Just google pono music and read about it. Most reviews say it is absolute BS; expensive and doesn't actually sound any better than MP3s.
http://appleinsider.com/articles/15/02/02/neil-youngs-400-pono-hi-def-music-player-loses-to-apples-iphone-in-blind-audio-test...
One more option is to use two center speakers, one on each side of the center stud.
You could get away with smaller drivers since they'd be doubled up.
Are you surprised that they can hear it? I hate the cars with giant subs; when I lived in an older house the windows would rattle when they drove by.
I'm considerate of my neighbors too, because I don't want to be bothered with their loud bass.
I'd put on some loud music, go outside and check...
You're not making any sense.
You have an AV receiver and an AV Unit? What is the AV unit?
If they are separate systems then yes you can play them at the same time and it won't hurt anything. And no, you can't make a 10.2 system out of that.
When I see the ads with the low introductory prices I always wonder how much it costs after the first year.
You should consider cutting the cord. Depending on which channels your family wants and how fast your internet connection is, you can save a bundle.
So you're talking about changing from using a computer and set of speakers at a desk to building an entertainment system in a room?
For a couple of years I didn't have a TV and my laptop was my entertainment center. I'd watch blu-rays, DVDs and online video on the screen and play my MP3s...
I haven't kept up with the latest but normally receivers can't multitask.
Whatever source is selected will play from all the speakers.
Since you'll likely only listen to music on the patio you can build a separate system for that. Stereo receivers and CD players are cheap and you can locate...
The size of speaker enclosures has always been determined by the woofer, so when you have a separate sub the midrange and tweeter combo can work well in a relatively small box.
Those mounts you link to are bulky and expensive. Do those pioneers need that much?
There are lots of smaller and...
Yes, there are lots of other uses for the 201s.
My Onkyo surround receiver has "B" outputs for a pair of stereo speakers in another room.
I was just looking at Amazon and they show lots of surround speaker systems for under $500; even some JBL, Polk and other good names.
Do you have a 5.1 receiver? You wrote of having 2.0 stereo now.
If you don't, I'd look at HTIB systems because they give you the most for your money. I have an Onkyo that I really like and to build a comparable system with separate pieces would have cost a lot more.
I've been an audiophile...
Has no affect on the voltage.
I'm not familiar with your Monster but some have sections that are isolated from each other. For instance, some devices with motors can put noise into the AC line that an audio amp could pick up. If the outlets are isolated that won't happen.
Google your model...
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Is your point that you're not going to OC? Lots of people don't.
I've built systems for decades and used to upgrade parts and spend hours tweaking to get the max out of my chips. Some systems were stable and lasted for a long while but others were flaky and failed.
It was fun playing...
You should really check out the review sites like cnet, techradar and tomsguide. Much better than just asking random people for advice.
Google "tv reviews 2015".
I was a serious audiophile in the '70s and owned two high-end tape machines: a Revox A77 and Technics RS-1506. Both were excellent, took 10.5 reels and I could dub from one to the other.
That Technics was incredible and probably the epitome of semi-pro RtoR technology. So good that they made...
Update: The biggest problem that I had was that reception was extremely inconsistent. For example; the PBS station signal strength would constantly fluctuate from 70+ down to less than 20 (where it would break up). I couldn't watch a one-hour show without having to get up and move the antennas...
Thanks for the antennaweb link!
I live in Albuquerque and it shows that there are 14 broadcast antennas about 12 miles NE of me, all clustered on one mountain.
I've been orienting my antennas more E-W and will switch them to the north wall.
Someone mentioned multipath problems and two amps...
I haven't been in a studio in decades and don't know what equipment they record with now but my musician friends use computers and MIDI.
Check ebay, and there are some vintage audio sites that may be able to help you out.
I see that it's a Tascam but can't read the model number. Google it and see what you find.
It's an 8-track studio recorder. Takes 10.5" reels. Can't tell if the tape is 1/4" or larger.
I spent over $2500 for two high-end reel to reel machines in the '70s but newer technology has made them...
Thanks for the help!
Finally got the system setup last week and I'm lovin it.
Can't expect much from a HTIB but the sound is clean, transparent and well defined. Bass is tight and not boomy. Overall I'm really happy with it.
The Dolby D and DTS both sound good and (as some have said) I doubt...
I lived 25+ miles from broadcast TV stations so bought 2 amplified indoor antennas; one with the amp built in and the other an inline amp. Hooked them both to a splitter and used the inline amp between the splitter and TV. Antennas 12 feet apart and oriented in different directions.
Reception...
First, I'd set the crossover at 120Hz because of your satellites. As you said, if the setting is too low (and you like it loud) you can blow the smaller drivers by pushing them too hard and too low.
But this is not as simple as it seems at first.
Crossovers are not switches; the sound...
Spent most of my life in the NE and didn't mind spiders unless they were in the house. Moved to Albuquerque four months ago and caught the first Black Widow I've ever seen (as it tried to get in the front door).
Why is their venom powerful enough to kill my kids and pets? WTF, do they hunt...
Thanks for the help!
Yes, the Onkyo's a big box system that cost about $800 (at Circuit City) back then.
It doesn't have HDMI but it never made much sense to me to run the video through the receiver anyway.
It has four digital audio inputs but three are optical. The out from my TV is coaxial...
I've been using the MS Wireless 3000 for over two years and really like it. Flawless operation, good range and decent battery life.
Edit: And I've never noticed any lag whatsoever.
I use a mouse pad but you probably don't have to.
When in a chair I put the mouse pad on my thigh.
I like my...
11 years ago I bought an Onkyo 6.1 system and loved it.
Great sex clouded my mind and I gave it to my girlfriend 6 years ago.
Last year I bought a Sony 5.1 blu-ray player/5.1 surround system that has DTS Master Audio. Sounds pretty good but not as good as the Onkyo.
The (now-ex) girlfriend is...
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