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  1. Cody AOC

    What kind of use is this Dayton Audio subwoofer for?

    So i have been really interested in getting this subwoofer, Dayton Audio UM15-22 15" Ultimax DVC Subwoofer 2 ohms Per Coil, and i wanted to use it in my home with my audio system i'm a bass lover but is it made for home use or car use? I see some peple using them as home subwoofers and some...
    • Cody AOC
    • Thread
    • amplifer bass dayton audio sound speaker subwoofer
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Speakers
  2. Cody AOC

    Does Connecting My Speakers In Parallel Damage Them?

    So for almost 1 year i've been using my home speakers in parallel and I wanted to know does this damage them? If I ever played loud but I haven't but would it cause them to get damage or blow them? They are running in 4 ohms but this is 2, 8 ohm speakers that are in parallel done by me so I...
    • Cody AOC
    • Thread
    • amplifer home audio home audio speaker ohms sound speakers
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Speakers
  3. I

    Is a amp capable of delivering both delicate detail and body to sound ?

    Hi, I enjoy sound/music with both delicate detail and body through a stereo setup. Are these two sound characteristics 'delicate detail' and 'body' simultaneously possible? Amps certainly have variable Power levels Noise levels Power curve consistencies Can a good quality amp be all things...
  4. Salbreth1

    Marantz 1200 volume issue

    Hey guys, So I just finished a 1200b and noticed that I still have audio out of both channels when the volume is at zero. At first i figured a bad pot but out of curiosity I plugged in a 1200 I'm getting ready to start and it has the same problem. Even when the gain switch is on low I have audio...
  5. Cody AOC

    What ohms does 3, 8 ohm speakers connected make?

    So I have been wondering how many ohms would 3 speakers that are 8 ohms connected in parallel wiring make?
  6. Cody AOC

    Running a 4 ohm amp at 3 ohms causing damage?

    I have a Crown XLi 800 amp, my 8 ohm speakers 2 speakers on each channel they are not big speakers but ok size and they read 6.5 ohms each and when connected together the 2 speakers connected is 3.5 ohms and my amp is rated to go down to 4 ohms is this causing any damage? Sometimes I like to...
  7. D

    Why "thinner sound" from Yamaha is better than "bigger warm sound" from other brands

    Well I give you a short , very logically, and testable explanation. A video clip has 2 big parameters for video quality: 1 is resolution ( HD, Full HD) 2 bitrate (Mbps) A lower resolution with a higher bitrate can have a better video quality than a higher resolution with a lower bitrate. Is...
    • dadix
    • Thread
    • big cr natural sound sound soundstage speakers thin woofer yamaha
    • Replies: 50
    • Forum: Yamaha
  8. Djanvk

    Pioneer PL 514 TT, sound cutting in and out on one side.

    My Pioneer PL 514 TT has started to make the sound cut in and out, choppy like sound on the right side. I have verified it's the TT by hooking it up to another amp and I still get the same effect. I can move this sound to the left side by switching my red and white cables around also. Looking...
  9. The Gryphon

    How Would You Explain The Sound Of Your System To Another Enthusiast ?

    How would you do this? What words would you use to describe this to others , how would you ensure that that person understood clearly what you were hearing? Could you easily define what were the strengths of your system and what are they? Why do you believe you are getting a good accurate...
  10. The Gryphon

    When Was The "Golden Age" Of Audio Reproduction And In Which Countries Did It Occur?

    When was this age in your opinion and in which land(s) did it occur ?
  11. D

    Turntable really soft and quiet

    I have recently purchased a Pioneer PL-12d which has an Ortofon FF15e Mk II cartridge which i have plugged into the phono input on my Cambridge Audio A1 amp running into a pair of KEF Cresta 3s and the sound is really soft and really quiet. The volume has to be turned up to max to get a sound...
    • Danemeny21
    • Thread
    • cambridge audio a1 cresta 3 kef pioneer pl-12d quiet soft sound turntable
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Turntables
  12. C

    Panasonic boombox cassette deck needs help

    Hi, I have a Panasonic RX-C39 portable stereo from 1984 or thereabouts. 10 or 15 years ago the cassette deck developed a problem in that it makes a grinding noise when you play a tape. If you engage playback without a tape inserted, the deck acts fine. But when you play a tape, or when you play...
    • CPQ5360
    • Thread
    • belt belts boombox cassette ghettoblaster grinding panasonic portable sound stereo
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Tape
  13. efedude77

    What actually makes 2 different solid state receivers sound different?

