I'm not getting any video pass thru from the YSP 5600? I was able to get the setup screen using the hdmi out to a hdmi input on my screen. If I move the hdmi cable from my tv input to the 5600 input I lose video? I have audio with the source selected but no pic, anybody. this makes no sense unless there's an option I missed on the setup screen TIA Steve.
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ysp 5600 help
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Epson 5020ub Projector
Hi,
I have an Epson 5020ub projector for sale. The bulb has 887 hours on it. The projector is in very good condition and will be shipped double boxed with the original Epson box and packaging materials. Will come with 2 Epson 3D glasses and a QualGear projector mount.
If interested or have any questions please PM or email me at Kingchip161@hotmail.com
Asking $550 shipped.
Thanks for looking!
I have an Epson 5020ub projector for sale. The bulb has 887 hours on it. The projector is in very good condition and will be shipped double boxed with the original Epson box and packaging materials. Will come with 2 Epson 3D glasses and a QualGear projector mount.
If interested or have any questions please PM or email me at Kingchip161@hotmail.com
Asking $550 shipped.
Thanks for looking!
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23-28" OLED 4k HDR10?
Where can I find one of these and are they at a decent price? I use my sony ks8000 65" down stairs, but I need to replace my monitor in my office and I have a PS4 pro and XB1 X sitting in there also that need a 4k small monitor.
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help with designing front wall of my home theater
I am using a basement rec room to build a non-dedicated home theater area. I want to finish off the front wall (the screen wall) so it looks a bit stylish and unique.
Currently the "screen" is simply two new sheets of drywall painted white.
Here are a few objectives:
- cover the screen edges
- hide the speakers
- make the wall look interesting and stylish but not over-bearing
The as-is wall is shown (hopefully attached to this post). There is a large window on the far left and far right, with the screen and PJ near the middle.
Here are a few of my ideas:
idea 1) (First photo attached) Leave wall as is, painted light gray with white screen near center; build velvet frame around screen;
idea 2) cover speakers and entire wall with black fabric stretched over various size rectangular wood frames to give an artistic effect;
idea 3) cover speakers and enter wall with barnwood, frame around screen with barnwood, and black AT speaker cloth over speakers.
Please help me decide: Would any of the above appeal to you more than the others? Would any be yucky?
A benefit of idea#2 is that the speakers would be completely hidden, which is kind of cool (viewers would be impressed that seemingly no speakers exist). And it may look artistic (but it may look atrocious, not sure??)
A benefit of idea #3 is that screen seems would be hidden, but speakers would be obvious. And less risk of yucky-ness as everyone likes barnwood.
Thanks in advance for any suggestions - and send objections my way - no feelings will be hurt (unless you tell me AFTER its completed:)
Also if you have any other ideas - fire away!
Thanks
Currently the "screen" is simply two new sheets of drywall painted white.
Here are a few objectives:
- cover the screen edges
- hide the speakers
- make the wall look interesting and stylish but not over-bearing
The as-is wall is shown (hopefully attached to this post). There is a large window on the far left and far right, with the screen and PJ near the middle.
Here are a few of my ideas:
idea 1) (First photo attached) Leave wall as is, painted light gray with white screen near center; build velvet frame around screen;
idea 2) cover speakers and entire wall with black fabric stretched over various size rectangular wood frames to give an artistic effect;
idea 3) cover speakers and enter wall with barnwood, frame around screen with barnwood, and black AT speaker cloth over speakers.
Please help me decide: Would any of the above appeal to you more than the others? Would any be yucky?
A benefit of idea#2 is that the speakers would be completely hidden, which is kind of cool (viewers would be impressed that seemingly no speakers exist). And it may look artistic (but it may look atrocious, not sure??)
A benefit of idea #3 is that screen seems would be hidden, but speakers would be obvious. And less risk of yucky-ness as everyone likes barnwood.
Thanks in advance for any suggestions - and send objections my way - no feelings will be hurt (unless you tell me AFTER its completed:)
Also if you have any other ideas - fire away!
Thanks
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WTB: Audio Engine A2+ or Kanto 2
Looking for compact bookshelf speakers (powered or not) for a new place I moved into that does not have much space. Main limiting dimensions is height at 6-6.5" maximum. Thanks!
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Wall Mount or LG 65C8AUA?
I'm overwhelmed! LG is telling me I need the OLW 480B wall mount for my TV - it's nearly $300.
Best Buy says I can get away with a universal wall mount for ~$100
Does anyone have this TV that has mounted it?
I'm told I need 300x200 Vesa- with 4 screws that are either 6mm x 20mm if I use a guide spacer, otherwise I can use 6mm x10mm - TV weighs 46.3 lbs without the stand
Ideally I'd like a flush mount but the TV is sooooo thin that I'm wondering if I should invest in a mount that articulates so that it's easier to get the cables connected. Ideas??
I'm having an electrician hide the cables and to the install but I don't know how up to date he's going to be on what is the best mount.
I'd sure appreciate some help!
Thanks!
Best Buy says I can get away with a universal wall mount for ~$100
Does anyone have this TV that has mounted it?
I'm told I need 300x200 Vesa- with 4 screws that are either 6mm x 20mm if I use a guide spacer, otherwise I can use 6mm x10mm - TV weighs 46.3 lbs without the stand
Ideally I'd like a flush mount but the TV is sooooo thin that I'm wondering if I should invest in a mount that articulates so that it's easier to get the cables connected. Ideas??
I'm having an electrician hide the cables and to the install but I don't know how up to date he's going to be on what is the best mount.
I'd sure appreciate some help!
Thanks!
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Motu UltraLite AVB
I’m the original owner and it’s only been used a few times a year as a mic preamp. It's in mint condition with the original box and all accessories.
Asking $550 shipped to the US. PayPal is FF or add 3%.
Asking $550 shipped to the US. PayPal is FF or add 3%.
