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3.1.2 channel HT AVR
hopefullguy replied to Drunken Monk's topic in AV Receivers, Multi-channel Amps & Processors
ok if its a rental then looks wont matter so much so improvise. you can mount 2 book shelf speakers on top of your front towers, angle them up to act like the bouncy speakers people buy.. or just buy some cheap pioneer bouncy speakers. or you could make 2 tall stands, paint the same colour as the walls so they blend in, sturdy bases of course and mount 2 books on top, angle them down to the listening position. not much else you can do except set up the 5.1 system correctly so it gives the great sound a simple 5.1 can give. i did in my small room and its very good using -
3.1.2 channel HT AVR
hopefullguy replied to Drunken Monk's topic in AV Receivers, Multi-channel Amps & Processors
i didnt say you cant do it, just never heard of having 2 atmos but not having surrounds. you reeally dont have to spend much on atmos speakers if you already have 2x klipsch book shelf just use them as surrounds and buy 2 2nd hand speakers for atmos. dont need to buy klipsch or any expensive speaker. 2 book shelf will do. https://forums.audioholics.com/forums/threads/why-cant-bookshelf-type-speakers-be-used-for-atmos.114761/ https://www.soundandvision.com/content/can-i-repurpose-back-surround-speakers-dolby-atmos -
3.1.2 channel HT AVR
hopefullguy replied to Drunken Monk's topic in AV Receivers, Multi-channel Amps & Processors
if your looking for an atmos set up you really need to have at least the 5.1 lower level of sound usually at ear level, then atmos speakers form the upper sound level. why would you not have the surround channels in place? -
Marantz Amp / Speaker setup
hopefullguy replied to April Snow's topic in Stereo Amplifiers & Pre-Amps
do not change the selector to 4 ohms... leave it at 8 ohms. just too many to list https://www.audioholics.com/audio-amplifier/impedance-selector-switch-1 https://www.avsforum.com/threads/should-i-change-the-impedance-to-6-ohms-on-my-avr.3061864/ https://community.klipsch.com/index.php?/topic/181902-denonmarantz-avr-impedance-setting-4-6-8-ohm/ https://www.hometheatershack.com/threads/speaker-impedance-setting-on-receivers.37466/ -
VisuaLax motorised screen
hopefullguy replied to Mbackhausen's topic in Projector & Screen Discussion
here you go, at least you can audition it https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/ferntree-gully/home-theatre-systems/projector-screen-130-inch/1266075803 do your own research. -
VisuaLax motorised screen
hopefullguy replied to Mbackhausen's topic in Projector & Screen Discussion
they are a cheap import, many with them seem to be happy but yours has obviously failed what quality control they have... refund -
Help with first time dual Subwoofers setup & placements
hopefullguy replied to mraussieav's topic in General AV Discussion
i was under the impression that when using 2 subs one has phase set to "0" and one set to "180" but thats just how mine are done. i am a fan of the first sub position behind the seating, near seating in fact. then the other can go at the front etc. also when doing the auto set up turn the auto/on to on, not auto.. then leave it on. i dont trust the auto on any sub. dont be afraid to try different sub positions, a small move here or there can make a big difference. -
I need a subwoofer over 12 inch. Which one is good?
hopefullguy replied to Glenn Z's topic in Beginners & Purchasing Advice
over 12" subs.. try klipsch adelaide speakers krix velodyne svs osborn just to name a few -
must be looking to build post count so can sell something.. cut and paste with no actual response, nice one. as for krix.. horns for HT the rest dont matter.
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haha part time klipsch owner here.. the same over pricing applies to all klipsch products sold in Oz. maybe add 35% to that $2k price. 🙂
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can i ask who on ebay you ordered from? i gave up on anyone in Aust. and got mine from spandex world in the U.S. thats who just about all diy people use on AVS forums. what pj have you got? not yet set up as still re modelling the room.
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why do you want 2 subs left and right of mains? standard way 2 subs are advertised but reality may say place one behind your seating.. always works better for me and you have audyssey xt32. anyway you are in Vic so just buy this https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/skye/speakers/svs-pb-12-plus-subwoofer-great-condition/1266333026 use with existing sub.
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SOLD: FS: SVS SB2000 Subwoofer
hopefullguy replied to Lenidudee's topic in Classifieds - Stereo, Home Cinema & Headphones
it states that audition is not possible.. i would suggest a buyer at least turns it on.. i learnt the hard way buying another svs sub -
Sub crawl for downfiring rear port subwoofer
hopefullguy replied to jonooo's topic in Speakers, Soundbars and Subwoofers
so this is a 2.1 system? sub choice is interesting if for music as that sub gets very ave ratings from users, but can mean little if it works for you. the thing is down firing are usually for movies and usually placed on a hard "slab".. ie: thick piece of hardwood or a large paving stone etc. try as suggested and centre the set up, to far to the left. try the sub behind your seating. is there an avr in your set up? what auto EQ does it have? -
movies = ported, get the svs pb2000 pro or buy a 2nd hand pb3000.
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Freight & Couriers - Shipping Hi-Fi
hopefullguy replied to Snoopy8's topic in General Hi-Fi Discussion
dont want to be negative but.. "packed well"? where is the corner protection, just a few bits of card board with bubble wrap. would have made some corner supports from polystyrene at least or they should have those very thick cardboard ones at the very least. used those idiots just once and ended up with a forklift tong thru the box. -
so you feel say 2x 15" sealed subs, for a diy noobie, is a much easier project. i have actually joined avs forums and researched some diy but what talk about is not cheap here and most of the technicalls go over my head easily... is there an aust. site to get the info from ie what driver, box size/materials etc that relate to gear here we can actually get.. i mean parts express hundreds of $$$ for a driver, come on.
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New Theatre Room Build 2020
hopefullguy replied to OzJustin's topic in Room Acoustics, Construction and Design
hmm so this replaces bass shakers in effect. can it be retrofitted to a 13" riser i already have? sorry i looked at avs link and lately all this stuff goes over my head. what powers it? my shakers run off an old yammy avr. -
floorstanding speakers upgrade recommendation
hopefullguy replied to blackhole's topic in Speakers, Soundbars and Subwoofers
think a bit more detail is required about room sizing and speaker placement vs tv? seating position. seriously seem to have the sub covered, the fronts in HT lucky to do 20% of the work so what centre are you running? most manufacturers do not "match fronts with centre correctly anyway.