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I hope this is the best place to post my question. I have a set of Logitech Z-2300 2.1 multimedia speakers: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16836121122 Last night, the speakers suddenly died. I started playback of a video and no sound came out, so I checked the control puck to see if the speakers were turned off (they're always on) and the light was off but the power button was on. I turned the speakers on/off to no avail. I tried power cycling the main power switch on the subwoofer to no avail. I tried a different outlet to no avail. If I plug in the speakers, there's a faint buzzing sound coming from the subwoofer. If I turn on the main power switch, the sound basically goes away. If I then turn on the power button, the speakers will turn on/play for a second before powering off. If I turn them on/off again, they don't power on, but if I power cycle the main switch, they DO play for a second. I bought them around November 2010 and they have a 2 year warranty, but I did buy them with an Amex which supposedly extends the warranty another year. Still, I'd rather try to fix them since the replacement model Z623 is awful.
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I'm trying to decide whether to use a Polk CS2 center or buy another of my DCM TFE60 fronts to use as a center, but I'd have to place it horizontally. The CS2 has a 1" cloth tweeter and 2x 6.5" woofers while my fronts have a 1.18" (30mm) metal tweeter with 1x 6.5" woofer. I really like my fronts. I know standard advice is to get another TFE60, but I'd have to place it horizontally, and if the CS2 is a "better" speaker and not too different, wouldn't it make sense to use it? I don't know the importance of the extra woofer, though the CS2 is louder (I adjusted the volume every time I switched speakers in my testing). In terms of testing CS2 vs. horizontal TFE60, they sound very similar. The CS2 sounds a bit more directed toward me--is this desirable in a center? That's probably because the TFE60 has better dispersion. It also has slightly better bass. Josh Lyman fucked around with this message at 07:14 on May 21, 2020 |
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May 21, 2020 04:33
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TheMadMilkman posted:Without knowing exactly what you’re listening to and what you’re noticing, it’s really hard to say what “more directed” means. I would say that in terms of home theater usage, I wouldn’t want a speaker that seems to draw attention more than the others. I also extensively tested with vocal music, namely Eric Clapton "Tears in Heaven" and Norah Jones "Don't Know Why". The only real noticeable difference here is the TFE60 has slightly better bass. quote:If you’re using a subwoofer (or will be in the future) there isn’t any major benefit to the dual 6.5” drivers over a single one. e: Sold the CS2 and bought another TFE60, the last new-old-stock on the market. Here's to 3 matching front speakers! 
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May 21, 2020 05:24
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GnarlyCharlie4u posted:Personally I hate cramming a TV in the corner. Few of us have a living room that is conducive to both aesthetics and acoustics, so you have to decide on what’s your priority.
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May 30, 2020 05:37
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I would say if you can’t position your rear speakers effectively, don’t bother with them. Yes they’re great for 5.1 effects but if they’re poorly positioned they can actually detract from the experience.
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May 30, 2020 07:22
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A popular local club closed down due to coronavirus and they’re auctioning off their stuff. Some of the stuff looks interesting but it would all be overkill for my current or any future home: https://rasmus.com/auctions/CsG4JNoEvIKKNoapridN/a/M30372-18th-Lounge-DC-Nite-Club-Music-Venue-Auction---Washington--DC
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Jul 8, 2020 07:57
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GnarlyCharlie4u posted:meh none of that stuff seems like a terribly good deal and I'm not particularly interested in any of the PA stuff. Really surprised they went under since it was such a staple but I guess no revenue for 6+ months will do that.
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Jul 9, 2020 18:23
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Not sure why you mentioned your TV. Aren’t your speakers plugged into the receiver? Are you using ARC and having issues with streaming apps?
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Aug 8, 2020 07:11
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Demon_Corsair posted:A bunch of different stuff. youtube 5.1 tests, movies and tv shows I have downloaded in plex and vlc, flac music files in vlc. quote:Some googling has lead me to believe that since the tv is at the end of the chain, that is what nvidia/windows detects. And since the tv can only do stereo, the hdmi connection only sends stereo.
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Aug 9, 2020 07:09
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Demon_Corsair posted:Now I'm even more confused. Grabbed a toslink cable yesterday, hooked my pc to the tv, then sound out from the tv to amp. Didn't work at all, now windows really sees it at stereo and no other options.
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Aug 9, 2020 19:17
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Demon_Corsair posted:I'm not sure what was going on. I did a factory reset of the receiver, then ran audessy again, and now it just works.
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Aug 9, 2020 20:53
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PRADA SLUT posted:I like these options, one question about ARC though. How big of a deal is it for my use case? My TV is an LG OLED55B6P (2016) and I'm not sure if it supports eARC like the B&O, or if it matters for my use case?
