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Adiabatic posted:Stupid question... I have some crappy receiver just running 2 wall mounted speakers, which have been there since the house was built. The audio out of them is good, but pumping any decent amount of dB into them is getting undesired results. The speakers are at around the volume of what your tv would be at regularly @ -4dB, and sounds somewhat distorted as if too many amps were being fed to them. At anything over -4dB the receiver cuts off and the speakers are clear but low volume at -7dB and under. Thoughts about remedies? While not amazing, that receiver's certainly not crappy and should be more than adequate for driving just about any pair of speakers, let alone a small pair like that. The most obvious thing i suppose is to make sure everything's hooked up correctly. No bare or frayed wires touching each other, polarity correct, etc. Assuming those things then i'd say the speakers are just awful and were either never good in the first place or degraded somewhere along the line and now don't perform like they used to. The only remedy would be to get new speakers. You can surely get a set better than those for extremely cheap. The Mirage Omni 150s are on sale and offer great value for money. Their design should fill up your room a little more than other speaker types, and for $140 from Vanns they can't be beat. They're also small enough to easily mount on your wall. http://www.vanns.com/shop/servlet/i...tures/542280291
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.Nathan. posted:The Mirage Omni 150s are on sale and offer great value for money. Their design should fill up your room a little more than other speaker types, and for $140 from Vanns they can't be beat. They're also small enough to easily mount on your wall. http://www.vanns.com/shop/servlet/i...tures/542280291 That looks like a crazy deal for what appear to be pretty well reviewed speakers. Has anyone here heard them?
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Owsla posted:That looks like a crazy deal for what appear to be pretty well reviewed speakers. Has anyone here heard them? I have some Mirage Omnisat Micros for my surround speakers. They're not exactly the same as the Omni 150s, but they use the same technology. I really enjoy them. For their size and price they can't be beat. Their ability to create a wide, immersive sound field is impressive. If i didn't already own the Omnisats i'd definitely be picking up a couple pairs of the Omni 150s.
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Man, it's tough to resist these, I think I'll have to grab a pair. As much as I love my Microbes they are very directional and the sweet spot is tiny for how much I move around my listening area.
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I have 3 HDMI devices now and my TV only has 1 input. I am in the market for a midrange A/V system so I can run everything through that, including 3 HDMI inputs with 1 output to my TV. I found this beast, http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...4FW9EC5TN3Q8BHK reg, 599 on sale for 364, it has everything I need, but I want to know if any body here has anything bad to say against it... OR can recommend another one that is better. The price is pretty hard to beat for what I need and Amazon has good reviews. Any help is appreciated, and any suggestions for speakers would be nice. I am open to even the new sound bars.
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I'm sorry if this is a silly question and I hope this is the right place for it. I use an old G3 iMac and my stereo (a pleasant little Panasonic DVD/MD/CD combo) is nearby. This stereo has an input (seems to be a standard headphone-type plug) for a portable MD player to connect to (via its headphone-out jack). I assume it's OK to connect the iMac's headphone out port to the stereo's input. Is there anything I should be careful of? And is there any adjustment I should make to the iMac's settings to make sure I get the best (well best available anyway) sound?
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Weatherman posted:I'm sorry if this is a silly question and I hope this is the right place for it. That should work fine, no problem.
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I have tried various searches, but I am not sure of the terminology to use nor do I know if this exists. Basically I need an RCA extension with a 1/8th stereo male on the RCA male end. Simple version: One end has the two RCA females, the other end has the two RCA males PLUS the 1/8th stereo male.
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The Relentless posted:Simple version: One end has the two RCA females, the other end has the two RCA males PLUS the 1/8th stereo male. I've never heard of something like that. What do you need it for? Perhaps there is a different way of achieving what you're after.
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Pibborando San posted:I've never heard of something like that. What do you need it for? Perhaps there is a different way of achieving what you're after. There is, using various cables and adapters. I was just hoping there was an all-inclusive cable.
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The Relentless posted:There is, using various cables and adapters. I was just hoping there was an all-inclusive cable. You can easily make one yourself if you're not afraid to use a soldering iron. I'm afraid that's the only way you'll get such a non-standard cable.
