which frequencies?

**brucek** · **08-20-06, 06:33 AM**

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I'm about to get some cables, but I'm wondering. Are those subwoofer cables?(in the diagram) and would 5 meters each be good?.

Those are standard coaxial interconnect cables with RCA type connectors shown in the diagram.
There is no such thing as a subwoofer cable - that's a marketing term.
No problem with five meters - you've got to reach between your computer and your receiver.

brucek

**dimmie** · **08-20-06, 07:56 AM**

So, what people call a sub-cable isn't suitable?. Is there a difference between a "sub" cabel and a coaxial one?.

It's because I'm working with english terms here that make it confusing for me. I use coaxial cable myself for both my tv signal to my plasma, and my digital connection between dvd player and amp.

**brucek** · **08-20-06, 08:46 AM**

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So, what people call a sub-cable isn't suitable?

Yes, a cable labelled sub-cable is fine.

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Is there a difference between a "sub" cabel and a coaxial one

It's not that there is a difference between a coaxial cable and a sub-cable. A sub-cable is a coaxial cabel labelled for a sub. The labelling as such is meaningless.

brucek

**dimmie** · **08-20-06, 08:56 AM**

Ok, thanks again bruce.

**dalum** · **08-21-06, 10:57 PM**

For decently cheap "computer to sub" wires look for the longest car stereo rca's as you need with female rca couplers in the middle if you need multiple wires to reach. You'll be running two wires anyway so they're both right there in the car stereo rca set.

**dimmie** · **08-22-06, 12:42 PM**

Here it is...

look ok?

**eddthompson** · **08-22-06, 07:27 PM**

Just a note on the cross over, i thought that the kef eggs being pretty small would struggle with the crossover at 80hz, but according to http://www.kef.com/KHT/KHT2005.2/sat_specs.htm they go down to 80hz, so it may be worth trying around there.

edd

**brucek** · **08-22-06, 07:41 PM**

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Here it is...

look ok?

Yep...

brucek

**dimmie** · **08-23-06, 05:25 AM**

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eddthompson wrote:

Just a note on the cross over, i thought that the kef eggs being pretty small would struggle with the crossover at 80hz, but according to http://www.kef.com/KHT/KHT2005.2/sat_specs.htm they go down to 80hz, so it may be worth trying around there.

edd

I already experimented somewhat with 80 hz. but I liked 150 hz!! a lot better. a low x-over takes a lot of clarity away from the keffs. It's set to 100 now. the only three options on my amp by the way. we'll see what the bfd is gonna do for me.

**dimmie** · **08-23-06, 05:27 AM**

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brucek wrote:

Yep...

brucek

We'll get there someday, youll see

**eddthompson** · **08-23-06, 07:51 AM**

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dimmie wrote:

I already experimented somewhat with 80 hz. but I liked 150 hz!! a lot better. a low x-over takes a lot of clarity away from the keffs. It's set to 100 now. the only three options on my amp by the way. we'll see what the bfd is gonna do for me.

Well, they are still small cones, by producing a lot of base the mid range could be affected quite badly.

only 3 options, pretty inflexible, hopefully, the sub can be cleaned up all the way to 150hz, and integrated better with the mains, but it will still be pretty directional, which isnt to much of a problem with it right at the front.

edd

**dimmie** · **08-23-06, 03:04 PM**

I hope so....

**dimmie** · **08-25-06, 03:51 PM**

Another question guys....

Does anybody have any tips what the best way is to install the mic.(splmeter)?. My thought would be to use an iron rod, screw it in the wooden part of the window and attach the meter to that(directly behind me), . another option would be to hang it from the ceiling from a string, but the attached cable would mess up the mic. being in the same place all the time.

I just figure I can't use a tripod, because I'd have to move the couch away and change the room response?.....

dimitri

**dimmie** · **08-25-06, 03:53 PM**

Hereá a pic. of the area.

**brucek** · **08-25-06, 04:08 PM**

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I just figure I can't use a tripod

Put it on the couch seat on a tripod in the position where you sit and point it toward the ceilng.

**dimmie** · **08-26-06, 02:37 PM**

Which input on the amp should I use?, Because I can't find an "aux in", only cd in, phono in, md/tape in.

Will one of these do?.

I got the pioneer vsx-908 rds reciever.

**brucek** · **08-26-06, 03:46 PM**

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Will one of these do?.

Yep, CD in will do fine...............

brucek

**dimmie** · **08-26-06, 04:49 PM**

Ok bruce

have yourself a nice weekend.

Maybe I'll get around to do some meassuring this weekend, if not, next weekend, as I got a 2 week vacation a week from now.

dimitri

**dimmie** · **08-30-06, 01:58 PM**

What's the difference between the beh. dsp 1124 and the 2496?

And which one has the preference?.

**brucek** · **08-30-06, 02:09 PM**

The 1124 is preferred. It has 10 presets and the 2496 has one.............

**dimmie** · **08-30-06, 03:24 PM**

Ok bruce, it just seems the 1124 is pretty hard to come by in holland....

**brucek** · **08-30-06, 03:36 PM**

If you don't mind a single set of filters, then go for the 2496.......

I use two presets myself. One for music without a house curve, and one for movies.

I get lazy and usually leave the single movie preset on all the time unless I really want to do some critical listening to a new CD on my overly expensive CD player.

Once I've listened and the CD gets moved from the CD player to my Sony jukebox (which I love), then I go back to the movie preset.

If I had to live with one preset, it would be fine.

I'd be interested how many peple actually use more than one preset on a regular basis???

brucek

**wmilas** · **08-30-06, 09:38 PM**

doh.. and i jsut ordered a 2496 too. 2496 looked newer and was slightly more expensive... although Its doubtful If I would use more than one preset anyways.

**eddthompson** · **08-31-06, 04:39 AM**

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brucek wrote:

I'd be interested how many peple actually use more than one preset on a regular basis???

brucek

I was going to apply a few different curves, then set new curves based on output volume, ie, one curve for 60db, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85,90.

More just to see how room responce changes with volume

edd

**dimmie** · **08-31-06, 05:45 AM**

Well, I guess I'll go for the better and cheaper option. and trie to find a 1124. gives me more options for less money. While doing exactly the same thing, right?.

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