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soundbar advice
I’m in the market for a new sound bar and Iv narrowed down to a few different options YSP-5600, Atlantic technologies PB-235, B&W panorama 2. Iv found a few good deals on these soundbars and could really use some advice. It’ll be going in my room and i’ll mostly be using it for movies & gaming (ps4 pro) and occasionally some music. Thanks guys
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SK9Y to LG B8 No Signal after restarting soundbar
Hi guys, I'm having a weird issue with my SK9Y connected to my LG B8. I have the cable box (FiOS) connected to the HDMI in of the soundbar and the arc out to the TV. It works fine until I turn off the soundbar and turn it back on. After I do that the TV shows no input and the only ways to fix it is to unplug HDMI cable and plug it back in or to turn on or off the HDR deep color setting.
It seems that the TV waits for a handshake from the cable but the soundbar/cable box doesn't send it until bring forced to do so. I've tried multiple cables and it works fine if the cable box is connected directly to the TV. Of note, the cable box never really shuts off as it only goes to standby mode with a screensaver, there is no way to change that either.
It seems that the TV waits for a handshake from the cable but the soundbar/cable box doesn't send it until bring forced to do so. I've tried multiple cables and it works fine if the cable box is connected directly to the TV. Of note, the cable box never really shuts off as it only goes to standby mode with a screensaver, there is no way to change that either.
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KLH Kendall 3-Way Tower Speakers Review
My review of the KLH Kendall towers is just about done. Here's the final draft...
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What makes a great tower speaker? If you are splurging on the furniture, you want tangible benefits in terms of performance, too. You want bass that digs deep, in a speaker that can handle a lot of power and efficiently turn it into sweet sound. But you also do want a speaker that looks good since they will be the focus of your living room or AV room. With that in mind, the new Kendall tower speakers from the reborn, iconic speaker brand KLH are indeed great.
First, a bit of history. KLH was founded in 1957 by three gentlemen who lent it the initials: Henry Kloss, Malcolm S. Low, and Josef Anton Hofmann. The company enjoyed great success for decades and its Model Eight Radio is instantly recognizable. Now, the brand has been revived thanks to new ownership, David Kelley (who grew Klipsch into a global brand as its president) with a focus on high-performance speakers, subwoofers, headphones, and other audio-related goodies.
I first encountered Mr. Kelley at CEDIA 2018 in San Diego and was instantly impressed with the new KLH speaker lineup. Now, I have a 7.2.4 all-KLH system that’s in for review. However, in the process of setting up and measuring the Kendall towers, I could not help but be impressed by what they offer on their own. Initially, the specs seemed optimistic—can you really get a solid, clean 25 Hz from speakers that retail for $1300 a pair and have gone on sale for even less? Speakers that feature a 3-way design, premium materials, and with a crossover that smoothly blends the drivers, and that has a punchy yet neutral presentation? Yes, you can.
Features and Specifications
This is a full-size, three-way tower speaker featuring an aluminum dome tweeter, a 5.25” woven Kevlar midrange and dual 6.5” Kevlar woofers. These drivers are housed in sturdy MDF cabinets that feature internal bracing.
The company lists frequency response as 25 Hz to 23 kHz +/-3 dB, with 250 watts power handling and 8 ohms impedance. KLH specifies sensitivity at 96 dB and the crossover points are 800 Hz and 2.5 kHz.
On the outside, black oak and American walnut real wood veneers offer looks to match the sound. KLH touts the use of oversize magnets and diecast aluminum driver baskets that contribute to the performance of the Kevlar drivers. You can bi-amplify these speakers using the dual 5-way binding posts. Dimensions are 40” x 7.75” x 14.75” (H x W x D) and each speaker weighs 50 pounds.
Setup and Use
For two-channel listening, I used a Denon AVR-X8500H AV receiver in stereo mode, both with and without room correction. The speakers are in my home theater room, which measures 11’x18’x9’. Since they are also part of a home theater system, the speakers flank a projection screen.
Running Audyssey XT32 and examining the result in the Audyssey Editor app revealed speakers that already behave well in my room, only needing EQ to take room-related peaks and dips in the bass. Due to room gain, the Kendall towers produce more bass than I need and consequently the correction made by Audyssey were subtractive in nature (which is a good thing). The Schroeder frequency of my room is around 350 Hz (that’s the point underneath which room-related effects are dominant) and by setting the MultEQ Filter Frequency Range using the editor app, it’s possible to restrict the room correction processing to the range you choose. I found if I applied correction up to 350 Hz, the speakers sound properly balanced.
Technically, these speakers can handle more power than the Denon AVR has to offer (250 watts, versus 150 watts output from the Denon) but I have a Crestron ProAmp 7X250 that output 250 watts per channel and was able to use that—with the Denon AVR acting as a pre/pro—to power the towers to their full potential.
With uncompressed music streaming coming from Tidal, I spent numerous hours checking out many of my favorite tracks, and whole albums using the Kendall towers. I have very little patience for systems that have inadequate bass performance, and I’m acutely aware of what I’m missing when it’s not there. Except with Kendall towers, that bass is not missing at all. More than once, I double-checked the AVR and subs to make sure what I was hearing was only coming from the Kendall towers. That includes tracks like “Disc Wars” from the Tron Legacy soundtrack, which will test any systems mettle with its goose bump inducing mix of the London Symphony and Daft Punk’s growling synthesizers—it’s genuinely rare for a speaker to handle this track with enough authority to convey the grandeur of the recording, but these KLH towers pull it off.
