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That is the projector you recommended for SSaudio. Why do you like it compared to the others?

I want to hook up my mac mini, xbox 360, and ps3. What is the difference between an amp and a preamp? If I do get a simple volume only amp, should I buy an equalizer too?

I am looking for a 2 channel amp in the no more than $300 range. I dont know where to turn. I originally was going to get an A/V receiver, but I dont need the video part of the receiver. The back of the TV will do just fine. Better quality anyways, and I don't need the radio. Anyways. I am going to be powering 2 KEF Q's coaxial 15-100 watt speakers at 6 ohms. And are pre-amps basically to be the equalizer? And also. If I get an amp, do I need a pre-amp? And if I need one, where should I start looking?

Thanks Robert. I have been reading about that Dayton 8 design and I think I will try that one as my first DIY project. Also about the crossover I hope it goes well. I think I've spent maybe 5 hours reading about crossovers today. As far as everything goes, I think I have one final question before I start my project. If I have a receiver that gives out 100 watts per channel. And if I have a tweeter thats RMS is 50, and 2 mids that are 60 watts RMS a piece. Is the power handling of the whole speaker 170 RMS? So I add everything together? So if I have 3 drivers 100/3 equals 33 watts a piece?

I understand what you are saying ///M5. I am asking so many questions because I have a passion for audio, and I am willing to do what it takes to learn. This forum is the only thing I got. None of my friends or family are even close to interested in audio in any way. And I refuse to talk to a Best Buy sales person who only wants his commission. I'm only 17, and I work for everything I have. I don't have a lot of money to do a number of trial and errors. I want to build these speakers on a learning process, but I also prefer not to learn over a huge mistake. If there is anything you can do to help me achieve my goal, I will really appreciate it. All I'm asking for is help. I hope what I said makes sense.

Is the official 2 way meaning 2 speakers? 1 tweeter and 1 mid? Or can it also classified as 1 tweeter and 2 mids at the same crossover point

But the tower would be just a look thing. Wouldn't it?

Ok, a 2 way. A tweater and a mid. Should that just be a bookshelf speaker along with a separate subwoofer?

I'de rather do a 4 way. I dunno, with the help of this forum I know I can do it. And this is a 2 channel system. Primarily for music, but also for movies. No I dont have a seperate subwoofer. I want to include the woofer in the general box. Is the type of tweeter that i should be looking at? http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showdetl.cf...tnumber=272-125 If not, can I be recommended another?

Does the woofer count as a way? Like is 1 tweeter, 1 mid, and the 12" add up to 3? Or is 3 way 2 tweeters, 1 mid, and then the woofer is just separate. The Kenwoods have 2 tweeters, 1 mid, and then a 15". I want to build something similar. But the only problem I am having is what kind of tweeter gets what end of the high spectrum? Or is what I am thinking pure nonsense...

So basically, 3/4 way speakers sound better. But does that mean i buy 2 of the same tweaters with the same everything, then a midrange separated by the crossover?

And what is the difference between cone, dome, horn loaded, and ribbon tweaters? And what makes a tweater professional?

At my house, I have these Kenwood floor standing speakers. It has 3 different looking tweaters, and 12"woofer. Then I look in my KEF rear speakers, and it has 1 speaker which has a tweater in the middle of a little 6" woofer. Obviously, the Kenwoods sound a lot better. BUt I am confused. I want to build my own, but why are there 3 different looking tweaters? I know that the frequencies are seperated by a crossover to the different tweaters, but when I search around for tweaters, I dont see tweaters being seperated by the frequency it plays. Help?

Yea. But with the money I have now I don't want to go all out on nothing. If 800 is a workable budget for 2 speakers, then hey, then those 2 speakers is what I should start with. And I do have 2 bookshelf KEF Q Series speakers so if I really wanted to, I could have surround, and a phantom center.

nice man. i'de be happy too

Ok M5. You convinced me. 2 speakers. And yes I do want to piece it together myself (DIY). But I dont know where to start. Ive seen some QSC 2 channel amps and thought they were nice, but I honestly dont know what to look for. Where should I start? This is for everyone on this forum, everyones advice will be appreciated.

Would lets just say 1000 watts on 2 ohms be the same electrical strain as 1000 watts on 1 ohm?

Yea that is true M5. Ill be honest, I am not looking for top notch quality. I know that you get what you pay for. I guess for my dorm I wanted to have surround sound. I know that many people just get 2 channel if they are going to be listening to music. But I like the 4 speaker surround sound. And I do expect to watch a few movies. So yea thats my thinking. Is there no way that I can piece together some tweaters and woofers and expect done decent sound from 800 dollars?

Has anyone ever tried Morel tweaters/woofers?

I didnt know a 13W7 could handle 2000w. I believe thats warranty void lol

I said the subwoofer comes last. I first want to get those speakers going. 800 for speakers isnt enough? How much should I add?

Ok. Budget. The receiver is going to be 200. And I plan on having 4 speakers. To be honest I dont want to spend more than 800 for those 4 speakers. I dont know if that is a lot or not enough for tweaters and mids, but idk. If i go over the 1000 mark for just the speakers then I give up. I know the subwoofer alone is going to cost 700, but that comes last. Im just focusing on the speakers

Okay, that makes sense. The JL speakers I was looking at were 4 ohms, when many receivers I have seen are at 8. Then subwoofer wise, I think I understand. Ive read some people being satisfied with a Dayton 1000 watt plate amp, so I went to the Dayton site and there it was, does anyone have a negative towards that amp? And for the receiver, I am lost. I currently have a Sony powering my home system, but I do know that Sony may be a P.O.S. compared to some of the brands this forum may know. I'de like to keep it under 300 if possible. 5.1 too, I dont need 7 speakers... And for the speakers, the only audio that I have any idea about whats good is car audio. Home audio I am LOST. Can anyone direct me to any home audio speakers that they have good luck with? I listen to both alternative and rap.

I have been reading, but still don't understand. Is there a difference between home subwoofers and car subwoofers? Would i have a problem hooking up a Fi Q to a plate amp? And the speakers. Is it not possible to hook up lets say some JL ZR650-CSi speakers to a receiver. Would this not work?

What kind of music hits what hz? I listen to rap and some areas to me are real low. I get confused because I read and people say that rap is all in the 40-50hz range. And then I see that people tune their boxes to maybe 27-29. Is there a program out there that like plays music, then shows you where the hz level is at?