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Aug 31, 2020 06:31
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FYI, Costco had this 5.1 Klipsch system for $350 at my local store: https://www.costco.com/klipsch-reference-theater-pack-5.1-channel-surround-sound-system.product.100492734.html
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I bought a used Hsu STF-2 subwoofer 3 years ago and it’s been great. It’s hooked up to the sub out on an old Sony 5.1 receiver. I think it died over the weekend while I was out of town. For a couple months, it’s been making a buzzing sound if it doesn’t get a signal while it’s waiting to auto shut off. When I got back tonight, it was making that buzzing sound. Now, even when switched off (but plugged in), it makes the buzzing sound, and it doesn’t play anything when receiving a signal. Any recs for troubleshooting? Maybe a blown fuse? If troubleshooting doesn’t work, any recs for an affordable 8 or 12” subwoofer?
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Aug 14, 2023 04:13
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Mederlock posted:Try isolating just the receiver and sub on a power bar, and try a different RCA cable to connect it. If it behaves the same, something on the amp board is most likely blown. Replace the fuse on the back just to be sure first though. You're probably better off replacing it than trying to fix it.
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Dogen posted:If it’s humming without an input cable plugged in it’s most likely something with the sub itself, unfortunately.  Fozzy The Bear posted:What is your definition of affordable? I live in an 1100 sq ft condo so while I have concrete floors and the downstairs neighbor has never asked me to turn the music down, there have been instances where the bass travels beyond my living room, through my bedroom, to the old lady who lives next door. As a result, my STF-2 was set to like 20%. So I don’t need loudness but I do want extension. Should I look into cheaper used subs from Klipsch, JBL, or Polk, or would they just be muddy and not extend much below 40Hz? Josh Lyman fucked around with this message at 01:55 on Aug 15, 2023 |
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CAPTAIN CAPSLOCK posted:RSL Speedwoofer 10s is 450USD shipped and it's fantastic. On an unrelated note, I found a pair of Klipsch KG 1.2 speakers (6.5" driver, 1" tweeter) in the freebie area of my building. My computer audio setup is the Klipsch RSX-3 satellites (3.5" main, 3/4" tweeter) from an iFi 2.1 system connected to the sub/amp from a ProMedia 2.1 system since the original sub died a while back. I've tested the KG 1.2 on my living room receiver and they work. Assuming they will sound much better than my current setup, what would be a cheap desktop amp? Input would be 1/8" out from my PC. Here's the spec sheet for the KG 1.2: https://assets.klipsch.com/product-specsheets/KG-.2-series.pdf  I've had them for a few months but haven't done anything because I need to figure out where to actually place the bookshelfs. That's a footrest under the desk, finally getting an Aeron after 3.5 years of WFH: 
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Aug 16, 2023 06:48
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Hippie Hedgehog posted:I’d use wall mounted speakers above the monitors for that desk since there is no desk space. But those speakers are rear ported so you should definitely not wall mount them… They really are a bit big for desktop use. Might just have to leave them in storage until I find a better use.
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qirex posted:SVS is having a sale this weekend, you can get the SB-1000 for $350 and they’re doing outlet discounts. Relatedly, would a REL Strat III for $175 on FB Marketplace be worth it? Apparently it was a 100W model from 1998-2003 which by today’s standards is a joke but also I ran my HSU STF-2 no higher than 25%. Josh Lyman fucked around with this message at 03:31 on Sep 9, 2023 |
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Sep 9, 2023 03:20
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KillHour posted:Oh poo poo were you at North Coast? I was there too.
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KillHour posted:I ran into a group going to ARC during Sunday breakfast and it sounds like it was insanely expensive considering it's a much smaller show. Was it worth it? Already got my ticket for next year, presale went up to $355. This year had 4 of my top 5 DJs: Eric Prydz, Boris Brejcha, Vintage Culture, and Miss Monique. HI-LO is the other DJ in my top 5 but was playing EZoo, but that festival might be dead after this year.  
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Josh Lyman posted:I bought a used Hsu STF-2 subwoofer 3 years ago and it’s been great. It’s hooked up to the sub out on an old Sony 5.1 receiver. I think it died over the weekend while I was out of town. But then this morning, it was exhibiting the buzzing sound again even though I had turned it off into standby mode. Now that we're approaching holiday sales, I figure I should finally pull the trigger on a replacement. Based on thread recommendations when I first posted about this in August, for my medium size living room primarily listening to electronic music and some movies, the RSL Speedwoofer seems to be the best option under $500. However, would this Hsu VTF-2 MK5 be a better choice? https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/607844504591223/ Spec wise the Hsu seems to be better, going down to 16Hz with 1 port open compared to 22Hz for the Speedwoofer, but I doubt any of the music I listen to is mixed to go that low, same for movies. Importantly, I would have no warranty. Does RSL ever run sales? Josh Lyman fucked around with this message at 17:43 on Oct 12, 2023 |
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Ok Comboomer posted:You sure it’s not like a grounding issue? When I plugged it in again a couple days ago, I did switch sub outputs on my receiver (it's a 25 yo Sony but gets the job done and has 2 sub outs) and changed terminals on the audio cable I was using. I'm using RCA cables, so it goes receiver -> red terminal of RCA cable -> female/female extension couple -> red terminal of another RCA cable -> subwoofer. I had previously been using the black terminals.
