Home Theater Systems - Electronics and Forum - HomeTheaterShack - Home Audio Speakers http://www.hometheatershack.com/forums/ Home Audio Speakers includes discussion of manufactured loudspeakers for home stereo... as well as main speakers, center speakers and surround speakers for home theater surround sound systems, 5.1 and 7.1 speaker setup and configuration. Ask questions, share experiences and post reviews of your favorite speakers. Moderators: drdoan, JCD, Jungle Jack, recruit, nova en Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:40:38 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.hometheatershack.com/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg Home Theater Systems - Electronics and Forum - HomeTheaterShack - Home Audio Speakers http://www.hometheatershack.com/forums/ <![CDATA[Time Frame 2000's]]> http://www.hometheatershack.com/forums/home-audio-speakers/23108-time-frame-2000s.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 22:59:37 GMT Hello to all, I am new to this site and I need advice and info if anyone has it. Years ago when I worked for Circuit City... Hello to all,
I am new to this site and I need advice and info if anyone has it. Years ago when I worked for Circuit City during its' hayday (mid 80's - early 90's) the factory reps would come around at the Holidays and offer the sales crew incentives for selling their products. I fell in love with the DCM Time Frames and purchased two pair of TF-600's (through the factory incentive program) which I currently own. I knew they also made a TF-1000 but didn't consider it at the time since I didn't have the room or the power necessary to drive them accurately. I vaguely remember the DCM rep saying something about a monster they were going to create in the Time Frame line but I never heard anything else about them nor did I ever see any evidence that they existed. That is until last week. A good friend sent me a link to a craig's list posting of a pair of (what I thought was a typo) DCM Time Frame 2000's. After I realized and verified what they were I jumped on them like an Ethiopian at a free buffet. I now own these monolithic beasts which were in pristine condition thanks to an avid audiophile. I know very little about these monsters and I want to know the full back story as well as the specifications. I own a Harmon Kardon Home Theater receiver with 45 watts per and it does a decent job at driving them at low levels. I would never crank them up with this receiver for fear of clipping so I need some advice on what kind of power amp to buy in order to hear these things at their full potential. Surely someone out there knows about these speakers. All I do know is a fellow by the name of Steve Eberbach is key to their creation. I also see he is a member of this site. I do not wish to disturb him so if anyone knows him or converses with him on a regular basis please mention to him that I am desperately curious for any and all information he could be so gracious as to provide. For right now I am content to rent a copy of 2001 A Space Odyssey and let the monkeys dance around them. I welcome any and all advice from you guys and girls who know a lot more about this than I. Thank You all in advance.
MM
Thank You all in advance for your help.
Sincerely, M. Myrick
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]]> Home Audio Speakers gmjunkyard http://www.hometheatershack.com/forums/home-audio-speakers/23108-time-frame-2000s.html In Home Stereo Installation (Pictures!) http://www.hometheatershack.com/forums/home-audio-speakers/23080-home-stereo-installation-pictures.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:46:44 GMT Here is our IHSS (In Home Stereo System) :) I know... ceiling speakers suck and typically do not have the best sound; I did... Here is our IHSS (In Home Stereo System) :) I know... ceiling speakers suck and typically do not have the best sound; I did not really get to pick the speakers since the people who wired the house basically picked what they always use... I did pick the placement of the speakers in the ceiling. I tinned all of the ends of the wires, picked and setup all of the equipment, and installed all of the rockwool, activated charcoal in the enclosures in the ceilings. Everything has been EQ'd with REW too :D I also use my ear-EQ system, based on the equal loudness curves at 80 db (ISO 226:2003) as a 'house curve' of sorts... Everything has also been EQ'd using REW on a per-channel basis; so every speaker has its own unique eq, except for in the kitchen where there are 4 speakers (2 in parallel) so they use an average of each channel :D

The speakers used are MTX H825C's. The amplifier is a Crown CTS-8200 (200 watts/ch @ 8 ohms) with a Crown K1 driving the subwoofers. Everything is EQ'd crossed/over using a Crown USM-810. The USM-810 is driven by a Shure Auxpander 8x8 matrix mixer which can route any input to any channel in the house. The sources are a Numark HDCD1 (sort of like a big ipod with 2 outputs), a Tascam Radio tuner, and an 1/8" jack for an ipod, computer or whatever else you would want to plug in.