There is no point in shutting off the surround speakers and listening to stereo unless the front left and right speakers are able to project a realistic soundstage. Fortunately, these KLH rank extremely high in terms of soundstage and imaging. All the necessary ingredients are there for high-end listening experience; sit in the classic “audiophile triangle” where you are centered between the two speakers any the pair completely disappears. Kendall towers can render sounds that have a tangible size and location within the stereo mix; with properly mixed live recordings it creates a very authentic illusion of a band on stage in front of you, and when vocals come into the mix, the singer (or rapper) sounds like they are right in front of you. The imaging extends beyond the speakers, and the soundstage has depth to it.
I’m a big fan of The Orb, a band that somehow manages to blend ambient, space rock, reggae dub and electronic dance music into a cohesive and distinct sound for three decades. The production is always impressive and one excellent example of what they do best is Metallic Spheres, which features David Gilmour (of Pink Floyd) on guitar. The first track “Metallic Side) is a solid 28-minute psychedelic excursion into super studio sound. There’s so much going on, if a speaker system can’t differentiate the layers you get mud. Not so here, these speakers deliver a huge sound from the mix and the kick drum kits resonate in the gut while making the room sound like a cavernous space—they free you from the bounds of the room you are in.
I listen to 1000 hours of rap and 1000 hours of dubstep for every hour of classical or jazz that I consume, but that does not mean I don’t appreciate a good live recording. Certainly, great speakers will never shy away from these challenging genres. For jazz, I turned to The Duke’s Big Four and its third track, “The Hawk Talks”. It’s an album that an audiophile friend I visited shows with turned me on to, and consequently I’ve heard it played on numerous cost-no-object systems. And guess what? Thanks to the tight, balanced sound of the Kendall towers and the clarity of the 3-way design, the quartet sounded present in my house with a punch to the drumming that has that “live” feel.
One of the most tracks I’ve heard at multiple cost-no-object system demos is John Rutter’s “Pie Jesu” performed by Turtle Creek Chorale and the Women’s Choir of Dallas. It’s got no dynamic compression and you have to turn the volume waaaay up to do it justice, and then the big organ hits and you better hope your system can handle it. Here, having some hardcore subs would help with reproducing the 16.35 Hz organ tone. But here’s the thing… even driven by an AVR, KLH Kendall speakers lent gravity to the organ in this recording, something that I’ve only heard a few speakers do without a sub lending a hand, and all those speakers cost more than these.
OK, so I played the token jazz and organ music, but the real fun is queuing up The Temple of I & I by Thievery Corporation, cranking the volume and soaking in the chill vibe. It’s beautiful for the synths just float, the bass throbs, the drums so tight and the mix sucks you in with its holographic clarity. I would not waste my time listening to this album is a system does not handle the bass right, like the Kendalls do. The throb is physical, tangible, and surprisingly precise in conveying textures. And with the strong reggae influence, you get plenty of sound panning and floating and synth pads that fade in and out. It’s a detailed sonic collage, track after track providing rewards for deep listening.
Rap is how I get my fill of well-recorded vocals; they are, after all, quite proud of their voices. The latest Logic album YSIV is an easy listen (for the genre) and the way it’s produced lets you appreciate how the Kendalls handle that seductive mix of bumping bass and vocal braggadocio that make rap what it is—fortunately Logic is a smart rapper and he stays far away from the misogyny that afflicts the work of some other artists in the genre. Anyhow, what’s key is whether it’s Logic, or the Wu-Tang Clan (guests in the track Wu-Tang Forever) the voices are spot-on clear, floating right in the center of the soundfield.
I’m always a sucker for some Bassnectar, the master of chill dubstep. The artists three “Reflective” releases (Part 1, 2 and 3) are full of glistening synth pad sounds, massive wobbles and pounding drums that proceed at a relaxed pace and go great with a beer or a vape. The mix, with the right speakers, will totally envelop you, and with these KLH towers you’d be forgiven for thinking you are listening to surround-sound, not a stereo pair. But most importantly, the towers will deliver the throb that makes dubstep as much a physical experience as it is aural. These speakers will play really, really, really loud, and not distort. This is where they pull ahead of other towers I’ve heard in this price range, when you crank the volume you get more intensity, more aural excitement. There’s no hint of fatigue, no dynamic compression, no detectable distortion. If you want to turn your home into a club, whether that’s a dance club or a jazz club, a pair of Kendall towers plus a powerful amp are the ticket.
Conclusion
OK… as far as this review goes, I’m gonna stop here. Why? Because I have much more KLH gear to cover, including the Stratton MH212 dual-opposed 12” subwoofer that’s probably the most potent bass-making device (relative to its size) that I have encountered. And then there’s the company’s affordable high-performance Windsor 12” ported sub (I have two, for the full 7.2.4 experience) that will be part of the whole system review. Which is to say, this is just the beginning of KLH coverage.
The new KLH represents a rebirth of an iconic audio brand. The quality of the company’s Kendall towers comes as a surprise, even taking into account the large number of legitimately great speakers I hear each and every year. This is a new high bar for 3-way towers in this price range, no question.
The true value of the Kendall towers rests in the fact you can buy a pair, plus an AVR that offers room correction, and you’ll easily hear a level of audio fidelity that’s elusive at considerably higher price points. Why? Because these are easy-to-drive 8-ohm speakers that play deep, loud, and yet do not skimp on the finesse. They form a rock-solid foundation for any system, whether it’s for music or for AV.
The bass extension of these towers is uncommon even at higher price points and has a quality to it that I would normally associate with premium subwoofers. It just goes to show that a speaker does not have to possess some esoteric new design, weigh 500 pounds and be made of solid aluminum in order to kick ass. The KLH Kendalls is a well-executed 3-way tower and an express pass to attainable high-performance sound. Highly recommended.
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What makes a great tower speaker? If you are splurging on the furniture, you want tangible benefits in terms of performance, too. You want bass that digs deep, in a speaker that can handle a lot of power and efficiently turn it into sweet sound. But you also do want a speaker that looks good since they will be the focus of your living room or AV room. With that in mind, the new Kendall tower speakers from the reborn, iconic speaker brand KLH are indeed great.