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I'm new to AV and looking to buy a new 2.1 system and I'd really like some help. Right now I'm looking of getting: Energy - RC-10 - Bookshelf Speakers -350$ with a cheap sub Dayton SUB-100 10" 125 Watt Powered Subwoofer -105$ Is this viable? I was initially looking at getting some swans m200 but I have a tiny bit bigger budget then I first thought. I'll primarily be using it for my computer and laptop in a relatively small room. I was wondering what brand of receiver I could get for cheap, probably around 200-300$? Would the Onkyo 505 be a good choice?
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pim01 posted:That should work fine, no problem. Thank you muchly.
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The Relentless posted:I have tried various searches, but I am not sure of the terminology to use nor do I know if this exists. Basically I need an RCA extension with a 1/8th stereo male on the RCA male end. Just because you can adapt it together doesn't mean you should. It sure sounds like you're trying to connect two sources to one destination. Even if only one source is ever turned on at a given time you're still going to get weird (and likely noise inducing) impedence problems eventually. You need a source selector box.
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Can I use the tape out connection on my receiver to get a line level and RIAA equalized version of my phono input?
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sund posted:Can I use the tape out connection on my receiver to get a line level and RIAA equalized version of my phono input? That worked on both my old Pioneer 2-channel amp and 5.1 Receiver, so I'd say yes.
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Just got my SVS 20-39pci this morning. Brilliant piece of kit. SVS is by far one of the best companies i've dealt with. Not only did the sub get here in 3 days, packaged amazingly, but they even threw in a Radioshack SPL meter. The same SPL meter i was planning on going to Radioshack and paying $45 for this afternoon. I haven't had a chance to really stretch its legs as it's still early here and my apartment neighbors probably wouldn't appreciate it too much, but even at moderate volumes it sounds amazing with the DTS and DD demo discs i've thrown at it.
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.Nathan. posted:Just got my SVS 20-39pci this morning. Brilliant piece of kit. SVS is by far one of the best companies i've dealt with. Not only did the sub get here in 3 days, packaged amazingly, but they even threw in a Radioshack SPL meter. The same SPL meter i was planning on going to Radioshack and paying $45 for this afternoon. I haven't had a chance to really stretch its legs as it's still early here and my apartment neighbors probably wouldn't appreciate it too much, but even at moderate volumes it sounds amazing with the DTS and DD demo discs i've thrown at it. Did you get a proper sine sweep (on cd/dvd) to go with that dB meter? When we (demo room at work) got our MS sub, we got a nice dB meter with it, but no demo disc with a sweep on it. Firing up matlab easily remedied that, but I thought it was kind of weird to ship a meter, but no proper way to use it. I wish I didn't live in an ancient appartment - I do love sub-bass  .
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pim01 posted:Did you get a proper sine sweep (on cd/dvd) to go with that dB meter? When we (demo room at work) got our MS sub, we got a nice dB meter with it, but no demo disc with a sweep on it. Nope, but i have DVE and AVIA on my HTPC so i think i'll be ok. I suppose for most people using the receiver's test tones gets them decent results anyway, atleast compared to not using a meter at all.
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Looking to put together an inexpensive 2.0 setup for my computer. Right now I'm running a 5.1 logitech set and it's pretty darn lousy. Will mainly be using it for music listening and gaming. With some occasional movie viewing. I am running one of these sound cards http://www.auzentech.com/site/products/x-mystique.php I don't know a whole lot about audio components so please help me out.
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ErikTheRed posted:Looking to put together an inexpensive 2.0 setup for my computer. Right now I'm running a 5.1 logitech set and it's pretty darn lousy. Will mainly be using it for music listening and gaming. With some occasional movie viewing. I am running one of these sound cards http://www.auzentech.com/site/products/x-mystique.php These Swan 200 Mk II are regarded (at least by us in the forums) as the best 2.0 computer speakers ($200 on newegg). If you're willing to spend some more money (or spend time searching for used stuff), you can get way better sound with a good amp/receiver and a pair of good bookshelf speakers.
