DrWho Posted July 12, 2006 Share Posted July 12, 2006 ah, you mean volume pot. Sounds like an easy fix actually. Even if you end up with an entire amp replacement you'll still have gotten an awesome deal. btw, love your username... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyGoesTo11 Posted July 12, 2006 Author Share Posted July 12, 2006 Cool I'm glad to hear that,I'll be calling klipsch in the morning about that.How does the RW-12 compare to the SUB-12 in sound,quality besides 21hz to 24hz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay481985 Posted July 12, 2006 Share Posted July 12, 2006 I believe the sub 12 goes a bit deeper and louder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrWho Posted July 12, 2006 Share Posted July 12, 2006 no clue, never heard them side by side in the same room. But from what I've heard of the two, the Sub-12 should sound more on the dry side, lacking that characteristic punch of the reference subwoofers. I've always considered the sub-12 to be better bang for the buck, but if you can get a good deal on the RW-12 then I would definetly go that route. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyGoesTo11 Posted July 13, 2006 Author Share Posted July 13, 2006 I called Klipsch about the volume controll pot,and its a $5 part.I was told the sub can be ran without the volume controll(disconnected)since its only used to turn down the sub,and just controll it through the receiver.I ordered the part and should be here along with the sub monday,I'll let you know how it works out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indyjeep Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 I work at BBY in Indy and the Sub-12 is quite possibly the best Sub we have every carried between JBL, Klipsch, Sony, Blo$e, or Cerwin-Vega. Great great quality, we have it matched with an SLX system mounted as soon as you come into the HT dept. Gain turned up a 1/4 and it fills up most of the store almost. Great buy if you ask me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyGoesTo11 Posted July 19, 2006 Author Share Posted July 19, 2006 The sub arrived on hour ago,and it works perfectly (volume pot disconnected) at full volume,no scrathes or dings,even smells good(must have not been a smoker.While listening to the radio its hitting very low and hard with hardley any volume,and the only thing thats acceptable is rap/house music in that category, everything else sounds way too bassy.Right now my Rsx's are turned all the way up +12db,and the sub at -12db on the receiver,still too much but not muddy (maby alittle) Im getting the volume controll hopefully tomorrow and its going down more then half.I am very happy with this purchase,and am obout to watch Fantastic four(only movie I have right now)future movies will be Top Gun,Matrix123 ect...getting the online blockbuster pass.The movie just started and in a 12'/10' room it sounds siiiiiccckkkk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyGoesTo11 Posted July 20, 2006 Author Share Posted July 20, 2006 When the movie is paused should I be hearing a humm from the sub? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay481985 Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 no thats a ground loop problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyGoesTo11 Posted July 20, 2006 Author Share Posted July 20, 2006 On just the sub Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay481985 Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 ground loop problem.... USA electricity is designated 115 volts (varies from 105-125) 15 AMP 60 hertz AC. hence your hearing a ground loop problem with 60 hertz hence its from your sub. Try a cheater plug. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyGoesTo11 Posted July 20, 2006 Author Share Posted July 20, 2006 I disconnected the TV out,and network in from my qwest box and it stopped...research... ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay481985 Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 ground loop is caused by another device in the circuit, i.e. your tv or network etc that leaks some voltage back into the grounding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrWho Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 The problem is that the ground on the cable line is "dirty" and once connected to another device in your system that connects to the ground you end up with current flowing through everyone's ground - thus causing that 60Hz hum. The problem can be remedied by using an isolation transformer on the cable line. You might also try a 25 cent cheater plug on the subwoofer, but that probably won't alleviate the issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyGoesTo11 Posted July 20, 2006 Author Share Posted July 20, 2006 The cheater plug meaning an isolator between the sub and my spdif cable?Ill try the qwest box iso first and see what happens.Is it better to put a iso on the tv out or network in Ill try them seperate and see tomorrow.This sub is ratteling things that I didint know I had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyGoesTo11 Posted July 20, 2006 Author Share Posted July 20, 2006 Does anyone actually run their subs at max?quality subs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay481985 Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 The cheater plug meaning an isolator between the sub and my spdif cable?Ill try the qwest box iso first and see what happens.Is it better to put a iso on the tv out or network in Ill try them seperate and see tomorrow.This sub is ratteling things that I didint know I had. balls? sorry I had to [:$] the cheater plug is that plug that accepts three prong and then has just two prongs on the other side. What it does is not allow the ground to touch the dirty ground. But again it is not grounded so it might be somewhat dangerous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyGoesTo11 Posted July 20, 2006 Author Share Posted July 20, 2006 balls? sorry I had to [:$] Thats ok I would have taken a shot too.Since I got the sub I already want to upgrade my center and L/R speakers from the Rsx's to pickup some mids,maby use them in a 7.1 becouse they are very crisp speakers.This whole audio,home theater is just like owning a Jeep,you break something and endup replacing the part with something bigger,better,stronger(more expensive) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indyjeep Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 I agree about the whole Jeep thing, (being a current owner of one). lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyGoesTo11 Posted July 21, 2006 Author Share Posted July 21, 2006 I got the volume pot today,threw it in and still can't controll the volume.I want to take the sub apart but not sure what to look for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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