stores in Chicago............ the jpeg shown is only 169.00 bucks! http://www.ikea-usa.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?catalogId=10101&storeId=12&categoryId=10292&langId=-1&parentCats=10114*10292&cattype=sub they have neat furniture, at great prices..........Just an Idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trooper Posted May 7, 2004 Share Posted May 7, 2004 IndyKlipsch, I recently purchased a set of 4 seats by Coja Leather from Direct Plus here in Indy. I got the red pseudo-suede (looks good and is spill resistant). You can look here for some of their styles: http://www.coja.com/products.asp?productID=10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celtica Posted May 7, 2004 Share Posted May 7, 2004 Wow, I finally see a use for the old airplane seats I used to see at Boeing Surplus store. They do not appear all that different from some of the seats pictured here. (The plainer ones.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skonopa Posted May 7, 2004 Share Posted May 7, 2004 ---------------- On 5/6/2004 1:14:03 PM popbumper wrote: Thanks for the tip on the Kroger crates. I did a side-by-side comparison myself on the Kroger vs. Albertson's, and agree the Albertsons were much "cleaner" overall, with less smudge in the midrange, especially in the 1-3KHz bandwidth. For my source material, I used the Muppet Movie (since it's a good "early" source"), and found Miss Piggy's dialogue to have far less clarity than it normally does when using the Kroger crates. Kermit also fell short, especially in exchanges with Beaker. ---------------- Hey, we ought to sell those to the snooty "audiophiles" for $1,000 a pop! They'll go great with thier magic candle sticks, the magic stones, and the magic cable stands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
picky Posted May 10, 2004 Share Posted May 10, 2004 Nope. It NEVER ends.... 'True Confessions of a Klipsch-o-holic'..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael hurd Posted May 10, 2004 Share Posted May 10, 2004 Hahaha! Sounds kinda like me! Especially right about now! All kidding aside, deane and I found the seats that picky-picky has very comfortable for extended periods. One thing that he had mentioned to me is that adult beverages should be purchased in cans, as the cup holders have a very large / fairly shallow opening and bottles can tip easily, and could possibly lead to cursing and swearing, as your lap gets wet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyKlipschFan Posted May 11, 2004 Author Share Posted May 11, 2004 weekly Klipschaholics anonymous meeting... Is there a local chapter here??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSoundBroker Posted May 15, 2004 Share Posted May 15, 2004 ---------------- On 5/4/2004 3:31:40 PM Tom Adams wrote: Question for htxpert and SoundBroker - Why would one want to use a "theater" seat like the Berkline or Lay Z Boy versus any one number of recliners that are out there? I mean, is there something special about them other than the drink holders? This is not a baited question. I sincerely would like to know what I could expect to get from these seats that a traditional quality recliner would not have. This a great thread BTW. Tom ---------------- Sorry it took so long to reply...I've been overwhelmed with seating orders and some big systems...seems people are getting those IRS check back Biggest difference is the design. A good home theater recliner will have the right combo of seat back height that when reclined will not block your rear surrounds...and just enough height to give you good support and comfort. A regular recliner seatback is too high. Also when doing multiple rows, the seatbacks on a regular recliner are too high for sightline clearance unless you build a stupidly high riser. And those cupholders are the perfect place to put a drink on one side and your remote on the other Our seats aren't any more expensive than a regular recliner. I sell sets of three in microfiber for $1299...that is not each...that is a total for three. Yah, I sell a lot of them! Kevin The Sound Broker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSoundBroker Posted May 15, 2004 Share Posted May 15, 2004 ---------------- On 5/4/2004 11:10:57 AM markmaple wrote: Soundbroker, how about some more information on the chairs that you referred to? ---------------- Just ask away and I'll try to answer. Kevin The Sound Broker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyKlipschFan Posted December 26, 2004 Author Share Posted December 26, 2004 Anyone out in Klipsch Land a Berkline dealer? http://www.berkline.com/images/prod_images/large/theater/094.jpg I saw these seats, sat in them, played a round a bit... Tried out every seat in the store really. I kept coming back to these. Wow the berkline 094's are nice. I looked at the 094 Group Series... 4 seats accross. C 094 53 Left recliner 54 armless (Married 10+ years, and we still like to cuddle.) 54 armless C 094 52 Right recliner This gives it a slight curve at the side seats and is 140 inches wide at the deepest part. These would be black leather, and powered seats. Looked like 6,900 MSRB list + - 3,300 After Holiday sale for everything. (including delivery too.)It is a little more than I had planned to spend like evrything else in this hobby I would hate to "save" a few hundred by playing it safe but not enjoying a great choice in seats I will be sitting in for years to go. These seats had bigger cup holders, come with 4 trays in Burlwood, storage areas and power tilt and felt very nice. Good size too, I did not feel "sqinched" in. I can see falling asleep, tilted back, a full tummy, happening really easy! LOL Anyone have any luck or knowledge in this series? The local Watson's has this exact seat (Silver screen seating called Hollywood) That is made for them by Berkline that is the exact same that is in the pics on the Berkline site. Any thougths? (I am sure with their buying group how they came up with the 3,300 price on sale.) Thanks for any input. Roger in Indy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyKlipschFan Posted December 26, 2004 Author Share Posted December 26, 2004 sorry dp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill H. Posted December 26, 2004 Share Posted December 26, 2004 Roger, Actually that is a pretty good price. I paid 800 for one Barcolounger chair. Love those seats, and the color..... are you dealing with ? L. Fish Furniture Company 8401 East Washington St. Indianapolis IN 46219 317-897-8401 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyKlipschFan Posted December 26, 2004 Author Share Posted December 26, 2004 I saw L Fish is the Berkline dealer in town. I am working through Watson's.. Pendleton Pike. Berkline makes these for Watson's under the Hollywood- Silver Screen series. Maybe I should check with L Fish too Monday? Good Point. Black leather, too, BTW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill H. Posted December 26, 2004 Share Posted December 26, 2004 Roger, Is Watson's the store with the Flashy gal in the commericals? I hope you can, but probably Watson's is gonna win hands down...........Good Luck, and remember POST PICS!!!. BILL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyKlipschFan Posted December 26, 2004 Author Share Posted December 26, 2004 Yes one and the same. She is sweet too. I have met her several times at local charity auctions, and at a few Holiday Parties too. http://www.watsons.com/watsonsgirl/html/photogallery.html Cute girl, very short FYI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myriadcorp Posted December 27, 2004 Share Posted December 27, 2004 Just a thought on HT seats. I was thinking of getting these but then realized I could not lay down when I watch a movie. You have to sit up or sit and recline. I dont know about you all but I find it very nice to stretch out on my couch and watch a movie. The HT seating idea is great but really not practical to me. Forcing myself to sit upright is not my idea of comfort when I relax in my home. Just my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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