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Not sure if I'm posting in the right thread, but here goes I'm considering upgrading my lovely CRT and buying a nice Plasma - I have the Panasonic TH-50PX70A 50" in mind. [http://panasonic.com.au/products/de...m?objectID=3836] Currently I'm running this Pioneer receiver (VSX-AX5i) - [http://www.pioneer.eu/eur/products/...5i-S/index.html] Upgrading it isn't really an option, due to limited funds. I'm also running this Pioneer DVD player (DV-686A) - [http://www.decibelhifi.com.au/prod371.htm] Now I'm an absolute dumbass when it comes cables and such. My question is, considering my receiver, can someone please explain to me what cables (HD & otherwise) I should be using once I install the plasma? Both audio & video - from dvd to receiver, tv to reciever. Thanking you a lot in advance. Martyr fucked around with this message at Dec 15, 2007 around 12:12 |
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pim01 posted:These Swan 200 Mk II are regarded (at least by us in the forums) as the best 2.0 computer speakers ($200 on newegg). If you're willing to spend some more money (or spend time searching for used stuff), you can get way better sound with a good amp/receiver and a pair of good bookshelf speakers. I was digging around in my basement and found this receiver http://cgi.ebay.com/Technics-SA-GX4...3QQcmdZViewItem I also found a pair of Realistic bookshelf speakers. I'm using these for the time being. I'll see if I can't find those Swan speakers used or wait and see if I get some money for Christmas. ErikTheRed fucked around with this message at Dec 15, 2007 around 05:16 |
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I'm not sure how to go about setting up my audio system. I need a set of decent speakers that can be plugged in to my motherboard's 3.5mm audio ports and also accept RCA stereo inputs, and easily switch between the two sources. It would also be nice to have an easily accessible headphone jack. Is there some combination of adapters I could use for this with a simple trio of 2.1 computer speakers, or a set of sub-$100 speakers already capable of it? I'm not much of an audiophile and my definition of "decent" may be your definition of "slightly more useful as a speaker than as a paperweight". 
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ErikTheRed posted:I also found a pair of Realistic bookshelf speakers. I'm using these for the time being. I'll see if I can't find those Swan speakers used or wait and see if I get some money for Christmas. You could also keep your receiver, and use that $200 on a pair of these, for instance. If you live in europe (like me), the Mordaunt Short 902i is the best speaker you can get for ~€130/pair, in my opinion.
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Martyr posted:My question is, considering my receiver, can someone please explain to me what cables (HD & otherwise) I should be using once I install the plasma? Both audio & video - from dvd to receiver, tv to reciever. Both your links are broken, so I don't know the exact model of the receiver. What cables you should use depends on a few things, so if you can give the model # (and the model of the DVD player you're using), it'd make recommending the correct cables easier  .
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Pitch posted:I'm not sure how to go about setting up my audio system. I need a set of decent speakers that can be plugged in to my motherboard's 3.5mm audio ports and also accept RCA stereo inputs, and easily switch between the two sources. It would also be nice to have an easily accessible headphone jack. Is there some combination of adapters I could use for this with a simple trio of 2.1 computer speakers, or a set of sub-$100 speakers already capable of it? I'm not much of an audiophile and my definition of "decent" may be your definition of "slightly more useful as a speaker than as a paperweight". I'd say you should get a Klipsch ProMedia 2.1. $115 at Amazon, and this is what the blurb says: product description posted:ProMedia 2.1 offers a convenient headphone jack and dual stereo analog inputs, one for a more or less hard-wired connection from your computer's line or headphone output jack, the second to accommodate a portable audio device such as an MP3 or minidisc player/recorder. Get this adapter to use your dual RCA input with the Klipsch's stereo minjack input. edit: Triple post! pim01 fucked around with this message at Dec 15, 2007 around 11:14 |
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pim01 posted:Both your links are broken, so I don't know the exact model of the receiver. What cables you should use depends on a few things, so if you can give the model # (and the model of the DVD player you're using), it'd make recommending the correct cables easier Sorry, links fixed. Thankyou.
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pim01 posted:I'd say you should get a Klipsch ProMedia 2.1. $115 at Amazon, and this is what the blurb says:
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Martyr posted:My question is, considering my receiver, can someone please explain to me what cables (HD & otherwise) I should be using once I install the plasma? Both audio & video - from dvd to receiver, tv to reciever.
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Saukkis posted:Since you have a receiver I assume you have separate speakers. Run component video cable and S/PDIF coaxial RCA cable from the DVD player to the receiver. Then run another component video to the TV for transferring video and S/PDIF optical cable to transfer audio from DVB-T to the receiver. If you still watch analog TV you also need a RCA stereo audio cable. Why wouldn't he just run the component cable straight to the TV? Unless he's pressed for inputs then he doesn't gain anything by putting the receiver in the middle of the video path.