Here is a bag of activated charcoal :) An idea taken from KEF, activated charcoal helps at lower frequencies to increase the apparent size of the box... also the weight hopefully will help deaden some resonances from the gypsum board...

Rockwool (2" thick, cut to 1"thick pieces)

3M Super 74 foaming adhesive is what I have found works best for rockwool










The Backboxx things typically would not be very good however the entire attic area (on the drywall) has been coated with a hard polyurethane foam (vapor barrier) which gives it better stiffness, the barrier is a bit like "Great Stuff" found at hardware stores, but ~1" thick.







The tweeters are adjustable, They are all angled at 15 degrees 'inward' (toward the opposite channel) for uniformity; I used a modified laser pointer which was fixed on top of the dome tweeters to help point the tweeters at the correct point on the floor...






The Kitchen speakers are the "averaged" ones :)



Comments and feedback welcome :D ]]> Home Audio Speakers Chester http://www.hometheatershack.com/forums/home-audio-speakers/23080-home-stereo-installation-pictures.html Super High Fidelity Architectural Speakers http://www.hometheatershack.com/forums/home-audio-speakers/23019-super-high-fidelity-architectural-speakers.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:15:17 GMT Hi Everyone I am looking for a pair of speaker for my great room. I will be using them as musical listening speakers ... Hi Everyone

I am looking for a pair of speaker for my great room. I will be using them as musical listening speakers

Size is not an issue, power is not an issue, but they need to be in-wall to please the miss', and I also do not wish to acompany them with a sub-woofer

I Love DynAudio, but I dont know if their IP 24 series will be sufficant ]]> Home Audio Speakers billybishop81 http://www.hometheatershack.com/forums/home-audio-speakers/23019-super-high-fidelity-architectural-speakers.html Bose 901 Series VI http://www.hometheatershack.com/forums/home-audio-speakers/22956-bose-901-series-vi.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:42:56 GMT Hi, I have a pair of Bose 901 Series speakers, I have checked the specs behind the speakers, they show it as 8 ohms, but... Hi, I have a pair of Bose 901 Series speakers, I have checked the specs behind the speakers, they show it as 8 ohms, but when I measure it with a multimeter.It shows me 12.9 which makes it 16 ohms. Why do you think I get such a reading, I have tried the same multi meter on different speakers, they show me accurate reading..Please help. Thanks ]]> Home Audio Speakers Avalon http://www.hometheatershack.com/forums/home-audio-speakers/22956-bose-901-series-vi.html Classic speakers-no sound from mid-ranges or tweeters http://www.hometheatershack.com/forums/home-audio-speakers/22933-classic-speakers-no-sound-mid-ranges-tweeters.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:37:15 GMT Hi,

We were given a pair of Pioneer CS-G301WA 11 speakers. 12" woofers, 4.74" mid-ranges and 2.63" tweeters. The back connection is a push-in-the-wire type.

The woofers have foam rot and I have cleaned off the old foam and glue where the brittle surrounds used to be, so I can order replacements. I have never done this before, but I found a how-to at this forum with some good step-by-step pictures. My husband has replaced the entire cones on our other pair of speakers, so if I need help, I can call him. :D

But, I am curious as to what I encountered next. I hooked up these 120 watt speakers to my JVC receiver (1981 model, with capacity of 150 watts output) to see how they sound. There is distorted sound coming from the woofers, and when I gently hold the out edge of the cone to stabilize it, the sound comes out more true, as my action somewhat acts like the surrounds. I would expect this, as the surrounds are rotted away. But, there is no sound coming from either pair of mid-ranges or tweets. I can see no tears or holes. There is an electronic connection inside the cabinet, and I'm not sure what this is called - the crossover? It's just a little circuit board with a coil of copper wire wound round and a couple of capacitors. It appears in good condition - no leaks form the capacitors, if that is what they are called. The connections (spade connectors) all look good. I'm not sure how to diagnose this problem. The fellow that gave them to us said they just needed new foam edges. I am new at hi-fi and home theatre, and don't know anything about amplifiers, or the like. All of our equipment is a bit dated.