First, a bit of history. KLH was founded in 1957 by three gentlemen who lent it the initials: Henry Kloss, Malcolm S. Low, and Josef Anton Hofmann. The company enjoyed great success for decades and its Model Eight Radio is instantly recognizable. Now, the brand has been revived thanks to new ownership, David Kelley (who grew Klipsch into a global brand as its president) with a focus on high-performance speakers, subwoofers, headphones, and other audio-related goodies.
I first encountered Mr. Kelley at CEDIA 2018 in San Diego and was instantly impressed with the new KLH speaker lineup. Now, I have a 7.2.4 all-KLH system that’s in for review. However, in the process of setting up and measuring the Kendall towers, I could not help but be impressed by what they offer on their own. Initially, the specs seemed optimistic—can you really get a solid, clean 25 Hz from speakers that retail for $1300 a pair and have gone on sale for even less? Speakers that feature a 3-way design, premium materials, and with a crossover that smoothly blends the drivers, and that has a punchy yet neutral presentation? Yes, you can.
Features and Specifications
This is a full-size, three-way tower speaker featuring an aluminum dome tweeter, a 5.25” woven Kevlar midrange and dual 6.5” Kevlar woofers. These drivers are housed in sturdy MDF cabinets that feature internal bracing.
The company lists frequency response as 25 Hz to 23 kHz +/-3 dB, with 250 watts power handling and 8 ohms impedance. KLH specifies sensitivity at 96 dB and the crossover points are 800 Hz and 2.5 kHz.
On the outside, black oak and American walnut real wood veneers offer looks to match the sound. KLH touts the use of oversize magnets and diecast aluminum driver baskets that contribute to the performance of the Kevlar drivers. You can bi-amplify these speakers using the dual 5-way binding posts. Dimensions are 40” x 7.75” x 14.75” (H x W x D) and each speaker weighs 50 pounds.
Setup and Use
For two-channel listening, I used a Denon AVR-X8500H AV receiver in stereo mode, both with and without room correction. The speakers are in my home theater room, which measures 11’x18’x9’. Since they are also part of a home theater system, the speakers flank a projection screen.
Running Audyssey XT32 and examining the result in the Audyssey Editor app revealed speakers that already behave well in my room, only needing EQ to take room-related peaks and dips in the bass. Due to room gain, the Kendall towers produce more bass than I need and consequently the correction made by Audyssey were subtractive in nature (which is a good thing). The Schroeder frequency of my room is around 350 Hz (that’s the point underneath which room-related effects are dominant) and by setting the MultEQ Filter Frequency Range using the editor app, it’s possible to restrict the room correction processing to the range you choose. I found if I applied correction up to 350 Hz, the speakers sound properly balanced.
Technically, these speakers can handle more power than the Denon AVR has to offer (250 watts, versus 150 watts output from the Denon) but I have a Crestron ProAmp 7X250 that output 250 watts per channel and was able to use that—with the Denon AVR acting as a pre/pro—to power the towers to their full potential.
With uncompressed music streaming coming from Tidal, I spent numerous hours checking out many of my favorite tracks, and whole albums using the Kendall towers. I have very little patience for systems that have inadequate bass performance, and I’m acutely aware of what I’m missing when it’s not there. Except with Kendall towers, that bass is not missing at all. More than once, I double-checked the AVR and subs to make sure what I was hearing was only coming from the Kendall towers. That includes tracks like “Disc Wars” from the Tron Legacy soundtrack, which will test any systems mettle with its goose bump inducing mix of the London Symphony and Daft Punk’s growling synthesizers—it’s genuinely rare for a speaker to handle this track with enough authority to convey the grandeur of the recording, but these KLH towers pull it off.
There is no point in shutting off the surround speakers and listening to stereo unless the front left and right speakers are able to project a realistic soundstage. Fortunately, these KLH rank extremely high in terms of soundstage and imaging. All the necessary ingredients are there for high-end listening experience; sit in the classic “audiophile triangle” where you are centered between the two speakers any the pair completely disappears. Kendall towers can render sounds that have a tangible size and location within the stereo mix; with properly mixed live recordings it creates a very authentic illusion of a band on stage in front of you, and when vocals come into the mix, the singer (or rapper) sounds like they are right in front of you. The imaging extends beyond the speakers, and the soundstage has depth to it.
I’m a big fan of The Orb, a band that somehow manages to blend ambient, space rock, reggae dub and electronic dance music into a cohesive and distinct sound for three decades. The production is always impressive and one excellent example of what they do best is Metallic Spheres, which features David Gilmour (of Pink Floyd) on guitar. The first track “Metallic Side) is a solid 28-minute psychedelic excursion into super studio sound. There’s so much going on, if a speaker system can’t differentiate the layers you get mud. Not so here, these speakers deliver a huge sound from the mix and the kick drum kits resonate in the gut while making the room sound like a cavernous space—they free you from the bounds of the room you are in.
I listen to 1000 hours of rap and 1000 hours of dubstep for every hour of classical or jazz that I consume, but that does not mean I don’t appreciate a good live recording. Certainly, great speakers will never shy away from these challenging genres. For jazz, I turned to The Duke’s Big Four and its third track, “The Hawk Talks”. It’s an album that an audiophile friend I visited shows with turned me on to, and consequently I’ve heard it played on numerous cost-no-object systems. And guess what? Thanks to the tight, balanced sound of the Kendall towers and the clarity of the 3-way design, the quartet sounded present in my house with a punch to the drumming that has that “live” feel.
One of the most tracks I’ve heard at multiple cost-no-object system demos is John Rutter’s “Pie Jesu” performed by Turtle Creek Chorale and the Women’s Choir of Dallas. It’s got no dynamic compression and you have to turn the volume waaaay up to do it justice, and then the big organ hits and you better hope your system can handle it. Here, having some hardcore subs would help with reproducing the 16.35 Hz organ tone. But here’s the thing… even driven by an AVR, KLH Kendall speakers lent gravity to the organ in this recording, something that I’ve only heard a few speakers do without a sub lending a hand, and all those speakers cost more than these.