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.Nathan. posted:Why wouldn't he just run the component cable straight to the TV? Unless he's pressed for inputs then he doesn't gain anything by putting the receiver in the middle of the video path.
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Saukkis posted:Since you have a receiver I assume you have separate speakers. Run component video cable and S/PDIF coaxial RCA cable from the DVD player to the receiver. Then run another component video to the TV for transferring video and S/PDIF optical cable to transfer audio from DVB-T to the receiver. If you still watch analog TV you also need a RCA stereo audio cable. Yes, I do have separate speakers running off the receiver. Currently with my setup as mentioned above (prior to my new tv getting installed), I have a RCA (using only the yellow/video cable) from the DVD player to my receiver 'dvd-in' input. A Digital Coaxial cable from the DVD player to the receiver. And another RCA (using all three) from my receiver 'tv/sat in' input into my cable tv box. So once the new tv is installed, all I need to do is buy a S/PDIF optical cable to carry the audio from the DVB-T to the reciever? Or will my cable tv RCAs already do this? Also, I should ditch the RCA from the dvd player to the reciever and buy a proper component video cable as the sheilding on the rca is little to none, correct? Urgh.. So confused.
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MrMidnight posted:Can anybody recommend a good set of wireless speakers? Preferably ones that are HTiB? I’m also am looking for advice or any information or experiences with wireless rear speakers for a home theater build (doesn't necessarily have to be HTiB.) Obvious issues/questions revolve around quality of sound (not looking for super great audio) and power issues (i.e. batteries vs. AC power.) Any thoughts or experiences would be appreciated. ---- Also, I'm a total awful n00b - is there any easy way (that I'm clearly missing) to search the forums only?
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How do Polk RTi A9s compare to other floors in the $750 price range? They are going to be driven my Pioneer Spec-4 amps and an Outlaw preamp.
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Would it be better to go for the Harman Kardon 3485 120-Watt 2-Channel Stereo Receiver or the Harmon Kardon 147 AV receiver if I'm only planning on using 2.1 audio? I'd like to connect the receiver to my laptop and listen to music but I would also like to watch movies as well - was wondering if there would be any difference between stereo or ht receivers. My speakers are RC-10 energy bookshelves
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Does anyone have any experience with these speakers? http://www.crutchfield.com/App/Prod...s+HS+450&tp=185 The price is decent and Sound & Vision seems to like them, and they seem to be about the right size for a standard sized living room.
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Is there anything I can do to prevent electromagnetic interference from my cellphone from affecting my non-shielded $50 PC subwoofer? Is there a way I can add shielding to my subwoofer? Duct taping metal plates to the sides? Wrapping it in tinfoil? I know nothing about audio so bare with me. Due to space constraints, it's not possible for me to simply keep my cellphone further away from my subwoofer. I use my cellphone as an alarm clock and it has to be on my computer desk when I'm sleeping.
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Quick question concerning vinyl to mp3 endeavors, I've recently bought some vinyl LPs off of ebay, and I'm trying to figure out the best way to convert them into reasonable-quality mp3. The best I've seen so far is the InstantMusic Vinyl & Cassette Ripper off of thinkgeek, which would allow me to convert using my own turntable, which is in good enough condition to not affect the music quality (the turntable and LPs are both in near-mint condition). Alternatively, Thinkgeek also offers the Ion USB Turntable, an all-in-one turntable that directly converts from vinyl to mp3 without the need for other hardware. Although, I'm slightly wary of Thinkgeek merchandise, as I know it's not exactly top of the line stuff, so I'm wondering if I want to go the Thinkgeek path. So I'm curious as to opinions on these products or any alternatives for ripping vinyl to mp3s. Any thoughts?
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Corn Nuts posted:Is there anything I can do to prevent electromagnetic interference from my cellphone from affecting my non-shielded $50 PC subwoofer? Is there a way I can add shielding to my subwoofer? Duct taping metal plates to the sides? Wrapping it in tinfoil? I know nothing about audio so bare with me. Your $50 PC subwoofer is crap, sorry. You could make a cage for it out of chickenwire, but you should ground it by soldering it to a ground somewhere in your system, preferably the common ground in the amp that I assume is in the subwoofer.
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