We have a volt meter tester, and can test the speaker wires, I think? (husband isn't home at the moment) I do get sound from our cabinet 2-way speakers when I use the same wiring connections to the back of the receiver.

Thanks for looking over our problem. Much appreciated.
Regards, Leesa ]]> Home Audio Speakers Leesa http://www.hometheatershack.com/forums/home-audio-speakers/22933-classic-speakers-no-sound-mid-ranges-tweeters.html Problem with my home theatre system http://www.hometheatershack.com/forums/home-audio-speakers/22905-problem-my-home-theatre-system.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 16:26:59 GMT Hello everyone,This is my first posting here and hope this is the place to ask. Anyway,I am having problem and that is... Hello everyone,This is my first posting here and hope this is the place to ask.

Anyway,I am having problem and that is sometimes I get signal noise like 1kHz tone while playback on DVD or watching TV.What kind of trouble I am having? Do you have any idea? I checked my connections over and over but I couldn't get rid of this signal noise coming from speakers.

By the way,My amplifier is yamaha (JX-V463) and my speakers are Jamo (S506HCS3).I just want to know what could be the possibilities that cause it.

Thanks for your help... ]]> Home Audio Speakers Poly http://www.hometheatershack.com/forums/home-audio-speakers/22905-problem-my-home-theatre-system.html Will these match up for center and surround? http://www.hometheatershack.com/forums/home-audio-speakers/22904-will-these-match-up-center-surround.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 15:50:11 GMT I have a pair of B&W 704s and have found a local dealer that has offerd me I think a very good price on a B&W LCR60 S3 center and a pair of DM6000 S3 surrounds. I know there are better choices but these are realy in my price zone. Or should I just hold off and wait? ]]> Home Audio Speakers olddog http://www.hometheatershack.com/forums/home-audio-speakers/22904-will-these-match-up-center-surround.html ProAc tablette reference 8 signature: Official Thread http://www.hometheatershack.com/forums/home-audio-speakers/22899-proac-tablette-reference-8-signature-official-thread.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 12:31:13 GMT *Details: * The ProAc Tablette Reference Eight bookshelf speaker, launched in 2001, has proved a hugely successful... Details:

The ProAc Tablette Reference Eight bookshelf speaker, launched in 2001, has proved a hugely successful restatement of the original Tablette design of 1979. Reborn in its earliest cabinet configuration but housing far more technically refined and powerful drive units, it produces a scale and quality of sound unimaginable over two decades ago. Now however, this enduring design scales new heights with the ProAc Reference Eight Signature.

At the heart of this major leap forward is a remarkable new bass/midrange driver. Four times as expensive as the standard unit used in the ProAc Reference Eight, this new driver incorporates a neodymium bar magnet, copper rings and a copper phase plug. These components add up to vastly improved performance, with even greater linearity and lower distortion. The bass is more excitingly dynamic and the midrange considerably more open. Loading is by small twin reflex ports which reduce unwanted colouration.

A high quality crossover network is coupled directly to the terminals to eradicate any deterioration in the signal paths. This redesigned board incorporates a larger bass inductor than the original Tablette and gives higher output with lower distortion. The crossover knits the midrange seamlessly to the output of the completely new tweeter, a sophisticated 1" soft dome unit with a large surround which produces an exceptionally flat response, outstanding smoothness and fine detail.

The cabinet itself is made from costly marine birch ply which is critically damped and tuned with high grade acoustic material. As ever with ProAc loudspeakers, the ProAc Reference Eight Signatures are completed by exquisite real wood veneer, but in keeping with their exclusivity are only available in the most exotic finishes.

The Tablette Reference Eight Signature is a definitive monitor level design. The remarkably flat frequency response is characterised by a smooth, natural and detailed output delivered with a surprising level of power, weight and scale. This diminutive powerhouse can be placed on shelves or ledges, but for true high-end listening is best mounted on heavy rigid stands.