OK, so I played the token jazz and organ music, but the real fun is queuing up The Temple of I & I by Thievery Corporation, cranking the volume and soaking in the chill vibe. It’s beautiful for the synths just float, the bass throbs, the drums so tight and the mix sucks you in with its holographic clarity. I would not waste my time listening to this album is a system does not handle the bass right, like the Kendalls do. The throb is physical, tangible, and surprisingly precise in conveying textures. And with the strong reggae influence, you get plenty of sound panning and floating and synth pads that fade in and out. It’s a detailed sonic collage, track after track providing rewards for deep listening.
Rap is how I get my fill of well-recorded vocals; they are, after all, quite proud of their voices. The latest Logic album YSIV is an easy listen (for the genre) and the way it’s produced lets you appreciate how the Kendalls handle that seductive mix of bumping bass and vocal braggadocio that make rap what it is—fortunately Logic is a smart rapper and he stays far away from the misogyny that afflicts the work of some other artists in the genre. Anyhow, what’s key is whether it’s Logic, or the Wu-Tang Clan (guests in the track Wu-Tang Forever) the voices are spot-on clear, floating right in the center of the soundfield.
I’m always a sucker for some Bassnectar, the master of chill dubstep. The artists three “Reflective” releases (Part 1, 2 and 3) are full of glistening synth pad sounds, massive wobbles and pounding drums that proceed at a relaxed pace and go great with a beer or a vape. The mix, with the right speakers, will totally envelop you, and with these KLH towers you’d be forgiven for thinking you are listening to surround-sound, not a stereo pair. But most importantly, the towers will deliver the throb that makes dubstep as much a physical experience as it is aural. These speakers will play really, really, really loud, and not distort. This is where they pull ahead of other towers I’ve heard in this price range, when you crank the volume you get more intensity, more aural excitement. There’s no hint of fatigue, no dynamic compression, no detectable distortion. If you want to turn your home into a club, whether that’s a dance club or a jazz club, a pair of Kendall towers plus a powerful amp are the ticket.
Conclusion
OK… as far as this review goes, I’m gonna stop here. Why? Because I have much more KLH gear to cover, including the Stratton MH212 dual-opposed 12” subwoofer that’s probably the most potent bass-making device (relative to its size) that I have encountered. And then there’s the company’s affordable high-performance Windsor 12” ported sub (I have two, for the full 7.2.4 experience) that will be part of the whole system review. Which is to say, this is just the beginning of KLH coverage.
The new KLH represents a rebirth of an iconic audio brand. The quality of the company’s Kendall towers comes as a surprise, even taking into account the large number of legitimately great speakers I hear each and every year. This is a new high bar for 3-way towers in this price range, no question.
The true value of the Kendall towers rests in the fact you can buy a pair, plus an AVR that offers room correction, and you’ll easily hear a level of audio fidelity that’s elusive at considerably higher price points. Why? Because these are easy-to-drive 8-ohm speakers that play deep, loud, and yet do not skimp on the finesse. They form a rock-solid foundation for any system, whether it’s for music or for AV.
The bass extension of these towers is uncommon even at higher price points and has a quality to it that I would normally associate with premium subwoofers. It just goes to show that a speaker does not have to possess some esoteric new design, weigh 500 pounds and be made of solid aluminum in order to kick ass. The KLH Kendalls is a well-executed 3-way tower and an express pass to attainable high-performance sound. Highly recommended.
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Offering my Oppo BDP-105
Original Owner of this Oppo BDP-105 always in a non smoking home.
- I loved using it as a Pre Pro with my Bryston 9B and thru my Gallo Reference speakers. (We will sell our house soon and are not using the gear - I'm trying to hold on to the Amp and Speakers but my wife is getting hip to their resale value).
- Other than wearing out a DVD of Peter Gabriel Secret World Live (yay Paula Cole), we mostly streamed (Roku - Apple TV - Netflix - plus TW Cable (Oh, excuuues me Spectrum).
- So not much wear and tear on the Opening / Closing / Spinning parts.
- Everything works well.
- I couldn't find the wi fi dongle so I bought another from Oppo - Of course it would be included along with the original remote.
- It looks nice. There are only a few tiny scratches on the unit.
- I have the original box and packing. (the top of box has some water stains but otherwise is quite intact).
Thank you for reading this. This is my first ad, or post of any kind, here as I have always read, but not posted thru many, many threads - especially in my Sony Projector days (I thought I had signed up years ago but could not find any existing account).
I could add pictures later - or as a response to any PM's
- I loved using it as a Pre Pro with my Bryston 9B and thru my Gallo Reference speakers. (We will sell our house soon and are not using the gear - I'm trying to hold on to the Amp and Speakers but my wife is getting hip to their resale value).
- Other than wearing out a DVD of Peter Gabriel Secret World Live (yay Paula Cole), we mostly streamed (Roku - Apple TV - Netflix - plus TW Cable (Oh, excuuues me Spectrum).
- So not much wear and tear on the Opening / Closing / Spinning parts.
- Everything works well.
- I couldn't find the wi fi dongle so I bought another from Oppo - Of course it would be included along with the original remote.
- It looks nice. There are only a few tiny scratches on the unit.
- I have the original box and packing. (the top of box has some water stains but otherwise is quite intact).
Thank you for reading this. This is my first ad, or post of any kind, here as I have always read, but not posted thru many, many threads - especially in my Sony Projector days (I thought I had signed up years ago but could not find any existing account).
I could add pictures later - or as a response to any PM's
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Onkyo CS-N575 Play-Fi Spotify Groups not supported?
