Recent content by texasbbq

  1. T

    What songs do you want played at your funeral?

    My sons have been instructed to play "Spanish Moon" by Little Feat at the after party.
  2. T

    How many systems do you have?

    Probably too many.. 9 systems in house, 4 on loan to family members, enough extra components for 2 more complete systems. Included in house are: Family Room (2) - HT system and a stereo system(Onkyo Receiver, Dennis Murphy modded Pioneer speakers, Jamo sub) that also drives 3 pairs of...
  3. T

    Opinions Requested: Which LP/HP Filters To Use?

    Gear in question: NHT SA-2 Sub Amp Emotiva USP-1 Preamp Both have hp/lp filters for satellite/sub management. NHT has low-pass continuously variable between 35-150Hz, 18dB/octave. Selectable high-pass at 50, 75, and 110Hz, 12dB/octave. Emotiva has both lp/hp filters, continuously variable...
  4. T

    What Are You Running For Sound In The Great Outdoors?

    Running 3 pairs of speakers, (2) pr. Proficient 2-Ways under covered patio & pool deck and (1) pr. rock speakers at ear level by pool. Each pair driven by a separate Jamo MPA-101 Power Amp, fed by daisy chained 2nd source output of a Onkyo TX-8050 Receiver. HD outdoor volume controls on pool...
  5. T

    NHT 1.3a/SW2 advice needed

    Perfect! Thanks again!
  6. T

    NHT 1.3a/SW2 advice needed

    Thanks for the reply. Any idea on HP freq. for the 1.3's? I cannot find any specs on them, except for an article/review that states they are good down to 50 Hz.
  7. T

    NHT 1.3a/SW2 advice needed

    I have a pair of NHT 1.3a's that I want to put in my guest/listening room, along with a recently acquired NHT SW2 sub and SA2 amp. Questions: How good is the high pass filter in the SA2? Would I be better off running the 1.3's full range and using the crossover in the amp for the sub? If...
  8. T

    MikeT - Excellent Seller!

    Bought a ProJect turntable and from MikeT. First class transaction, from start to finish. Would not hesitate to buy from again. Thanks Mike!
  9. T

    Analog to Digital Converters (ADC)

    Greetings, I am gathering gear for a small personal listening room. I was planning to go all digital using a Denon DNP-720AE Network Music Player into a Emotiva XDA-2 Digital Pre/DAC. The Emotiva has no analog inputs. Reconsidering my all digital decision, I want to add a turntable to the...
  10. T

    Seeking Advice on Stereo Subs

    BigElCat: I was planning on wye'ing the pre outs to the subs and rhe main amp. Jazzmans: Thank you for the suggestions, Klipsch or Paradigm subs would be appropriate for this level of gear. wsissons: Wow! Fantastic white paper! I think I am convinced to let this small room go with a single...
  11. T

    Seeking Advice on Stereo Subs

    Thanks for the replies. I want to make clear that I am not looking for an exaggerated thump, I am looking to get an accurate reproduction of the original music recordings. I am an electric bass player and the low end is important to me. My interest in individual subs per channel is the...
  12. T

    Seeking Advice on Stereo Subs

    Hi, first time poster here.. I am building a low/mid range system in a spare 14' x 12' bedroom. All new gear, Emotiva XDA-2 DAC/Pre and UPA-200 Amp, Grace Digital Tuner, and Polk Monitor 40 Series 2 Speakers. My question is on the sub selection. I was planning on using a Mirage BPS-150...
  13. T

    DCM CX-17's

    I bought a set of DCM CX-17 off of EBay and and while all drivers are working, they don't sound as good as the accolades that a lot of people on the forum gave them. They sound very peaky and muddy, A/Bed them with a pair of Mission Model 70ii's and the Missions sound clearly better...
Back
Top Bottom