Technical Info:

Nominal Impedance
8 ohms

Recommended Amplifiers
10 to 100 watts

Frequency Response
38hz to 30Khz

Sensitivity
86db linear for 1 watt at 1 metre

Bass/Midrange
4 1/2" long throw cone design with linear low distortion motor system, neodymium bar magnet, copper rings and phase plug. ProAc diecast chassis.

Tweeter
1" soft silk dome exclusive to ProAc with special surround and inner chamber

Crossover
Finest components on dedicated circuit board. Multistrand oxygen-free cable throughout.
Split for optional bi-wiring and bi-amping.

Dimensions
10 1/2" (266mm) high
6" (152mm) wide
9" (228mm) deep

Mode
Stand/Shelf mounting

Grille
Acoustically transparent crimplene

Finish
Available in the following real wood veneers: Ebony, Maple, Birds Eye Maple, Cherry, Black Ash and Mahogany.

RRP: $1699
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]]> Home Audio Speakers recruit http://www.hometheatershack.com/forums/home-audio-speakers/22899-proac-tablette-reference-8-signature-official-thread.html ProAc Carbon Pro 8 Speakers *New Flagship Model* http://www.hometheatershack.com/forums/home-audio-speakers/22897-proac-carbon-pro-8-speakers-new-flagship-model.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:57:32 GMT *Manufacturer*: ProAc *Description*: ProAc Carbon Pro Eight stereo speakers Carbon fibre is a very light, stiff and... Manufacturer: ProAc

Description: ProAc Carbon Pro Eight stereo speakers

Carbon fibre is a very light, stiff and rigid material. The body of a Formula 1 racing car is made of carbon fibre, Loudspeaker companies have toyed with the use of carbon fibre in loudspeakers, mainly for the use in cabinets. Carbon fibre cone drive units are rarely seen and used, we believe the type of carbon fibre and its preparation that we are using is unique.

For the past year ProAc has been researching the use of pure carbon fibre due to its qualities and resonances in the manufacture of drive unit cones. Its incredible stiffness makes it ideal for a drive unit cone, and its piston like qualities are perfect for moving air at low frequencies without distortion.

The new Carbon Pro Eight uses two carbon fibre coned bass drivers, a carbon fibre midrange horn and a carbon composite plinth. The carbon cone is unique with a pure polymer impregnated carbon weave and polished diaphragm, the back of the cone is then specially lacquered and finally it is concentrically
weighted to add appropriate mass. The 3 inch midrange dome is repositioned in the unique pure polymer impregnated carbon weave and polished horn, and midrange sounds are reproduced with uncanny realism. High frequencies are covered by the ProAc ribbon tweeter with a diaphragm lighter than a human hair giving a sweet and detailed reproduction.

With these attributes the cabinet size can be reduced greatly without losing the weight and slam of a much larger conventional loudspeaker.The cabinet on the Carbon Pro Eight is a traditional mixture from ProAc of HDF materials of different thickness's heavily damped with bitumen. Indeed the carcass including bitumen is 35 mm thick. The combination of research into carbon fibre and its ingredients have produced a stunningly accurate and detailed loudspeaker, having an electrostatic or panel quality without the drawbacks. Sound is reproduced effortlessly with incredible detail and pinpoint imagery, which often can be muddled by conventional drive units.

We are sure at ProAc you will not see this type of drive unit in any other high-end loudspeaker and you will be amazed at such an open accurate and natural sound with a fast potent bass response.


Technical Info for Carbon Pro 8

Nominal Impedance
4 ohms

Recommended Amplifiers
10 to 500 watts

Frequency Response
20hz to 30Khz

Sensitivity
91.5db linear for 1 watt at 1 metre

Bass Driver
2 x 8” (200 mm) studio professional drive units with pure polymer impregnated and polished carbon weave cone with rear lacquer and concentric weighting.

Midrange Driver
3” (75 mm) soft dome with pure polymer impregnated carbon weave air coupling.

Tweeter
ProAc ribbon with diaphragm as ‘light as a human hair’ alnico magnet and rear chamber damping.

Crossover
Finest components on dedicated circuit board. ProAc multistrand oxygen-free copper cable throughout split for optional bi wiring and bi amping.