I recently purchased an Onkyo CS-N575 mini system. In general I’m happy with it, but I was hoping to use the DTS Play-Fi with a Phorus wireless speaker for multi room audio.
When I try to create a Spotify Group with the CS-N575 using the Onkyo Play-Fi Music Control app, it gives me an error:
“This device is an older generation and does not support spotify groups”
Here are the instructions for creating the groups:
https://play-fi.com/faq/entry/can-i-...multiple-rooms
I’ve tried with both the Onkyo and DTS Play-Fi apps and get the same error.
It does work with network speakers I have from Phorus, and it is disappointing that I can’t use the feature with the Onkyo.
I’m kind of new to the whole Play-Fi thing and am surprised there are already devices deemed too old to work with certain features. Does anyone know if this is the kind of thing that could be fixed in an update, or will it never work with the CS-N575?
When I try to create a Spotify Group with the CS-N575 using the Onkyo Play-Fi Music Control app, it gives me an error:
“This device is an older generation and does not support spotify groups”
Here are the instructions for creating the groups:
https://play-fi.com/faq/entry/can-i-...multiple-rooms
I’ve tried with both the Onkyo and DTS Play-Fi apps and get the same error.
It does work with network speakers I have from Phorus, and it is disappointing that I can’t use the feature with the Onkyo.
I’m kind of new to the whole Play-Fi thing and am surprised there are already devices deemed too old to work with certain features. Does anyone know if this is the kind of thing that could be fixed in an update, or will it never work with the CS-N575?
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FS: Definitive Technology BP7004 Pair - SF Bay Area
Up for sale is an excellent pair of Definitive Technology BP7004 Bipolar Supertower speakers. These badboys have a 10 inch subwoofer built in to the cabinets. Each driver array in the BP7004 consists of one 5-1/4" midrange paired with a 1" dome tweeter.
I am the original owner. They have been used in a smoke free and pet free home throughout their life. The grill cloths, or sock as DefTech calls it, have no tears. There are some minor scratches on the top of the speaker. Both amplifiers work great as do the subwoofers. These are very similar to the newer BP9040 speakers.
Dimensions: 5-5/8"W x 42-3/4"H x 14-1/8"D / Approx 55 pounds each.
When new, they cost $1700. I have the manuals, but not the boxes. Willing to sacrifice for $400. They are located in Vacaville, CA. Perfect for someone in the Greater Sacramento or San Francisco Bay Area.
I also have matching DefTech Studio Monitor 350's, a DefTech CLR2500 and 2 DefTech SuperCube II subwoofers if you'd like an all in one purchase for an incredible home theater setup
I am the original owner. They have been used in a smoke free and pet free home throughout their life. The grill cloths, or sock as DefTech calls it, have no tears. There are some minor scratches on the top of the speaker. Both amplifiers work great as do the subwoofers. These are very similar to the newer BP9040 speakers.
Dimensions: 5-5/8"W x 42-3/4"H x 14-1/8"D / Approx 55 pounds each.
When new, they cost $1700. I have the manuals, but not the boxes. Willing to sacrifice for $400. They are located in Vacaville, CA. Perfect for someone in the Greater Sacramento or San Francisco Bay Area.
I also have matching DefTech Studio Monitor 350's, a DefTech CLR2500 and 2 DefTech SuperCube II subwoofers if you'd like an all in one purchase for an incredible home theater setup
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Getting new speakers. Need recommendations
So I am going to make some upgrades to my current system. I just need a little help/recommendations. I listed below what I have currently and what I am looking at getting. Polk T50's for fronts. Looking for recommendations. I have some Klipsch R-15m that I use as height. Could I get another pair of those and use them as fronts? I have a Polk T30 for Center. No idea what to get there. Looking to spend $200-300 for the center speaker. Lastly is the sub, currently Polk PSW108. I am getting a HSU VTS-2 MK5.
My other question is I have Polk T15's for my rear. Would I be better to switch my Klipsch heights and put those in the rear? Then put the T15s as height?
My other question is I have Polk T15's for my rear. Would I be better to switch my Klipsch heights and put those in the rear? Then put the T15s as height?
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Diffusion on Rear Wall When Couch is Near Rear Wall
So I am looking into diffusers as a solution to a very large room. 17'x23'x20'. The couch is about a foot off the long wall. Unfortunately, that's what the layout allows. Furniture doesn't help too much because its a large leather sectional. I have some 2" panels behind the listening position and some other scattered around the room, but certainly not enough. The wife doesn't like the 4" ones. So I've been looking at diffusers. I've read different sources where diffusers are helpful behind the listening position, but some say its not good when you're its too close to the listening such as it is in my case, while others say it would still be helpful. Is this a preference thing or is there really a general rule here? Thanks.
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Suggestions for 4k compatible motherboard and graphics
Hi everyone! I am upgrading my HTPC and my primary usage is playing UHD Blu Rays using PowerDVD and online streaming from Netflix/Youtube.
PowerDVD 18 system requirements: https://www.cyberlink.com/products/p...pec_en_US.html
Here is what I am thinking of getting:
1. Processor - Intel Core i5-9600K
2. Motherboard - Asus Prime Z390A
3. Graphics - Asus GTX1060
The Intel Core i5-9600K processor works with Intel 370 and 390 based motherboards. I am aware that this chipset includes Intel HD 630 graphics, which is implemented by motherboard manufacturers with a HDMI 1.4b port.
PowerDVD specifies this on their page: Ultra HD Blu-ray is supported only if a display is powered by Intel Graphics and supports HDCP 2.2. If your computer includes more than one graphics processor, Ultra HD Blu-ray is supported only on the display that is connected and powered by Intel Graphics.
I can add a GeForce 1060 or higher graphics card that would support HDMI 2.0 and HDCP 2.2, but can anyone confirm if PowerDVD would have any limitations with it or does it force usage of integrated Intel graphics?
