TNRabbit 366 Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 You know, Rich; you really need that center channel speaker right above the TV in the empty space. Imaging gets thrown off with it that high. What are you using for surround speakers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest thaddeussmith Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 You know' date=' Rich; you really need that center channel speaker right above the TV in the empty space. Imaging gets thrown off with it that high. What are you surround speakers?[/quote'] +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichP714 3,140 Posted October 8, 2009 Author Share Posted October 8, 2009 You know' date=' Rich; you really need that center channel speaker right above the TV in the empty space. Imaging gets thrown off with it that high. What are you using for surround speakers?[/quote'] The center is only used for movies, which I'm not caring that much about, surrounds are klipsch RF-3 II's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmike46 393 Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 I really like your setup Rich, especially the M500t's, IMO the M500 and M500t's are the best looking amps that the average person could afford. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddyjt 8,355 Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 That is awesome! Are you using the 500ts or the 1.0ts on the mains? I have 1.0ts on my mains (Klipsch RF7s) now, but I hooked Bill's 500t up to them before I shipped it off to him, and I think I like it better than the 1.0t on the Klipsch.... Now I think I have to find myself a pair of 500ts...:-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichP714 3,140 Posted December 1, 2013 Author Share Posted December 1, 2013 That is awesome! Are you using the 500ts or the 1.0ts on the mains? I have 1.0ts on my mains (Klipsch RF7s) now, but I hooked Bill's 500t up to them before I shipped it off to him, and I think I like it better than the 1.0t on the Klipsch.... Now I think I have to find myself a pair of 500ts...:-) M-1.0t mk II opt 002 for subwoofer M-1.0t mk II for nothing right now (future 9.1 or sub) M-500t mk II mains woofers M-500t mk II mains squawkers M-500t mk II mains tweeters M-500t mk II center M-1.0t mk II left/right surround M-1.0t mk II left/right rear surround 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarryG 2,844 Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Very nice setup! I am impressed by your stack of amps. Bet it sounds very impressive! BarryG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonW. 41 Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 I just can't imagine the sound, I'd love to hear it! Awesome.... RonW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
00cbirdw 195 Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 Wow Rich.....that is one IMPRESSIVE stack of amps you have there!!!! AWESOME setup all around Rich!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fill35U 1,842 Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 Absolutely gorgeous setup! At high volume, does the M500 dedicated to the tweeters run into trouble from staying on the higher-voltage rails? Or did you modify it for high frequency use? Since those are all convection-cooled amps, stacked right on top of each other, how warm is the air off the top amp? Are all your components fed by the same phase? I've heard that mixing phases within the same setup can contribute to ground loops and noise. Inspiring collection! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichP714 3,140 Posted December 3, 2013 Author Share Posted December 3, 2013 Absolutely gorgeous setup! At high volume, does the M500 dedicated to the tweeters run into trouble from staying on the higher-voltage rails? Or did you modify it for high frequency use? The rail lock issue is more relevant to pro use (continuous high levels); the time constant is around 6.5kHz for the rail switching, and if exposed to that freq at level sufficient to switch to the top tier, the top tier will 'lock up' and draw heavy current until the >6.5k signal drops below switching threshold In home use (and being tri-amped and using high sensitivity loudspeakers) 10 watts on the tweets is almost unbearably loud ...Since those are all convection-cooled amps, stacked right on top of each other, how warm is the air off the top amp? I have three intake fans on the bottom and three exhaust on the top ...Are all your components fed by the same phase? I've heard that mixing phases within the same setup can contribute to ground loops and noise. The amps run from two dedicated 30A breakers, all on the same side of the main panel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fill35U 1,842 Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 In home use (and being tri-amped and using high sensitivity loudspeakers) 10 watts on the tweets is almost unbearably loud I can only imagine!! I have three intake fans on the bottom and three exhaust on the top I saw your cabinet fans. But even then, the heatsink and vent hole layouts are significantly different between the M-1.0 and M500 families. Certainly not as labyrinthine as the air path if you put a M-1.5/M-4.0 or a pro type in the stack, though! And it looks like you have the top amps pulling the lighter duties, anyhow. The amps run from two dedicated 30A breakers, all on the same side of the main panel Thanks for the clarification! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichP714 3,140 Posted December 3, 2013 Author Share Posted December 3, 2013 ...I saw your cabinet fans. But even then, the heatsink and vent hole layouts are significantly different between the M-1.0 and M500 families. Certainly not as labyrinthine as the air path if you put a M-1.5/M-4.0 or a pro type in the stack, though! And it looks like you have the top amps pulling the lighter duties, anyhow. The amps are naked in the stack (top and bottom covers removed) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fill35U 1,842 Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 The amps are naked in the stack (top and bottom covers removed) Aha! I must have missed that. Clever solution- going "commando" would drastically improve ventilation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bfg4wd 114 Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 On 12/3/2013 at 1:34 PM, RichP714 said: The amps are naked in the stack (top and bottom covers removed) Great idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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