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Mederlock posted:try connecting it with just a single, known good RCA cable closer to the amp to isolate their being some kind of issue like this
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Mederlock posted:Yeah, your amp is busted internally. Time to swap the amp module for smol My Sony DE845:  My Hsu STF-2:  However, if I try connecting, say, the right channel on the B group outputs to the high level inputs on the sub and have the receiver output A+B (front speaker are connected to A), it doesn't do anything if the sub isn't plugged into power, nor does it do anything with the power on. For more info with respect to troubleshooting, when the sub is connected normally and it's buzzing, I can tell it's try to output signal but it sounds like...a skateboard on gravel. Josh Lyman fucked around with this message at 01:31 on Oct 13, 2023 |
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Mederlock posted:The high-level inputs on a sub are meant to take the amplified signal for your front L+R speakers, pull out the bass information as dialed in by your crossover, and pass on everything above the LPF to the speakers. So it would be front L+R Speaker terminal <-> Speaker Wire <-> Subwoofer high-level input | Subwoofer "Output to Speakers" <-> Speaker wire <-> Front L+R main speakers. The Hsu VTF-2 MK5 that I linked from FB marketplace does seem to be a superior sub to the Speedwoofer 10S MKII, but it's also quite a bit larger, and no warranty. It's actually so deep that I'd have to turn it 90* so the driver is facing away from the sofa toward the sliding glass doors to the balcony. Considering that I had my STF-2 volume dial at the 1/6 mark, I definitely don't need more power, though deeper bass extension is always nice. I guess I'll call RSL in the morning to confirm their backorder date of 10/24 means October 24th and not October 2024. I'm a little sad because the STF-2 is the 2nd subwoofer I've had die that I really liked. The previous one was the sub on a Klipsch iFi 2.1 system. I don't think I'm doing anything wrong because that system died about 8 years ago in a different city and was only connected to my computer, but that one was also purchased used, like my STF-2, and both units were quite old. I read somewhere that 10 years is about the expected lifespan of a sub amp. That doesn't seem right to me. I'm especially gun-shy since I know these things happen randomly, but having a warranty on a new Speedwoofer does give me some reassurance. Josh Lyman fucked around with this message at 02:08 on Oct 13, 2023 |
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Mederlock posted:I can say with very high confidence that the 3rd party amp solution *will* work, I've done it before and unless the subwoofer's surround/cone is broken(very visible), there's no reason bypassing the Internal amp wouldn't work. Just a question of if you want to do it quick and dirty(drill a hole) and run a cable or be fancy about it with the soldering, and save the extra $$$ you would have spent on a sub. Like on a new golf club My concern with drilling a hole is that there'd be a gap around the cable, though I imagine it probably won't make a noticeable difference since my Hsu is ported. I don't have a soldering iron anymore so I'd be looking for the simplest repair, and quick and dirty would be fine. Would the Speedwoofer be much of an upgrade over my Hsu? Spec-wise they seem pretty similar, as were their MSRPs, though the STF-2 was released 20 years ago. Of course, my Hsu is ported and the Speedwoofer is sealed, so if anything the Speedwoofer might be weaker on bass extension, but the spec sheets have my Hsu at 25Hz and the Speedwoofer at 22Hz. I don't think I've seen any comparison reviews/posts since the STF-2 is old af and the Speedwoofer is relatively new. In any case, I'd expect the Speedwoofer to be a sidegrade at worst and minor upgrade at best. But also new with warranty and physically a bit smaller. CAPTAIN CAPSLOCK posted:Again mentioning that you can email Hsu and see how much a new plate amp would cost you. The price would probably be closer to an external subwoofer amp than a new RSL. Josh Lyman fucked around with this message at 08:58 on Oct 13, 2023 |
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Ok Comboomer posted:Bunging an external amp onto a modified/dead subwoofer is a really dumb idea when you can just get a replacement plate amp: either from Hsu directly, or one of various third party brands. It only has low level inputs but that’s fine. The STF-2 had a 200W amp but as mentioned earlier, I only ran it at 1/6 volume so 100W should be plenty, especially since it’s $80 and the next level up is a 300W for $150. Josh Lyman fucked around with this message at 10:07 on Oct 16, 2023 |
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If I'm going to buy the Parts Express 300W plate amp to replace the dead one in my Hsu STF-2 but the dimensions don't quite match, will that be an issue?
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Don Dongington posted:Not if you own a jigsaw. My bigger question was about the fact that air will be allowed to pass through the gap. It’s a ported sub so air is passing through but it wasn’t designed with that airflow in mind. In terms of electrical wiring, will there just be a red and black lead I can twist together?
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