Dimensions
49.2” (1230 mm) high with spikes and plinths
9.6” (240 mm) wide
18” (450 mm) deep

Weight
146.9 lb (68 kg) each unpacked

Mode
Floor standing with spikes

Grille
Acoustically transparent crimplene

Finish
Finishes to be announced

These are incredible looking speakers and I bet they will sound awesome too and at $40,000 so they should ! ]]> Home Audio Speakers recruit http://www.hometheatershack.com/forums/home-audio-speakers/22897-proac-carbon-pro-8-speakers-new-flagship-model.html In Ceiling Speakers suggestion http://www.hometheatershack.com/forums/home-audio-speakers/22864-ceiling-speakers-suggestion.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:20:25 GMT I am planning to buy 5 in ceiling speakers but i am so confused about all the choices are there in the market which... I am planning to buy 5 in ceiling speakers but i am so confused about all the choices are there in the market

which speakers will people here suggest and i don't want to spend too much money since i am on a budget that is looking for best bang for the buck ]]> Home Audio Speakers bikermunda http://www.hometheatershack.com/forums/home-audio-speakers/22864-ceiling-speakers-suggestion.html Speaker wire question http://www.hometheatershack.com/forums/home-audio-speakers/22775-speaker-wire-question.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:15:08 GMT Hello, I have a quick question. I just set up my home theater which I have had put in storage for a while. I could not find... Hello, I have a quick question. I just set up my home theater which I have had put in storage for a while. I could not find my 10 gauge wire's for my mains and center so I used 16 gauge instead. I can't believe that my speakers sound so much better using 16g instead of 10g. It has me baffled. The difference is like night and day. I have read many time that using lower gauge wire is better and produces a better sound but not in this case. The receiver is rated a 75w per channel. So i am thinking that since it a low wattage per channel that not enough power was sent to the mains and center because of the bigger gauge wire. Is their truth to this. I need clarification on this issue. Thanks! Here is a list of my equipment
Yamaha RX-v630
Boston acoustic CR series fronts, center, and surrounds
SVS PB-12/2 Subwoofer
All speaker settings on small on the receiver ]]> Home Audio Speakers mac7273 http://www.hometheatershack.com/forums/home-audio-speakers/22775-speaker-wire-question.html Thoughts on downgrading http://www.hometheatershack.com/forums/home-audio-speakers/22698-thoughts-downgrading.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:42:46 GMT I currently have a pretty high end speaker setup, with Dali Euphonia MS4 fronts and CS4 center. I am using it primarily... I currently have a pretty high end speaker setup, with Dali Euphonia MS4 fronts and CS4 center.

I am using it primarily for movies and gaming these days. I'm very happy with the sound I'm getting, but that's alot of bound capital. I'm thinking I might go for some cheaper pro-style cinema speakers like the JBL 8340A or something similar. How lousy will that be compared to my current system? I'm not so concerned with looks, I can hide the speakers behind curtains or something.

I'm more concerned with selling my current system (with the inherent loss) and then getting a system I can't live with... ]]> Home Audio Speakers atledreier http://www.hometheatershack.com/forums/home-audio-speakers/22698-thoughts-downgrading.html Good mid range - Any of these suitable? http://www.hometheatershack.com/forums/home-audio-speakers/22654-good-mid-range-any-these-suitable.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:51:40 GMT Hi! I currently have bose cube speakers. I have a 2.1 setup which cant be upgraded to 5.1 unless I buy a whole new... Hi!

I currently have bose cube speakers. I have a 2.1 setup which cant be upgraded to 5.1 unless I buy a whole new system. Im looking to sell my bose system and sort out my own system. Ive built my own subwoofer, but now im looking to buy some new small speakers to replace the bose, but I would like them to have better mid range response, but the size must be kept small, because my university room is tiny!