PowerDVD 18 system requirements: https://www.cyberlink.com/products/p...pec_en_US.html
Here is what I am thinking of getting:
1. Processor - Intel Core i5-9600K
2. Motherboard - Asus Prime Z390A
3. Graphics - Asus GTX1060
The Intel Core i5-9600K processor works with Intel 370 and 390 based motherboards. I am aware that this chipset includes Intel HD 630 graphics, which is implemented by motherboard manufacturers with a HDMI 1.4b port.
PowerDVD specifies this on their page: Ultra HD Blu-ray is supported only if a display is powered by Intel Graphics and supports HDCP 2.2. If your computer includes more than one graphics processor, Ultra HD Blu-ray is supported only on the display that is connected and powered by Intel Graphics.
I can add a GeForce 1060 or higher graphics card that would support HDMI 2.0 and HDCP 2.2, but can anyone confirm if PowerDVD would have any limitations with it or does it force usage of integrated Intel graphics?
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B&W vs Def Tech Vs Martin Logan 5.1.4 HT
Hello,
I need an advice about the speaker setup for my first 5.1.2 dedicated HT (possibly 5.1.4 or 7.1.4 in future). Room size is 21L by16W by 8.5H and closed door . We will mainly watch movies. We have a limited budget for speakers ($2500) but could strech a little bit if there is more value to it.
Setup #1 B&W
Left and right front: 684 S2 Dual 5inch 2-way
center: 600 HTM6 passive 2 way
sub: 600 series 10inch 200w
Setup #2 Martin Logan
Left and right front: Motion 20
Center: Motion 4 inch
Sub: Dynamo 700w 10inch 600watt
Setup #3 : Def Tech
Left and right front: BP9040
Center: 9060
Optional Sub: Pro 1000
For height I am planning to use Martin Logan ML60I and Rear will be Def Tech Pro 1000 for all the three setups as I found these to be best value with these setup(i could be wrong). Also going to use Denon AVRX4500.
I am so close to get the setup 3 because of easy additional Atmos in future. I also liked the fact that I would not need the subwoofer since all the three Def Techs have powered 8 inch sub woofers and that is already after extending my budget but after the research I am kind of confused about whether to get addtional sub or not. If additional sub is necessary then setup 1 and 2 would come into play because i could spend additional couple of hundreds and get the well known high end brand. But my dilemma is also whether setup 1 and 2 will be better than 3 or not based on my room size and movie watching requirements. Whether setup 1 and 2 are premium and still for smaller rooms. On different websites almost all the speakers have good reviews. Really not sure if setup 1 and 2 are really entry level speakers of premium brand or setup 3 is premium speakers of entry/mid level brand. Your help would be really appreciated. Thanks in advance. 🙂
I need an advice about the speaker setup for my first 5.1.2 dedicated HT (possibly 5.1.4 or 7.1.4 in future). Room size is 21L by16W by 8.5H and closed door . We will mainly watch movies. We have a limited budget for speakers ($2500) but could strech a little bit if there is more value to it.
Setup #1 B&W
Left and right front: 684 S2 Dual 5inch 2-way
center: 600 HTM6 passive 2 way
sub: 600 series 10inch 200w
Setup #2 Martin Logan
Left and right front: Motion 20
Center: Motion 4 inch
Sub: Dynamo 700w 10inch 600watt
Setup #3 : Def Tech
Left and right front: BP9040
Center: 9060
Optional Sub: Pro 1000
For height I am planning to use Martin Logan ML60I and Rear will be Def Tech Pro 1000 for all the three setups as I found these to be best value with these setup(i could be wrong). Also going to use Denon AVRX4500.
I am so close to get the setup 3 because of easy additional Atmos in future. I also liked the fact that I would not need the subwoofer since all the three Def Techs have powered 8 inch sub woofers and that is already after extending my budget but after the research I am kind of confused about whether to get addtional sub or not. If additional sub is necessary then setup 1 and 2 would come into play because i could spend additional couple of hundreds and get the well known high end brand. But my dilemma is also whether setup 1 and 2 will be better than 3 or not based on my room size and movie watching requirements. Whether setup 1 and 2 are premium and still for smaller rooms. On different websites almost all the speakers have good reviews. Really not sure if setup 1 and 2 are really entry level speakers of premium brand or setup 3 is premium speakers of entry/mid level brand. Your help would be really appreciated. Thanks in advance. 🙂
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upgrade to 20+ year old Klipsch RF-3 and RC-3 speakers
First post. I've lurked, looked, and lusted at many of the speaker builds I've seen here.
I've had my Klipsch RF and RC-3 speakers for 20 plus years and while they sound good to me still, I'm itching to change things up. I have a 5.2 (no Atmos) system. Currently being pushed by a Pioneer Elite SC-65. The AVR will remain for the next few years barring an incredible deal on a newer AVR falling into my lap.
I consider myself a woodworking hobbyist. I've built many small items, as well as a TV stand for my brother-in-law's old Sony Wega 36" tv. While the TV is gone, the stand now holds his LCD TV and components.
I'm looking for conventional looking speakers as WAF is fairly important. She is a trooper and knows how important quality sound is to me. She has never complained about my speaker's looks, only the bass. (bass is being handled by a Klipsch RW-115 and then my old RW-8 is smooshed against the couch to rumble that a little bit).
I was planning on buying some Klipsch RF-7IIs or 7IIIs should I find some on sale, but thought that I may be able to build something at least as good if not better for the same amount of money, or maybe even much less. My center would need to be in an MTM layout as it sits under the TV and atop the component cabinet. The cabinet is only about 24" tall, and about 40" wide. I would like to keep the towers at 10" wide or smaller. I may be able to push them to 12", but then I'd be pushing the cabinet towards a door. (I prefer towers as my ******* cat likes to jump on top of my current towers and the f-er toppled one. I had the darn things for 18 years w/out a broken grill post then the cat took one out in the fall. To his credit, the dog was chasing him. "F" both of them.) (I kid).