    Hello everyone, I'm rather new to audio and I always see people describing different receivers and how they sound. Saying things such as "oh this receiver has a rich warm sound" or "I don't like that one, it has a colder sound". But what actually makes solid state receivers sound different as...
  14. C

    Anyone experienced with Grundig FineArts V2

    My friend is selling his Grundig for about 197$, not sure is a worth grab. I could not find relevant infos on net except for made in Portugal. Any forum-ers experienced with the sound? Would like opinions on the pricing too!
  15. MrCreosote

    H-K AVR 430 Strange Audio behavior via Optical input

    This has been a journey trying to troubleshoot Optical audio from a Hisense 55H7B 4k UHD to my 430. (I have already exchanged the TV and the replacement does the same thing.) I've had DVD and BD players connected and have never had any audio issues - only with this TV. My concern is that the...
    • MrCreosote
    • Thread
    • avr430 hisense 55h7b issue optical problem s/pdif sound
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Solid State
  16. J

    Need assistance creating something new!!!

    So here's the setup; I am looking to add the element of sound into my therapy sessions, but haven't the slightest clue as to where to start. What I want to accomplish; I would like to be able to set up two speakers on either side of the table my clients lay on. I want to be able to produce and...
  17. Altec Sound & Video Arena

    Altec Sound & Video Arena

    This is our sound and sight room. Newly rebuilt & refinished Altec Model 19's, Sony 60" WS Monitor, Nakamichi PA-7, CA-7a, ST-7. We are more than thrilled to watch movies or just listen to our DVD/CD collection!
    • dc270
    • Media item
    • 19 a;tec ht model room sight sound
    • Comments: 0
    • Category: Member's Systems
  18. MARTIN SPEAKERS USA 1969 Vintage SOUND TOWERS

    MARTIN SPEAKERS USA 1969 Vintage SOUND TOWERS

    These Martin Sound Towers (AKA Martin Free Field Tower) will ROCK your world. With four 8 inch cloth surround woofers in seperate chambers, 2 mids and two 2 phenolic ring tweeters . It was wired to 16 ohms and then back to 8. I had also wanted to mention it was this model that was in the...
    • mmartin0007
    • Media item
    • acadamy field free martin music of philadelphia sound speakers towers usa vintage
    • Comments: 0
    • Category: Speaker Gallery
  19. Teac 3340S and ADC Sound Shaper Three

    Teac 3340S and ADC Sound Shaper Three

    • Orcinus
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    • 3340-s 3340s a-3340s a3340s adc equalizer r2r reel rtr shaper sound teac three to
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    • Category: Member's Component
  20. Salk Sound Veracity HT1

    Salk Sound Veracity HT1

    Closeup pic of the Veracity HT1. Beautiful looks and sound too.
    • Wardsweb
    • Media item
    • ht1 salk sound veracity
    • Comments: 0
    • Category: AKFest 2005
  21. Salk Sound Room 1

    Salk Sound Room 1

    Here are the Veracity HT1's
    • Wardsweb
    • Media item
    • ht1 salk sound
    • Comments: 0
    • Category: AKFest 2005
  22. Salk Sound Room 2

    Salk Sound Room 2

    These Veracity HT3 (hope I spelled that right) were works of art and sound even better. Very impressive speaker able to deliver both delicate high end and serious fast lows.
    • Wardsweb
    • Media item
    • ht3 salk sound
    • Comments: 0
    • Category: AKFest 2005
  23. ADC Sound Shaper Three MK II Equalizer

    ADC Sound Shaper Three MK II Equalizer

    • Marantzaholic
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    • ads equalizer ii mk shaper sound three
    • Comments: 0
    • Category: Member Galleries
  24. ADC Sound Shaper Three Equalizer

    ADC Sound Shaper Three Equalizer

    • Marantzaholic
    • Media item
    • adc equalizer shaper sound three
    • Comments: 0
    • Category: Member Galleries
  25. Antique Sound Lab AQ 1006 845 DT Mono block amplifier

    Antique Sound Lab AQ 1006 845 DT Mono block amplifier

    Antique Sound Lab AQ 1006 845 DT Mono block amplifier
    • gonefishin
    • Media item
    • 1006 845 amplifier antique aq block dt lab mono sound
    • Comments: 0
    • Category: Tube Gallery
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