kalbi23

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Sound issues
Tested the tweeter and it is good. I do notice a hum coming from the speaker when I get close. 
Sound issues
Dedicated line is not an option for me. I will try covering up the tweeter on the center and see. I ran the audessey, and to me it sounded worse. 
When do you need a power conditioner
Question, getting a dedicated line is out for me. I have a great deal on a Furman Elite 20 pfi, now this unit comes with a 15 and 20 amp power cord, since my outlet will be a standard 15, will this work, or should I just be looking for a 15 amp li... 
When do you need a power conditioner
Thanks everyone, I will look into it. 
When do you need a power conditioner
Thanks for the response. Sorry guys, I'm a novice at this, what do you mean by a dedicated line? Can any electrician do this? The power hungry items I have are the Mac mc205 and a Marantz pre, others are a TV, ps3. Oppo and etc. 
When do you need a power conditioner
No dedicated line 
Speaker wires for SF Liuto towers and Smart center
Thanks for your suggestion, will check them out. 
Sub and surrounds
Thanks! 
Sub and surrounds
Thanks, I was talking with a friend and was told it doesn't matter what you have back there since its just back ground noise. Any thoughts? 
New Pre Amp suggestions
Thanks everyone! 
New Pre Amp suggestions
I would say I do 70 movie 30 music. Thinking about surrounds and a sub as well now. 
What ohm to set amp
Thank you everyone for taking the time to research and post. The SF speakers I have are the Liuto towers and the matching center the smart. I talked to a rep at Mac, and he told me doesn't matter if I have it set at 4 or 8 ohm, as the amp would sw... 
What ohm to set amp
Thanks guys, I called a SF rep and he said I should run them at 8 ohm since they are 8 ohm speakers. I'll contact Chuck at Mac and see what he saids.