Here are the speakers that I have looked at as alternatives to the bose cubes without compromising on the size:

Anthony Gallo

Orb Audio

Can anyone give me any input on these? I know they may not perform as well as a larger speaker, but im a bit stuck on space. If there are options I havent included above, please let me know of the name so I can look into it. ]]> Home Audio Speakers Spadez http://www.hometheatershack.com/forums/home-audio-speakers/22654-good-mid-range-any-these-suitable.html Paradigm Special Edition (SE) Speakers: Official Thread http://www.hometheatershack.com/forums/home-audio-speakers/22637-paradigm-special-edition-se-speakers-official-thread.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:13:54 GMT http://www.cepro.com/images/uploads/paradigm_se_series_official.jpgParadigm Electronics Inc., an international leader in...
Paradigm Electronics Inc., an international leader in speaker design and manufacturing, has announced it is now shipping the Special Edition (SE) Series, a limited and unique addition to the Paradigm® collection. Combining elements from the affordable audiophile-quality Paradigm line and higher-end Paradigm Reference line, the SE series speakers brings a new generation of affordable elegance to the company's vast offerings. The SE series features the SE1, a bookshelf speaker, the SE3, a floorstanding model and the SE Center and SE Subwoofer, all outfitted with stylish real wood veneer cabinets. Paradigm Special Edition (SE) speakers, with soft edges, clean lines, state-of-the-art technology, compact dimensions and real wood veneer cabinets are a stepping stone to the world of high-end audio for budget conscious consumers.

Like the award-winning and ever popular Monitor Series, the SE line will boast Paradigm's SuperDrive™ technology, which combines very high efficiency with very high output and ultra-low distortion. This results in top-level performance from the Special Edition line regardless of amplification. The drivers represent a best of breed hybrid mix that includes high frequency drivers from the Paradigm Monitor Series and mineral-filled polypropylene bass/midrange drivers handed down right from the Paradigm Reference Studio Series. Both the SE 1 bookshelf and SE 3 floorstanding boast the benefits of an aluminum midrange including remarkable clarity, superb extended bass response and elimination of unwanted resonance and distortion.

Aesthetically speaking, the Paradigm SE series presents a system with clean lines, soft edges and general design characteristics seamlessly integrated into the home décor. With a reasonable footprint, this collection provides real wood veneer finishes for customers seeking sophisticated appearance at a competitive price.


SE 1 Bookshelf

* Two-driver 2-way bookshelf/stand-mounted:
* 5-1/2˝ M-ICP™ mid/bass, 1˝ H-PTD™ dome
* Estimated $299 MSRP

SE 3 Floorstanding

* Four-driver 2-1/2-way floorstanding:
* Two 5-1/2˝ carbon-infused polypropylene bass,
* 5-1/2˝ M-ICP™ mid/bass,1˝ H-PTD™ dome
* Estimated $699 MSRP

SE Center

* Four-driver 3-way center channel
* Two 5-1/2˝ carbon-infused polypropylene bass,
* 3-1/2˝ M-ICP™ midrange, 1˝ H-PTD™ dome
* Estimated $499 MSRP

SE Subwoofer

* Bass Reflex Single Driver Design
* 10" Driver with CAP™ Carbon / Aramid Fiber Polypropylene Cone
* 900 watts Dynamic Peak / 300 watts RMS Sustained
* Paradigm's Proprietary Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Design
* Comprehensive Range of Input and Control Facilities
* USB Port for use with the critically acclaimed Paradigm Perfect Bass Kit (PBK™) Room Correction System
* Estimated $699 MSRP ]]> Home Audio Speakers eugovector http://www.hometheatershack.com/forums/home-audio-speakers/22637-paradigm-special-edition-se-speakers-official-thread.html MJ XENO 5.1 speakers vs KEF KHT 3005SE ? http://www.hometheatershack.com/forums/home-audio-speakers/22615-mj-xeno-5-1-speakers-vs-kef-kht-3005se.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:12:02 GMT Has anyone here had the opportunity to conduct a comparison between the MJ Acoustics Xeno and the KEF KHT 3005SE ? -... Has anyone here had the opportunity to conduct a comparison between the MJ Acoustics Xeno and the KEF KHT 3005SE ? - provided that the room acoustics, amp and other environmental factors were the same or similar. :ponder: ]]> Home Audio Speakers Sam Ash http://www.hometheatershack.com/forums/home-audio-speakers/22615-mj-xeno-5-1-speakers-vs-kef-kht-3005se.html