If possible, I'd like those of you with knowledge in this space to provide maybe 3 different price points of DIY speakers. maybe a $1k, a $2k, and $3k build for the front 3 speakers.
I am fairly cheap, except for when the performance is worth it. so if there is a "magic" price range where diminishing returns kicks in, I'd appreciate the heads up.
I have plenty of tools, table saw, drill press, lots of clamps, sanders, just about anything I'd really need to put a cabinet together.
I certainly don't mind buying tools, so if there are specialty items I'd need, I'm open to purchasing something. I do have a router, jig saw... I really can't think of a power tool I'd need that I don't have.
Please let me know if I've neglected to include any information.
Thanks in advance
I've had my Klipsch RF and RC-3 speakers for 20 plus years and while they sound good to me still, I'm itching to change things up. I have a 5.2 (no Atmos) system. Currently being pushed by a Pioneer Elite SC-65. The AVR will remain for the next few years barring an incredible deal on a newer AVR falling into my lap.
I consider myself a woodworking hobbyist. I've built many small items, as well as a TV stand for my brother-in-law's old Sony Wega 36" tv. While the TV is gone, the stand now holds his LCD TV and components.
I'm looking for conventional looking speakers as WAF is fairly important. She is a trooper and knows how important quality sound is to me. She has never complained about my speaker's looks, only the bass. (bass is being handled by a Klipsch RW-115 and then my old RW-8 is smooshed against the couch to rumble that a little bit).
I was planning on buying some Klipsch RF-7IIs or 7IIIs should I find some on sale, but thought that I may be able to build something at least as good if not better for the same amount of money, or maybe even much less. My center would need to be in an MTM layout as it sits under the TV and atop the component cabinet. The cabinet is only about 24" tall, and about 40" wide. I would like to keep the towers at 10" wide or smaller. I may be able to push them to 12", but then I'd be pushing the cabinet towards a door. (I prefer towers as my ******* cat likes to jump on top of my current towers and the f-er toppled one. I had the darn things for 18 years w/out a broken grill post then the cat took one out in the fall. To his credit, the dog was chasing him. "F" both of them.) (I kid).
If possible, I'd like those of you with knowledge in this space to provide maybe 3 different price points of DIY speakers. maybe a $1k, a $2k, and $3k build for the front 3 speakers.
I am fairly cheap, except for when the performance is worth it. so if there is a "magic" price range where diminishing returns kicks in, I'd appreciate the heads up.
I have plenty of tools, table saw, drill press, lots of clamps, sanders, just about anything I'd really need to put a cabinet together.
I certainly don't mind buying tools, so if there are specialty items I'd need, I'm open to purchasing something. I do have a router, jig saw... I really can't think of a power tool I'd need that I don't have.
Please let me know if I've neglected to include any information.
Thanks in advance
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MiniDSP 4x10HD x2
One unit bought direct in 2014 349.95
One unit bought direct in 2018 449.95
Price is shipped and insured to lower 48
Both units have latest FW and have lived on a large UPS.
Ship in original boxes with all accessories.
Vince
One unit bought direct in 2018 449.95
Price is shipped and insured to lower 48
Both units have latest FW and have lived on a large UPS.
Ship in original boxes with all accessories.
Vince
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5.1 setup, need help with surround placement
Hello all! I just purchased new Klipsche Reference Premiere speakers, they are on the way now 😃. 2x RP-8000F, RP-504C, and 2x RP-502s. I have been running a paradigm Cinema 110C for about 10 years now. they have been OK, but since we added the 135" projector screen (paint on wall) I have wanted more sound to fill out our room :). Still deciding what sub to run with the new Klipschs, current is paradigm cinema 10, and monoprice 12". The Paradigm surrounds were bipol speaker as are the RP-502S's are. My room setup is in a finished basement with drywall and carpeted floors. my front soundstage is good as far as I know my diagram has subwoofers on outside of towers but they will be inside tower placement. The center channel is centered on the left 1/2 of the couch (where the two of us sit 95% of time)
I am needing some advice on speaker placement for the surrounds. Currently the left surround is placed at the end of our 1/2 wall by the couch, the right surround is at the end of the couch where the 1/2 wall ends. I am wondering if I should place the left RP-502s on the other side of the room closer to the chair? the width of the 1/2 wall post where the surround left speaker is currently located is only 7 inches wide. The Klipsch RP-502's are 12 inches wide. so they will hang over a bit or I need to find a new location for them.
If I move by the chair the wall is at a 45 degree angle. my concern is the sound will be projected along that 45 degree wall and then get lost behind the couch / 1/2 wall. Maybe some speaker brackets and I can angle more towards the screen/front.
Attached room diagram is to scale, distance from tv wall to 1/2 wall/back of couch is 14 feet. yes I know my center channel is well not centered in the pic, was moving / measuring for new speakers.
I am needing some advice on speaker placement for the surrounds. Currently the left surround is placed at the end of our 1/2 wall by the couch, the right surround is at the end of the couch where the 1/2 wall ends. I am wondering if I should place the left RP-502s on the other side of the room closer to the chair? the width of the 1/2 wall post where the surround left speaker is currently located is only 7 inches wide. The Klipsch RP-502's are 12 inches wide. so they will hang over a bit or I need to find a new location for them.
If I move by the chair the wall is at a 45 degree angle. my concern is the sound will be projected along that 45 degree wall and then get lost behind the couch / 1/2 wall. Maybe some speaker brackets and I can angle more towards the screen/front.
Attached room diagram is to scale, distance from tv wall to 1/2 wall/back of couch is 14 feet. yes I know my center channel is well not centered in the pic, was moving / measuring for new speakers.
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